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| Magellan Maestro 4000 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator | 
 enlarge | Brand: Magellan
Category: CE
List Price: $449.99
Buy New: $194.00
You Save: $255.99 (57%)
New (6) Used (4) Refurbished (2)
Avg. Customer Rating:  108 reviews
Sales Rank: 2952
Color: black/silver
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Tracks: Unknown
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: Unknown
Display Size: 4.3
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.3
Dimensions (in): 5 x 4 x 1
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: Maestro 4000
Model: Maestro 4000
UPC: 763357116939
EAN: 0763357116939
ASIN: B000NMKHVW
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great Help August 26, 2007
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
I just purchased a second unit to give my husband. He gave me a hard time about buying one in the first place but after using it while on vacation this summer (in Arizona) he agrees that it completely saved our trip. We were able to rerout easily and it helped us judge time and distance between long distance sites.
Now, he is getting one for an early birthday present before our travel soccer season starts with the two of us going different directions with our kids each weekend.
I highly suggest this unit. It was easy to program, find alternate routes and keep us able to enjoy our trips!
Great product for price August 20, 2007
32 out of 32 found this review helpful
Recently purchased the Maestro 4000 for a trip to Philadelphia from Boston. I considered other Magellellan products (3100, 4040) and other brands but liked the screen size, AAA database and price ($335 when purchased, now down to $299). Overall the product worked very well.
Navigating the menus is relatively easy, Magellan keeps your options simple, Entering an address, looking up a AAA Point of Interest, setting or canceling a route is a matter of point, listen, click. In fact my wife, not a gadget gal, found it easy to locate tourist sites in Philly without any help.
I found the system to be very accurate, particularly when directing me through confusing freeway on and off ramps. The split screen visual when taking a compound off-ramp is very helpful. The AAA database is extensive though it doesn't contain every listing you might like (for example, I could not find a single Friendly's Rest. listing...though many other chains are located).
Did not have any problems with freezes over a three week period, though you will need the in-car charger (included) since battery life seems about 2 hours. Voice is friendly and clear (particularly like the female reminder to safely make a u-turn when I miss a turn). The windshield mount worked better than I expected.
Things to improve:
1. Software to map route on your computer then upload to GPS. I have not been able to find any software that will allow me to do this on the 4000. This means you must rely on the GPS routing software. They include some software on the CD (pc only) but it is primitive and I couldn't quite figure it out.
2. Need to be aware of the differences between Routing Options (e.g., Fastest Route, Shortest Route, Most Freeways). Fastest route sometimes took me off freeway through the boonies...just need to be aware of this.
3. Related to #1, manipulating the automatic GPS routes is cumbersome. If you just go with what they program, you are good.
Overall, the 4000 is well worth the (declining) price. If you don't need BlueTooth and Voice Command you can save over the more expensive 4040 and 4050. I do think the AAA database is worth the investment. I would just like the option to map a route on my computer and then upload to GPS.
Magellan 4000 August 14, 2007
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Bought this for my husband who is a truck driver, absolutely loves it! Very accurate and easy to follow.
Very Pleased August 10, 2007
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I was looking for a simple gps with a larger screen. I did not want the mp3 capability or the ability to review photos. The Magellan Maestro 4000 has been perfect so far. I have found every address, and I need to find 4 or 5 a day in my work. It has been a better experience than I expected so far.
Good GPS not a Great view. August 9, 2007
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
The Magellan Maestro 4000 is a fairly good GPS system I had been using an older Magellan at work and found their products to be of good quality. When it was time to buy one for my car I decided I wanted Magellan. The problem I have with the 4000 is the screen is very hard to see (almost impossible) when I have the top down, a bit more contrast control might help. The other problem is the mounting system, I do not want a big ugly suction cup on my windshield, my solution came from Belkin I am useing thier cupholder mount for the XM Roadie 2 receiver and it works fine. If a mounting bracket that could be permanitly attached to the dash or console that the cradle could snap onto would have been ideal.
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