Android GPS Navigation

 

Magellan has expanded its fleet product portfolio with the new RoadMate RC9496T-LMB, an Android GPS truck navigation device optimized for fleet use, and the Fleet Manager desktop tool. The new offerings will be available in fourth quarter 2014.

The RoadMate RC9496T-LMB is a 7-in. Android GPS truck navigation device with an HD multi-touch capacitive glass display, and is fleet ready with a serial port, dash mount, and black-box cable. The supplemental Magellan Fleet Manager is a desktop tool that enables central office management of bulk software and map updates, route planning, and SmartGPS Eco cloud content.

The Magellan Android Fleet application, included with the GPS device and available separately for use on fleet-ready Android units, provides “advanced” fleet navigation and protocol support. This includes Hours of Service/Log Book at the device and server level, and Automatic On-Board Recording Device (AOBRD) capabilities. In addition, time- and money-saving content sourced from the Magellan SmartGPS Eco cloud provides drivers and fleet managers with real-time, local information on fuel pricing, weather (including five-day forecast and overlays), and IP traffic.

The Android Fleet application offers users a host of truck navigation features, including: customizable Truck Route that sets up a vehicle profile and calculates routes based on height, weight, width, length, and hazmat restrictions; it guides users according to their route preferences and vehicle profile.

The RoadMate RC9496T-LMB will be available through retailers in the U.S. and Canada, and online here. It has an MSRP of US$399.


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