June 9th, 2009
Subscription-free 4.7-in. Magellan RoadMate 1475T GPS, $299
GPS navigation device manufacturer Magellan today introduced its RoadMate 1475T personal navigation device, a 4.7-in. device that offers subscription-free, real-time traffic alerts, incidents and road congestion reports.
How is it subscription-free? Service is ad supported, naturally.
Like all new models in the company’s RoadMate series, the 1475T offers the company’s signature OneTouch favorites menu for easy access. Users can also search AAA TourBook listings that include restaurants, hotels, attractions, auto repair shops and other destinations.
Full specs for the RoadMate 1475T after the jump:
- New 4.7-in. WQVGA display: color, anti-glare, touchscreen
- OneTouch favorites drop-down menu
- AAA TourBook listings and member Roadside Assistance menu
- 6 million points of interest
- Spoken street name guidance
- Highway Lane Assist points the user in the right direction and ensures the correct lane will be chosen before the next interchange or exit
- Highway Exit points of interest search for gas stations, restaurants and hotels near upcoming exits
- QuickSpell with “SmartCity Search”
- Multi-destination routing with route optimization for trips with multiple stops
- Includes NAVTEQ maps of the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico
- In the box: windshield mount; 12-volt vehicle power adapter; adhesive disk for alternative, on-dash mounting; quick reference guide
The Magellan RoadMate 1475T will retail for $299 and is available now.
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