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The editors liked
The AAA features offer useful information and safety
Excellent POI handling with built-in AAA tour book
Large
Bright 7-inch screen
The Magellan RoadMate's OneTouch menu puts the most commonly accessed destinations and searches at your fingertips at all times. The smartly designed destination confirmation screen gives you a good deal of flexibility as to how they get where they're goi
Excellent POI handling with built-in AAA tour book.
The editors didn't like
Short battery life could become a drawback.
No real-time traffic reports. Doesn't display the current road speed limit. Display could be more informative. Might not fit on some dashboards or windshields.
No traffic receiver
Video input didn't work as expected
In urban environments
The 1700 takes longer to establish satellite lock and can be inaccurate. Its 7-inch screen size may be too much for smaller dashboards and can make mounting it awkward. Its battery life is extremely short
It's got a big screen, which is the ultimate draw card of the Magellan RoadMate 1700. Other features of the unit are available in lower end models and for a decreased price, but you won't have the visibility that the 7 inch screen provides. Power requi...
Abstract: With its large screen, the RoadMate 1700 is definitely meant to be used in the car. Not only does its large size make it difficult to carry, but Magellan indicates it only has 30 minutes of battery life, and it offers no..
Abstract: Mostly aimed at owners of large vehicles, the Magellan RoadMate 1700 is a GPS with a large 7-inch display. Its feature set is pretty basic, but it does offer all the essentials along with good performance. The RoadMate 1700 can be bought for a retail p...
Abstract: Thumbs Up:Large 7-inch touch screen; OneTouch menu with frequently accessed searches and destination; well-designed destination confirmation screen.Thumbs Down:Slow and inaccurate to lock position in urban areas; large screen may be bigger for small da...
The Magellan RoadMate's OneTouch menu puts the most commonly accessed destinations and searches at your fingertips at all times. The smartly designed destination confirmation screen gives you a good deal of flexibility as to how they get where they're goi
In urban environments, the 1700 takes longer to establish satellite lock and can be inaccurate. Its 7-inch screen size may be too much for smaller dashboards and can make mounting it awkward. Its battery life is extremely short
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. Read full review See all prices
Large, bright 7-inch screen; excellent POI handling with built-in AAA tour book.
No traffic receiver; video input didn't work as expected.
If you're looking for a portable GPS navigation device with a mammoth screen, Magellan's RoadMate 1700 could be just the thing. Measuring 7.5 by 4.2 by 0.6 inches and weighing in at a hefty 10.7 ounces, the 1700 is big enough to pack a gigantic 7-...
No real-time traffic reports. Doesn't display the current road speed limit. Display could be more informative. Might not fit on some dashboards or windshields.
The Magellan RoadMate 1700 is a top choice for anyone who buys their gadgets by the inch. You won't find this much screen real estate for this little cash with any other GPS on the market....
