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The new Magellan RoadMate 1470 4.7-Inch GPS navigator sports a new sleek design. Compared to it is predecessors (and models from other brands), it now has a bigger, 4.7-inch screen. Despite the increase in screen size, this new model is thinner and lighter (weighing at just 2 pounds and measuring at just 0.7 inch).

Whether it is a camera, a GPS device or even a watch, I am always a fan of big displays. The 4.7 inch displays clear graphics that may be without apparent effort viewed even beneath bright sunlight. The user interface has be bettered to include more prominent user icons.

I have always preferent the Magellan navigators over Garmin and Tom Tom navigators because of it is superb navigation system. On the Magellan RoadMate 1470 4.7-Inch GPS navigator, you may always see the direction of the next turn no matter how far away it is. When you approach a turning, you will listen a distinct 'ding dong' sound to remind you of the turning. It likewise offer four navigation options. You may choose to take the fastest, shortest, freeway-intensive or least applied routes to get to your destination.

One of the new features found on this model is it is lane guidance system, that helps you stay on the right lane so that you would not miss a turning or in an unintentional manner make the defective exit. It comes preloaded with road maps of the US, Canada and Puerto Rico.

With over 6 million points of interest, you may effortlessly find your way to any destination within the country. Most of the points of interest preloaded includes the phone number of that establishment, which may be very handy at times. All in all, the Magellan RoadMate 1470 4.7-Inch GPS navigator is a sleek, no frills and exceedingly effective navigator. If you are looking for a device that has a reasonable price tag, without all the unnecessary bells and whistles, this is the perfective model for you.

nüvi 1390LMT packs big features--including free Lifetime Maps and Traffic--into a slim design. This thin navigator also comes with lane support with junction view, pedestrian navigation options, hands-free calling and ecoRoute to calculate a more fuel-efficient route.

The nüvi 1390LMT packs big features into a slim design.

Traffic selective information is modified constantly, and map updates are available up to 4 times a year, with no subscription, fees, or expiration dates.

Travel tools include JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more.

EcoRoute calculates the most fuel-efficient route, tracks fuel usage and more.

Affordable, Widescreen GPS Vavigator With Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates

Includes Free Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates
With free Lifetime Map and Traffic updates, you always have the most up-to-date maps, points of interest and navigation selective information available at your fingertips. Traffic selective information is altered constantly, and map updates are available for download up to 4 times a year. Both features are ready to go, right out of the box, with no subscription or update fees and no expiration dates.

Know the Lane Before It's Too Late
No more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Lane help with junction view guides you to the rectify lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. It realistically displays road signs and junctions on your route along with arrows that indicate the proper lane for navigation. Lane aid with junction view is available in select metropolitan cities.

Navigate City Transit
With it is intensified pedestrian navigation capabilities, nüvi 1390LMT is the perfective travel associate for getting around town. Download optional cityXplorer content to aid you navigate city public transit. Know where to walk, where to catch the bus, subway, tram or other transportation, and how long it will take to get there. nüvi 1390LMT effortlessly fits in your pocket or purse. cityXplorer maps are available for select cities all around North America and Europe. And with prices as low as $9.99, you'll have cash left over to spend in the huge city.

See More
With nüvi 1390LMT's widescreen display, you'll always get the huge picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch (10.92 cm) display is easy to read, from any direction.

Get Turn-by-Turn Directions
nüvi 1390LMT's intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: "Where To?" and "View Map." Touch the color screen to without apparent effort look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination. It comes preloaded with elaborated City Navigator NT street maps, almost 6 million points of interest (POIs), 2-D or 3-D maps and the speed limit for most major roads. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. With the 1390LMT's heightened user interface, you may slide your finger to conveniently scroll among screens. You likewise may upload habit points of interest (POIs). And with HotFix satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position more quickly to get you there quicker.

Make Hands-free Calls
For hands-free calling, nüvi 1390LMT integrates Bluetooth wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker. Just pair it with your compatible Bluetooth phone and talk hands-free through the 1390LMT while staying focalized on the road. Simply dial numbers with nüvi's touchscreen keypad to make a call. To answer calls, just tap the screen and speak into it is built-in microphone. Enjoy commodious one-touch dialing for contacts and points of interest.

Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 1390LMT saves you gas and cash with ecoRoute--a green feature that calculates the most fuel-efficient route, tracks fuel usage and more. The 1390LMT includes a lot of travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you may download pictures from Garmin Connect Photos and navigate to them. With it is "Where Am I?" emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your precise latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the nearest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations. The 1390LMT features Garmin Lock, an anti-theft feature, and is compatible with our free Garmin Garage where you may download habit voices and vehicles. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD cards.

What's in the Box

nüvi 1390; Preloaded City Navigator NT North America (U.S, Canada and Mexico); Lifetime Maps and Traffic; FM Traffic Receiver With Vehicle Power Cable; Vehicle Suction Cup Mount; USB Cable; Dashboard Disc; Quick Start Manual

Garmin 260 3 5 Inch Portable Navigator

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Garmin 260 3 5 Inch Portable Navigator

Garmin 260 3 5 Inch Portable Navigator Picture

Garmin 260 3 5 Inch Portable Navigator

Garmin 260 3 5 Inch Portable Navigator Photo

Garmin 260 3 5 Inch Portable Navigator

Garmin 260 3 5 Inch Portable Navigator Pic

Garmin 260 3 5 Inch Portable Navigator

Garmin 260 3 5 Inch Portable Navigator Photo

Garmin 260 3 5 Inch Portable Navigator

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It's a mixed bag but overall is gorgeous good
12/10/2010 Addendum: Alert - I purchased a second nuvi 1390LMT and that one started giving me pop-up warnings after it turned on. Two dissimilar pop-ups were observed. 1. "This accessory is not supported" 2. "XM is not supported." Upon closer inspection, I noticed that the USB power plug and USB plug receptacle on the nuvi were severely corroded. They had come that way from the factory and I had not noticed the defect for the duration of installation. I called Garmin and they advised me to return the device to Amazon for replacement, which I have done. Got to love Amazon for their magnificent return policy. Also have to question Garmin quality control to let something like this slip through. I have posted an effigy of the corroded plug and receptacle in the client images area. Now back to my introductory review.....

Adds while driving.
I got this GPS from another store. Out of the box I noticed it had two stuck pixels. This might be not a big deal but it is very visible when driving at night and is kind of annoying.
The more necessary issue that just struck me is popup ads on the screen. Every time you begin driving you see them. They may pop up even when you stop on the red light. When you commence driving the popups go away ater few minutes, but isn't starting moving on intersection when the light switches to green requires double attention on the road ?
I find these ads obtrusive and I would rather pay or get rid of the traffic feature that causes this.
I am not a lawyer but it could be these ads are actually illegal. For example California Vehicle Code §2890 (West 2004) distinctively states that any display visible to the driver is illegal, with a few exclusions including international positioning display. However an ad popping on the GPS screen is not a part of positioning process.