Magellan RoadMate 1340, 1440 and 1470
UPDATE: Read our hands-on Magellan RoadMate 1470 review. I’ve also posted a page for the Magellan RoadMate 1440.
It’s official now; Magellan has introduced three new models – the RoadMate 1340, 1440 and 1470. Each of the new models offers their One Touch interface, AAA TourBook, text-to-speech, Highway Lane Assist, exit POIs and multi-destination routing.
Here are the details:
- RoadMate 1470 – 4.3-inch, MSRP $299.99
- RoadMate 1440 – 4.3 inch, MSRP $249.99
- RoadMate 1340 – 3.5 inch, MSRP $179.99
And here’s a link to the Magellan RoadMate 1340, 1440 and 1470 product pages.
Finally, here is the full text of the news release:
Magellan, one of the leading GPS brands, is premiering new vehicle navigation models in the popular Magellan RoadMate line, including the new 4.7" Magellan RoadMate 1470. The Magellan RoadMate 1470 features the award-winning OneTouch interface AAA TourBook information and new premium navigation features, including highway signs and lane guidance. The new Magellan RoadMate series is now available at Amazon.com and most major retailers.
"The OneTouch user interface continues to win awards for its richness and ease of use. We’re delighted to offer this experience across all Magellan 2009 auto navigation models," said Mike Wagner, senior director of product marketing for Magellan. "The new Magellan RoadMates also include more features than any previous models, like built-in AAA TourBook information, spoken street names, highway lane assist, highway exit points of interest search and multi-destination routing."
All models in the Magellan RoadMate series offer a revolutionary new OneTouch favorite addresses and searches that are just one click away. After users identify and store preferred banks, restaurants and other destinations in the device, the OneTouch feature lets them instantly access directions to those located closest with one quick menu click.
"AAA is pleased to offer our trusted travel information in an expanded line of quality Magellan GPS units, highlighting additional ways to save as a AAA member," said Marshall L. Doney, vice president of Automotive for AAA. Trusted Points of Interest From AAA TourBook Guides
The Magellan RoadMate series gives users searchable AAA TourBook 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.
All new Magellan RoadMate models offer the following features:
- New 4.7-inch, WQVGA (RoadMate 1470), 4.3-inch WQVGA (RoadMate 1440) or 3.5-inch (RoadMate 1340) QVGA full-color, anti-glare touch-screen display
- 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
- Announces street names and directions at each turn
- Highway Lane Assist points the user in the right direction and ensures the correct lane will be chosen before the next turn
- Highway Exit Points of Interest search let the user find gas stations, restaurants and hotels near upcoming exits
- QuickSpell� with New SmartCity Search intelligently narrows searches and checks spelling when entering addresses
- Offers multi-destination routing with route optimization
- Includes maps of the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico
- SmartDetourTM prompts drivers to route around heavy or stationary traffic
- 2-D and 3-D map views with auto day/night mode switching
- Trip computer and trip planner
The manufacturer’s suggested price for these models is as follows: RoadMate 1470 is $299, RoadMate 1440 is $249 and RoadMate 1340 is $179.
The Magellan RoadMate series ships with a windshield mount and cradle; a 12-volt vehicle power adapter; an adhesive disk for alternative, on-dash mounting; and a quick reference quide. For additional accessories, including cases, pouches and additional mounting options, visit MagellanGPS.com. Map updates for Magellan products can be purchased separately.
About MiTAC Digital Corporation
MiTAC Digital Corporation 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 series portable car navigation systems, as well as the Magellan Triton outdoor handheld navigation devices. MiTAC Digital Corporation 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 athttp://www.AAA.com.
Thanks Allory!
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Bought the 1440. Have had it for one year now. Gets the job done but I think it gets sick too often. Often has to reboot itself when I input a new adress. VERY ANNOYING!!! More than likely the unit you buy will not have any map updates on it. (Not Cool) So, to get new ones you have to pay as much as the unit cost you for the map updates. RIP OFF. Don’t buy it. Don’t look at one. Just get a gps that has updated maps on it.
I have the 1440. It’s seems the chinese devs left it at alpha-version stage.
It’s SLOW – I mean – what lame GPS chip they put in there when it takes it up to 5-10 minutes and several restarts just to get the damn signal! Really frustrating – esp if you’re on highway.
It gets crazy on the highways – it says nonsense, wrong directions and exits – this GPS is unreliable “crazy woman” which works only when it wants to!
And her robot-voice sucks. There’s so many good voice engines and they put the most annoying one!
Avoid this half-assed chinese scam – don’t buy magellan.
Why do you think it’s the Chinese? I have a 1440 and have had no problems with it. It boots up in about 30-45 seconds and does what it’s supposed to. It sounds like you either have a weak signal, a defective unit (no, not that one..unless you think so), or live in another galaxy. The voice is pretty generic but who’s voice would you expect for a $129 Costco priced mid-level product? Pamela Anderson, Jessica Alba, your mother??
I have owned 3 Garmins, 2 Magellans, the present one is the 1440. I just purchased the TomTom XXL 540 for the 5″ screen and lane assit feature that I have heard that is to better other than brands.
The previous Magellan was a Maestro 4040. It was good unless I was in Yosemite and lost signal and I had to reset it at a later date. With 1440 I love the POI feature. As an ex charter bus driver I used this quiet a bit and like to store many multiple routes. The lane assist is good as are all the other features. The only quirky thing I have found is the voice does not say “turn left” it says “turn list”. I will not go into details of going through menus etc, all brands have their way of doing things. Some good and some not so good.
All I can say is the TomTom POI sections is far inferior the the Magellan and Garmin.
Most every one that writes in seems to get a defective unit. You need to send it back, get a refund or put it under your back tire of your car and back over it.
I bought the 1440 from Costco because of their return policy and mainly it was on sale for about $80. I have had no problems with it, especially going into San Francisco at lot and to Las Vegas. POI’s are right on the money, I like the 2 mile warning and the ping when you need to turn. I am a happy camper with this unit.
Side comment: If you would like to see what the Australian lady looks like (one of many voices) get on the internet and google her in. Very interesting and nice.
Thanks for your comment, and the laugh it brought when I read “or put it under your back tire of your car and back over it”!
I have a Magellan 1440. At times it tells me it can only run for several seconds.
Questions: Is there a replaceablebattery in the unit?
How is it recharded?
Must it be used with the car electric system?
Or can it be carried by hand and used on its own?
Thank you
It has an internal battery, but it sounds like it is not being adequately charged. Are you using the car charger?
Your GPS charges while it’s connected to the car charger and when in your engine or accessory mode. There are aftermarket products that can be fitted to this GPS to be charged through your home wall outlet. Lastly, it can be used on its own. I find that it lasts less than 8 hours if left on while not connected to the car electrical system.
i have a 1440 and it is the best one ive had . i tried a tomtom and big differance tomtom takes u all around the world and the 1440 goes rite to the location . a differance of 15 to 30 min or miles
the 1440 says it has the text to speech. thats bs .mine doesnt very unhappy
Try switching voices in settings. Look for voices that say “computerized” or “TTS”.