RoadMate 300

The Magellan RoadMate 300 is the first GPS vehicle navigation system for everyone.

• Easy to use
  
• Affordable
  
• Truly portable
  
• No access fees, ever
  

Now everyone can have global satellite navigation in their car. The Magellan RoadMate 300 portable auto navigation system makes navigation easy and fun, with friendly voice prompting, turn-by-turn guidance and the latest touch screen technology.

The Magellan RoadMate 300 calculates your route and automatically updates your directions when you decide to take a detour. Easily download regions you plan to travel in, to the internal memory, from 2 CD ROMs containing advanced detailed mapping of the entire U.S. and Canada¹. The internal memory holds up to 110 MB of map data including the built-in North American major roads network. Freely download unlimited map data to Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (sold separately) and create new maps before traveling in different regions. So, do away with bulky paper maps and the time it takes to log on to the Internet to get directions. The Magellan RoadMate 300 puts the ease and accuracy of vehicle navigation at your fingertips.

The new Magellan Trip Planner enables you to select multiple destination points from your address book before setting out on your driving adventure. Your Magellan RoadMate 300 will guide you from one point to the next without the need to select a new destination after each stop. Regardless of what town you’re in you can get gas, visit the ATM, pick up a relative and stop by the florist before meeting the family at the restaurant to celebrate mom’s birthday, all without re-entering destination points while on the journey.

An extensive list of points of interest (POI) in your selected area makes it easy to choose your destination quickly. POIs are organized in categories and sub-categories for easy browsing or searching by name. Find a specific gas station, restaurant, hotel, ATM, amusement park and more to easily navigate to the nearest amenity or one along your planned route.

Lightweight and truly portable, the Magellan RoadMate 300 goes wherever you go, from your personal vehicle to your business car, to your recreational vehicle.

The features of the Magellan RoadMate 300 give you all of the great advantages of GPS auto navigation in a complete yet simple, compact, lightweight, portable package:

Built on the famous Magellan technology found in the Hertz NeverLost® system, proven and road-tested by over 4 million drivers, the Magellan RoadMate 300 makes your driving adventure easier and more enjoyable. Lightweight and truly portable, the Magellan RoadMate 300 goes wherever you go, from your personal vehicle to your business car, to your RV. Search by name or category for gas stations, restaurants, hotels, ATMs, sights, amusements and more, whether you’re driving cross-country or to an unfamiliar address across town.

• Easy-to-use
  Intuitive design and friendly technology are combined with an extra large bright color touch screen and dynamic backlit keypad for easy operation.
• Turn-by-turn guidance with voice prompting
  Dynamic turn-by-turn guidance with TrueView^® 3D navigation and friendly voice prompting clearly indicates when to make your next turn. The voice prompt tells you when to turn and you can confirm the direction at a glance. There’s no need to watch the screen as you follow your route with confidence.
• Magellan Trip Planner
  The new Magellan Trip Planner makes navigating multiple destination journeys easier than ever. Regardless of what town you’re in you can get gas, visit the ATM, pick up a relative and stop by the florist before meeting the family at the restaurant to celebrate mom’s birthday; all without re-entering destination points while on the journey.
  
• True mobility
  Lightweight and truly portable, the Magellan RoadMate 300 is easily transferred from car to car, so you can take it with you wherever you go. Its compact size and light weight enable you to easily take it with you on business trips or whenever you change vehicles.
  
• Exceptional GPS Accuracy and Reliability
  Magellan RoadMate finds your location and the map continuously moves with you via our TrueFix™ technology. Tracking up to 14 GPS satellites simultaneously, assisted by the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), the Magellan RoadMate is accurate to within 3 meters or better so that you can rest assured that you know where you are and where you’re going.
  
• Advanced points of interest database
  The POI database provides extensive listings in your downloaded region, including businesses, banks, hotels, airports, gas stations, ATMs, restaurants, and more! You can easily select your destination by name or category to find the nearest amenity along your planned route. Sub-categories provide even easier access by allowing you to choose the specific type of restaurant, service or amenity you want.
  
• 4 ways to select your route
  Shortest Time – an advanced algorithm calculates your route using shortest distance and speed limit factors.
  Avoid Toll Roads – determines your best route while avoiding toll roads.
  Least Use of Freeways – calculates your route through city and side streets enabling you to stay off the highways when possible.
  Most Use of Freeways – provides directions over freeways, highways and interstates.
  
• 3 guidance screens with easy to use interface
  TrueView™ – shows a detailed view of actual road layout for upcoming turns and information about intersection maneuvers.
  Map View – super bright, high-resolution display screen with bold and easy-to read icons and text. Zoom in or out on a detailed map. Plus select from several different color combinations to view your favorite look.
  Maneuver List – details when and where to expect turns along the route.
• Route Exclusion
  Want to avoid a certain road or maneuver? With the press of a button your Magellan RoadMate 300 will find another route.
  
• Easily enter addresses with QuickSpell®
  QuickSpell intelligently sorts, searches, and checks spelling for rapid address entry with minimal keystrokes, accelerating your data entry by matching letters to the available destinations.
  
• Auto Re-route
  The Magellan RoadMate 300 automatically calculates a new route when you decide to take a detour because of heavy traffic, a closed road or just to grab a cup of coffee.
  
• Address Book
  Store up to 200 personal or business destinations per user for a total of 600. Each user can personally select their top three to keep them handy.
  
• Instant Locate
  Provides information about your present location so you can easily direct emergency services and roadside assistance.
  
• Automatic startup and shutdown
  The unit automatically turns on when you start the car, so the Magellan RoadMate 300 is ready to go when you are.
  
• Easy installation
  Do it yourself installation is quick and easy, and the included windshield mount³ makes it easy to put in any car. There is no wiring required, simply plug in the power cord and you’re ready to go.
  ¹Includes the 48 contiguous states and Hawaii.