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Magellan Maestro 4250 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator | 
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| Brand: Magellan
Category: CE
List Price: $599.99
Buy New: $199.99
You Save: $400.00 (67%)
Rating:  345 reviews
Sales Rank: 184
Color: Silver/Black
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Tracks: Unknown
Batteries Included: No
Native Resolution: Unknown
Display Size: 4.3
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Clothing Size: 2GB
Size: 2GB
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 5.1 x 9.8 x 2.1
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: Magellan Maestro 425
Model: Magellan Maestro 425
UPC: 063357118033
EAN: 0063357118033
ASIN: B000V4PZCI
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Voice Command; AAA TourBook reviews and ratings | | • | 4.3-inch WQVGA full-color, anti-glare, touch-screen display | | • | Bluetooth for hands-free calling | | • | SmartDetour prompts drivers to route around traffic and delays | | • | Simple, intuitive interface; Utlra-thin design, only .7 inches deep. |
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Amazon.com Product Description -- November 13, 2007
We've been big fans of Magellan's Maestro line since it came out in early 2006. The Maestro interface is incredibly easy to use, even for those who are not completely comfortable with electronics. At the same time, Magellan was ahead of the industry with useful innovations like multi-destination routing and pre-loaded reviews for points of interest like hotels and restaurants (from AAA). With it's 3200 and 4200 series, Magellan has improved the Maestro line giving them a SirfStar III chipset that provides super-fast. satellite lock and making them thinner. In fact, at .7 inches, these are -- at the time of this writing (November 2007), the thinnest portable GPS navigators available. Distingushing between models is also fairly easy.
3200 and 4200 Family of Navigators
Distingushing between models is also fairly easy. The 3200-series navigators feature a 3.5-inch screen, while the 4200s have a 4.3-inch widescreen display. The 3200 and 4200 offer great, basic navigation with turn-by-turn spoken directions, pre-loade maps of the 48 contiguous United States, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, and 1.3 million POIs. The 3210 and 4210, add maps for Canada and Alaska, AAA travel information (see details below) and bump you up to 6 million POIs. The 3220 and 4220 add maps of Mexico. The top-of-the-line 3250 and 4250 add a host of other features, including text-to-speech directions that give real street names, bluetooth for hands-free phone calls, integrated traffic (with a free 3-month subscription), and voice command.
What Makes the Maestro 4250 Exceptional?
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Easy to use navigation features SmartDetour and auto re-route. View larger. | 
Access built-in AAA information from your GPS touch screen. View larger. | Easy To Use Interface
The intuitive user interface makes the Maestro series incredibly easy to use. Use the big icons on the 4.3-inch widescreen touch screen to search for your destination by address, intersection, or any of 6 million points of interest (POIs), including restaurants, hotels, airports, gas stations, and more. You can even touch an onscreen icon for a nearby destination, see name and address, and get an instant route. Turn by turn visual and spoken directions guide you every step of the way.
Auto re-route gets you quickly back on track whenever you make a detour or miss a turn. QuickSpell feature intelligently searches and checks spelling when you enter addresses. The 4250 offer multiple view options, including 2D, 3D, and TrueView that shows your upcoming turn using a 3D split screen. Maneuver List displays the full turn-by-turn details of your route. Auto night view adjusts color and contrast for easy night viewing.
Click to see a video on the Magellan Maestro 4250's Voice Command system. | Voice Command and Control
Voice Command further enables hands-free operation so you can keep your eyes on the road. Say a command to access the most used navigation functions. Find the nearest coffee, restaurant, gas and ATM or get an instant route home. Plus, you can ask for your location, the distance to your destination and quickly get details for the nearest roadside assistance and more, all with the sound of your voice.
