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Magellan® GPS solutions are consistently praised in the top media publications. It's true, these solutions come out on top with the people who know their gadgets.

Magellan® Mobile
  • "Magellan's new RoadMate iPhone app ($100, but on sale for $80) is one of the easiest navigation apps available, and it has the sort of graphics that you usually see on a dash-top GPS unit."
    --The New York Times
  • "The Magellan RoadMate for iPhone inherits many of the features that we liked when we tested the RoadMate 1470 standalone navigation device."
    --CNET
  • The Magellan RoadMate App for iPhone was just chosen as one of the "Best Apps of 2009" on iTunes. Check it out!
    -- iTunes Rewind 2009
  • "I'll admit that I have been less than impressed by recent offerings from the GPS maker Magellan. But all is forgiven. Magellan's new RoadMate iPhone app is the easiest to use I've tried, and it has the sort of graphics that you usually see on a dashtop GPS."
    -- The New York Times
  • "The RoadMate iPhone app borrows the interface of the RoadMate line of navigation devices. One very cool unsung feature that I found was the ability to specify an extended city area, such as the San Francisco Bay Area or the Atlanta metro area, rather than naming a specific city which helps for rounding up addresses in smaller towns that may blend into a larger city, such as Emeryville outside of Oakland or Smyrna outside of Atlanta. I've never seen this specific feature on another GPS device, but it's quite useful."
    -- cnet reviews
  • "Final Score 7.5 I would give the RoadMate even higher marks if it weren't for the lack of live traffic updates, limited map scrolling and the $79 price tag, which is an introductory price. Besides those flaws - which may not bother other users ? this is one smart piece of software that outperforms dedicated nav units at twice the price."
    -- Cars.com
  • "If flying is not an option for you, you may want to invest in Magellan RoadMate 2010 North America ($79.99) before hitting the road. Sure, it's pricier than most iPhone applications, but what do you expect from a voice-enabled turn-by-turn navigator that will literally guide you all the way home? Magellan is a pioneer in global positioning systems, so you're in good hands. Unlike many similar products, the RoadMate app requires no extra fees or subscription costs after it is downloaded. You'd have to travel around the world and back to find a better deal than that."
    -- Yahoo! Games
 
Magellan® Triton™
  • "If you want added features such as a camera and a flashlight, the Magellan Triton 2000 is a good choice."
    -- Consumer Reports
  • "Magellan released its enhanced Triton software with an improved North American base map for its GPS line to provide enhanced stability, performance and quality in the complete Triton GPS units."
    -- The Idaho Statesman
  • "The Magellan Triton 1500 reinvents handheld GPS navigation by combining the world's first handheld touch-screen interface with precise navigation and exceptional ease of use."
    -- GPSNavigationsystem.biz
  • "If you want a handheld GPS unit that has a color screen, lots of features, and a compact size, but don't want to break the bank; then you should look into the Magellan Triton 500 GPS Receiver."
    -- Travel Gear Blog
  • "Plan your next adventure down to the smallest detail with Magellan's Triton 400 AdventurePack GPS system, complete with industry-leading TOPO! Explorer Deluxe map software."
    -- Travelizmo
 
Magellan® eXplorist™
  • "This is the best handheld introduction Magellan has offered in years."
    GPSTracklog
  • "Think of the Magellan eXplorist as a sort of al fresco hand-held video game that gets users off the couch and into the outdoors for the increasingly popular high-tech treasure hunts."
    --Denver Post
  • "As we have experienced with recent Magellan portable navigation devices (PNDs) for car use, the eXplorist GC screens we have seen have modern, appealing graphics that appear to have improved notably over previous units. There are some neat visual treatments, such as a semi-transparent compass that can overlay the included base map-- includes major roads, lakes, parks, and rivers."
    -- Consumer Reports
  • "The eXplorist GC is a rugged little GPS device that is IPX-7 waterproof. The device is ready to go out of the box, with preloaded geocaches and included batteries. All relevant information about a geocache can be accessed from the eXplorist's well-organized menu. The color screen has a huge viewing angle and doesn't fade in direct sunlight."
    -- CNET
  • "It is dedicated to geocaching, and there?s nothing wrong with that. There are a lot of geocaching fans out there and this would give them 100% paperless geocaching."
    -- Navigadget
 
Magellan® Maestro™
  • Automobile Magazine recently reviewed the major GPS brands in its "Gotta Have Nav" article and acclaimed "the Magellan is impressive: The turn-by-turn voice pronounces the name of the road you're looking for. With the couple-second delay these systems sometimes have, it's nice to hear a street name rather than just "turn left ahead." It never lost its signal during our test, and the estimated time of arrival was accurate within a few minutes. It looks good too, with a shiny black finish that resembles a flat-screen.
    -- Automobile Magazine
  • "Mature drivers appreciate the large, 5-inch touch-screen display, extra loud speaker, text-to-speech functionality with voice prompts and AAA TourBook options in the Maestro 5310."
    -- AAA Living Magazine
  • "The new Maestro 4350 is gaining rave reviews for its OneTouch feature and navigation features."
    -- Motor Home Magazine
  • "Imagine having all your favoriate destinations on one screen, each with its own distinction icon. That's what you get with the new OneTouch menu, featured on the Magellan Maestro 4370."
    -- PC Today
  • "First of all, let me say that if anyone asks me for a recommendation on a GPS navigator, I would defiantly recommend the Magellan Maestro 4250."
    -- Associated Content
 
Magellan® RoadMate®
  • "The Magellan RoadMate 1700 isn't a GPS device for everyone, but with its huge screen and road-trip-friendly features, we think truckers and RV drivers will love it."
    -- CNET
  • "If you're looking for a portable GPS navigation device with a mammoth screen, Magellan's new RoadMate 1700 may be the perfect size, as the distance between the driver and the GPS is greater than in an automobile."
    -- PCWorld
  • "Throw a pint-sized GPS up on the window of your truck or SUV and it blends right in. Worse, you're positioned farther from the screen so you it's harder to scan and swipe. That's why this unit's 7-inch touchscreen is the best thing to happen to big rigs since mud flaps and lot lizards. It's smart too with 6 million POIs."
    -- Men's Health
  • Magellan RoadMate 1440 a "Road-Worthy Companion." This Magellan unit also includes premium features typically found in pricier models, including spoken directions that include street names, AAA TourBook info, and a OneTouch menu that provides instant access to bookmarks of favorite places.
    -- USA TODAY
  • "The RoadMate 1470 is quite possibly Magellan's finest GPS to date. The bright, 4.7-inch display is larger than most other widescreen GPS devices, and the additional screen space does improve the ease of use and overall navigation experience."
    -- GPS Magazine
  • "The RoadMate is already available on Amazon, so if you're itching to bring home an entry-level GPS navigation system to find your way around unfamiliar territory without breaking the bank, the RoadMate 1470 sure looks like a pretty solid option."
    -- UberGizmo
  • "Magellan has just launched the well rounded RoadMate 1470 on Amazon."
    -- Engadget
  • PC Magazine gives it a 'Very Good' 4 out of 5 rating.
    -- PC Magazine
  • The Magellan RoadMate 1430 was honored with a Car & Driver Editors Choice Award for "Affordable Navigation" beating out competitors like the Garmin Nuvi 225W and Tom Tom XL 330S. The article praises the RoadMate 1430 for having the "easist and quickest route programming and 3 month free traffic reports.
    -- Car & Driver Editors Choice Award
  • "For those looking for something cheaper, the Magellan Road Mate 1200 was a "steal," according to testers, at just $120."
    -- Good Housekeeping