Your source for gps and global positioning system accessories.

Vehicle Charger Adapter Magellan Roadmate

Do you have questions when it comes to the Magellan RoadMate 1700 GPS? If you have been looking for more selective information when it comes to this model, I've listed a heap of oftentimes asked questions that may support you determine whether this model is right for you.

How Is This Model Different Than Other Models?

One of the key deviations of the 1700 is it is huge screen display. With a 7 inch screen you have a lot of map area that show the roads and streets and the map symbols are all very clear. Even if you are driving a big vehicle and the unit is far from you, readability is still good.

The sensible touch screen interface allows for easy fundamental interaction with the GPS. It reacts to inputs very quickly. This is a outstanding pick for those of us that want the biggest screen GPS without getting an in-dash navigation system.

Is It Too Big For My Vehicle?

The dimensions of the 1700 are approximately 7.5 inches x 4.25 inches which may be a bit much for mounting on the windshield in a very little car. One suggestion that was made is to make a cardboard cutout of the dimensions of the GPS and place it where you would want it in the car.

This would give you a great deal of idea of how much space it would occupy and where the best emplacement would be for it. For medium-sized cars, SUV's and trucks, space isn't as huge of a concern and the unit ought to fit in well. Again, using a piece of cardboard may support you determine the space it will cover.

What Comes Included On This Model?

The RoadMate 1700 comes with maps of the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. The maps are loaded with 6 million points of interest to make finding area restaurants, hotels etc.very easy.

Magellan has also included the finish Triple A TourBook. Smart City Search is a another outstanding feature. The way this works is the 1700 attempts to predict the city you are looking for as you are typing. It does this using two elements, your position and cities you've been to before. So entering info is quick and easy.

It does this likewise with QuickSpell. Begin entering a street name in a chosen city and it will offer suggestions on which names you are attempting to spell while at the same time greying out any letters that can not be used to spell a street name in the database.

How Long Does The Battery Last?

Using the 1700 on battery only will give you when it comes to 15 to 30 minutes of on time as is the case with most of the other GPS makers which isn't a whole lot of time. It's best to plainly leave it plugged in with the car charger and you won't have any issues.

How Does It Rate Overall?

Designed for the most part for people with more spectacular vehicles, the RoadMate 1700 is a gorgeous basic GPS which is what a great deal of owners like in regards to it. It offers all the necessities along with good performance. Good audio, responsive touch screen, highway lane aid and good reviews make the 1700 highly competitory with other brands.


Magellan Maestro 3100 Car Charger
I likewise introductory purchased a charger from eBay (as the basi reviewer did) to replace my failed initial Magellan Maestro 3100 charger. Actually, I purchased a "Kit" consisting of a Car Charger, a Home Wall Charger, and a USB Data Cable. When the "Kit" came, both of the chargers had the wrong connectors. (The chargers had MiniUSB tips rather of the necessary introductory "pin" type tips). The eBay provider gave me a finish refund but to 'get it right' this time, I purchased this AMAZON 12Volt OEM Adapter Charger. It is the EXACT same charger that in the first place came with my Maestro 3100 GPS! Note however, the wire is not the coiled wire that was of my introductory charger, but a HIGHER QUALITY wire and of a thicker gauge! Note also, the wire that comes is a 'straight' wire rather than a 'coiled' wire, but I found the straight wire to be less of a annoyance (of it attempting to re-coil itself back together, all the time) and eaiser to work with! I highly commend this charger if you are looking for a substitute charger for your Magellan Maestro 3100 GPS!

it remunerate to by initial equipment
Before buying this, I purchased an aftermarket automati power adapter on Ebay for in regards to 25% of the price of this one. The only problem was that it didn't work. So I wised up and found this authenti Magellan branded product, and our GPS is up and running again. It may not be the cheapest, but it's worth paying more for a quality product.