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| Magellan Maestro 4050 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator | 
 enlarge | Brand: Magellan
Category: CE
List Price: $799.99
Buy New: $249.99
You Save: $550.00 (69%)
New (26) Used (5) Refurbished (1)
Avg. Customer Rating:  66 reviews
Sales Rank: 3810
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 480 x 272
Display Size: 4.3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.4
Dimensions (in): 5 x 4 x 1
nv:Type: Receiver
WAAS Enabled: Yes
GPS Accuracy Position: 3-5 meters
Touch Screen: Yes
Voice: Yes
Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
Battery Life: 2 hours
Antenna: Integrated multidirectional patch
MPN: Maestro 4050
Model: Maestro 4050
UPC: 063357116954
EAN: 0763357116953
ASIN: B000NMJJPM
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Never Used - Brand New!
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| Customer Reviews:
 I will never be lost again! March 26, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have been using this product for about three weeks now. It is my first experience with a GPS system, so I have nothing to compare it to. So far I am quite happy with it. I don't know if it always uses the best route, but it always gets me to where I need to go.
I tried using it to get to places I already knew how to get to, just to test it. Sometimes it would recommend a different route than how I usually travel. It may not have been the same or a better route than how I already get there, but if I did not know where I was going, it would get me there and that's what I really care about. What's really great is if I get myself lost, I just turn it on, and press Home in my address book, and it gets me home. No more taking out street maps and trying to figure out where I am and which direction I should be headed. I would feel confident taking long road trips with this product.
The screen is large and easy to read. I like that it speaks, so I don't always have to look at the screen. I have used the Bluetooth function to use my cell phone as a speaker phone and have been told by the people on the other end that they have no trouble hearing me and they sound good on my end, as well.
All in all, I am happy with my choice, and I was able to get it on Amazon.Com for half of what it would cost in a store.
I would recommend this item for any first time GPS user.
 very good March 25, 2008
we went to spring break vacation to Orlando florida with Magellan 4050 Gps,It was perfectly worked to my trip. Unfortunately it didn't work on my return trip. The gps was frozen.
Thanks
Mathew
Doesn't compare to a Garmin.... March 22, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this item hoping to save a few bucks cause it is less expensive than the Garmin nuvi660 I wanted.....big mistake. Didn't even compare....the clarity, the maps, the voice....everything in the Garmin is better IMO.
Review of Magellen Maestro 4450 GPS Navigator March 8, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I received the device in a timely fashion, soon after I ordered it. The box contained the proper items. I immediately began using it on several trips, not really understanding how it was to be used. To my delight, I found that with my minimal understanding of how it was supposed to work, it did perform the tasks I expected. The voice feed back was very definite and clear, and it gave very good directions on how to arrive at my intended destination. I called for assistance on one occasion and the help I received was very timely. I consider its biggest weakness is that it lacks a complete list of streets I wish to access. This is because the map it is using is not an up-to-day map and newer streets or sub-divisions are not included in the map. Otherwise, it is of great assistance in driving into unknown territory. Sincerely, Dallas E. Murdoch
It works well, but would also consider the 4040 February 19, 2008
This review applies to the 2.06 firmware, which has been updated since I first wrote this review. There is updated firmmware, which address a few of the issues that I mention below. When I get the chance, I'll update in more detail.
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Living in New Jersey, my three biggest concerns when purchasing any GPS was: 1) How would it handle jughandles? 2) Would my E-Z Pass unit interfere with the GPS unit 3) Traffic. Also, I wanted the 4.3 inch screen and a unit loud enough to be heard at highway speeds in a car with a lot of road noise.
When providing directions, the unit is very loud. The screen is large, bright, and legable in direct sunlight. The mounting unit is strong, but after six months has developed a slight rattle.
The unit has a few annoyances, which I will cover last with what I like most about the unit. Nothing that would keep me from buying the unit, though.
There have been no issues with the jughandles here in New Jersey. I've yet to meet a jughandle unknown to the Magellan. This is very helpful in New Jersey when approaching an unfamiliar intersection where you need to turn left. You can keep you eyes on the road instead of looking for the "All turns from right lane" sign.
I have a EZ-Pass mounted on my windshield. I was concerned that the GPS would interfere with the EZ-Pass or vice-versa. So far, no issues after many miles of driving on the Turnpike and the Parkway.
I bought this unit because of the "real time traffic." Now, this was a little disappointing for two reasons: 1) the quality of the data from the traffic partner and 2) how the unit receives/processes/displays the data.
The traffic information comes from a third-party service. I believe that the ultimate source of the traffic data is Dept. of Transportation sensors on or along the road with little or no human intervention. The quality of the data isn't too good, from what I have seen. It seems that the Magellan receives traffic reports for locations long after they have been resolved. I would expect this to improve over time, however. As it stands today, the superior sources for traffic are on the AM/FM dial. If you still are interested in the traffic, read on...
The Magellan could be better designed to receive, process and display traffic data. First, reception can be a bit spotty with the stubby little antenna behind the unit. Around here, the datastream is "piggy-backed" on WCBS-FM 101.1. Even in Essex County, there are areas where you cannot receive traffic data despite receiving 101.1 on your stereo. The unit can take an external antenna to improve reception, but magellan doesn't make one. I suppose you can build one with $2.50 worth of parts from Radio Shack. Its also possible that an external antenna from a competitor would work to, but I haven't investigated that.
The unit does a poor job of displaying traffic data, both when the unit is routing you to a location and when its not. When the unit is routing you to a location, only traffic events that would affect you are displayed, which is OK. But, in either mode, it would be nice to "zoom out" on the map and see all the traffic icons displyed within a 10-mile radius. But, traffic icons disappear once you zoom-out past a mile or so.
The way I see it, "real time traffic" on this unit is compromised by poor data from the third party vendor (not Magellan's fault, per se) and poor design/display of the data.
annoyances:
1) The unit freezes once in a while, where you'll have to reset the unit. (Data isn't lost, though)
2) The scrolling and animation when you're moving. I've seen done better on other units, such as the Mio.
3) Voice activation can be set-off too easily. You "wake-up" the unit by saying "Magellan." Apparently, you can also say my baby daughter's name and the unit wakes up too.
4) Scrolling around on the map with your fingertip is practically useless.
5) The silver top of the unit is reflected in the windshield during the day, which can be distracting. If it were black like the rest of the mount and unit, you wouldn't see it.
To end on a positive note, what I love most about the unit:
1) The exit POIs are awesome. If you're on a highway, you can see what restaurants/hotels/gasoline are up the road at each exit.
2) The AAA travel features are great.
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