The Magellan GPS navigation systems have been among the list of market leaders in the industry for years and there is several good reasons for it. I am not a technology nut but as a common GPS end user I can tell that the company simply does the job right.

You’ll find loads of GPS systems on the market today however very few can can compete with the new Magellan GPS roadmate series. Even though you’ll find more affordable units readily available you undoubtedly will have to consider the additional value in the roadmate product line. If you’ve ever had trouble reading those small 2 1/2″ to 3″ screens you are going to love the 7″ display screen on the Magellan Roadmate 1700 series.

After evaluating the models from TOMTOM and Garmin, I found the very best technology was to be found in most all the Magellan GPS systems. You can get models from 3 1/2″ up to the 7″ size but when you drive a SUV or truck you really have got to consider the Roadmate 1700 models. The overall performance and overall look of the device makes them an ideal fit for bigger trucks.

I’ve found many people are likely to shop for the GPS unit itself and tend to forget about exploring the Magellan GPS accessories. You are going to do yourself a big favor if you consider the normal use your new GPS will receive. Take into account if it will likely be permanently mounted in your car or truck or if you’ll only use it from time to time on long trips. Yet another consideration is if you’ll put it to use in more then one car or truck. This assists you to figure out exactly what kind of accessories you will want. By personal use, I discovered getting an additional mounting kit and protective case was actually handy. You’ll usually find that getting your accessories at the same instance you get your GPS will enable you to get everything you need. Few things are more annoying then searching for accessories which might be out of production or stock when you’d like them.