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Magellan RoadMate 1420 4.3" Widescreen GPS with 3 Color Skins

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Magellan RoadMate 1420 4.3" Widescreen GPS with 3 Color Skins

Avg. Customer Rating
3.3
3.3
(27 reviews)
Unleash your inner explorer and show off your personality with the ultra-thin Magellan RoadMate 1420 4.3" Widescreen GPS with 3 Color Skins. With plug-in-and-go simplicity, this touchscreen wonder opens up a whole new world to conquer with 6 million points of interest and a built-in AAA TourBook. And entering your destination is a cinch. Just press a few letters on the QWERTY keyboard display and the RoadMate’s QuickSpell with SmartCity fills in the rest. So whether you’re young or young at heart, set out on a new adventure with the RoadMate 1420 leading the way! Magellan RoadMate 1420 4.3" Widescreen GPS Features: Text-to-Speech technology — offers clear spoken street names and turn-by-turn directions Preloaded detailed maps of the lower 48 U.S. states, Hawaii and Puerto Rico — replace those old, outdated paper maps with accurate, up-to-date NAVTEQ maps 6 million points of interest (POIs) — easily find gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, coffee shops and more; displays branded icons (logos) of many POIs for quick identification AAA TourBook — provides ratings and descriptions of places to stay, play and dine (preloaded with no subscription necessary) Highway exit POI indicators — help you spot the exit to take to reach a gas station, restaurant or other points of interest 4 route customization options — choose Fastest Time, Shortest Distance, Mostly Freeways or Least Use of Freeways Plan multiple routes in advance — organize your trip and plan your stops in the order you want; travel the most efficient route while saving time and gas Automatic re-route — to quickly get back on track if you miss a turn QuickSpell with SmartCity search — uses your current location to quickly narrow down choices of cities and streets; it makes entering your destination easy and fast OneTouch Favorites menu — gives you personalized, instant access to your favorite places and searches when traveling within any city Emergency button — provides instant directions and phone numbers to the nearest police station, hospital or repair facility "Where Am I?" — displays your current position to give to emergency or road assistance personnel Find AAA-approved tow trucks and repair shops 3 colorful silicone skins — fashionable, functional and a fun way to protect and personalize your GPS; switch these interchangeable skins in seconds Additional Features and Specifications: 4.3" color touchscreen — offers a widescreen view with clear, crisp 2D and 3D maps Auto night view — adjusts your screen's color and contrast for easy night viewing Address book — enables you to create and store contact information QWERTY onscreen keyboard — makes it intuitive to type WAAS-enabled GPS chipset — provides precise location to within 10 to 16 feet USB port — connect a USB cable (sold separately) to your PC to download updated software Built-in Lithium-ion rechargeable battery - provides power to your GPS unit when your vehicle's engine is turned off Traffic Link compatible — provides live, onscreen traffic notification updates with optional accessory (sold separately) Measures approx. 4.9"W x 3.25"H x 0.75"Deep Weighs approx. 4.8 oz. Model #: RM1420SGXUH Made in China; silicone skins made in Taiwan Comes with a manufacturer's 1-year limited warranty Accessories Include: Adjustable suction-cup car holder mount Dash-mounting adhesive disc Vehicle DC power adapter User handbook 3 colored silicone skins (1 blue, 1 red, 1 purple)
Customer Reviews for Magellan RoadMate 1420 4.3" Widescreen GPS with 3 Color Skins
Average Customer Rating:
1 out of 5
1.0 out of 5
SuzAubin
Select your location: NV
Magnifying glass needed for instructions 
SuzAubin
Select your location: NV
Average Customer Rating:
1 out of 5
1.0 out of 5
Date: 11/23/2009
The small manual print type is so small, I couldn't read it. How am I to operate without instructions? Bought before reviewing what others rated this as. Return instructions are very vague on photocopied paper without product info or order number. I don't want to pay extra to keep updating this unit, so back it goes. Hope I get it back to right place (not HSN) and get proper credit in timely fashion.
