Magellan RoadMate 1700

usability, screen, size, performance, price

73% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Big, bright 7-inch screen. Sharp map graphics. Easy POI searches. Useful AAA TourBook.

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.

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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 your vehicle can accommodate a GPS device with an enormous 7-inch screen, the RoadMate will prove to be a worthwhile travel companion.

7 inch widescreenLane Assist features6 Million Points of InterestA/V Input

Higher power requirements

To find a standout benefit of the Magellan RoadMate 1700 it is hard to...

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...

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.

Despite the large 7-inch screen, which can be nearly twice the size of that found on many other GPS devices, the RoadMate 1700 is very thin, even when compared to competing units. It measures only 0.6 inches thick, and is 7.5 inches wide and 4.2 inches...

Large 7-inch touch screen; OneTouch menu with frequently accessed searches and destination; well-designed destination confirmation screen

Slow and inaccurate to lock position in urban areas; large screen may be bigger for small dashboards; short battery life

If you need a large screen PND for your vehicle and can overcome slow speed, then buy – Magellan RoadMate 1700.