Here's what I like about the new Magellan RoadMate 1412 portable GPS navigator:

everything.

The 4.3" color screen is just the right size for a portable GPS, while the mounting systemis both secure and easy to release.

Despite the ultra-thin compact size, it contains maps of the entire U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, along with 6 million POIs including food, fuel, lodging, ATMs, and hundreds of other businesses and services.

The text-to-speech feature, which calls out street names for upcoming turns, can be really handy in congested urban areas.

A QuickSpell feature speeds data entry, as does the fact that destinations can be designated by zip code as well as by spelling out cities.

All but the most basic GPS navigators include Points Of Interest, but this Magellan portable GPS unit indicates POI exits, a great capability that can save a lot of time and hassles, especially when you're driving alone.

POIs can be selected by category, and when you tap on a POI you'll be routed to it.

Another well-thought-out feature: the Magellan RoadMate 1412 offers customizable detour options that kick in automatically when you're sitting still in traffic.

Adjusting volume to compensate for road noise, radios, or talking passengers can be a real bother with some portable GPS navigators, but volume for the Magellan Roadmate 1412 can be easily controlled on the map screen.

If you're a non-technical type like me, you'll appreciate the intuitive menus which include routing options such as shortest time, shortest distance, staying on freeways, avoiding freeways, or avoiding toll roads, among other choices.

I could go on, but the bottom line is that it's not hard to see why the Magellan RoadMate 1412 portable GPS navigator is quickly becoming one of the most popular portable GPS navigators in the U.S.

If you would like to learn more about Magellan Portable Gps units such as the Magellan Triton, Roadmate, and Magellan Explorist series, visit http://www.getmobile.com for Magellan Gps reviews and product information. http://www.getmobilegps.com

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