Magellan's new RoadMate 1700 portable GPS unit boasts a large, 7" WVGA full-colour screen, and the company's OneTouch user interface that affords instant access to favourite addresses and searches.

"The Magellan RoadMate 1700 was created for consumers who could benefit from a larger device that provides a safe and straightforward navigation experience," explains Mike Wagner, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Magellan. "With its large color touch screen, built-in AAA TourBook and Roadside Assistance, and the OneTouch access to your favorite searches, the Magellan RoadMate 1700 is the ideal travel companion for SUVs, family vacations in the RV, or even commercial truck drivers."

The device comes loaded with maps of the 50 American states, Canada, and Puerto Rico, and features like highway lane assistance, text-to-speech, which speaks the names of each street, and multi-destination routing with route optimization. It is equipped with a mini USB 2.0 input, microSD card slot, and a video-in jack for connecting a portable device (like an iPod) and viewing video on the ample 7" display (you'll need to buy the cable separately, though.)

Magellan's RoadMate 1700 sells for $379, and comes with a windshield mount and cradle, cigarette lighter adapter, protective pouch, USB cable, and adhesive disk for dash mounting.

For more information, contact ReSource Group toll-free at 1-800-880-6191; or via e-mail at info@resourcegroupcanada.com. www.magellangps.com www.resourcegroupcanada.com

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