Why the Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM Traveler GPS Makes for a Great Road Companion

The Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM is a "roadsters" dream come true and combines a GPS navigator, mobile tablet, and a host of other great features into one device. Following are several reasons why you'll love owning the Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM.

5" High-Resolution Touchscreen

Tired of small GPS navigators that are barely visible and force you to squint to find your next exit? One of the first noticeably awesome features of the Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM is its large and vibrant 5 inch capacitive high resolution touchscreen. The Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM can support both portrait and landscape viewing and is designed for flexible viewing angles.

Lifetime Map Updates

Most GPS shoppers assume that once they've bought a GPS navigator that they're finished spending money on the gadget, but that's usually far from the truth. Lots of GPS navigators have hidden fees like map updates, oncoming traffic, traffic reports and other fees, but the Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM will supply users with lifetime map updates, lifetime traffic alerts, and automatic software updates.

TourDirector

Not only does the Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM provide lifetime updates, traffic alerts, automatic software updates, and makes for heck of GPS navigator, it also packs TourDirector to make sure that every road trip goes according to plan. TourDirector acts as a personal guide that'll help you plan trips to local activities and attractions and makes for a more convenient way to plan road trips.

Wi-Fi Web Browsing

In addition to being an awesome road companion for its many GPS features, the Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM also works as a road internet tablet that'll allow users to browse the web via a Wi-Fi connection while on the go. The Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM Wi-Fi web browsing is perfect for finding local activities, researching nearby restaurants in new cities, or checking email, social networking sites, catching up with your favorite blogs, and even handling a bit of business while on the road.

AAA TourBook

AAA is the most trusted name in travel and road assistance and only Magellan navigators are equipped with AAA's TourBook feature. AAA TourBook shows AAA-approved places, identifies your location, and allows easy access to AAA's Roadside Assistance. The AAA TourBook features will allow you to have extra fun while on the road and will also serve to keep you and your family safe as well.