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October 14, 2008
Comments for Magellan RoadMate 1430 Review
Verdict: Solid navigator that's easy to use. Oddly priced higher than the Maestro 4250.
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The RoadMate 1430 is the latest model in Magellan's celebrated RoadMate product line.
The RoadMate 1430 doesn't have the Bluetooth, AAA TourData, or Voice Recognition found on the higher-end Magellan Maestro models, but it does have a strong set of core navigation capabilities aimed at the driver more concerned with ease of use than bells and whistles.
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Nice review. The new lighting and sound level measurements should prove interesting as more units are reviewed.
I am curious though as to why you measured the light output for the unit on the unit's Main Menu screen, as opposed to the map screen.
When comparing different units, I think many would find it more useful to know which GPS has the brighter screen during navigation, as opposed to which is brighter on the menu screen.
Thanks again for the detailed review.
I measured screen brightness using the Main Menu because it is the same on most Magellan units. The map screen has changed more significantly in recent models. Garmin, TomTom, and other units allow you load and view photos, so I'll load a standard TV test pattern on those so I can test the brightness accurately across different brands.
Thank you so much. This was super useful!
Great review. Very detailed. Circuit City is selling it for $119, and I really need a GPS since I would just get lost without one. I wanted to know what one thinks of it, and your review is very helpful in making that decision.
Thanks.
wonderful unit unitl it died on me 3 months after use...
Good review ! been using mine now for over a year and it's still going strong. Took it on vacation this year and it still surprises me by finding routes I never would've thought to take. I find the screen bright enough on sunny days, audio is clear and loud enough, and it's light enough to carry with you when out of your car.
The only downside I could think of, and not to take anything away from the nice functionality of this unit, is that I would like the screen to update a bit quicker. It seems a bit "laggy" at times and when your trying to follow the arrows on the screen you may sometimes second guess where a turn might be if there are two turns close together.
I have the latest firmware/software updates so far but perhaps a newer version will solve the above.
I do recommend this unit for anyone looking for a no-frills GPS.