15. Configuration

Figure 58: Configuration

Figure 59: Configuring the POI Selections

The MRM 2000 can display POI's on the map as you drive. The POI Selection configuration screen allows you to configure what types of POI's you want to have displayed on the map.

Figure 60: Configuring Map Options

For those of you who prefer a traditional 2D map view, or don't want to use Magellan's TrueView screen when navigating, you can easily change those options from within the Options menu (located within the Configuration menu).

Figure 61: Configuring Night Mode on the Map

By default the MRM 2000 will automatically switch to the "night mode" theme when navigating after sunset. Night mode appears to engage based on the time of day, not on the actual light level outside.

Figure 62: System Settings

System settings allow you to set basic system-level preferences, like volume, brightness, auto power off, language, and unit of measure.

Figure 63: Power Settings

The power system setting allows you to specify if/when the MRM 2000 should automatically power down.

16. GPS Signal Strength - The Mighty SiRF

The Magellan RoadMate uses SiRF's high performance SiRF Star III GPS receiver. This chipset is extremely sensitive and able to maintain solid signal reception even when driving in challenging situations, such as dense urban environments (behind tall buildings), bridges, and canyons. In fact, in my testing I was able to get a strong signal even indoors. The integration of SiRF's chipsets into the latest generation of in-car navigation systems has been a watershed event for GPS manufacturers.

Prior to this, line-of-sight to the sky was required to receive GPS signals, resulting in less than reliable GPS performance in many situations. SiRF's chipset has ushered in a new era of GPS performance, allowing signals to be acquired quickly and maintained while driving. GPS devices are more reliable than ever today, but be sure to buy a device that has SiRF's chipset. I'm always amazed that people continue to buy GPS devices that are old and outdated and cost more than the newer devices with SiRF chipsets -- even from the same manufacturer.