There are those among us who can walk into the forest with nothing but a spoon, a sleeping bag, and a pot to boil water in and find their way back to civilization well rested, fed, and hydrated. The vast majority of us however, are not that fortunate. For those who lack this sort of spectacular talent at survival and navigational skills, there is the Magellan RoadMate 3050T. While it cannot assist with the food and water issues you may face, it can help you find your way out of the woods quite nicely.
Part of this exceptional navigation ability is the result of SiRFstarIII chipset. This amazing chip is a receiver for the satellite signal that is much faster in acquiring its target than previous generations. The result of the faster speeds is less loss of signal due to dense foliage, canopied surroundings, or tall buildings in an urban environment. This particular chipset is heads and shoulders above the competition and a real reason for the makers of GPS navigational equipment to be excited.
The Magellan RoadMate 3050T can be used in and out of the car. This is a bonus that many units designed with vehicle travel in mind cannot claim and one that is worth mentioning as it makes the device more convenient for many who wish to use the other features of this device such as the picture viewer or MP3 player outside the confines of their automobiles.
The RoadMate 3050T has one of the most comprehensive points of interests list with over 6 million preloaded points of interests. It is quite likely that if you have a destination within the continental United States, there is a point of interest nearby that this nifty device can lead you right to. For those who travel frequently, this is almost as welcome an addition as they 3-month subscription that is included in the purchase price of the RoadMate 3050T for Magellan TrafficKit.
This useful tool gives live traffic updates so that you can adjust your route quickly and easily in order to avoid lengthy delays and hazardous road conditions. Once the 3-month subscription is over it is up to you whether or not to continue the service. I would suggest taking note of how often you make use of it during the trial and deciding based upon that information whether or not you feel it is worth the investment. It is a nice option to have though regardless of whether or not you make use of it.
According to GPS Information, “The Magellan RoadMate 3050T brings full auto navigation to you at a reasonable price (in the world of GPS auto navigators), and is ready to use, right out of the box.” There are few greater words of praise that can be had. In addition to navigational abilities the RoadMate 3050T also has a picture viewer and an MP3 player for those who need a few bells and whistles to gain their attention.
The price on the Magellan RoadMate 3050T is very nice when compared to other similar products. You will sacrifice a little in terms of graphics but that is one sacrifice many are willing to live without and the text to voice instructions aren’t as polished as many consumers prefer (including a complete lack of road names in the direction giving process). Most of the negatives are so minor that they are barely worth mentioning. All in all, the RoadMate 3050T is one little navigational device that gives you great bang for your bucks.
