MAGELLAN Roadmate 700 GPS Personal Navigation Device (PND)

Circa 2004

The Magellan RoadMate 700 is a dedicated automotive GPS unit, larger than some of its contemporary PDA-based counterparts because it includes a built-in 20GB hard drive pre-loaded with maps of the entire continental U.S. and Canada (with Europe as an option), eliminating the need for map downloads or swapping memory cards.

Key features include:

• Display: A 3.8-inch (2.25 by 3 inches) full-color TFT touchscreen display with an automatic light-adjusting feature for visibility in various lighting conditions.

• Navigation: Provides clear, audible turn-by-turn voice guidance and on-screen directions.

• Views: Features a "True View" mode which displays a 3D street-level view of upcoming turns and intersections.

• Points of Interest (POI): A large, built-in database with over 2 million points of interest, such as restaurants, gas stations, and hotels.

• Route Calculation: Offers multiple route options including shortest time, shortest distance, and least or most use of freeways.

• Usability: Designed for ease of use, with a combination of a touchscreen interface and a dynamic backlit keypad. 

Use Case

The primary use case for the Magellan RoadMate 700 is as an automotive navigation aid for drivers, suitable for daily commuting, running errands, or long road trips. It was marketed towards a wide range of users, from traveling professionals to tourists and even truckers, who needed a reliable and straightforward navigation tool without the complexity or connection issues of early PDA-based systems.

Its "ready-to-go" nature meant users could simply plug it into their vehicle's 12V DC power adapter, turn it on, and receive directions, acting as a "personal assistant" to guide them through unfamiliar areas without needing paper maps or internet printouts.

Included Accessories:

• Car cable for 12-Volt DC operation
• AC adaptor
• Suction cup equipped windshield mount
• Mounting cradle
• Fitted protective case

(H-8cm x W-16cm x D-5cm)