Magellan has introduced a new navigation device, the RoadMate 1700, designed for large vehicles.

The extra large seven-inch WVGA full-color display provides four times the standard screen area, allowing the driver to spend more time with their eyes on the road and less on the screen. The Highway Lane Assist feature positions the driver in the proper lane for upcoming lane changes and exits.

"The Magellan RoadMate 1700 was created for large vehicle drivers to make their journeys safer and easier," said Mike Wagner, senior director of product marketing for Magellan. "With its extra large color touch screen, built-in AAA TourBook and Roadside Assistance, optional extension mount and CoPilot trucker software (sold separately), the Magellan RoadMate 1700 is the ideal travel companion for SUVs, family vacations in the RV or even commercial truck drivers."

The Magellan RoadMate 1700 includes preloaded maps of the 50 states, Canada and Puerto Rico; Highway Lane Assist; Spoken Street Names, mini USB 2.0; a Micro SD; Multi-Destination Routing with Route Optimization, and integrated AAA TourBook travel guide information. A convenient video-in jack can be used to connect an iPod, back-up camera or other video source to watch live video on the display.

The optional CoPilot Truck Software from ALK industries provides truck-specific GPS navigation and mapping for drivers of all types and sizes of commercial vehicles throughout the U.S. and Canada.

The device includes a windshield mount and cradle, cigarette lighter adapter, protective pouch, USB data cable and an adhesive disk for dash mounting.

More info: www.magellangps.com