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Magellan RoadMate 300

The RoadMate 300 from Magellan is an affordable comprehensive unit which currently retails for around £300 although bargains can be found - click here.

It is easily transferred from one car to another, and with voice prompted, turn-by-turn directions is easy to use as well.

Controlling the system is made simple using the touch-screen menu. You can navigate to anywhere on the base map without having to download any files from a personal computer.

Maps for your country, together with a comprehensive POI (Points of Interest) database come pre-installed on a removable SD card. It is possible to purchase additional SD cards with maps for other countries/regions. Points of Interest are separated into categories and cover such places as Petrol Stations, Hotels, Restaurants, and Post Offices etc.

Multiple stops (waypoints) are simple with the RoadMate 300 Trip Planner – your route can be pre-programmed prior to your journey and the RoadMate will effortlessly guide you from one stop to another as you proceed along your route.

Voice guidance is crisp and clear and available in a range of languages, such English, German, French, Italian and Spanish to name but a few.

You can store up to 200 destinations for 3 users (600 in total) for saving time. The system will calculate your route using one of four ways – shortest time route, avoiding toll roads, most use of motorways and least use of motorways.

If you should take a detour from the set route either by accident or due to a roadblock ahead, the RoadMate 300 will automatically calculate a newly optimised route to your destination taking account of your current new position. It is also possible to exclude certain parts of the route from your journey - ideal if you are aware of congestion or hold-ups prior to starting your journey - for example based on information received on the radio whilst driving or from internet or teletext information noted before commencing your journey.

If there is congestion ahead, simply click to avoid that part of the route and system will re-route you around the congested area. Instant location is also a feature of this unit – in an emergency e.g. vehicle breakdown, the system will tell you your exact location to help the breakdown or emergency services locate your vehicle.

At this price mark, the Magellan RoadMate 300 represents excellent value for money for someone wanting a comprehensive navigation system.

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