0 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 2 for Magellan RoadMate 1420 4.3" Widescreen GPS with 3 Color Skins
Average Customer Rating:
5 out of 5
5.0 out of 5
zook54
Select your location: DE
Great GPS 
zook54
Select your location: DE
Average Customer Rating:
5 out of 5
5.0 out of 5
Date: 11/22/2009
Easy to use with great optionns.
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 3 for Magellan RoadMate 1420 4.3" Widescreen GPS with 3 Color Skins
Average Customer Rating:
5 out of 5
5.0 out of 5
Troy49erfan
Select your location: OH
Wise Family Investment 
Troy49erfan
Select your location: OH
Average Customer Rating:
5 out of 5
5.0 out of 5
Date: 11/22/2009
For a middle class,spend your dollars with smarts people,the unit arrived and I updated the software with ease on the computer and called and verified the map was spring 2009,current map for free,also was told the unit is a new release, not old stock. The unit was very easy to use, put in the address and off you go,it's not high tech like higher priced ones,has great graphics,is detailed,but for a get to the game party,hard to find diner,vacations it great and smart investment for my family.
Review 4 for Magellan RoadMate 1420 4.3" Widescreen GPS with 3 Color Skins
Average Customer Rating:
3 out of 5
3.0 out of 5
x324
ok.. but 
x324
Average Customer Rating:
3 out of 5
3.0 out of 5
Date: 11/22/2009
As stated in other reviews ,works great,nice display etc.etc. Mine has started to lock up after having it for 4 days.Did the software upgrade no change. Magellan customer service, well lets say they just need more training on products they sell..
Review 5 for Magellan RoadMate 1420 4.3" Widescreen GPS with 3 Color Skins
Average Customer Rating:
4 out of 5
4.0 out of 5
yvette007
Select your location: VA
Great Product 
yvette007
Select your location: VA
Average Customer Rating:
4 out of 5
4.0 out of 5
Date: 11/21/2009
Works Great
Review 6 for Magellan RoadMate 1420 4.3" Widescreen GPS with 3 Color Skins
Average Customer Rating:
5 out of 5
5.0 out of 5
jcga
Select your location: GA
Super Buy!!!! 
jcga
Select your location: GA
Average Customer Rating:
5 out of 5
5.0 out of 5
Date: 11/21/2009
I started using this right away and it has been a lifesaver!!!! I am on the road daily seeing patients and getting lost is never fun!!! I have found new short-cuts, saved time and enjoyed every minute of it! I love the fact that it chimes before each turn, tells you what lane to be in, easy to program and big enough to see!!! This is a "Must have" for anyone who spends their day out on the road!!! For the quality and price you cannot go wrong!!! I only wish I would have gotten one sooner!!!! Thanks HSN for another quality product!!!!
Review 7 for Magellan RoadMate 1420 4.3" Widescreen GPS with 3 Color Skins
Average Customer Rating:
5 out of 5
5.0 out of 5
phrueben
Select your location: FL
I like it! it does the job! 
phrueben
Select your location: FL
Average Customer Rating:
5 out of 5
5.0 out of 5
Date: 11/21/2009
Big screen, user friendly, love the different skins, during this christmas we are using the red skin, really accurate maps
Review 8 for Magellan RoadMate 1420 4.3" Widescreen GPS with 3 Color Skins
Average Customer Rating:
5 out of 5
5.0 out of 5
tmurdock
Select your location: NY
GPS 
tmurdock
Select your location: NY
Average Customer Rating:
5 out of 5
5.0 out of 5
Date: 11/20/2009
This is an awesome GPS I love the widescreen and the features that come with it I would recommend this to anyone this is worth the money..
Review 9 for Magellan RoadMate 1420 4.3" Widescreen GPS with 3 Color Skins
Average Customer Rating:
4 out of 5
4.0 out of 5
gs7101
Select your location: TX
Very Simple To Setup and Use 
gs7101
Select your location: TX
Average Customer Rating:
4 out of 5
4.0 out of 5
Date: 11/19/2009
This GPS has been a great vehicle-navigation aid. I purchased this Magellan receiver the day it was featured as a today's special. I didn't see an on-air presentation; however, because this was my first GPS, it did offer the features I was interested in (ultra-slim 4-3-inch color-touch screen, spoken street name guidance, one-touch menu; etc.) technology. I have experienced no problems finding my destinations locally. I like the chime feature that you can select to use for alerting on turns. You can buy a compatible wall AC adapter from Amazon or eBay for under $5. Also, if you have room on your dashboard, the Nav-Mat portable GPS dash mount works well the Magellan Roadmate 1420 GPS.
