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| Magellan Maestro 4040 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator | 
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| Brand: Magellan
Category: CE
List Price: $599.99
Buy Used: $119.99
You Save: $480.00 (80%)
New (8) Used (7) Refurbished (4) from $119.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  209 reviews
Sales Rank: 4022
Color: black/silver
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 480 x 272
Display Size: 4.3
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 5 x 4 x 1
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: Maestro 4040
Model: Maestro 4040
UPC: 763357116946
EAN: 0763357116946
ASIN: B000NMKHW6
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Magellan Maestro 4040 widescreen review September 27, 2008
Very useful item, drove around Reno, Sparks NV. like I was born and raised there! Very much a time saver when in unfamilar territory.
Magellan Maestro 4040 September 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My wife and I have been very happy with this wonderful toy, ur huh, tool.
Now, my wife does not get a migraine headache after we spend two to three days driving around looking for an address because I refuse to stop and ask directions. Instead, we get to hear, "destination ahead in one tenth of a mile."
It did freeze up on us when we first purchased it, but resetting it took about 10 seconds and we have not had a problem since then. I am ready to download the new software so I can just say, "hey maestro, take me to the grocery store in some town I have never been to before."
Great product. Great Price. No more ibuprofen for my wife.
 Great GPS , horrible map update policy September 23, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The 4040 has to me the perfect combo of features.
The companies map update policy is horrible,if you
don't contact them within the first thirty days of
ownership they will not give you a map update,didn't
notice that the maps were 3 years old ,tough buy
and update.
This ruined what would have been the perfect GPS
for me,I am sending it back and going back to Garmin.
 Great GPS, Very Easy to use & Lots of bells and whistles September 17, 2008
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
I got this unit to replace my Mio c230. The unit came preloaded with maps; and ready to use right out of the box. The first main screen has three icons: "Show Map" (will show you the current location), "Enter Address", and "Points Of Interest". At the bottom of the screen there are three small icons: "Home" (to store your home address, by tapping on it the Maestro will take you home), "AAA Roadside Assistance" icon, and "Phone" icon (to make phone calls thru the unit's Blue Tooth). Entering address is real easy; you have a choice of entering zip code, city name, or current city. Then enter the street name, just few letters and the Maestro will find few matching street names to choose from; then enter the number, choose the navigation preference (Fastest Time, Least / Most use of highway or Shortest distance); that simple. The destination may also be an intersection, or picked from the address book, where you can store a large number of addresses.
The second main screen has three icons: Trip Planer, where you can enter multiple addresses (up to 20), then chose the sequence or let the Maestro "optimize" the rout for you. This "Trip Planer" is very useful for anyone especially succor Moms, sales people and the likes (Garmin does not have this feature). The second icon "Exit POI" will display a list of POI on the next Freeway Exit, be it Gas, Food, ... etc. tap on anyone, and the Maestro will take you there. The last Icon is "User Options", where you can setup your preference: the map region, volume, brightness, trip computer, 2D / 3D map, Language, Time Zone.. .etc.
The map screen ("Normal" and "Routing" mode)is displayed while navigating, this is what I like the most: On the top it shows the name of street you're on, the direction of travel (N, E, S, W) and the satellite status. The bottom of the screen shows the time of the day, Main Menu Icon, and current speed. On the sides there are icons to zoom in or out, change volume or mute. If you tap on the direction indicator, it will show your current location (Street name & nearest crossing street) which can be saved to the "Address Book", and useful if you need roadside assistance . An arrow indicate your position on the map. In "Routing" mode, the screen shows the next maneuver icon in the lower left corner, tap on it to display a list of maneuvers. As you approach POI, it will be displayed on the screen, tap on POI, and the Maestro will take you there. As a maneuver is approached, the Maestro will automatically split the screen to show the shape / direction of the next maneuver. The bottom display is replaced by distance to next maneuver and remaining time / distance to final destination.
This unit also has an SD card expansion slot, and a standard earphone plug (which is helpful if you are in a convertible or on a motorcycle, I replaced my Mio C230 only because it lacked this feature). It comes pre loaded with maps for the US, Canada, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. A voice command option is available as well as traffic alert. Included in the box with the Maestro 4040: A/C home charger, Car Cigarette Lighter Charger, Windshield mount, Adhesive disk, Protective Pouch, Quick reference Guide, User Manual on CD and USB Data Cable.
This unit is very good overall and very easy to use. One thing worth noting: It will not remember a destination unless you save it in the address book; i.e. it will not keep a history log. I've also done some search, and it seems that there is no road map for Europe compatible with this unit. If someone knows of an available one, please let me know.
Map rip off! September 12, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
A very fine GPS, however my nearly new unit requires a 2008/09 map update.Ok,I bought it a few months before the update, but I discovered it has a 2006 map onboard. I should not have to pay $75 for the update on an 8 month old unit. Shouldn't this be included for the first year?
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