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April 7, 2009

Magellan Launches 5 New RoadMates GPS Models. RoadMate 1470 Available Exclusively at Amazon

Magellan RoadMate 1470

Magellan has released 5 new RoadMate models: the RoadMates 1210, 1220, 1340, 1440, and 1470. Ranging in price from $139.99 to $229.99, these new models sport an updated, slim design, highway lane assist, and have Magellan's handy "OneTouch" menu customization feature.

The 1470 is in stock and available only at Amazon, and the other models will be available soon. Read on for all the details, pricing, and availability.

  1470 1440 1340 1220 1210
AAA Tour Book/Assistance Yes Yes Yes No No
Live Traffic Service Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Speaks Street Names Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Bluetooth Handsfree Calling No No No No No
Screen Size 4.7-inch 4.3-inch 3.5-inch 3.5-inch 3.5-inch
Pre-Loaded Maps US, Canada, Puerto Rico US, Canada, Puerto Rico US, Canada, Puerto Rico Lower 48, Hawaii, Puerto Rico Lower 48, Hawaii, Puerto Rico
Price $229.99 $199.99 $179.99 $159.99 $139.99
Availability In Stock Pre-Order Pre-Order Pre-Order Pre-Order

None of the new units includes a traffic receiver, so if you want to receive traffic alerts you'll need to purchase the optional Magellan Traffic Link for Subscription-Free Traffic for $79.99.

Posted by Fletch on April 7, 2009 | Comments (22)

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