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 10 for Magellan RoadMate 1420 4.3" Widescreen GPS with 3 Color Skins
Average Customer Rating:
5 out of 5
5.0 out of 5
ny1a
Great Product 
ny1a
Average Customer Rating:
5 out of 5
5.0 out of 5
Date: 11/18/2009
This is my first GPS, and I have been using it for the past few days. I am pleased with the GPS, and I have not any problems with the device. I discovered a new way to get to work, and I didn't think the voice was annoying.
Review 11 for Magellan RoadMate 1420 4.3" Widescreen GPS with 3 Color Skins
Average Customer Rating:
3 out of 5
3.0 out of 5
msprincess
Select your location: MA
Product OK-Presenter AWFUL 
msprincess
Select your location: MA
Average Customer Rating:
3 out of 5
3.0 out of 5
Date: 11/17/2009
Okay,for what this is, it's a fine product. But I bought it based on misinformation presented by Alice Caron.
Today, I bought the 1475T at another store for $149.00. That model does everything that Alice said THIS one did (except change voices) and more. Back goes this nice product.
Unfortunately, as I drive on highways 90% of the time, I need traffic info and lane info, especially unfamiliar areas.
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 12 for Magellan RoadMate 1420 4.3" Widescreen GPS with 3 Color Skins
Average Customer Rating:
2 out of 5
2.0 out of 5
ugetsnun2
Select your location: TN
Not so much 
ugetsnun2
Select your location: TN
Average Customer Rating:
2 out of 5
2.0 out of 5
Date: 11/17/2009
This GPS will go back to HSN. No lane assist as advertised. The POI were not accurrate for my city. I tested the GPS on my route to work. The voice talked the entire time; even when there were miles before I was to make a turn the voice kept saying "keep straight ahead" or "make a U turn" and I was following the route. No USB cable. Can't be charged via USP and unit only comes with vehicle charger. The touchscreen has a delay. I do like the chime/beep to signal when it's time to make a turn.
Review 13 for Magellan RoadMate 1420 4.3" Widescreen GPS with 3 Color Skins
Average Customer Rating:
1 out of 5
1.0 out of 5
MimRosa
Select your location: MN
Screen went blank 
MimRosa
Select your location: MN
Average Customer Rating:
1 out of 5
1.0 out of 5
Date: 11/16/2009
When I got this I turned it on to check it out and it stayed on for about 5 minutes then the screen went black never to be turned on again. The GPS was fully charged and when I called CS at Magellan she was as helpful as a rock. I will get a replacement and hope the next one get's a 5 star..wishful thinking??? we'll see.
3 of 3 found this review helpful.
Review 14 for Magellan RoadMate 1420 4.3" Widescreen GPS with 3 Color Skins
Average Customer Rating:
3 out of 5
3.0 out of 5
brian2629
Select your location: MD
SO, SO... 
brian2629
Select your location: MD
Average Customer Rating:
3 out of 5
3.0 out of 5
Date: 11/15/2009
This unit is very accurate and has good features such as describing fuel, food and lodging at interstate exits. Very helpful while taking trips. HSN, however, does a poor job of describing the features, in the on air presentaions. They advertised that the unit has lane assist and was able to change the voice on the unit, . This influenced my decision to purchase the unit. The unit has neither of these features. But all in all, i think i'll keep it. The unit functions very well so far. I like the AAA tourbook feature.
4 of 5 found this review helpful.
Review 15 for Magellan RoadMate 1420 4.3" Widescreen GPS with 3 Color Skins
Average Customer Rating:
5 out of 5
5.0 out of 5
Lupita112
Select your location: CA
Very good product 
Lupita112
Select your location: CA
Average Customer Rating:
5 out of 5
5.0 out of 5
Date: 11/14/2009
I love this product, although the voice may not be the most pleasant. it's like having yellow pages without the bulkiness....it also has many great features, i love it!
