RoadMate 1200

Tuesday, November 6th 2007 - 20:00 CET - Comments: 0

M agellan, one of the fastest-growing GPS manufacturers in the world, unveils its Magellan RoadMate 1200 at the 2007 Specialty Equipment Manufacturer Association (SEMA) event in Las Vegas. The Magellan RoadMate 1200 features an ultra-slim, pocket-sized form factor that offers “turn it on and go” auto navigation functionality. This, combined with its attractive retail price of just $229.00, makes the Magellan RoadMate one of the most compelling entry-level GPS units in the industry.

 

 

Magellan RoadMate navigation

The new Magellan RoadMate 1200 is designed for easy portability and features a brand new sleek pocket-sized form factor, a full-size 3.5" bright, anti-glare touch screen and a simple, intuitive user interface designed for fast input with a minimal amount of keystrokes. It also features a clutter-free menu and map screens that incorporate stylish icons and graphics that are clear and crisp.

 

Navigation holiday gift

"IDC expects vendors to ship 20.3 million units worldwide in 2007, meaning hundreds of thousands of consumers will either purchase or receive a GPS unit this holiday season," said Christian Bubenheim, vice president of product marketing for Magellan. "With a price that consumers can afford, the Magellan Roadmate 1200 delivers a highly portable design and powerful features, making it one of the most sought out holiday gifts for 2007."

 

 

 

RoadMate 1200 navigation Price

In North America, the Magellan RoadMate 1200 navigation comes preloaded with the latest NavTeq maps, which cover the 48 contiguous United States, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. It also features 1.3 million points of interest (POI) data, such as gas/petrol stations, As, hotels, restaurants, airports and more, with contact details such as phone number, address and the travel distance. The Magellan Roadmate 1200 will retail for just $229.99. The Magellan RoadMate 1200 ships with a windshield mount and cradle, a 12V car power cigarette lighter adapter, an adhesive disk for alternative on dash mounting and a quick reference and user manual.

 

Magellan RoadMate 1200 Specifications

• New 3.5" QVGA full-color, anti-glare touch-screen display
• Acclaimed easy to use, intuitive user interface
• Fast and precise SiRF GPS chipset delivering superior GPS performance and navigation
• 2D and 3D Mapviews with auto day / night mode switching
• Trip computer and Trip planner
• QuickSpell intelligently searches and checks spelling
• SmartDetour prompts drivers to route around heavy or stationary traffic
• SD card slot for maps
• USB port for PC connection, power

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