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Magellan Maestro 3100 comparison

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Product name	Magellan RoadMate 1470	Garmin Nuvi 255W	TomTom XL 340 S	Garmin Nuvi 205W
Price	$169.95 to $249.99	$145.98 to $189.99	$126.95 to $249.99	$101.98 to $164.99
CNET editors' rating	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
Average user rating	3.0 stars	4.0 stars	2.5 stars	3.0 stars
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The Bottom Line	The Magellan RoadMate matches the competition's performance and ease of use, while providing a larger screen at a lower price.	As entry-level GPS navigators go, the Garmin Nuvi 255W is still one of the best choices available for anyone who wants speedy performance without breaking the bank.	The TomTom XL 340 S introduces a few advanced features to TomTom's midrange lineup, while staying well below the premium price bracket.	As entry-level GPS navigators go, the Garmin Nuvi 205W is still one of the best choices available for users who want speedy performance without breaking the bank.
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Included GPS accessories	USB cable Dashboard disc Car power adapter Automotive windshield mount	Power cable Suction cup mount	USB cable EasyPort mount Car power adapter	Power cable Vehicle mount
Navigation waypoints	Info unavailable	1000	Info unavailable	1000
Audible assistance	Navigation instructions Street name announcement	Navigation instructions Street name announcement	Navigation instructions Street name announcement	Navigation instructions
GPS PC connection	USB	USB	USB	USB
SBAS system	WAAS EGNOS	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Antenna	Built-in	Built-in	Built-in	Built-in
Weight	10 oz	6.1 oz	7 oz	5.2 oz
System features	Preinstalled POIs Automatic day/night mode	Clock ecoRoute Calculator Custom POIs Garmin Lock Photo viewer Garmin Garage Built-in speaker Currency converter Measurement converter 2D / 3D map perspective TMC (Traffic Message Channel) ready	Plug & go Emergency Help Built-in speaker Automatic routing Downloadable POIs Preinstalled POIs TomTom QuickGPSfix Speed limit warning IQ Routes technology Text-to-Speech (TTS) Advanced Lane Guidance 2D / 3D map perspective TomTom Map Share technology TMC (Traffic Message Channel) ready	Clock Calculator Custom POIs Garmin Lock Photo viewer Built-in speaker 2D / 3D map perspective
Body material	High-impact plastic	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Destination	Automotive	Automotive	Automotive	Automotive
Included GPS software	Info unavailable	MapSource City Navigator North America NT	TomTom HOME	MapSource City Navigator NT
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
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