Review 16 for Magellan RoadMate 1420 4.3" Widescreen GPS with 3 Color Skins
Average Customer Rating:
4 out of 5
4.0 out of 5
gogatorsFL
Select your location: FL
better than my Garmin Nuvi 
gogatorsFL
Select your location: FL
Average Customer Rating:
4 out of 5
4.0 out of 5
Date: 11/14/2009
Bought to replace my Garmin 205W. You can't select voice and has a shorter cord which I don't like on the Magellan. But it is much better than my Garmin Nuvi which is always "recalculating" and telling me to exit at the wrong exits. The Magellan has trip options and you can set chimes, bells, or turn them off. Announces streets by name and chimes prior to the turn. You can display your speed or elevation on the display. It is thinner than my Garmin. The skins are a nice bonus and protect the machine. I expected less features for the price. Am very happy with it. Wish I would have bought this one first. If you are looking for a nice inexpensive GPS this is a good choice.
5 of 5 found this review helpful.
Review 17 for Magellan RoadMate 1420 4.3" Widescreen GPS with 3 Color Skins
Average Customer Rating:
3 out of 5
3.0 out of 5
sparklequeen
Select your location: MD
Love Magellan but... 
sparklequeen
Select your location: MD
Average Customer Rating:
3 out of 5
3.0 out of 5
Date: 11/14/2009
What I like about Magellan is the chime as you make your turns. This is expecially helpful at night on poorly lit roads when signs are difficult to see. I have a 6 yr old Magellan system & love it. Decided to buy 4 new ones(3 gits) since the price was so good. They DO NOT have lane assist. Will exchange for better Magellan models.
Review 18 for Magellan RoadMate 1420 4.3" Widescreen GPS with 3 Color Skins
Average Customer Rating:
4 out of 5
4.0 out of 5
dawnr242
So Far so good 
dawnr242
Average Customer Rating:
4 out of 5
4.0 out of 5
Date: 11/14/2009
Received this very quickly and tried out same day. I have not owned a GPS before but have used them in others' cars plus bought as gifts. Not sure about the poor reviews. True - there is only one voice. With some other models you can change voice: with others you can download voices. Everything was in my sealed unit - it is not refurbished. You do need to purchase something optional for Lane Assist - this is in product description. The unit worked great, easy to operate, very nice bright screen, quick start up. For the $129 price that day, whats not to like? I also bought a second one for a gift and have no hesitation to give it.
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 19 for Magellan RoadMate 1420 4.3" Widescreen GPS with 3 Color Skins
Average Customer Rating:
1 out of 5
1.0 out of 5
obob
Select your location: NC
not as advertised 
obob
Select your location: NC
Average Customer Rating:
1 out of 5
1.0 out of 5
Date: 11/14/2009
This unit does NOT have lane assist as shown on presentation. Voice is very obnoxious.
I will not purchase any more electronics from HSN as they seem to have a problem in describing the products accurately I would advise to go to mfr website to verify what HSN is saying.
This is going back to HSN asap.!
3 of 4 found this review helpful.
Review 20 for Magellan RoadMate 1420 4.3" Widescreen GPS with 3 Color Skins
Average Customer Rating:
2 out of 5
2.0 out of 5
Flahdeedah
Select your location: FL
Nothing like the example on hsn.com 
Flahdeedah
Select your location: FL
Average Customer Rating:
2 out of 5
2.0 out of 5
Date: 11/13/2009
I was so excited about getting a GPS from the Magellan group of navigators. This product disappointed me, and may be the first thing I've ever returned to HSN. There is only one voice option for English (not British English, as promised), there is no USB cable for downloading updates, and there does not seem to be a flyover mode for reviewing a route. I'm going to put it through its paces tomorrow, but I don't think my opinion will change. The keyboard is also balky -- when typing in a street name for example, the voiceover says each letter but they don't always appear on the screen. Overall impression: flimsy, out-dated and not worthy of the Magellan name. I am so disappointed!
3 of 3 found this review helpful.
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