Magellan Maestro 4040 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator | List Price: $599.99
Discount Price: $185.00
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Brand: Magellan
Binding: Electronics
Features: - Built-in AAA travel information, including member roadside assistance details and more
- Bluetooth hands-free calling for added safety (Compatible Bluetooth phone required, sold separately)
- SayWhere turn-by-turn voice guidance allows you to hear the name of the next turn
- 4.3-inch WQVGA full-color, anti-glare touch screen
- Measures 5.0 x 3.75 x 0.88 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 8.5 ounces
Great GPS, Very Easy to use & Lots of bells and whistles [Posted on 2008-09-17]
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.
Great GPS , horrible map update policy [Posted on 2008-09-23]
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.
Magellan Maestro 4040 [Posted on 2008-09-24]
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.
Magellan Maestro 4040 widescreen review [Posted on 2008-09-27]
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 4040 GPS System Brand New [Posted on 2008-10-04]
This product was exactly what I ordered and was delivered within three days of ordering it. I am extremely pleased with it.
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