User Reviews

1. Review Date: 2009-11-20

   Have just used it for one day and love it. Beautiful display, very intuitive, touch screen is very sensitive to the touch, voice instructions are loud and clear and just the right amount, routing was right on, its really looking good thus far. In the coming weeks I'll really wring it out on an extended trip across America (what I bought it for) and may report more.
   
   One word of caution, though. Its HUGE. I knew it was big, I just didn't realize how big. I had a bit of a problem mounting it in my old GMC conversion van because it took up so much windshield real estate. If I would have mounted it straight ahead as I normally do, it would have blocked far too much of my visibility. Ended up literally drilling some holes lower down in the dash (old van, who cares?!) and mounting it there. So here's my suggestion...cut a piece of cardboard that matches the dimensions of this unit (I think its 7.5 by 4.3 inches) and take it out to your vehicle and see how it would fit into your field of view/windshield. Its a VERY impressive display, but it may not be right for what your vehicle can handle.
   
   UPDATE: After much use of this unit the last few days, I've found a few flaws. First, the owner's manual leaves a bit to be desired. I've stumbled across some features the unit has, which is a good thing, but are nowhere mentioned in the manual. Second, and realizing that no unit is perfect, it went a tad bonkers on me yesterday while trying to route to a state park. It told me to turn left on a particular highway. As soon as I did that it immediately told me to make a u-turn, which I did only to be told immediately to make another u-turn! I ended up finding the park on my own about four miles down the original direction. Third, the points of interest seem a bit lacking. A search for grocery stores told me the nearest was 5 miles away. One block later I passed a grocery that had obviously been there for a number of years. Lastly, I'm used to a Garmin that has a trip summary screen. (Average speed, total time of driving, miles, etc.) If the Magellan has such a screen I've not found it yet. Oh, one other thing....when I have intentionally not made a turn it tells me to make, it simply recalculates a new route and doesn't mention anything about my goof. Not a word. I don't know, maybe that's a good feature!
   
   Still like the unit and am still pleased with the purchase and would do it again, however, the honeymoon is kind of over, thus a downgrade from 5 to 4 stars.
   
   User: Timothy D. Adams
   Rating:
   Summary: Great, but a word of caution
   Helpful Votes: 3
   Total Votes: 3
   

2. Review Date: 2009-11-16

   My wife bought me a Magellan Roadmate for my birthday a few years back.Ihave used it all the time. I saw a Garmin nuvi and thought I would try it because of some of the features. It alway had me in location off the road or in a field. I then tried a Tom Tom with the same results. Since I had already gave my older Roadmate to my son-in-law, I needed a new one. When I found the Roadmate 1700 I figured this would work great in my pickup truck and my motorhome and to my satisfaction it has. Wonderful product.
   
   User: William E. Luckey
   Rating:
   Summary: Best on the market
   Helpful Votes: 1
   Total Votes: 2
   

3. Review Date: 2009-11-15

   Have had a number of GPS units including a unit with chart plotter in a boat we recently owned. This unit has great detail, nice display and good sound. I really appreciate the way it warns of up coming turns and the way it guides you to the proper lane to be in before a turn. Shows over-head highway road signs just as you see them over the highway as you approch multiple highway turnoffs. Warns you to stay on the main highway whenever the highway splits and does it in enough time for you to get into the proper lane. Found it easier than any other to program and set up. Putting in a go to address is really easy, especially if you dont know how to spell a road name. The keyboard highlites only letters or numbers that might be used with the letters or numbers you already entered. Never had a Magellan before, but I am sure I will again!
   
   User: Bill from Indiana
   Rating:
   Summary: Have had several GPS units, now I have the best of all !
   Helpful Votes: 2
   Total Votes: 2
   

4. Review Date: 2009-11-14

   Just purchased this unit yesterday. I'm a delivery driver and wanted a unit with multiple destination list. This option is buggy. You can not add a third stop from the "Multiple Destination List" screen when using the "+Add" button. You must add the third then use the checkmark button to save it. Then repeat the whole process again starting over from the goto button. I hope they fix this soon.
   
   The A/V input does not work yet. Waiting for a software update.
   
   Bottom line, the 7 inch screen is nice to look at but my Garmin seems better for my line of work. The Garmin has a "search all cities" option when you can't find the right city for an address. I wish Magellan would put this into there units. Also a trip computer screen like Garmin has would be nice too.
   
   Jim
   
   User: Jim C. Spencer
   Rating:
   Summary: Roadmate 1700
   Helpful Votes: 3
   Total Votes: 4
   

5. Review Date: 2009-11-12

   good size screen, easy to see, did at one time want me to make a right turn when the street was straight ahead.
   
   User: the mad one
   Rating:
   Summary: not a bad gps
   Helpful Votes: 1
   Total Votes: 2
   

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Editorial Reviews

Perfect for SUVs, trucks and RVs, the Magellan RoadMate 1700 boasts a generous, ultra-thin 7-inch touch screen ideal for large vehicles and easy viewing on the road. Premium features include: OneTouch favorites menu, AAA TourBook and Member Roadside Assistance, QuickSpell with SmartCity search, highway exit POI, spoken street name guidance, plus so many more!

A powerful navigation experience.

With a bright, WVGA 7-inch screen and the features you need, the Magellan RoadMate 1700 device delivers the powerful navigation experience that lets you travel with confidence in any size vehicle.

	Exclusive OneTouch Favorites Menu Easily bookmark favorite destinations and searches with personalized bookmarks so you can find them anywhere you travel. Find your favorite cafe or restaurant in any city with a single touch. Simple navigation with "Your favorites at your fingertips."
	Exclusive AAA TourBook Guide No membership required... Invaluable to anyone who travels, the AAA TourBook guide information with all 50 states and Canada is built right into your Magellan product. Get ratings and descriptions on AAA approved places to stay, play, dine, and save.
	7-inch Touch Screen A generous, ultra-slim 7-inch WVGA color touch screen shows your position on the unit including map route, destination, ETA, Points of Interest (POI), OneTouch favorites, street names, and more--all at a glance.
	Highway Lane Assist Realistic highway signs point you in the right direction when approaching interchanges and exits, and ensure that you'll choose the correct lane well before your next turn.
	6 Million Points of Interest (POI) Easily find whatever service you need. Gas stations, restaurants, hotels, ATMs, and hundreds of other businesses are intuitively categorized and searchable from the built-in POI database.
	Highway Exit POI Search Search for gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and more near upcoming highway exits.
	QuickSpell with SmartCity Search Enter destinations with only a few touches. QuickSpell with SmartCity search helps you quickly enter addresses and narrow location searches, making destination entry easy.
	Multi-destination Routing Plan a trip with multiple stops in the order you want or have the device optimize it for the most efficient route. Easily reorganize, add, or remove destinations.
	Spoken Street Name Guidance Hear street names and directions for a clear understanding of when to make the next turn while you keep your eyes on the road.
	NAVTEQ Maps Travel the entire United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada with all the maps you need, pre-loaded on your device.

What's in the Box
Magellan RoadMate 1700 GPS receiver, windshield mount, adhesive disc for dash mounting, vehicle power adapter, protective pouch, USB cable, user handbook.

Product Details

1. Ultra-slim 7-inch color touchscreen is perfect for large vehicles and easy viewing on the road
2. Includes maps of the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico with 6 million points of interest
3. Features multi-destination routing, highway lane assist, spoken street names, AAA TourBook, and more
4. Search for gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and more near upcoming highway exits--QuickSpell with SmartCity search makes destination entry easy
5. One-year limited warranty