Sporting a commodious windshield mount and preloaded maps of all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and Canada, the Magellan RoadMate 360 GPS makes vehicle navigation a snap. To get from point A to point B, plainly touch the screen to enter an address or select from almost two million points of interest (POI). Once the destination is clear, the RoadMate 360 delivers friendly voice prompting and turn-by-turn guidance, helping you find your way throughout town or throughout the country. The directions are displayed in TrueView 3-D format, with three commodious guidance screens, while the voice prompts help keep your eyes concentered on the road when the traffic is heavy. Plus, the POIs aren't fixed to just restaurants, hotels, and gas stations; they likewise include such emplacements as grocery stores, golf courses, museums, amusement parks, parking garages, ski resorts, and more.
The RoadMate 360 employs Magellan's TrueFix engineering to make sure authenti accuracy within three meters. TrueFix tracks 12 GPS satellites plus two Wide-Area Augmentation Satellites (WAAS) to find your position on the map, so you'll always recognise where you are and where you're going. And the maps are easy to decipher thanks to the 2.9-by-2.2-inch high-resolution TFT LCD full-color display. The display's three guidance screens include TrueView, which shows a elaborated view of the actual road layout, with upcoming turns and info on intersection maneuvers; MapView, with super-bright, easy-to-read, zoomable icons and text dispersed on a detailed, high-resolution map; and a Maneuver List, which tells you when and where to suppose turns along the route.
Meanwhile, Magellan's Trip Planner makes it posing no difficulty than ever to navigate journeys with multiple destinations. Should you need to get gas, visit the ATM, and stop by the florist before heading to the restaurant for Mom's birthday, you may plainly preprogram your trip, and the RoadMate 360 figures out the easiest route. It's much less hassle than re-entering destination points after each stop. Other ways of navigating include choosing the shortest route, finding a path with the fewest toll roads or freeways, or choosing a route with the most freeways. And will have to one route prove problematic because of heavy traffic or a closed road, the RoadMate 360 will mechanically calculate a new path.
Finally, the RoadMate 360 is outstandingly easy to use. Installation is effortless--simply mount it on the windshield, plug in the power cord, and you're ready to go. The unit requires no further and added wiring, and users may transfer the device from car to car or plainly tuck it in a briefcase or suitcase when on the road. Once you sit down in your rental car, you'll have a comprehensive map at your fingertips. In addition, the unit mechanically turns on each time you begin the car, so you don't even need to mess with an on/off button.
Additional features include an address book that stores up to 200 personal or business destinations per user (for a total of 600); an Instant Locate function that without delay describes your current location, a will have to in case of emergency or need for roadside assistance; and QuickSpell technology, which proposes street and city matches after you type the initial few letters of a destination.
The RoadMate 360 measures 6.2 by 3.1 by 1.2 inches (W by H by D) and is backed by a one-year warranty on parts and labor.
What's in the Box
RoadMate 360 GPS, pre-installed Secure Digital (SD) card, windshield mount, power cord, and user's manual.
Bright, fast and everything is pre-loaded
good price, easy to use, very pleased
