Description
The Magellan TrafficKit is compatible with the Magellan RoadMate 760, a 2006 CES Innovations
Design and Engineering Award honoree, which provides out-of-the-box, turn-by-turn, voice-
and text- guided directions using a built-in map of North America on a 20 GB hard drive. The
TrafficKit also works with the Magellan RoadMate 700 when customers obtain a software
upgrade from www.magellanGPS.com. The Magellan TrafficKit`s advanced circuitry processes
real time traffic information which is continuously transmitted over FM frequencies for major
metropolitan areas and displays them in the Magellan Roadmate's easy-to-use interface. This
enables automobile drivers to make rapid and useful decisions to get them to their destination
avoiding road bottlenecks and disruptions.
“Adding real-time traffic information is a valuable component to the route-calculation equation
that will make the Magellan RoadMate 760 and 700 even more effective and intuitive," said
Christian Bubenheim, Vice President and General Manager of Thales` Magellan Consumer
Business. “With the Magellan TrafficKit, drivers can avoid sitting in traffic and feel confident
they`ll know the best time-saving route available. This is the kind of customer convenience
and user experience that will continue to guide our product developments in the future."
Traffic incidents appear as road-sign icons on the map screen to show solid traffic jams and
slowed traffic conditions like lane reductions, road work and closures, accidents and severe
weather. Drivers can receive traffic alerts for informational purposes or to enable automatic re-
routing. The TrafficKit enables the Magellan RoadMate to consider time and distance in
determining whether to keep the driver on the same route or calculate a new route when a
faster alternative is available. In both cases, the system will update the remaining travel time
and distance to the destination. Drivers can be notified of all types of incidents by default or
can choose which types of incidents they want to see. Drivers can also gain more information
on q traffic condition by touching the relevant road-sign icon on the map screen.
The GPS satellite signals used by Magellan portable vehicle navigation systems do not require a
fee. However, real-time traffic requires a subscription fee for live-information feeds. Initial
monthly service fees will be included within the purchase price of the Magellan TrafficKit, after
which a traffic information service fee will be required. Professional installation is
recommended for the Magellan TrafficKit.
Key Features
Real-Time, Up to the Minute Traffic Alerts
Automatically Detour Around:
-Traffic Jams
-Accidents
-Construction
-Weather-Related Road Delays
Pre-Configured to Work in Major Metropolitan Areas
Subscription Required
For Magellan GPS Models:
Roadmate 700 or 760 (not included)
Hate traffic? Now your Magellan RoadMate 760 or 700 could route you around it. The 98079001
Traffic Kit enables automobile drivers to make rapid and useful decisions to get them to their
destination avoiding road bottlenecks and disruptions.
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