The newest car toy in town in the Global Positioning System, also known as a GPS, and you can say goodbye to those days of handling a bad gas station map while you swear to your passengers that you are not loss. There are a few different companies that make these useful tools, so make sure that you are familiar with their features.

When you are thinking of purchasing the Magellan RoadMate, you'll find that there are a few models to choose from, but let's take a look at the Magellan RoadMate 1470. Like any other GPS device, it is intended to keep you from getting lost by triangulating your location via satellite and then giving you voice directions. It can add a very important element of safety to your trip and it's a lot of fun too!

When you are on the road and you need to find a place in an area that you are not comfortable with navigating, the Magellan RoadMate 1470 is right at your side. It comes out of the box ready to use, and the kit to set everything up is simple. As soon as the tracking signal is active, you are going to start getting the information that you need.

As with many other GPS devices, the Magellan RoadMate 1470 can be mounted onyour dash so that you can see it easily. Once you have it installed, you can adjust it for your comfort, and as long as you can see the screen and hear the instructions, you are golden!

The Magellan RoadMate 1470 comes with a 4.7 touch screen and it is also very thin so that your dash stays uncluttered. This model comes with pre-loaded maps for the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, so there are three atlases that you can toss right away. You will also be able to access 6 million points of interest, like gas stations, ATMs, restaurants and hotels, which is ideal for traveling in a place that you are not familiar with.

The touch screen ability allows you to find a familiar place in any city you are traveling to or driving around in. With the voice command you can be sure to make the correct turn and avoid u-turns, unless it says so. This feature allows you to keep your eyes on the road and avoid a potential accident because you would normally be looking for an address.

Another great feature that the Magellan RoadMate 1470 has is that you can type in a destination. With this device on your side, you may never need to worry about missing a turn or being late due to being lost again. The light on your Magellan RoadMate 1470 will change for higher contrast in the dark, and traffic alerts help you shave time off of your trip.

With an investment of just around 200 dollars, you can become a more confident driver who never gets lost again. You'll find that the Magellan RoadMate 1470 comes with a car adapter and everything in in that you need to get started. Get in on the GPS craze today; it's not going anywhere, and you'll be much better off!

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