Advanced vehicle navigation system gives you one-touch access to detailed information about a destination, including phone numbers when available
Simple touch-screen menus and 40 built-in, interactive maps of the contiguous United States let you select virtually any destination
Features a 3.5-inch color touch screen display for easy access to navigational information; select up to 20 destinations in advance to plan out where you need to go
Nearly 1.3 million pre-programmed points of interest enable you to quickly find gas stations, airports, hotels, restaurants and much more
The Magellan RoadMate 2000 is advanced vehicle navigation that is pocket-sized making it easier than ever to get where you need to go. Simple touch-screen menus and a built-in interactive map of the continental U.S. makes it easy to select virtually any destination and get voice and visual turn-by-turn directions as you drive. Use the touch screen to enter an address or select a point of interest and get an instant route using the shortest time, shortest distance, most freeways or least freeways. Nearly 1.3 million pre-programmed points of interest enable you to quickly find gas stations, airports, hotels, restaurants and much more. Touch an icon to get detailed information about a destination, including phone number when available. A complete set of advanced features include SmartDetour to route you around sudden slow freeway traffic, multi-destination routing, QuickSpell to quickly enter your destination, and 3D bird's-eye' view to clearly see your surroundings. Bird's eye 3D view Up to 3 hours of continuous usage Select up to 20 destinations to plan out where you need to go in advance, 20 channels SiRF Star III Receiver Adjusts color and contrast for easy auto night viewing Easily enter addresses with Quickspell for efficient auto-complete feature Easily find gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, airports, parks and nearly 1.3 million points of interest (POI) Touch an onscreen icon for nearby destination using the Interactive POI icon, see phone numbers and get an instant route Shortest time, shortest distance, least use or most use of freeways and avoid toll roads routing option Create and store personal address and points of interest for easy reoccurring trips One touch shows your location so you can quickly advise roadside assistance or emergency services SIRF StarIII chipset for quick GPS signal acquisition High-impact plastic case Dimensions - Width 4.28 x Height 3.15 x Width 1.12 inch (
Small, powerful and affordable, with a SIRF StarIII chipset for quick GPS signal acquisition, the Magellan RoadMate 2000 makes it easier than ever to get where you need to go. Simple touch-screen menus and 40 built-in, interactive maps of the contiguous United States let you select virtually any destination and enjoy voice and visual turn-by-turn directions as you drive.
A fully-featured vehicle navigation system with built-in maps, a SirfstarIII chipset, and nearly 1.3 million pre-programmed points of interest. See unit in detail or see a product demonstration (requires Flash).
Detailed information is displayed for all trips.
A turn-by-turn voice and visual guidance system allows you to get to your location quickly and safely.
This advanced vehicle navigation system features a 3.5-inch color touch screen display that you can use to enter an address or select a point of interest. You'll instantly receive the best route using the shortest time, shortest distance, most freeways or least freeways-- it's all up to you. And nearly 1.3 million pre-programmed points of interest enable you to quickly find gas stations, airports, hotels, restaurants and much more.
Convenient and easy to use, the RoadMate 2000 gives you one-touch access to detailed information about a destination, including phone numbers when available. Simply touch the icon on the screen, and you're ready to go. You can also save your own personal points of interest to quickly navigate to frequent destinations. When time is of the essence, take advantage of some of the RoadMate's advanced features, including helpful technology that routes you around sudden slow freeway traffic, a multi-destination routing option, QuickSpell software to quickly enter your destination, and a 3D "bird's-eye" view to clearly see your surroundings. You can even select up to 20 destinations in advance to plan out where you need to go.
Great picture quality is a guarantee, thanks to the integrated ambient light sensor, which adjusts color and contrast for easy night viewing. In case of an emergency, you'll never have to worry about being stranded; just one touch displays your exact location so you can quickly advise roadside assistance or emergency services.
The RoadMate 2000 also comes with a high-impact plastic case that protects against marks and scratches while the built-in battery delivers continuous use for up to three hours. Easy to transfer between several different vehicles, with 4 GB capacity and optional SD card expansion, this system is ideal for business and personal travel.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
Good GPS but useless with no power:
Last year I decided to but my wife a GPS for her car. This isn't my first GPS. I already have an automotive one in my car, multiple hand held units along with older units datting back to 1992. I also use one on a daily basis Geocaching.
About the GPS:
Pros: Touch screen and easy to use with clear instructions.
Cons: It's size is a little larger then most of todays units. The cradle isn't very solid. The battery in the unit went down hill from day 1. Only 6 months after installation and... more info
as advertised:
very good for the price, no frills does exactly what it is supposed to dom nice large screen and clear voice directions
Buy another:
I've had the Magellan Roadmate 2000 for about 3 years. As far as working its not bad. It takes getting used to and sometimes it routes me ways I know are wrong. If your returning from a route you just had in the unit. It sometimes takes you in a completely different way home. The thing that galls me the most is I've waited for a map update for the last two years. Now that they have one they want 79.00 plus shipping to ship me a CD to update. I don't expect free updates forever, but give me one! I can buy a... more info
Don't buy:
Magellan Customer service is the worst customer service I have ever dealt with. They offer a free 30 day map update since all of their products ship with out of date maps. This would be a good thing except it is in the fine print of their products and their customer support email address that their website list is the wrong address. I had to get through to their customer service by posting a bad review on their website. By the time they responded my unit was beyond the 30 day limit and they refused to give... more info