There are various benefits of updating the Magellan Road mate to latest version:

- The operating system or the UI becomes more smooth and easy to use.

- The new update is more specific, the navigation will be easier. Basically the navigation becomes hassle free as you do not need to ask everyone about the road in between the trip.

- Exact time frame is calculated and displayed by the device, you can plan your trip accordingly.

- Also the voice feature is very useful, just follow the voice and you do not need to look the device frequently.

- The user experience as reviewed from various people is very comfortable.

How to update Magellan Road Mate 1200 for free?

Before updating the device it is very important to charge the device to its full capacity so that the process does not remain incomplete. The update process is very long and time consuming and the whole battery will be utilized in this process.

Also make sure that the computer system has a good uninterrupted internet connection so that necessary updates can be downloaded.

- You get a free software update option in the device. For this you need to head on to Magellan website.

- On the website you will see support option under which there is an option named as “manuals and software updates”.

- Select your model and click on download this update. They will ask you to login to your account.

- After logging in the download process will start and the file will be saved on your computer.

- Now connect the device with computer with a USB cable. Open the file and follow the on-screen instructions and finish the update.

There are both free and paid map updates available for the device, some minor and necessary updates are provided for free but most of the updates are paid. There are many improvements made to Magellan road mate 1200 GPS. The database has become very reliable. The unimportant streets are removed which are no longer required or are irrelevant and the new important roads are feeded.

For free map updates:

1.) Download the content manager from the official website and connect the device with computer using a USB cable.

2.) You can check for updates by right clicking on the icon and download it.

3.) Disconnect the device after completing the process.

For paid map updates:

While purchasing the map updates check the internet connection, otherwise there will be payment issue afterwards.

1.) Head on to the official website of the company and look for maps section.

2.) Choose your device model from the list and select the map upgrade from the list. Connect the device with computer using USB cable.

3.) Now purchase and download the update. Once it is completed, you can disconnect the device.

After the Magellan roadmate 1200 update process is completed it will help you to download the update on SD card also.