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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 New: $344.99
You Save: $255.00 (43%)
New (7) Used (2) Refurbished (6) from $125.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  205 reviews
Sales Rank: 1922
Color: black/silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
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:
 Excellent GPS system May 21, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I have experimented with GPS systems going back 10 years. Last one I used was Delorme USB device with laptop. After much research I narrowed it down to Nuvi 660, TomTom 910 and stumbled on Magellan 4040. My daughter steered me to 4040 based on it's sturdy looks and screen. I did read the reviews on line and even though there are negative reviews the key navigation feature on this system are really good (multi-point trip plan, detour, exclude-route, exit-poi, split-screen before turn etc.).
It does not have MP3 (which is a good thing because menus are less complicated).
Using it for last week I find the satellite reception excellent and quick to acquire signal.
Screen is very nice 4.3" and bright (even usable in sunlight).
It's portable and compact to carry easily.
TTS instruction do sound computer generated but understandable. The chime feature before the turn is excellent and accurate.
Route re-calculation is quick 1-3 seconds if you miss a turn.
Route calculation is 1-5 seconds (5 seconds for 1500 mile trip NE to Miami).
The best feature is AAA tour guide. It has all USA,Canada,PR attraction, lodging etc. guide. Find anything near given city and click Route.
You have to experience this feature to appreciate how useful it is.
Bluetooth integration is very good too (I heard it does not download phone contacts).
Some limitations:
I do see slowness on manuver list on a long trip listing.
I do see slowness when zoom-in/out though nothing that will get in the way of nevigation (it's not as snappy as Nuvi 660).
I don't like the fact it removes map when doing route re-calculation.
I think this is a very good navigation system, I gave 4* because of slowness.
Robert
PS: I did download latest firmware 1.22 (which went smooth on first try).
Wide Screen with needed options May 21, 2007
18 out of 21 found this review helpful
Specifically bought this GPS, as this has a wide screen compared to 3.5". Also, this GPS doesn't have JPEG Viewer or MP3 player, which is appreciable. I would not need a JPEG viewer, as all digital cameras have this in-built function. Also, when you have a 6 Disc In-dash changer or a single disc MP3 player (or iPod connectivity), you wouldn't prefer to store the songs in an SD card and play it on the GPS..!!
Well, Used this GPS for the last one week and the experience was good. Intentionally skipped 7 exits on highway and GPS was quick to re-calculate the route and suggesting new/alternate route before every exit. As couple of other reviewers said, this GPS is not slow in re-calculating, for sure.
I gave it 4 stars, as I observed, it was little late in sensing I missed the route. one point in time, I skipped an exit an continued on the high way. GPS thought, I have taken the exit and suggested me to make right on the end of ramp. However, with in few seconds, route re-calculation was performed quickly and new route was suggested. GPS manufacturers say the accuracy is 10 meters or so, but it is not..(In some cases, could be a small issue).
Also, this GPS is little bulky, given the fact that the maps are stored on SD Cards. (Magellan Roadmate series have a 4 GB Micro Drive and the bulkiness is justified) Compare with Garmin Nuvi, tiny and easy to carry in a shirt pocket, but maestro series need a Laptop bag or an office bag to carry.
For this GPS, buy the Dash Mount (Magellan 702223 RoadMate 700 Dash Mount) which is good and pleasant compared to the Wind shield mount that comes in the box.
Finally, Magellan Maestro series is not pricey compared to Garmin (Nuvi series). And these provide the advantage of bigger screen. I would think, 3.5" is too small for MAP display. Also, Except for Road warriors, all others use GPS during week-ends or during vacation / long drives. Given the bigger screen size and the price (same as Nuvi 350) with advanced feature of Blue-tooth connectivity, I would suggest you can try this GPS..!
As of June 30 - Took a long trip from Hartford CT to Williamsburg VA. In the 1040 Miles round trip, GPS performed flawlessly. Especially commands like "Stay on the Current Road" and Also especially the "Automatic Map Zooming" during road/route change providing more clarity in the direction, 0.5+ miles before road turns or bends (With voice of Slight right turn, slight left etc...). I am happy with the purchase..
 Frustratingly Slow May 13, 2007
6 out of 15 found this review helpful
Just got the maestro for my new car. After a week I am sending the maestro back to Amazon. First off, this thing is soooooo slow. Simply unbearable how ofter the hourglass comes up. So much of the software just feels unfinished ... why isn't there a night mode for the menus? The TTS is horrible and overall the unit is crude and unrefined. I can go on and on but I think the problems are well documented by others. I'm buying another harman/kardon gps-500 instead.
 What a great GPS May 9, 2007
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
This is by far the best GPS I have ever used. I took it for a test run right out of the box and tried my best to get it confused. Every time I would on purpose make a wrong turn it would recalculate the route in a very short time and keep me on my way.
I have seen nothing slow or sluggish about this unit. The features are great and the POI were to me amazing. I live in a town of only about 8000 and it had a very large listing of anything I was looking for even some small places I never thought would be listed.
You will not go wrong with a purchase of this unit.
Widescreen, Natural Colors, Easy on the eyes!!! May 4, 2007
19 out of 22 found this review helpful
This is my favorite GPS ever. I'm confused by some of the reviews here. The screen and colors go way beyond expectation. I'm familiar with older magellan product and have always had excellent performance in the past. This is no exception.
The main reason I wanted this one is the wide screen. It gives clear detail of the roads off the highway while giving clear directions ahead.
The touch screen goes way beyond prior units. Its very easy to operate and insert address. The points of interest are nice on my prior units but this does it by exit. No points of interest behind like others.
Do yourself a favor and see what sub $400 can get you here. Its an incredible deal.
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