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Japanese electronics giant Pioneer has filed suit against Garmin claiming the company is infringing on some of its patents that cover in car navigation technology.  Pioneer has asked the International Trade Commission to block Garmin from importing the products that use the allegedly infringing technology. “Pioneer has been negotiating in… Continue Reading »

Here comes the Magellan RoadMate 1700, the 7-inch touch screen WVGA GPS device.  With that giant touch screen, you’ll get Roadside Assistance, AAA TourBook, and maps of Canada, Puerto Rico, and the United States.  The RoadMate also has a video-in jack so you can connect whatever device you would like… Continue Reading »

Magellan’s Triton line of GPSs are getting upgraded with new software.  The Triton gets more maps with more details.  Since the Triton is designed to be a handheld, outdoorsy GPS, details are key.  Magellan claims that it has made the Triton easier to use.  The new software update is free… Continue Reading »

Recently, Magellan announced a new GPS for their Maestro lineup, the 4700.  This new GPS comes with many features designed to make traveling easier and more efficient.  To begin with, it features a color 4.7 inch touch screen, Magellan’s OneTouch UI, voice commands, Bluetooth connectivity, and AAA partnership to give… Continue Reading »

Valentine’s Day, a holiday where we spend time with loved ones, and take them out to fancy dinners.  If your partner enjoys electronics, then hopefully you bought them something that they enjoy.  If the economy has prevented you from getting your partner something special, hopefully you can save a little… Continue Reading »

As the recession in the United States continues and hits many companies hard, it has recently hit Magellan especially hard.  We can’t say we didn’t see this coming, like the auto industry, Magellan just wasn’t making products that the public wanted.  As a result, they’re forced to give up their… Continue Reading »

One of the hottest gifts this holiday season is going to be GPSs.  Everyone, at some point in their life, has gotten lost multiple times while on the road and owning a GPS these days seems almost as necessary as having a cell phone.  In case you want a general… Continue Reading »

Some GPSs are more advanced than others as they are able to use the Internet for some of its main features, such as Google local search.  As a result, the GPSs that have this capability tend to come with a monthly fee, which can add up to a lot of… Continue Reading »

The new 1400 series are part of Magellan’s fast growing GPS lineup. These new GPS units are very thin and designed to fit in the pocket and work as soon as you turn it on. Basically, these new GPS units all feature a 4.3-inch anti-glare touch screen, and a cool… Continue Reading »

One of the best and most expensive GPS’ in the industry, plus the most expensive GPS’ Magellan has to offer, the Maestro 5340, will be ready for pre-order for $1200. If you want the basic version, meaning internet will not be included, then it will only cost $1000. You’re probably… Continue Reading »