General info
Screen size
The bigger the screen size is, the better the user experience.
- Garmin Nuvi 3450 4.3"
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- Magellan RoadMate 1700 7"
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Battery life with GPS on
There is less chance that you will run out of battery during an adventure.
- Garmin Nuvi 3450 4h
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- Magellan RoadMate 1700 0.5h
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Displays 3D
The device can display 3D images without the need for wearing special glasses. The display's special construction allows viewers to get a sense of an image's depth by tailoring its position to fit the user's perspective.
- Garmin Nuvi 3450
- Magellan RoadMate 1700
Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
- Garmin Nuvi 3450
- Magellan RoadMate 1700
Maximum operating temperature
The maximum temperature at which the device can perform to the optimal level.
- Garmin Nuvi 3450 null
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- Magellan RoadMate 1700 70°C
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Lowest potential operating temperature
The minimum temperature at which the device can perform to the optimal level.
- Garmin Nuvi 3450 null
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- Magellan RoadMate 1700 -10°C
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Thickness
The thickness (or depth) of the product.
- Garmin Nuvi 3450 9mm
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- Magellan RoadMate 1700 16mm
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Weight
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
- Garmin Nuvi 3450 118g
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- Magellan RoadMate 1700 297g
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Width
The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
- Garmin Nuvi 3450 122mm
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- Magellan RoadMate 1700 190mm
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Height
The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.
- Garmin Nuvi 3450 74mm
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- Magellan RoadMate 1700 106mm
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Navigation
Has day and night mode
The brightness of the display adapts to the level of light, for example at dusk it will dim as the amount of sunlight decreases.
- Garmin Nuvi 3450
- Magellan RoadMate 1700
Has route optimizer
If the user has many destinations planned, for example a UPS driver, they can enter in all of the destinations and the GPS will calculate the most efficient route to take, saving time and reducing fuel costs.
- Garmin Nuvi 3450
- Magellan RoadMate 1700
Has pedestrian mode
The pedestrian mode optimizes the route for walking, and may also adjust arrival times to match walking, rather than driving speeds.
- Garmin Nuvi 3450
- Magellan RoadMate 1700
Points of interest
A point of interest, or POI, is a specific location that someone may find useful or interesting, for example a famous museum or landmark.
- Garmin Nuvi 3450 8000000
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- Magellan RoadMate 1700 6000000
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Has speed alerts
The device will alert you of upcoming speed cameras and warn you if you exceed the current speed limit.
- Garmin Nuvi 3450
- Magellan RoadMate 1700
Waypoints
Waypoints are locations or landmarks worth recording and storing in your GPS. These are locations you may later want to return to, for example favorite restaurants, bars etc.
- Garmin Nuvi 3450 1000
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- Magellan RoadMate 1700 0
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Features
Has a currency converter
This allows the user to calculate currency exchange rates when passing from one country to another.
- Garmin Nuvi 3450
- Magellan RoadMate 1700
Has an audiobook player
Allows users to download books and listen to them while on the go.
- Garmin Nuvi 3450
- Magellan RoadMate 1700
Has photo viewer
You can upload your favorite photos to the device and always have them on hand while travelling.
- Garmin Nuvi 3450
- Magellan RoadMate 1700