RoadMate Magellan 4 1470 no mad
I previously owned a Garmin 2620. I wanted to update to a larger screen and thus purchased the Garmin 7200. I loved the 7″ screen. The map was a 2007 series and thus too old. I attempted to download the free update from Garmin. The map would download to my computer but would not download into the Garmin. I called tech support and all they could say was try again. I tried twice more with the same result. I sent the 7200 back to Amazon.
I read the reviews on the next largest screen sizes. With the 4.7 screen size and the favorable reviews I was led to buy the 1470.
In a word, I love this Magellan. I am impressed with its compact size, the window mount, the clearity of the female voice, the ease of use, the immediate acquisition of the satellite, the ding-dong sound before a turn, the numerous times it tells me to turn in congested areas, the clearity of the screen, the clearity of the graphics, the ease of turning it on and off, the ease of typing in an address and the up to date map of the USA.
I use this in a 2005 Toyota 4 Runner. I have attached it to the windshield. It is unobtrusive and is positioned close to me when I am driving. I ordered a bean bag holder similar to the one I have for my Garmin but I think I will send it back. The windshield mount is perfect in this suv.
Another thing about this mount. There is absolutely no vibration of the Magellan. Bumpy roads make no difference, this baby is solid.
What would I change about this 1470. Make it wireless. Built in gps systems have no dangling wire but I have to live with the wire. I have routed it along a seam by the radio and secured it with small pieces of black electical tape and also some duct tape. The whole setup really hides the cord.
I paid $180 with free shipping. Amazon got this unit to me in just a few days. Hooray for Amazon.
If you want a terrific gps with a 4.7 screen buy this Magellan. I am very very impressed with this gps. If I could rate it higher than a five star I wou
Magellan RoadMate 1470 4