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Magellan GPS offers on-the-go travel information
Magellan’s RoadMate 9055-LM global positioning system (GPS) is a luxury data center for your car’s dashboard. You can read text and maps at a quick glance on the 7-inch widescreen LCD, sync the device with your Bluetooth-compatible phone and talk hands-free, look up AAA-approved hotels, restaurants, and sites using the built-in AAA TourBook, and receive real-time traffic alerts that help you navigate around roadway congestion and accidents (no subscription necessary). Update maps of the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico for the device’s lifetime.
The GPS is slim enough to fit into a briefcase or travel bag, but consider buying a travel pouch and clear, plastic screen protector (not included) before you hit the road. It sells for $279.99 at Best Buy (888-237-8289), or contact Magellan (800-707-9971).
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- Anne Fitzgerald, Globe Travel Editor
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- Eric Wilbur, Boston.com staff
- Kari Bodnarchuk writes about outdoor adventures, offbeat places, and New England.
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- Patricia Harris, a regular contributor to Globe Travel, is author or co-author of more than 20 books on travel, food, and popular culture.
- Paul E. Kandarian, a frequent contributor to Globe Travel, writes and photographs New England and Caribbean stories.
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- David Lyon, a regular contributor to Globe Travel, is author or co-author of more than 20 books on travel, food, and popular culture.
- Hilary Nangle is a regular contributor to Globe Travel. Her latest guidebook is Moon Maine (Avalon Travel, 2008)
- Joe Ray, a frequent contributor to Globe Travel, writes and photographs food and travel stories from Europe.
- Kimberly Sherman writes about unique happenings throughout New England.
