Magellan RoadMate 1700 GPS Review

In the highly competitive auto GPS market newer models surface with ever dropping price tags. The new Magellan RoadMate 1700 is one of the latest devices unveiled late 2009 and immediately impresses just by its design and large screen size. The Magellan RoadMate 1700 comes with a generous yet slim 7-inch touch screen ideal for large vehicles like SUVs, trucks and RVs.

For a premium GPS like the Roadmate 1700 top features is expected and this large 7 inch unit does not disappoint. It comes with many useful features that makes navigation a pleasant experience. The wide touchscreen clearly shows your position as well as route map, destination, time of arrival, nearby points of interest, and street names. If you own a Magellan GPS before you will be quite familiar with the user interface which makes upgrading a breeze.

The new Magellan 1700 comes with a unique application called One Touch. With this useful feature all you need is a provides single-tap access to shortcuts for destinations that you want to go. First time users will find the user friendly OneTouch menu a breeze to use.

Right out of the box all you need to do is just enter destinations with a few simple touches. With useful features such as QuickSpell it helps you quickly enter addresses and narrow location searches, making destination entry extremely easy. Data input is made really fast by highlighting only letters that will result in a search match. There are more than 6 million POIs stored in its database so that you can easily find the places of interest you need like hotels, cafes, restaurants, schools, banks and hundreds of other businesses. The Roadmate includes maps of the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico so you can take it cross country.

You can also plan a trip with multiple stops in the order that you want or have the Roadmate optimize it for the most efficient route. Just like most current GPS models, the Magellan Roadmate 1700 also comes with text-to-speech technology so that you can hear street names and when to make the next turn while you keep your eyes on the road.

This easy to use GPS device easily bookmarks favorite destinations and personalized bookmarks so you can find them anytime. With a single touch you will be able to find your favorite restaurant or destination in any city.

For SUV or truck owners that require large clear displays, the Roadmate 1700 should be high on your list of GPS to look out for. The Magellan RoadMate 1700 has 4 times the resolution of standard GPS models with many advanced features and yet manages to keep the price below $300.

Want to read more about the new Magellan Roadmate 1700 and what other users think, then visit Andrew Young's site on GPS Reviews.