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The Magellan 1340 has a pleasant 3.5 inch color display that is ideal for both 2-D and 3-D views. User whom have tried the Maestro in the past will be impressed with the interface improvements. There is a favorites menu called “OneTouch” that can give you access to all the main features in a single touch. Users can choose to bookmark your most visited locations no matter where you are sited. You should be able to navigate effortlessly because of its customizable route methods. You can set different routes based on the fastest time, shortest distance, and most or least use of freeways and then compare the results easily. You can also have multi-destination routing allowing you to set multiple stops in any certain order and then let the RoadMate do the rest. The QuickSpell feature makes it easier to type in street names by highlighting the letters that can be used to complete a known name. This is great for searching for other streets or names to plan your trip. If you are on the highway often, you can take advantage of the highway lane assist signs feature that brings you to the correct exit without missing a turn.
The Magellan 1400 is preloaded with US maps along with 1.3 million points of interest. Places can easily be searched in just a few keystrokes with its QuickSpell feature that predicts what you are spelling by highlighting letters that matches its list. This allows you to plan faster and know what destinations are available. You can opt to take the route that provides you the fastest time or shortest distance. You can also plan multi-destination routes so you can plan a trip with a maximum of 20 destinations. You can handily view the maps in 2-D or 3-D mode and the Auto NightView feature helps improve visibility at night by adjusting the color and contrast settings automatically.
The AAA TourBook is included in the Magellan 1440 highlighting a list of AAA approved restaurants, hotels, and other creditable locations that can save you money and give you the most excellent service possible. Should your car needs urgent repairs, you can make use of the tool-free AA Member Roadside Assistance service complete with a self-locator so you can tell the repair shop or tow truck service where you are. The Magellan 1440 is comfortably priced making it a far better deal than many of the other devices out on the market. It has a nice set of features that should help any driver get around.