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The Magellan RoadMate 1400 is an automotive GPS receiver from the RoadMate series of products. It features a 4.3-inch WQVGA, full colour, anti-glare, touch-screen display with wide-screen imaging and an ultra-thin form factor. The RoadMate 1400 is equipped with Navteq on Board (mapping system which retails with a pre-loaded map on included SD card of the continental United States, Hawaii and Puerto Rico) and an intuitive interface for safe driver usage. The receiver also hosts 1.3 million searchable Points of Interest with their respective telephone numbers and addresses (POIs include spots such as coffee shops, airports, gas stations, ATMs, hotels, etc.).
MSRP $249.99
Release date February, 2008
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Features
- 4.3-inch WQVGA full colour, anti-glare, touch-screen display
- Wide-screen imaging
- Ultra-thin form factor
- Navteq on Board
- SD card with pre-loaded map (continental US, Hawaii and Puerto Rico)
- Intuitive interface
- 1.3 million searchable POIs
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Magellan RoadMate 1400
• Magellan RoadMate 1400 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
• Magellan RoadMate 1400 4.3-Inch Auto Navigation Unit
UPC: 763357120646
EAN: 763357120646
MPN: Magellan RoadMate 1400
Competitors
MSRP $249.99
Released May, 2007
Pros
- affordable
- compact size
- quality brand
Cons
- no text-to-speech, basic 'go left/right' directions only
- no included AC wall adapter - needs to be purchased separately
- can take a while to acquire a satellite signal
Magellan RoadMate 1400
vs.
Garmin Nuvi 250
MSRP $199.95
Released April, 2008
Pros
- Were easy to use, nice touch screen
- Easy to demount from holder, so you may bring it in your pocket
- Good value
Cons
- No expansion interface such as SD card to load more maps.
- The holder does not attach to surfaces well. It falls frequently from both windshield and dash.
- Routing algorithm does not work well. It has routed me in circles more than once.
Magellan RoadMate 1400
vs.
TomTom ONE 130/130S
MSRP $199.99
Released January, 2009
The Mio Moov S300 is an entry-level GPS navigator outfitted with Mio Moov’s revolutionary ‘Mio Spirit’ navigation software, described as a “highly usable software system focused on minimizing clicks by simplifying the interface so users can save time and effort during their travel.” The first of four Mio Moov Spirit GPS receivers, the Mio...
Magellan RoadMate 1400
vs.
Mio Moov S300
MSRP $249.99
Released June, 2008
Pros
- 4.3" touchscreen display
- affordable price
- free ad-supported live FM traffic updates
Cons
- touchscreen is not sensitive enough
- tinny speaker
- comes with a 12V car charger only, no AC adaptor (sold separately)
Magellan RoadMate 1400
vs.
Garmin Nuvi 205W
MSRP $229.99
Released January, 2009
Pros
- 3.5" touchscreen
- affordable
- optional Navigon FreshMaps monthly map updates (cost extra)
Cons
- poor warranty
- non-removable battery
- not worth it over the 2000S if you live in an area without traffic updates
Magellan RoadMate 1400
vs.
Navigon 2200T
Reviews
May 5, 2009
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Pros
- affordable price
- 4.3-inch touchscreen
- simple and easy to use
Cons
- doesn't announce if you miss a turn - simply recalculates route
- very few bonus features
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