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New Addition to the Magellan(R) RoadMate(R) Series Provides Enhanced Ease-of-Use With Subscription Free, Real-Time Traffic Alerts
Bundled with Premium Features, the Magellan RoadMate 1475T Provides
Drivers With Enhanced Convenience and Safety Options
SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the recent
release of the Magellan RoadMate series, MiTAC Digital Corp. is introducing
the Magellan RoadMate 1475T to round-out the highly acclaimed series. In
addition to the premium features available in the 4.7" Magellan RoadMate
1470, the Magellan RoadMate 1475T is equipped with traffic - enabled device
(VPA) that offers subscription free, real-time traffic alerts, incidents
and road congestion reports.
The free traffic solution is ad supported, where valuable offers and
promotions of participating companies are delivered conveniently to the
user.
"Magellan is committed to providing navigation solutions that provide
the best possible experience to consumers," said Mike Wagner, senior
director of product marketing for Magellan. "The new Magellan RoadMate
1475T takes that commitment to the next level by offering users an enhanced
ease-of-use and convenience with premium features like the built-in traffic
link and the exclusive OneTouch user interface."
Like all new models in the Magellan RoadMate series, the Magellan
RoadMate 1475T offers the revolutionary OneTouch(TM) favorites menu that
puts personally selected addresses and searches just one click away. After
the user identify and store preferred banks, restaurants and other
destinations into the OneTouch favorites menu, the user can instantly
obtain directions to closest preferred destinations anywhere they travel.
The Magellan RoadMate series also gives users searchable AAA
TourBook(R) listings that include AAA Diamond Rated restaurants and
lodgings, along with attractions, events and campgrounds - taking the
guesswork out of planning a trip. Users can also access listings for
AAA-Approved Auto Repair shops and businesses that offer AAA member
discounts. All listings include the exact GPS location.
The new series also provides a toll-free menu for AAA members to access
North America's largest roadside assistance network.
The new Magellan RoadMate 1475T offers the following features:
-- New 4.7-inch, WQVGA - color, anti-glare touch-screen display in an
ultra-thin design
-- Acclaimed easy-to-use OneTouch favorites drop-down menu with
personalized search icons to easily find favorite places
-- Features AAA TourBook listings and member Roadside Assistance menu
-- 6 million points of interest (POI)
-- Spoken street name guidance tells the user the street name and which way
to turn before each maneuver
-- Highway Lane Assist points the user in the right direction and ensures
the correct lane will be chosen before the next interchange or exit
-- Highway Exit POI search let the user find gas stations, restaurants and
hotels near upcoming exits
-- QuickSpell(R) with New SmartCity Search intelligently narrows searches
and checks spelling when entering addresses
-- Offers multi-destination routing with route optimization lets the user
plan trips with multiple stops in the order they want or optimize a trip
for the most efficient route, saving them time and money
-- Includes NAVTEQ(R) maps of the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico
The manufacturer's suggested price for the Magellan RoadMate 1475T is
$299.00 and is available for purchase.
The Magellan RoadMate series ships with a windshield mount; a 12-volt
vehicle power adapter; an adhesive disk for alternative, on-dash mounting;
and a quick reference guide. For additional accessories, including cases,
pouches and additional mounting options, visit http://www.MagellanGPS.com. Map
updates for Magellan products can be purchased separately.
About MiTAC Digital Corporation
MiTAC Digital Corp. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MiTAC International
Corporation and promotes and sells products and services under the Magellan
brand name. Magellan assists people to travel, work and play their way with
leading portable navigation and positioning solutions across multiple
consumer markets. Recognized as an industry innovator, the company is the
producer of the award-winning Magellan RoadMate, and Maestro(TM) series
portable car navigation systems, as well as the Magellan Triton(R) outdoor
handheld navigation devices. MiTAC Digital Corp. is headquartered in Santa
Clara, Calif. For more information on Magellan, visit http://www.magellangps.com.
About AAA
As North America's largest motoring and leisure travel organization,
AAA provides more than 51 million members with travel, insurance, financial
and automotive-related services. Since its' founding in 1902, the
not-for-profit, fully tax-paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for the
safety and security of all travelers. AAA clubs can be visited on the
Internet at http://www.AAA.com.
(C) 2009 MiTAC Digital Corp.. The Magellan logo, Magellan, RoadMate,
QuickSpell, Triton are registered trademarks of MiTAC International
Corporation and OneTouch, Maestro are trademarks of MiTAC International
Corporation and are used under license by MiTAC Digital Corp. All rights
reserved. The AAA TourBook, Roadside Assistance are trademarks of American
Automobile Association. AAA(C) 2009 All rights reserved. All other
trademarks and registrations are the property of their respective owners.
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