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Magellan RoadMate 1700 GPS
Magellan RoadMate 1700
 
 
 
 
 
Last updated on 05/18/13 22:18:07
 
 
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• Automotive • Voice.Navigation instructions • Color • Touch Screen • 7" - widescreen Screen Size
 
 
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EXPERT REVIEWS (9)
 
Published
Jul 30, 2010
Editor Rating
3.8/5
Magellan RoadMate 1700: Review
7 inch widescreen...Higher power requirements...On long drives the 1700 can double as an in car monitor via the A/V input, giving connectivity to a mobile media player to display video or view your digital camera files in transit...Up to 6 million points of interest are included the Magellan RoadMate 1700 to keep you up to date on local restaurants, hotels or ATM's that...
Published
Feb 11, 2010
Editor Rating
3.0/5
Magellan RoadMate 1700 Review - Watch CNET's Video Review
The Magellan RoadMate's OneTouch menu puts the most commonly accessed destinations and searches at your fingertips at all times...The smartly designed destination...In urban environments, the 1700 takes longer to establish satellite lock and can be inaccurate...Its 7-inch...However, the Magellan RoadMate 1700's 7-inch wide-screen display dwarfs them...
Published
Nov 13, 2009
Editor Rating
4.0/5
Magellan RoadMate 1700 GPS Device Review | PCWorld
Large, bright 7-inch screen Excellent POI handling with built-in AAA tour book...Video input didn't work as expected No traffic receiver...In a large vehicle, such as an RV or a truck, the RoadMate 1700 is probably the perfect size, as the distance between the driver and the GPS is greater than in an automobile...In my Camry, though, the 1700 took up too...
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USER REVIEWS (27)
 
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523 user reviews
 
(3.3 out of 5)
Average rating
from 256
reviews
3.6/5
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Magellan RoadMate 1700 7-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
"I don't know if the 1475T or the 1700 came first, but the 1700 has a lot of the 'good' features that older Magellan's had, ones that seem to be back-step improvements on the 1475T..."

"The spoken voice on the 1700 is the good old one and the 1475T had a distorted hard to understand voice that I assume is new..."

"Overall I love this unit, I'll probably keep..."

Average rating
from 114
reviews
2.3/5
QVC - E165938 - Magellan Roadmate 1700 7" GPS w/ Text-to-Speech& Map Upgrade customer...
"I also own a Tom Tom, which I would recommend..."

"What he failed to tell us was that the "FREE" map upgrade was only good for 30 days after purchase or registration..."

"I was so totally embarrassed as I wanted to make a good impression with this gift..."

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Average rating
from 54
reviews
3.8/5
Magellan RoadMate 1700 7" Auto GPS Refurbished Customer Ratings & Reviews - Top &...
"Navigate in style with the Magellan RoadMate 1700 car GPS system..."

"I bought 2-RoadMate 1700 AV one for each of my cars..."

"Turns out there are quiet a bit people having the same problem with Roadmate 1700 AV in..."

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Editor Rating
1.0/5
Magellan Roadmate 1700 2012 - TopTenREVIEWS
The AAA features offer useful information and safety....Short battery life could become a drawback....The safety perks with this navigation GPS unit continue with the highway lane assist feature...With some GPS units, the preloaded maps list usually includes Mexico, not Puerto Rico, but with the Magellan Roadmate 1700, you’ll have to buy Mexico maps separately...Lack of Bluetooth,...
Published
Jan 3, 2011
 
 
Magellan RoadMate 1700 7" Widescreen Auto GPS Navigator - RM1700SGXUC - CameraWorld.com
Navigate in style with the new Magellan RoadMate 1700 GPS device with the exclusive and highly acclaimed OneTouch favorites menu and a high-resolution 7-inch wide color touch screen...Protect Your Magellan RoadMate 1700 7" Widescreen Auto GPS Navigator with an Extended Service Plan...Our Product Replacement Plans provide you with coverage from almost every...
Published
Apr 23, 2010
Editor Rating
5.0/5
Page 4 - Magellan RoadMate 1700 GPS
If you are a AAA member, the 1700 might be right up your alley...If you are stuck on the side of the road or are in the need of some help, the 1700 can also help you get in touch with AAA's Roadside Assistance...Though the Magellan RoadMate 1700 is not filled with a lot of fancy features like Bluetooth, it does serve its purpose as a solid navigational tool...
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Published
Nov 16, 2009
Editor Rating
3.5/5
Magellan RoadMate 1700 Review & Rating | PCMag.com
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....You just might after seeing the Magellan RoadMate 1700 GPS...It's also a good pick if you're considering a stand-alone device in lieu of a much more expensive, built-in...
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Magellan RoadMate 1700 Review | Magellan 1700
Every year, top GPS makers like TomTom, Garmin, and Magellan reveal new and exciting products that are designed to make the GPS experience safer, more enjoyable, and more convenient to encourage more people to use these devices while they drive...The Magellan Roadmate 1700 is Now On Sale at Amazon.com...It is the design that separates it from a large number of the modern...
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Magellan Roadmate 1700 information from Consumer Reports
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Average rating
from 46
reviews
3.9/5
Best Buy - Magellan - RoadMate 1700 GPS customer reviews - product reviews - read...
"Now to the bad part, it doesn't start up anymore..."

