Magellan is a GPS devise manufacturer this company is named after the famous explorer Ferdinand Magellan. These are hand held GPS devices capable of fitting inside your pocket. There are a number of different Magellan GPS devices some can be used in cars for road navigation and some are hand held, there are also a number of hybrid devices that can be used for both handheld as well as in the car such as the Magellan crossover GPS.
These devises come preinstalled with software that you can use. However if you are looking to increase or updated your Magellan devise you can also opt to use third party software. Software designed for a Magellan GPS devise can only be used on these devises or if stated otherwise.
Magellan also sells software separately for its devices, which extend the functionally of the devise you currently have. Much of the software is easy to use and understand. It also includes voice navigation along with street maps etc.
The Magellan GPS software provides you with traffic information as well as suggests alternate routes. So it’s ideal for you to take on a road trip or a camping trip. The software and devise come with excellent customer service and support.