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Magellan eXplorist 110 rambles in
Tough GPS device launched 30 January 2012 14:37 GMT TweetMagellan marked its return to the UK last May with the launch of four handheld GPS devices and now we've a fifth to add to the pile - the Magellan eXplorist 110.
Pitched at the outdoorsy types; you know the kind of folk - red cheeked and layered...
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Magellan Premium Car Kit for iPhone pictures and hands-on
HANDS-ON Souped-up iPhone satnav 7 November 2011 14:59 GMT TweetWhy take two bottles into your car? Or something like that. That's kind of the thinking (albeit with less bottles) behind the Magellan Premium Car Kit for iPhone and iPod touch, which aims to do away with your satnav system and let you rely on your...
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Magellan eXplorist range find their way to the UK
For a spot of geocaching 12 May 2011 19:13 GMT TweetMagellan hasn’t been seen in the UK for a couple of years and now mark their return with the launch of four new handheld GPS devices for outdoor activities.
Pitched at those engaging in outdoor endeavours, all the models in the eXplorist...
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Magellan ToughCase: Toughen up your delicate iPhone
Hi-tech casing for your iPhone 3GS 30 June 2010 12:00 GMT TweetThe problem with smartphones, especially smartphones like the iPhone that costs a few hundred quid even for the old 3GS model, is that you're always scared that you're going to break it.
You wince every time it slips from your grasp and that...
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Magellan launches iPhone app and car kit
Rivals TomTom with new in-car system 18 November 2009 11:33 GMT TweetMagellan has joined the iPhone navigation party with the news it is to launch not just the RoadMate GPS application, but like TomTom and Navigon before it, a tailor-made car kit.
Magellan's offering is more of a rival to TomTom's system... -
Magellan announces Maestro 4700
4.7-incher launches in the States 7 July 2009 15:21 GMT TweetMagellan has announced the launch of the Maestro 4700 GPS device.
Described as ultra-slim, the device features a 4.7-inch colour touchscreen, voice command capabilities and hands-free Bluetooth calling.
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Magellan Maestro 4215 GPS receiver review
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Will this guide you around Europe?
2 September 2008 12:00 GMT
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It seems that like all gadgets, satnav units are facing a price crash at the moment. This latest Magellan unit is available for around £140, which, considering how much it packs in for the price, is a bargain.
The look is attractive, with... -
CeBIT 2008: Magellan's 1400 RoadMate series gets Euro launch
Three new models to launch in UK 4 March 2008 16:26 GMT TweetMagellan has announced three new additions to its RoadMate series of entry-level vehicle navigation units to the European market. The Magellan RoadMate 1400 series, launched at CES, claims to deliver "turn it on and go" functionality in a slim, pocket-sized...
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CES 2008: Magellan goes flat screen with Maestro Elite 3270
New design ditches bezel frame 8 January 2008 0:22 GMT TweetMagellan has introduced a flat panel GPS system at CES in Las Vegas.
The new Maestro Elite 3270 will come with a flat-panel touchscreen display that virtually eradicates the frame normally found on GPS systems.
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CES 2008: Magellan drives 5 new RoadMate's into view
Entry-level models that aren't going to break any moulds 7 January 2008 23:20 GMT TweetAside from launching a GPS receiver with built-in Google Local support, Magellan has been busy launching five new additions to its RoadMate series of satnav's at CES in Las Vegas.
The new RoadMate 1400 series will consist of three GPS units... -
CES 2008: Magellan teams up with Google for latest satnav
Get local info via Google 6 January 2008 1:54 GMT TweetGPS manufacturer Magellan has teamed up with Google to launch its latest GPS satnav in the US.
The Magellan Maestro Elite 5350+GPRS will allow users to connect to Google Local Search allowing users to get up to date location-specific information... -
Magallen RoadMate 1200 and 1215 coming soon
Entry level, from £99 31 October 2007 14:30 GMT TweetMagellan has unveiled the Magellan RoadMate 1200 described as an ultra-slim, pocket-sized GPS that offers "turn it on and go" auto navigation functionality.
The entry-level RoadMate 1200 is designed for easy portability and features a 3.5-inch... -
Magellan 4200 series - industry's thinnest GPS units
Thin is in 16 September 2007 18:36 GMT TweetIt looks like Magellan aren't going to let Navman and ViaMichelin grab all the swanky-new-GPS-headlines and has launched a new range of devices in the UK.
As well as being a competent-looking range, the second gen Maestros also have an "-est"... -
Magellan 4200 and 3200 series satnavs launched
New models for America 30 August 2007 7:36 GMT TweetMagellan has announced a second generation of its Maestro series of car satnavs.
The new models, going under the series name of Maestro 4200 and Maestro 3200 series will be 17.8 mm thick and just 82.5 mm tall and come with a 4.3-inch or... -
Magellan Triton GPS receiver range launched
Company teams up with National Geographic for mapping data 9 August 2007 7:54 GMT TweetMagellan has announced the launch of a new GPS receiver series aimed at outdoor modern-day explorers with the help of National Geographic.
The Triton series will get six new rugged, handheld navigation devices packed with National Geographic...
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