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The RoadMate 1470 is a GPS receiver from Magellan's entry-level RoadMate series. The receiver is a step up from the RoadMate 1440 since it features a larger 4.7" 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 1470 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 $250.00
Release date March, 2009
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Features/Specs
- 4.7" 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: 5.15 x 3.35 x 0.6 inches
- 1 year limited warranty
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Magellan RoadMate 1470
• Magellan RoadMate 1470 4.7-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
• RoadMate 1470 GPS
UPC: 763357122978
EAN: 763357122978
MPN: 1470
Competitors
MSRP $300.00
Released March, 2009
The Alpine PND-K3msn is an in-car GPS receiver from Alpine's line of portable navigation devices and is an upgrade to the PND-K3 from 2008. The receiver features OnPoint advanced GPS positioning for faster and more accurate vehicle pinpointing and comes pre-loaded with maps of the US and Canada. It offers turn-by-turn voice guidance and text-to-speech functionality as...
Magellan RoadMate 1470
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Alpine PND-K3msn
MSRP $299.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- text-to-speech - reads the names of streets as it prompts you to turn
- 25% slimmer than previous generation
- affordable price
- 4.3" touchscreen
Cons
- no FM transmitter
- no Bluetooth compatibility for hands-free calling
Magellan RoadMate 1470
vs.
Garmin Nuvi 1350
MSRP $299.99
Released January, 2009
Pros
- large 4.7" display
- good upgrades over less expensive models in the line (Blusetooth and lane/junction guidance)
- affordable price
- attractive design
- text-to-speech
Cons
- 7" S700 model costs the same
Magellan RoadMate 1470
vs.
Mio Moov S556
MSRP $299.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- voice prompts and text to speech
- public transportation and pedestrian modes
- affordable price
- 6-million POI
Cons
- no lane or exit assist
- smaller 3.5" touchscreen
Magellan RoadMate 1470
vs.
Garmin Nuvi 1260T
MSRP $299.99
Released January, 2009
The Mio Moov S700 is a midrange-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 fourth of four Mio Moov Spirit GPS receivers, the Mio...
Magellan RoadMate 1470
vs.
Mio Moov S700
MSRP $279.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- Bluetooth - for hands-free calling
- 2GB of internal memory
- Rand McNally Scenic Routes
Cons
- somewhat misleading moniker - 4300T Max is a lower end model than the 4300T
- lacks the voice-enabled address entry and control of the 4300T
- non-removable battery
Magellan RoadMate 1470
vs.
Navigon 4300T Max
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 1470
vs.
Garmin Nuvi 1250
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...
Magellan RoadMate 1470
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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 1470
vs.
Mio Moov S500
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...
Magellan RoadMate 1470
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TomTom XL 340/XL 340-S
Reviews
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Pros
- large 4.7" touchscreen display
- microSD expansion for additional maps
- text-to-speech
- easy to use mapping features, create by time, distance, use or non-use of freeways, remove portions etc...
- upgradeable firmware
- good value
- affordable price
- multiple routes (waypoints)
- AAA Tourbook - displays AAA approved accommodations, mechanics etc...
- ETA displayed on the POI menu
- lane assist
- great warning before exits or turns
- great screen
- uses a standard USB cable
Cons
- sound quality is tinny
- does not always respond promptly to touch
- lacks higher end features such as Bluetooth, FM transmitter, etc...
- slow to start up, with no sleep feature
- poor location for the USB / power cord
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