Magellan Roadmate 1700 Navigator Refurbished

The query brought up as the title of this article might have passed your mind at least once, specially when you were staged with the Magellan RoadMate 1700. The 1475T and the 1700 are priced similarly; almost all the features included with the 1475T may be found with 1700 also. Besides, the 1700 is staged with a big 7-inch display screen, while the 1475T comes with a measly 4.7-inch screen. In the following sections, I will illustrate sure finer distinct elements of the Magellan RoadMate 1475T in comparison to the RoadMate 1700.

The Magellan RoadMate 1475T wins over the challenger by including the provision to insert a memory card. In other words, the memory capacity of the 1475T may be augmented manifold by inserting a suitable microSD memory card. How will this feature prove to be beneficial to the rest of us? Well, for starters, you will be competent to carry an increased collection of maps with the device. Many users of the Magellan RoadMate 1700 are complaining regarding the fixed memory capability integrated into the device. Hence, if you are an ardent traveler, then it makes sense to invest on the 1475T.

So, is that it? By including a memory slot, does the 1475 win over the other? Certainly not, because the Magellan RoadMate 1475T comes with another further and added feature - high battery backup time. If you recognise anybody who owns a 1700, they will display their dismay over the battery life of their product. While the 1700 boasts of just 30 minutes battery backup time, with the 1475T, one will be competent to take pleasure in in a literal sense three hours of GPS usage. What are the elements that support in increasing the battery usage time for the RoadMate 1475T? The same will be discussed in the succeeding section.

According to engineering enthusiasts, the essential factor that contributes to the high battery backup time of the Magellan RoadMate 1475T is the littler display screen. At 4.7 inches, you will be capable to gain a perspective regarding the emplacement for a longer time. I do realize that it is fun to experience GPS with a more prominent screen. Sadly, life is unjust and you will have to trade in the battery power for the display screen size. The case of this GPS device is fictitious from high affect plastic. A portable GPS device might have a bad time in your hands. Even if you lose your grip the device will be intact, thanks to the rigid construction.

The accuracy of the GPS meter is high and ranges amid three to five meters. As with all the former models freed by the same company, the Magellan RoadMate 1475T is powered by a lithium ion battery pack. One will be capable to mount the product on their vehicle's dashboard with the set of accessaries provided along with the unit. Powering the unit while it is on the move is also facilitated by the presence of a cigarette-lighter connector. The product retails at $299.

This is a refurbished GPS. Refurbished in general means that the unit has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the navigator back to like new conditions. Some GPS may incorporate cosmetic blemishes.

Perfect for SUVs, trucks and RVs, the Magellan RoadMate 1700 boasts a generous, ultra-thin 7-inch touch screen idealisti for big vehicles and easy watching on the road. Premium features include: OneTouch favorites menu, AAA TourBook and Member Roadside Assistance, QuickSpell with SmartCity search, highway exit POI, spoken street name guidance, plus so numerous more!

A powerful navigation experience.

With a bright, WVGA 7-inch screen and the features you need, the Magellan RoadMate 1700 device delivers the powerful navigation experience that lets you travel with selfassurance in any size vehicle.

	Exclusive OneTouch Favorites Menu Easily bookmark favored destinations and searches with individualized bookmarks so you may find them anyplace you travel. Find your bestloved cafe or restaurant in any city with a single touch. Simple navigation with "Your favorites at your fingertips."
	Exclusive AAA TourBook Guide No membership required... Invaluable to any individual who travels, the AAA TourBook guide info with all 50 states and Canada is built right into your Magellan product. Get ratings and descriptions on AAA approved places to stay, play, dine, and save.
	7-inch Touch Screen A generous, ultra-slim 7-inch WVGA color touch screen shows your position on the unit including map route, destination, ETA, Points of Interest (POI), OneTouch favorites, street names, and more--all at a glance.
	Highway Lane Assist Realistic highway signs point you in the right direction when approaching interchanges and exits, and make sure that you'll choose the rectify lane well before your next turn.
	6 Million Points of Interest (POI) Easily find whatsoever service you need. Gas stations, restaurants, hotels, ATMs, and hundreds of other businesses are intuitively categorized and searchable from the built-in POI database.
	Highway Exit POI Search Search for gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and more near upcoming highway exits.
	QuickSpell with SmartCity Search Enter destinations with only a few touches. QuickSpell with SmartCity search helps you quickly enter addresses and narrow emplacement searches, making destination entry easy.
	Multi-destination Routing Plan a trip with multiple stops in the order you want or have the device optimize it for the most effective route. Easily reorganize, add, or remove destinations.
	Spoken Street Name Guidance Hear street names and directions for a clear understanding of when to make the next turn while you keep your eyes on the road.
	NAVTEQ Maps Travel the entire United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada with all the maps you need, pre-loaded on your device.

What's in the Box
Magellan RoadMate 1700 GPS receiver, windshield mount, adhesive disc for dash mounting, vehicle power adapter, protective pouch, USB cable, user handbook.