Magellan RoadMate 1700 Customer Reviews

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Instant happiness is right inside this box! The setup is easy, and the first thing that you are going to find is the beautiful widescreen GPS. This GPS actually has a larger screen than any I've seen, and this definitely makes it easier on the eyes. The speed of the device is also quite amazing! I have owned several GPS devices, and when using them it took several minutes to access the satellite which wasn't exactly convenient on the road. With this one however I found that the access to the satellite was almost instant, and it even had a series of tools that permit you to find your favorite restaurant. Another thing I found impressive and useful regarding this product was the fact that I could select coffee as a food group.

In the box you will find everything you need to be on the road within two minutes of your package arriving! You will find a sharp clear viewing screen with instant satellite connection! You will also find a lot of additional bells and whistles that other GPS models do not offer! You can't go wrong! Highly recommended

For my job, I've actually used a GPS for a number of years, and in most cases I will use a Garmin GPS for the 3000 plus miles I drive every month.

Right now I have a Kia Oprima 07, and it works quite well. The only complaint I really have is that I needed to purchase an extension due to the slope of my windshield. This caused the GPS to angle down slightly, and when I spend a lot of time in my vehicle the ease of use factor certainly comes into play.

Pros: Screen is large and easy to read. In addition to that I found that I was able to save a location to my favorites with just two touches. The GPS is great at resolving locations, which means that everytime I do a broad search, it can pinpoint a number of potential locations in a matter of mere minutes.

Cons: One thing I disliked was the fact that the GPS did not display the current speed limit. It does allow you to see your direction, ETA, elevation, ad your current time, but you can only display one. The GPS tends to stay zoomed in, even in the next turn is thirty miles away which equates it to many other GPS units that have the same problem.

For the most part I believe the GPS is great. The size is decent, the screen is clear, and it's very easy to enter addresses which is a plus.

This GPS is OK. When I started looking at different models to replace my old Magellan (obsolete because they stopped releasing map updates after I had it one year) I saw this one and just had to have it because of the big screen. Now that I have it I kind of wish I got a smaller one and saved some money. The big screen is nice, but I can see my old one with a 3.5 inch screen just fine, so I don't really need such a large screen.

When there were finally no more updates for my Magellan, I decided to purchase this GPS. I liked it becuase of the huge screen, though I finally realized that I could see my old 3.5 inch screen just fine. For some the larger scren might be a plus, but for others it will be entirely unnecessary.

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