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The Magellan RoadMate 1430 is a GPS receiver intended for automotive use, featuring a 4.3-inch WQVGA, full colour, anti-glare, touch-screen display. The receiver hosts Magellan's QuickSpell function (similar to cell-phone T9 or auto-complete), SmartDetour (which enables drivers to detour around stopped or heavy traffic) and built-in Live Traffic functionality (real-time traffic monitoring and updates) with a three-month subscription included. The RoadMate 1430 contains six million searchable Points of Interest (POIs include restaurants, coffee shops, gas stations, ATMs, etc.) along with their respective phone numbers and addresses.
MSRP $399.99
Release date February, 2008
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- 4.3-inch WQVGA full colour, anti-glare, touch-screen display
- QuickSpell
- SmartDetour
- Live Traffic with three-month subscription included
- Six million searchable POIs
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Magellan RoadMate 1430
• Magellan RoadMate 1430 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic
UPC: 940356719662
EAN: 763357120660
MPN: Magellan RoadMate 1430
Competitors
MSRP $399.99
Released August, 2008
Pros
- includes maps of both North America and Europe
- free live
traffic updates
- Bluetooth compatible for hands-free calling
Cons
- exactly the same as the cheaper 265T if European maps are not required
- ads (for free live traffic updates)
- internal battery - not user replaceable
Magellan RoadMate 1430
vs.
Garmin Nuvi 275T
MSRP $399.99
Released August, 2008
Pros
- includes FM transmitter for voice prompts over the car stereo
- affordable price
- 4.3" touchscreen display
Cons
- signal reception is easily interrupted
- no AC adapter included
- poor internal speaker
Magellan RoadMate 1430
vs.
Garmin Nuvi 750
MSRP $349.99
Released August, 2008
Pros
- smooth refresh rate
- accurate
- 1GB of internal storage for pictures, voices, maps etc...
Cons
- 2009 maps and POI database are poor
- thick power cord is a nuisance when handling or mounting
- ads
Magellan RoadMate 1430
vs.
Garmin Nuvi 265WT
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