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The RoadMate 1440 is a GPS receiver from Magellan's entry-level RoadMate series. The receiver features a 4.3" color touchscreen LCD display that automatically adjusts the color and contrast to suit day or night viewing. It has a built-in speaker to provide spoken street names and voice-guided directions and offers route optimization and instant re-routing. The receiver also includes an address book and a OneTouch favourites menu for fast access to saved bookmarks. The RoadMate 1440 comes preloaded with maps of US, Canada, and Puerto Rico as well as millions of points of interest. It includes a micro SD memory card slot for loading additional maps. The receiver also has a rechargeable battery for handheld navigation and comes with both windshield and dash mounts.
MSRP $200.00
Release date March, 2009
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Features/Specs
- 4.3" Color Touch Screen
- Spoken Street Names & Directions
- Multi-Destination Routing & Route Optimization
- Preloaded maps for Canada, US, Puerto Rico
- Millions of Points-of-Interest
- Address Book
- Auto Night View
- Micro SD Card Slot
- Automatic Re-routing
- Rechargeable Battery with 3 Hour Life
- One-Touch Favourites Menu
- AAA Tourbook & Roadside Assistance
- Comes with Windshield and Dash Mounts
- Dimensions: 3.3" H x 4.6" W x 7" D
- 1 year limited warranty
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Magellan RoadMate 1440
• Magellan RoadMate 1440 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
• RoadMate 1440 GPS
UPC: 763357122961
EAN: 763357122961
MPN: RoadMate 1440
Competitors
MSRP $249.99
Released May, 2009
The Garmin nuvi 1300 is an ultra-slim transportable GPS with a 4.3" widescreen display that is designed to be able to fit in your pocket when navigating a city by foot. This model is 25% thinner than other models, with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery to make it convenient to use in your car, or...
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Garmin nuvi 1300
MSRP $249.99
Released January, 2009
The Mio Moov S500 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 second of four Mio Moov Spirit GPS receivers, the Mio...
Magellan RoadMate 1440
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Mio Moov S500
MSRP $249.99
Released March, 2009
The Garmin Nuvi 1250 is an ultra-thin protable GPS that fits in the middle of Garmin's 1200 series. The 1200 and widescreen 1300 series are 25% slimmer than other Nuvis making this an extremely transportable device. It has a 3.5" diagonal QVGA color antiglare TFT screen with white backlight with a 320 x 240 pixel...
Magellan RoadMate 1440
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Garmin Nuvi 1250
MSRP $249.95
Released April, 2009
The TomTom XL 340 and XL 340-S are similarly featured mid-range widescreen GPS devices. The XL 340 is exactly the same as the XL 340-S, except for the added text-to-speech functionality, which is used for street names and places. The TomTom XL 340/340-S sports a black bezel with chrome trim, unlike its predecessor (XL...
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TomTom XL 340/XL 340-S
MSRP $239.95
Released October, 2009
The TomTom XL 335S is a new addition to the world's best-selling portable navigation device manufacturer. The new model boasts a 4.3 inch touchscreen, text to speech, TomTom's innovative IQ Routes™ Technology and Advanced Lane Guidance, the last which gives drivers the information they need to drive more safely and more confidently when traveling through complex road...
Magellan RoadMate 1440
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TomTom XL 335S
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 1440
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Navigon 2200T
MSRP $199.99
Released January, 2009
The Navigon 2000S is a well-priced, mid-range GPS receiver designed to offer an easy-to-use navigation system at an affordable price. The first of four Navigon mid-range GPS receivers, the Navigon 2000S is ultra-thin and portable (under ¾” thick) and yet features a brilliant 3.5” touchscreen display, not to mention an ATLAS III AT642D-XAC (375MHz)...
Magellan RoadMate 1440
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Navigon 2000S
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 1440
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Mio Moov S300
MSRP $199.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- lane and exit assist
- 1GB of internal memory
Cons
- limited to no availability - Navigon has pulled out of the North America GPS market
- no Bluetooth compatibility
- no free lifetime traffic updates
Magellan RoadMate 1440
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Navigon 3300 Max
MSRP $199.99
Released May, 2009
The Garmin nuvi 1200 is an ultra-slim 3.5" transportable GPS designed to be able to fit in your pocket when navigating a city by foot. This model is 25% thinner than other models, with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery to make it convenient to use in your car, or when on foot, and the optional...
Magellan RoadMate 1440
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Garmin nuvi 1200
MSRP $190.00
Released April, 2009
The Nextar ME is an automotive GPS receiver designed to provide navigation and entertainment functionality. The receiver features a 3.5" color touchscreen LCD display with day and night modes which adjusts the screen to the appropriate lighting conditions. It offers instant route recalculations and has a built-in speaker with text-to-speech functionality to provid...
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Nextar ME
Reviews
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Pros
- reasonably priced
- large 4.3" touchscreen display
- text-to-speech
- lane assist
- thin and lightweight
- easy to use
- very clear speaker
- large POI database
- programmable shortcut icons for frequently used destinations
- multi-destination routing
Cons
- poor operators manual
- interface is not as well designed / intuitive as competitors
- difficult to connect the charging cable if placed in the windshield mount
- daytime colour contrast isn't good enough - difficult or even impossible to see in bright sunlight
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