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Magellan RoadMate 300 comparison

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Product name	Magellan RoadMate 300	Magellan RoadMate 1200	Garmin Nuvi 255W	Magellan RoadMate 700	Magellan RoadMate 1470
Price	Check Prices	$105.73	$129.99 to $219.99	$1,199.00	$144.99 to $249.99
CNET editors' rating	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
Average user rating	2.5 stars	2.5 stars	3.5 stars	3.0 stars	3.0 stars
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The Bottom Line	Magellan's RoadMate 300 lacks some of the features found on more expensive vehicle navigation systems, but it's still a solid performer.	Despite ease of use and an affordable price tag, the entry-level Magellan RoadMate 1200 portable navigation system suffers from various performance issues.	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.	We thought Garmin's StreetPilot III was the best vehicle-navigation system, but Magellan's RoadMate 700 has raised the bar.	The Magellan RoadMate matches the competition's performance and ease of use, while providing a larger screen at a lower price.
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Data memory type	Info unavailable	SD memory card	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Waterproof	Info unavailable	No	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Included GPS accessories	PC cable Mounting bracket Car power adapter	Car mount Memory card Rechargeable lithium-ion battery SD Card Wall charger	Power cable Suction cup mount	Info unavailable	USB cable Dashboard disc Car power adapter Automotive windshield mount
SBAS system	WAAS	WAAS EGNOS	Info unavailable	WAAS EGNOS	WAAS EGNOS
GPS receiver	14 channel	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	12 channel	Info unavailable
Antenna	Detachable	Built-in	Built-in	Info unavailable	Built-in
System features	Built-in speaker Preinstalled POIs 2D / 3D map perspective	2D / 3D map perspective Automatic routing Clock Touchscreen	Clock 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	Preinstalled POIs 2D / 3D map perspective Optional external GPS antenna connection	Preinstalled POIs Automatic day/night mode
Destination	Automotive	Automotive	Automotive	Automotive	Automotive
Color	Info unavailable	Black	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Weight	9 oz	4.94 oz	6.1 oz	13 oz	10 oz
Navigation routes	20	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Navigation waypoints	Info unavailable	1300000	1000	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Audible assistance	Navigation instructions	Navigation instructions Warnings	Navigation instructions Street name announcement	Navigation instructions	Navigation instructions Street name announcement
Services features	Info unavailable	Bearing Distance ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) ETE (Estimated Time Enroute) Electronic compass Heading	Info unavailable	Heading Distance CTS (Course to Steer) ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)	Info unavailable
GPS PC connection	USB	Hi-Speed USB	USB	USB	USB
Body material	Info unavailable	High-impact plastic	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	High-impact plastic
Included GPS software	Magellan RoadMate USA and Canada maps	Info unavailable	MapSource City Navigator North America NT	NAVTECH US and Canada maps	Info unavailable
Design features	Info unavailable	Clock Touchscreen	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
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