Magellan RoadMate 2000

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The Magellan RoadMate 2000 is a vehicle navigation system features Nearly 1.3 million pre-programmed points of interest, Advanced vehicle navigation system gives you one-touch access to detailed information about a destination, including phone numbers when available, and a 3.5-inch color touch screen display. The device measures 4.28 x 3.15 x 1.12 inches and weighs 2.0 pounds.

Magellan RoadMate 2000 Latest Price Info

REVIEWS (last updated: 01/06/07)

GPSLodge reviews the Magellan RoadMate 2000 and writes;

“You won’t sacrifice ability to grab satellite signals, and you won’t sacrifice the quality of the directions. I know this might fly in the face of my criticism of the non-intuitive menu layout, but the verbal and non-verbal directions are intuitive. Magellan does well with this area and will get you there with intuitive voice and visual prompts and well laid out direction sets.”

GPSMagazine reviews the Magellan RoadMate 2000 (Rating: 3/5) and writes;

” For under $400 you get a high performance SiRF-based GPS receiver with NAVTEQ maps, Magellan’s excellent and simple interface, a bright screen that’s easy to read (even in sunlight), lots of routing features not available on some other more expensive units (such as route exclusion, search by zip code, and remembered previous cities), all in a nicely designed unit that’s zippy and responsive…The RoadMate 2000 is a good GPS unit at a great price, and I’m recommending it as the best value GPS I’ve reviewed at this point.”

Justechn reviews the Magellan RoadMate 2000 (Rating: 7.8/10) and writes;

“The RoadMate 2000 offers all the features that a road warrior could want. I could not think of a single feature that I would want that the RoadMate did not provide. I highly recommend it for anyone who is on the road a lot and often in unfamiliar territory. Because it is portable it would even be good for someone who flys and rents cars to get around. “

GPSTrackLog reviews the Magellan RoadMate 2000 and writes;

“You can’t load topo maps, see your coordinates or transfer tracks. I suppose you could use POIs in place of waypoints and for route creation, but you’re going to be limited to addresses and intersections when you try to create them. My conclusion? Basic, but flawed auto navigation at good price. “

PCMag reviews the Magellan RoadMate 2000 (Rating: 3/5) and writes;

” It accurately calculated routes with and without toll roads. I was disappointed, however, that the current speed isn’t displayed while driving. I prefer to have the current speed always visible, since it eliminates the need to glance at my speedometer….The Bottom Line: The RoadMate 2000 is a good choice for the value-conscious consumer, but its menu system can be aggravating at times. Also, a number of new GPS products which cost about the same or less offer more features. “

USER MANUALS & TIPS

- Download Magellan RoadMate 2000 User Manual in English (PDF)
- Download Magellan RoadMate 2000 Tips: How to enter an address video (WMV)

SPECIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL

Case:
High-impact plastic

Base Map:
Pre-loaded - 48 United States

Size:
4.28″ W x 3.15″ H x 1.12″ D (W 108.8 mm x H 88 mm x D 28.5 mm)

Weight:
7.8 oz / 221 g

Display:
3.5″ color touch screen display, 2.11″ x 2.81″ (53.6mm x 71.5mm)

Data Storage:
Unlimited / Secure Digital (SD) Card compatible

Antenna:
Built-in multidirectional patch

Operating Range:
14 to 140°F (-10 to 60°C)

PERFORMANCE

Receiver:
20 channels, SirfstarIII

Acquisition Time:
Hot: 1 second, Cold: 40 seconds, Initial: 5 minutes

Accuracy:
3 to 5 meters (10 - 16 feet) - WAAS/EGNOS, < 7 meters (15 feet) - GPS only

Languages:
English

POWER
Source:
Li-Ion rechargeable 1200mA, 12 V AC or 12 VDC vehicle adapter (sold separately)
Battery Life:
Over 3 hours continuous use