Magellan RoadMate 1470

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.  

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Magellan RoadMate 1470
MSRP$250.00
Release date March, 2009
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large 4.7" touchscreen display
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microSD expansion for additional maps
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text-to-speech
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easy to use mapping features, create by time, distance, use or non-use of freeways, remove portions etc...
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upgradeable firmware
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good value
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affordable price
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multiple routes (waypoints)
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AAA Tourbook - displays AAA approved accommodations, mechanics etc...
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ETA displayed on the POI menu
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lane assist
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great warning before exits or turns
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great screen
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uses a standard USB cable
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does not always respond promptly to touch
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lacks higher end features such as Bluetooth, FM transmitter, etc...
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slow to start up, with no sleep feature
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poor location for the USB / power cord
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sound quality is tinny
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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

Magellan RoadMate 1470 | refurbished

• Magellan RoadMate 1470 4.7-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished)

• RoadMate 1470 4.7-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator (Factory )

UPC: 763357122992

EAN: 0763357122992

MPN: RM1470RGXUC

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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

  • 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
  • sound quality is tinny

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MaxEffectUSA

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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

  • 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

Did you find this review helpful?
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