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 5045-LM 5"
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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 5045-LM 2h
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Resolution
Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
- Garmin Nuvi 3450 800 x 480px
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- Magellan RoadMate 5045-LM 400 x 240px
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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 5045-LM
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 5045-LM 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 5045-LM -10°C
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Thickness
The thickness (or depth) of the product.
- Garmin Nuvi 3450 9mm
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- Magellan RoadMate 5045-LM 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 5045-LM 181g
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Width
The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
- Garmin Nuvi 3450 122mm
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- Magellan RoadMate 5045-LM 143mm
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Height
The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.
- Garmin Nuvi 3450 74mm
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- Magellan RoadMate 5045-LM 89mm
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Navigation
Has lifetime maps
Users are able to download the latest maps four times per year with no further fees or subscriptions.
- Garmin Nuvi 3450
- Magellan RoadMate 5045-LM
Has lifetime traffic updates
The device includes a subscription to a lifetime of free traffic updates.
- Garmin Nuvi 3450
- Magellan RoadMate 5045-LM
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 5045-LM
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 5045-LM
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 5045-LM null
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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 5045-LM
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 5045-LM null
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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 5045-LM
Has an audiobook player
Allows users to download books and listen to them while on the go.
- Garmin Nuvi 3450
- Magellan RoadMate 5045-LM
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 5045-LM