Magellan Announces New GPS RoadMate RC9485T-LMB For Truck Drivers
Magellan yesterday announced its newest commercial GPS, the RoadMate RC9485T-LMB.
The new device was unveiled at the International CES.
The Magellan RoadMate RC9485T-LMB was designed specifically designed for professional truck drivers.
The device features an “extra loud speaker, an external Audio/Video input for a backup camera and a 7″ glass capacitive touch panel, the RC9485T-LMB ensures a safe and convenient trip for all drivers.” In addition, the device offers a OneTouch menu for ease-of-use.
The RoadMate RC9485T-LMB is comparable with the Magellan SmartGPS Eco cloud, which provides drivers with access to real-time fuel pricing information, weather and more.
“Our new RoadMate RC9485T-LMB Android navigation device offers comprehensive navigation solutions by providing best-in-class software as well as unsurpassed connectivity, and real-time content delivered by our SmartGPS Eco cloud,” remarked Stig Pedersen, Magellan associate vice president, product management. “We are very excited to be showing our new device at this year’s CES and look forward to the positive response from attendees.”
The RoadMate RC9485T-LMB has a suggested retail price of $299.99.
The Magellan RoadMate RC9485T-LMB offers users a host of truck navigation features. These include:
- Multiple Driver Log-in allows drivers to log HOS (hours of service) and driving status, track hours and record state mileage for IFTA fuel logging. Drivers can also conveniently export all logs for reporting and tracking of each trip.
- Customizable Truck Route sets up vehicle profile and calculates routes based on height, weight, width, length, and hazmat restrictions; it guides users according to their route preferences and vehicle profile.
- Multiple-Stop Routing lets drivers plan their trip with multiple stops in the order they want or automatically optimizes for the most efficient route, helping to save time and money.
- Free Lifetime Traffic Alerts, sent directly to their GPS unit, lets users plan more precise travel times and ETAs by avoiding traffic jams and other delays.
- Junction View displays a realistic image of the road and highway signs to help guide drivers to the correct lane that the vehicle needs to be in for safe merging and exiting.
- Landmark Guidance gives users an easier way to navigate to their destinations by telling them to turn at familiar landmarks, such as gas stations, stores or other large, easily-seen places instead of only street names that may be hard to locate and/or read.
- Highway Lane Assist helps when navigating complex highway interchanges, ensuring that a driver stays on the correct roadway.
- Exit POIs indicate where truck stops, food, lodging, rest areas, and weigh stations are located at an approaching exit.
- Integrated Bluetooth® 4.0 wireless technology allows drivers to safely talk hands free on compatible Bluetooth phones.
Additional information about Magellan’s navigation products is available atwww.magellangps.com.
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