Magellan RoadMate 1700 comparison

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Magellan RoadMate 1700

Magellan RoadMate 1700
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Magellan SmartGPS

Magellan SmartGPS
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Price $17 to $295 at 7 stores $99 to $134 at 6 stores $214 to $398 at 5 stores $159 to $199 at 4 stores
CNET editors' rating
3.0 stars Good
    Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
3.5 stars Very good
    Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
3.5 stars Very good
    Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
3.5 stars Very good
    Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
3.5 stars Very good
    Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
Average user rating 3.0 stars out of 11 reviews 0 stars No reviews, write one! 4.5 stars out of 9 reviews 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews 1.5 stars out of 3 reviews
Release date October 28, 2009 January 07, 2013 September 28, 2011 September 15, 2011 September 19, 2011
The Bottom Line The Magellan RoadMate 1700 isn't a GPS device for everyone, but with its huge screen and road-trip-friendly features, we think truckers and RV drivers will love it. The Magellan SmartGPS bridges a gap between connected navigation apps and car-friendly GPS hardware with its ability to sync with the cloud and connect to the Web via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, but its busy interface could use fewer moving parts. Garmin's formula for entry-level GPS devices doesn't change much with the new Nuvi 50, but small tweaks, a lower price, and a massive screen enhance value. The Garmin Nuvi 3490 LMT packs every trick in Garmin's book into an ultra-thin chassis, but the high MSRP will deter some. The TomTom GO Live 1535M's is a solidly performing GPS device and its app integration for search is a nice first, but that's hardly this PND's strongest feature.

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Included GPS accessories Car power adapter
Dashboard disc
AC power adapter
Carrying pouch
Carrying case
Mini-USB cable
Automotive windshield mount
Info unavailable Car power adapter
USB cable
Suction cup mount
Car power adapter with TMC antenna
Vehicle mount
USB cable
Dashboard disc
USB car charger
USB cable
Navigation routes Info unavailable Info unavailable 0
100
Info unavailable
Navigation waypoints Info unavailable Info unavailable 1000
1000
Info unavailable
Audible assistance Street name announcement
Navigation instructions
Info unavailable Street name announcement
Navigation instructions
Voice command recognition
Street name announcement
Navigation instructions
Voice command recognition
Street name announcement
Navigation instructions
Services features Info unavailable Info unavailable Lane Assistant
Lane Assistant
Lane Assistant
GPS PC connection USB 2.0
Info unavailable USB
USB
Bluetooth
USB
Bluetooth
Antenna Built-in
Info unavailable Built-in
Built-in
Built-in
Weight 10.5 oz
Info unavailable 6.2 oz
4.2 oz
8.5 oz
System features AAA Roadside Assistance
Smart Detour
2D / 3D map perspective
Highway lane assist
Automatic day/night mode
QuickSpell with SmartCity search
Automatic re-route
OneTouch favorites menu
AAA TourBook
Built-in stereo speakers
Preinstalled POIs
Info unavailable Speed limit warning
Emergency Help
Photo navigation
Junction view
Garmin Garage
Preinstalled POIs
Custom POIs
Downloadable POIs
Built-in speaker
Alarm
Calculator
Clock
Speed limit warning
Emergency Help
Garmin Locate
Lifetime map updates
Pedestrian Mode
Photo navigation
nüRoute Technology with myTrends
2D / 3D map perspective
Junction view
Garmin Garage
Hands-free calling via Bluetooth
Measurement converter
Photo viewer
Custom POIs
Built-in speaker
Local Search with Google
IQ Routes technology
Fuel prices
LIVE Services
Emergency Help
Lifetime map updates
Preinstalled POIs
Custom POIs
Downloadable POIs
Advanced Lane Guidance
Destination Automotive
Info unavailable Automotive
Automotive
Automotive
Design features Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Touch screen
Included GPS software Info unavailable Info unavailable NAVTEQ
MapSource City Navigator NT
nüMaps Guarantee
Garmin City Navigator North America NT
TomTom LIVE Services (1 year)
Data memory type Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Built-in flash memory
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