"The first one went bad right after the warranty was up..."

"I just don't think this is a very good business practice..."

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Average rating
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reviews
3.8/5
Magellan RM1700 7 GPS - 7 Display Text-To-Speech Lane Assist 6 Million POIs 3D US/Canada/Puerto...
"The only problem is that the voice is hard to understand..."

"Beautiful screen! And route accuracy is much better than the previous models..."

"Have not put to a really hard test but so far it works good..."

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Average rating
from 11
reviews
3.1/5
Magellan RoadMate 1700 - Compare prices reviews user opinions - Shopper.com
"The extended mount is a well built solid piece of engineering..."

"There you go for Good(+) for Bad..."

"Trust me the good far exceeds the bad in this case..."

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Average rating
from 6
reviews
3.3/5
Newegg.com - Magellan RoadMate 1700 7" GPS Navigation with OneTouch favorites menu
"Finally, NO GPS is perfect 100% of the time, but I have yet to have a bad experience with this one after nearly a year of ownership..."

"Great price for such a large screen and good features for the cost..."

"I wish that Magellan can get rid of this freezing issue and then I'd LOVE this item!!! Right now I just like it..."

"good item, good price, get yourself warranty for it..."

"you might need it..."

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Average rating
from 3
reviews
3.3/5
Magellan RoadMate 1700 Portable navigator with 7" screen - Reviews at Crutchfield.com
"Menu good but I think not as good as Garmin or I need more time to get more acquainted with all the functions..."

"Overall great unit for the price..."

"loved the big screen but address book lists by alphabetical order not distance a bad thing when you use this as a database to see whoever is closest to your current position..."

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Average rating
from 2
reviews
2.5/5
Magellan RoadMate 1700 GPS Device Review | PCWorld
"I just returned from a vacation where I traveled in high altitude conditons..."

"After my shut down experiences I will follow through with a call to Customer Service for some Trouble Shooting assistance..."

"I like the where you are location section..."

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Average rating
from 2
reviews
3.5/5
Magellan RoadMate RoadMate 1700 - 7 in. Car GPS Receiver Reviews. Buying Guides &...
"Slow to acquire a signal and sometimes give you wrong turns..."

"Overall the Magellan GPS is fast, dependable, and easy to use..."

"I had never used a GPS unit before and was really surprised how..."

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Average rating
from 1
reviews
5.0/5
Magellan Roadmate 1700 (Manufacturer Reconditioned) - ROADMATE1700 - CameraWorld.com
"Acquires Satellites Quickly, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Setup, Large Screen, Reliable Performance Flimsy Mounting This is a great improvement over my previous Magellan..."

"When we use it, we just rest it on the console..."

"It picks up a good signal every time..."

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Average rating
from 1
reviews
2.0/5
Reviews for Magellan RoadMate 1700 GPS at PriceGrabber
"Todays technology has batteries that last 3 to 4 hours.Voice distortion..."

"Do Not show you the name of APARTMENT BUILDINGS..."

"I like the where you are location section..."

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Average rating
from 1
reviews
4.0/5
Magellan RoadMate 1700 GPS - Reviews & Prices @ Yahoo! Shopping
"ced and did not offer free lifetime map updates.Went with Magellan Roadmate #3045LM-has all options of Garmen plus some w/lifetime map updates..."

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3-in-1 GPS Car Mount for the Magellan RoadMate 1700, - 3-Way Adjustable Angle for Optimal View - Includes Window Suction Mount, Dashboard Mount and Vent Clips by DBTech...
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Magellan GPS Products - Vehicle, Outdoor, Mobile, Accessories
Magellan RoadMate RV packed with premium features and an extra-large 7"screen is perfect travel companion for RVers More. Truck. Magellan now offers GPS navigators ...
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Magellan RoadMate 1700 GPS at Brookstone—Buy Now!
Magellan RoadMate 1700 GPS at Brookstone. Shop now! ... Magellan RoadMate 1700 GPS The wide-screen Magellan RoadMate 1700 is the perfect navigator for large vehicles ...
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