AAA-enabled
With built-in AAA travel information, the Maestro 4250 gives you instant access to the most trusted source for trip planning, searchable AAA TourBook listings, Show Your Card & Save locations for member discounts, approved auto repair facilities, attractions, events, and more. The Maestro 4250 also provides AAA members roadside assistance details, with exact location and a toll-free number. Plus, the Maestro 4250 is Bluetooth-enabled so you can connect your Bluetooth cell phone directly to AAA for immediate help when you need it most. Note: AAA member roadside assistance requires AAA membership.
Bluetooth for Hands-Free Calling
The Maestro 4250's Bluetooth wireless technology lets you make hands-free phone calls with your Bluetooth-enabled phone. You can store or sync numbers and contact information through the easy-to-use touch screen, and even place calls directly through the Maestro 4250's integrated microphone and speakers.
Integrated Real-Time Traffic
The integrated traffic receiver offers onscreen RDS-TMC traffic incident reports in real-time. A free 3-month traffic service subscription makes it easy to avoid accidents, slow downs, road closures, severe weather and more. Your Maestro 4250 automatically recalculates your estimated time of arrival based on traffic conditions and prompts you to reroute when a quicker way is available.
One of the thinnest portable GPS navigators on the market | Take It Anywhere
The 4250 is super-thin, lightweight and fits easily into any pocket. The integrated rechargeable battery enables you to operate the Maestro 4250 away from your vehicle for up to three hours. The battery recharges while driving via the included vehicle power adapter.
Tons of Data
The 4250 comes pre-loaded with Navteq maps of the United States and Canada, and 6 million points of interest (POIs). POI data includes telephone numbers and addresses.
It also has an Address Book in which you can create and store POIs and addresses that you use frequently.
Flexible Routing
The 4250 provides a particularly large number of routing features relevant to its price point. Multi-destination routing lets you select up to 20 destinations and find the best route to get to all of them. SmartDetour prompts you to route around heavy or stopped freeway traffic.Customizable route methods let you choose between several different routing methods, including "Fastest Time", "Shortest Distance", "Least or Most Use of Freeways", and "Avoid Toll Roads". Route exclusion lets you pick streets and freeways you want to avoid. What's in the Box
Magellan Maestro 4250 GPS receiver, Adhesive disk for dash mounting, Basic cradle, Vehicle power adapter (12-24 watts), Quick reference guide and CD, Windshield mount
Optional Accessories
AC Wall power supply/charger, USB data cable
About Magellan
Magellan is a leader in the consumer, survey, GIS, and OEM GPS navigation and positioning markets. Recognized as an industry innovator, the Company is the creator of the award-winning Magellan RoadMate series and the Magellan Maestro portable car navigation systems, the Magellan eXplorist and the Magellan Triton outdoor handheld navigation devices, and the Hertz NeverLost car navigation system, the best-selling single frequency GPS survey product line on the market. The Magellan Maestro series includes such unique features as built-in AAA travel information and voice command and control driving which no other portable GPS manufacturer in the U.S. or Canada offers. The company is recognized worldwide through its Magellan brand and has experienced dramatic revenue growth as GPS technology has proliferated across a range of consumer and commercial applications. The Company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California with European headquarters in Carquefou, France.
Product Description
The Magellan Maestro 4250 portable navigation system boasts a 4.3" widescreen for easy viewing and includes an FM-TMC receiver for instant traffic updates. You'll be alerted to approaching congestion, and the Maestro 4250 will recalculate your route immediately. Traffic-info service is available in most metropolitan areas. Just enter your destination through the convenient Touchscreen using an address or local search and the Maestro 4250 contains preloaded maps of the entire U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Choose from 6 million points of interest (POI) including many hotels, restaurants, gas stations, and phone number info so you can call ahead for reservations or help. Text-to-speech voice prompts announce actual road names at turns, so you can concentrate on your driving. Included Bluetooth wireless technology lets you dial and receive calls safely with a compatible phone, and access your phone's address book while leaving your phone in your bag or pocket. The built-in microphone and speaker make communication easy. Just tap the screen for a quick connection to AAA Roadside Assistance and access service details along with recommended destinations from the leading travel resource. You can program the Maestro 4250 to understand basic voice commands in a few simple steps. You'll be able to advance through menus and receive guidance without even touching the screen. This GPS satellite navigation unit has a built-in antenna, suction-cup windshield mount, dashboard disk headphone jack, car/home power adapters, USB cable, carrying case and built-in rechargeable battery with up to 4 hours of life. Weight - 6.9 ounces Includes 3-Months Free Trial of FM-TMC Traffic-Info, subscription required after 3-Months
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| Customer Reviews: Read 340 more reviews...
