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Friday, April 21, 2006

The Magellan RoadMate 760


The Magellan RoadMate 760 is a MUST for anyone who likes to explore but doesn't like to be lost. It mounts to your car windshield of your car and can provide all sorts of information you need to get where you are going. First, the GPS reciever maps your location on the planet using the U.S.'s network of 24 satellites. The included North American map (other maps available), works well and is updated yearly.

Want directions to somewhere? Simply enter an address and the RoadMate routes your path for you. Need to find an ATM, park, bank, parking lot or the all-important FOOD? You can search the available database to find one in a specified city or nearest to your location. You can even get the phone number for the nearest seafood restaurant, call for reservations, then get driving directions all from your car. Turn-by-turn directions are spoken from the built-in speakers using either a male or female voice. If you miss a turn, the RoadMate doesn't nag at you either. It automatically re-routes you to your destination from your present location. If you like to go on driving adventures or need to drive to various destinations as part of your job (e.g. realtor), you need this device. Additional maps and personal points of interests can also be saved to the device. Other models are available with lesser features and smaller price tag. Mine cost me $700 at Staples and worth every penny, especially on our recent trip to Bodega Bay in our search for the best beaches to fly a kite.
***** (5 Stars) from Magellan

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