The Magellan RoadMate 3000T and 3050T GPS navigation systems both have a 3.5″ display. Like other models in the Magellan RoadMate series, both the touch screen and buttons are used for navigation. GPS functions are provided by the highly regarded SiRF Star III receiver. The 6000T has Bluetooth for hands-free phone calls and is Traffic enabled allowing users to avoid traffic delays using real-time traffic information. Also included is the popular text-to-speech functionality whereby street names are pronounced which Magellan call SayWhere.

Traffic Enabled

The Magellan RoadMate 3050T has an integrated Magellan TrafficKit receiver (option on 3000T) which provides live traffic incident reports to allow users to avoid accidents, slow-downs, road closures, severe weather, road work and other traffic delays. Traffic incident locations and details are available on the touch-screen and automatic re-routing around upcoming traffic problems is available. Traffic data requires a traffic subscription however the 3050T does come with a 3-month subscription included. The user is prompted by the 3050T when renewal of the trial subscription is required at the end of the subscription period.

Display and Operation

The 3.5” touch screen is a full-color, high resolution TFT.

Unlike many other car navigation GPS units available, the Magellan 3000T and 3050T have buttons on the top, sides, and bottom as well as the touch screen. It’s unlikely that this mix will continue long with the release of new “projected capacitive” touch screen technology by Synaptics Inc used by the iPhone. A mesh of metal wires between two layers of glass registers a touch when the electrical field is broken.

Navigation

The Magellan Roadmate 3000T and 3050T provide both turn-by-turn voice and visual guidance. Standard or 3D views are available for visual guidance.

There are numerous functions to assist you with navigating including:

• Multi-Destination Routing and Route Optimization - Select up to 20 destinations and optimize the most direct route between them
• SmartDetour - Customize the settings to automatically route you around sudden slow freeway traffic
• Auto night view - Adjust color and contrast for easy night viewing
• Auto Re-route - Quickly get back on track whenever you take a detour
• Interactive POI icons - Touch an onscreen icon for a nearby destination; see phone number and get an instant route
• Customizable route method - Shortest time, shortest distance, least use or most use of freeways, avoid toll roads
• Route exclusion - Select street or freeways to avoid
• Instant locate - One touch shows your location

An especially handy navigation tool is one which allows the configuration of proximity triggers. When within a specified range to a particular type of POI (eg. a post office) you will be notified by an alarm. Location based services are extending this concept to detecting other person’s willing to “share” their location information.

Maps

The North American versions of the Magellan RoadMate 3000T and 3050T come with built-in maps for 50 United States, US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Canada including over 6 million points of interest (POI).

The European versions come with built-in maps for 27 European countries: England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Greece, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Andorra, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Vatican and San Marino.

Multimedia Features

Automotive GPS navigation devices are now expected to have some multimedia playback capabilities and the 3000T and 3050T deliver with a digital music player and a photo viewer.

Out of the Car

An integrated battery allows drivers to operate the device away from the car. Note that a charger is not included both the AC and DC versions are optional accessories. There is a Magellan RoadMate Tools Application CD with software that allows you to connect the RoadMate 3000T or 3050T to a PC (no Mac support) and manage custom POI’s, photos, and music.

Magellan RoadMate 3000T and 3050T vs

Neither the 3000T or 3050T have the Bluetooth for hands-free phone calls The Magellan RoadMate 6000T. However, the 3050T does have a built-in Traffic receiver. Unlike the Magellan 6000T, both the 3000T and 3050T have 4GB of internal memory. All three siblings share the same navigation buttons, display size, weight and dimensions.

Competition for the Magellan RoadMate 3000T and 3050T includes the TomTom GO 910 and the Garmin StreetPilot c550.

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