Magellan RoadMate 860T with real-time traffic capabilities
Thales officially released the new Magellan RoadMate 860T portable vehicle navigation system, available in May at US $799.
The Magellan RoadMate 860T provides real-time traffic capabilities so drivers can easily gain detour routes to get to their destination faster and a text-to-speech function (SayWhere) that speaks the street name for upcoming maneuvers.
The new Magellan RoadMate 860T also is equipped with 10 GB of memory for storing multimedia files so they can enjoy music and view photos. Navigating is easy with the large, 3.5-inch, high-resolution daylight visible TFT color touch screen and the option of a 2D or 3-D "bird’s eye" map view.
"The Magellan RoadMate 860T builds upon the benefits, flexibility and value the Magellan RoadMate 800 offered as the ultimate multimedia travel partner," said Raj Mitra, director of product marketing. "The Magellan RoadMate 860T not only provides enhanced navigation performance with live traffic updates but also delivers more than twice the available memory for multimedia file storage."
In major metropolitan areas, the Magellan RoadMate 860T can receive live traffic updates to notify drivers of incidents along their route and direct them on a new route when faster alternatives are available. Drivers can also choose to receive traffic alerts for information only, without being re-routed. Traffic incidents appear as road-sign icons on the Magellan RoadMate map screen to indicate accidents, road work, and other conditions that slow the flow of traffic. The Magellan RoadMate updates the remaining travel time and distance to the destination. Drivers can choose to see all incidents or only specific types, and can gain details about each by touching the related road-sign icon on the screen.
Using the most up-to-date street maps preloaded on a 20 GB hard drive, the Magellan RoadMate 860T delivers voice-prompted and visual door-to-door directions anywhere in the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, Canada and the US Virgin Islands. Drivers can also access preloaded maps for 27 European countries when traveling abroad for an additional fee.
Other useful features include:
- Added Traffic Avoidance — In addition to the real-time traffic service, SmartDetour(TM) offers the option to choose an alternative route around traffic when the vehicle is stopped on highways.
- SmartVolume(TM) — Automatically increases the volume when the speed exceeds 45 MPH.
- Integrated Battery — Enjoy cable-free use for navigating, entertainment or accessing addresses.
- Gain Optimal Routes for Multiple-Destination Trips — Save up to 20 trips with 20 destinations each and receive the shortest route between the destinations.
- More than Six Million Points of Interest — Use the searchable database to quickly gain directions and phone numbers for businesses, like banks, gas stations and restaurants.
- Home Button — Provides instant routing to the destination of choice at the touch of a button.
- Review Trip Data — Track mileage, travel time and other trip statistics using the trip computer.
- Night View — The map color changes automatically for better visibility at night.
- QuickSpell(R) — Provides fast and easy address entry.
The Magellan RoadMate 860T ships with the Magellan TrafficKit, a windshield mount and enhanced cradle, a USB cable, AC adaptor, vehicle power adapter, headphones and a protective pouch.
[Source: http://www.magellanGPS.com]
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Gizmowatch says:
Magellan RoadMate 860T with real-time traffic updates
Now, this is what we actually need, to grab the few loose strings available, of course, at the right moment, and cruise along the way. With the new Magellan RoadMate 860T portable vehicle navigation system, that has been officially released by Thales a…
Posted the 22/04/06 at 14:12
