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The RoadMate 1475T is a GPS receiver from Magellan's entry-level RoadMate series. The receiver features a 4.7" anti-glare color touchscreen LCD display that automatically adjusts the color and contrast to suit day or night viewing. It is an upgrade to the RoadMate 1470 since it includes an integrated traffic receiver for routing based on traffic delays. The receiver also has a built-in speaker to provide spoken street names and voice-guided directions and offers route optimization and instant re-routing. The RoadMate 1475T includes an address book and a OneTouch favourites menu for fast access to saved bookmarks. It comes preloaded with maps of US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, 6 million points of interest, and has 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 $300.00
Release date June, 2009
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Features/Specs
- 4.7" Color Touch Screen with Anti-Glare
- Integrated Traffic Receiver
- Spoken Street Names & Directions
- Multi-Destination Routing & Route Optimization
- Preloaded maps for Canada, US, Puerto Rico
- 6 Million Points-of-Interest
- Highway Lane Assist
- 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 1475T
• Magellan RoadMate 1475T 4.7-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic Receiver
• RoadMate 1475T 4.7 in GPS Navigator w/Traffic Link, 1 ea
UPC: 763357123364
EAN: 763357123364
MPN: RN1475SGXUC
Competitors
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 1475T
vs.
Garmin Nuvi 1250
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 1475T
vs.
Navigon 4300T Max
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 1475T
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Mio Moov S700
MSRP $350.00
Released January, 2009
The Nextar X3 is an entry-level GPS receiver designed to provide basic 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 has a built-in speaker to provide voice-guided directions and turn-by-turn voice prompts and also o...
Magellan RoadMate 1475T
vs.
Nextar X3
MSRP $349.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- microSD storage expansion
- large 4.3" touchscreen display
- onscreen keyboard can be used in ABC or QWERTY modes
Cons
- no FM transmitter for listening to instructions or music over car stereo
- no Bluetooth compatibility
- FM traffic updates are often inaccurate
Magellan RoadMate 1475T
vs.
Garmin Nuvi 1350T
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 1475T
vs.
Alpine PND-K3msn
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 1475T
vs.
Garmin Nuvi 1260T
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 1475T
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 1475T
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Mio Moov S556
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July 22, 2009
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Pros
- highway lane (exit) assist
- large 4.7" colour touchscreen display
- multi-destination routing
- affordable price
- includes traffic receiver for free lifetime traffic updates
- text-to-speech
- microSD slot for memory expansion
- speaker is loud and clear
Cons
- poor placement of USB port - cannot be plugged in while mounted
- poor POI database, also very strict with search queries
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