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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 is a great buy! February 16, 2008
I recently bought 2 Magellan Maestro 4040 GPS units for myself and my parents - and so far, there hasn't been any serious issues. There are the normal problems that come with the fact that you are relying on a computer to direct you, but that is not a Magellan problem as much as it is a conceptual problem. Mapping is too new of a technology to have all the bugs removed, only time will help this. Otherwise, there have been a couple of issues regarding the performance of the actual device..mainly issues with the sound going haywire for a couple of seconds, but nothing that really hurts the unit. Bluetooth is pretty good for hands-free calling - the only problem with that is making sure you are close enough to the unit to actually have the person on the other end hear you properly. Again, that is not a problem with the GPS unit as much as it is a problem with the technology and its inherent problems.
Overall - great unit..has the AAA tourbook built-in which helps a LOT!
 Magellan Maestro 4040 GPS February 13, 2008
This is my first GPS unit but it has performed remarkedably well. It is easy to use, picks up the satelite signals immediately, and the maps are current. It is a good value and I recommend it highly.
fun on the road February 8, 2008
The Magellan Maestro 4040 is easy for even us non-techie types, and I'm definitely that. The basics were pretty easy to figure out. I tested it on several familiar routes, and a few times, especially rural, it would miss a turn, or would take me a way I know isn't the shortest or fastest. It also took me down a street that wasn't completed through to the next one, but always says "Oops, make a legal U-turn as soon as possible," and then gets it right. I like being able to zoom in really close or zoom out to get the broader view. I still haven't figured out how to find something you don't know the address for.... You just guess at the street and will at least get close!! The graphics are good and the voice of "Gigi" (we named her) is easy to understand and pleasant, except when she's upset that you didn't follow her directions! Get one-- for the price it's great!!
 An exercise in frustration January 29, 2008
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
If you have an older 4040 and decide to update the firmware / software / map update you are in for the frustration of your life. First of all you can't even find a reference to updating anything on this unit on Magellan's web site. To find it I had to register the product on line and only then did a message show up at the very end of the registration form that an update was available. And then starts your headache. The supplied USB cable is exactly 10 inches long. I do hope the execs feel good about saving all that money on this usless cable. You either have to get a longer one or do your updating on the floor or in the back of your computer. I have a hub on my desktop and even at that the unit was upside down with no way to see it rightside up due to the lack of space on my desk. (Personal problem I know) ...
Then you are told you'll either need to have a fully charged unit or an AC adapter (also not included with the unit) but by the time you download the software and the unit turns on for even a few minutes the download program says the unit does not have enough power to do the update. You are now locked in an endless loop causing you to eventually have to shut down your computer by pulling the plug. (You read this right.) This in the year 2008 is pure insanity. Because the 4040 does not have the power to do the update I naturally tried to cancel the update but could not do it. My computer keeps telling me there is not sufficent power so I simply unplugged the 4040 and turned it off. But the computer now keeps trying to find the unit and announces that it can't find the 4040. I can't cancel the update and am in an endless loop. You must go buy an AC adapter for this one time use and of course it's a special adapter (wish everyone would just use one type of power input plug and call it a day) - another personal problem.
To top it all off the instructions tell you that your addresses will be wiped out so you have to back them up. Nowhere is there any instruction on how to do this. So by the time I turn on the 4040 and find the addresses then write them down for later re-insertion the unit is about to shut off due to a low battery. Finally, I have a 2 gig mem chip in the 4040 yet the software says it can't see it.
I'm ready to toss this and go back to my Garmin 330 that works flawlessly from the box to my car and back. Problem is that unit belongs to my wife for use in her car. (Another personal problem.)
My recomendation --- get a Garmin. I fly a 172 with a Garmin G-1000 and it's the best there is in General Aviation so you know it's as good as it gets in your vehicle. Nobody should have to rewind to the days of DOS Version 1.0 to update anything!
Will
excellent gps system January 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have been using this product for atleast 3 weeks now and it has been great. It has all the roads and addresses that I have wanted to go to including some very new development areas. Its accruacy on the road is great and it is a HUGE help that it speaks out the name of the roads rather than just saying "take a right in 1/4th mile". That is a huge advantage over other systems. Lots of points of interests and great to use.
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