MAGELLAN RoadMate 5045-LM Personal Navigation Device (PND)
Product information
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Description
Circa 2011
The Magellan RoadMate 5045-LM is a dedicated Personal Navigation Device (PND) with several high-end features:
- Display: A large, bright 5-inch anti-glare color touchscreen suitable for use in various vehicles including cars, SUVs, RVs, and trucks.
- Guidance: Features text-to-speech voice prompts that announce actual street names, and a "Highway Lane Assist" feature that displays realistic highway signs to ensure the driver is in the correct lane for upcoming turns or exits.
- Maps & Updates: Comes pre-loaded with maps of the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, and includes free lifetime map updates (up to four per years or the life of the device).
- Traffic Alerts: Provides real-time, subscription-free traffic alerts via an FM-TMC traffic info receiver to help drivers avoid jams and construction zones.
- Points of Interest (POI): Includes a large database of over 6 million points of interest, plus the exclusive built-in AAA TourBook® with ratings and descriptions for AAA-approved hotels, restaurants, and attractions.
- OneTouch™ Menu: A patented feature allowing users to bookmark their favorite destinations and searches for instant access with a single touch.
Primary Use Case
An in-car navigation system for everyday commuting, running errands, or long-distance travel.
Specific use cases include:
- Efficient Travel: Multi-destination routing allows users to plan trips with multiple stops in the desired order or have the device optimize the itinerary for the most efficient route, saving time.
- Convenience on the road: The highway exit POI feature helps drivers quickly find services like gas stations, food, and lodging at approaching freeway exits.
- Emergency Assistance: AAA members can access the phone number for AAA Roadside Assistance directly from the unit's screen, which also displays their exact GPS location to help aid arrive quickly.
Marketed toward drivers who prefer a dedicated, standalone GPS unit over mobile phone navigation apps.
Included Accessories
- Suction cup mount
- Car cable for 12-volt DC operation
(H-9cm x W-14cm x D1.5-cm)