 Ok GPS...Not Great January 8, 2009
Rachael Tulinski-mcghee (Centreville, VA)
Pros: I love the large screen. I also like that it has many different ways to search for places you are looking for like airports, movie theatres, etc. One of the neat features of this product is that it responds to voice commands.
Cons: The maps on this model are VERY out of date. The first two times I used this GPS, it sent me to places that haven't existed for more than three years, so the maps are at least that far out-of-date. If I had known that, I probably wouldn't have bought this unit. It seems a bit ridiculous to me to pay $200 for a GPS and immediately have to pay $70 for updated maps. Also, every once in a while, the unit just doesn't announce a turn. It'll show it on the map, but the voice doesn't say it out loud.
Conclusion: Personally, I was disappointed and wouldn't recommend this model since the maps are so out-of-date. Even though it has some neat features, the whole point of the darn thing is to get you where you want to go. Without updated maps, that often doesn't happen.
 Great device January 6, 2009
Jeffrey K. Ho (Vancouver)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this device for my parents. Easy to use for older people that have little experience with technology. Good interface. Extra features are great. Device is thin and looks great. Pretty good for carrying around. of course it doesn't fit in your pocket.
I havn't come upon the bugs that some people have reported. Device is great buy for $210. Would recommend it to others.
 Could be better January 6, 2009
D. Neufeld (San Diego, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Overall I'm satisfied with this GPS, though there is one thing I would change:
The power & antenna cables do not plug into the mounting bracket, they plug into the GPS directly. This means every time you remove the GPS or return it to the mounting bracket you have to also plug / unplug your cabling again.
4250 Leads the Way January 6, 2009
B. Rashka
Pros: Device has a good look and feel(big screen but small depth). It has helped us find our way several times on our travels through the holidays. 4.3" screen makes the visual very easy to see and read road names. Most used items are selectable right from the main map screen or can be toggled through the choices. Very user friendly with all the functionality available at the main map screen. I bought this unit on Cyber Monday so it can at a very good price. I'd buy it again.
Cons: Sometimes it seems to take about 3-4 minutes for the unit to recognize where it is. It looks like it is connected with 3 satellites or more but the delay is there. It can be a little frustrating since you don't know if there is a problem with the address or if there is an issue with the GPS. This delay is not always seen. Bluetooth: nice feature but the speaker is on the back. When mounted on the dash or window, the speaker is facing the windshield. The audio is just not loud enough with the sound projected against the car windshield. It works great when holding the unit in my hand but then I may just use my phone. It may work better on cars where there isn't such a large distance from the seated position in the car and the windshield or if mounted closer on the dash.
 This might have been a pretty good doo dad! January 6, 2009
Pain Killer (Texas)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I did everything like I was supossed to. I had to call an Amazon tech to make sure I got the right one. I put it in the truck, just in time for a trip to Houston after I had preprogramed it. I decided to stop off at Anuhuac to see a friend and after that some lady with an attitude monitoring the box started griping at me, telling me where I ought to turn to get back to where I would have been if I hadn't of gone twenty miles off course to see a friend.
After half an hour of this nagging, I pulled over and ripped everything out, walked off the interstate a ways into a rice field and I shot the thing!! I then buried it in a shallow grave.
Pay that kind of money for somethng to act like your wife while driving down the highway. That's why I bought the thing so I could leave her at home. She couldn't read a map either!
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