Magellan Maestro 4 3 Inch Bluetooth Navigator

The Garmin Nuvi 780 4.3-Inch GPS Navigator is a premium level GPS featuring a huge display, Bluetooth, preloaded maps, hands-free calling, an FM transmitter, Enhanced MSN Direct service and respective integrated features while still sustaining reliability and ease of use. Installing or mounting the unit is easy. Just attach the mount to the windshield, put in the GPS, and connect the power the car's cigarette lighter. The Garmin Nuvi 780's 12v adapter is also the MSN Direct receiver, receiving real-time traffic data, movie listings, gas prices, weather, news and more.

The Garmin Nuvi 780's traffic info is in general fixed to major highways and cities. When it is available, the GPS responds intelligently. For example, if a traffic event that will affect your current route is received, the GPS displays the sameness icon in the lower-right hand corner of the map display. Tapping the alert displays further and added data regarding the traffic event. Note that if the GPS receives a traffic alert and finds a rapidly and without delay route with less traffic, it will mechanically prompt the driver with a message asking if you want to route around the traffic.

Garmin's traffic integration is well enforced and easy to use even though selective information accuracy is an issue. However, this has not one thing to do with the GPS and more to the traffic data service so make sure you get a good one to go with the Garmin Nuvi 780. Navigating controls and menus is a snap as most of the gritty details is handled mechanically by the GPS.

Overall the Garmin Nuvi 780's map screen is well imposed and conservatively designed. It is easy to read and very easy to use. For example, detect how the green data bar all over the top of the map screen mimics the color and font used on actual highway signs. The angle of the 3D map makes it easy to see upcoming maneuvers. The map screen is one of the most important distinct features of any GPS and the Garmin Nuvi 780 gets it right.

Including the Stop button is a nice feature as it simplifies things greatly. Other features like Bluetooth and hands-free calling were likewise added. It likewise allows you to combine the Bluetooth functionality with the GPS's internal FM transmitter for hands-free calling using your car's stereo system rather of the GPS' internal speaker. These and all the other little touches here and there add a great deal of refinement to the Garmin Nuvi 780 and make it all the better choice for any person who gets lost on the roads easily.

This is a refurbished GPS. Refurbished in general means that the unit has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the navigator back to like new conditions. Some GPS may incorporate cosmetic blemishes.

Designed with the driver in mind, the Maestro 4350 features a 4.3-inch widescreen anti-glare touchscreen, Bluetooth, Real-Time Traffic updates, and 2-D and 3-D maps of the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, all packed into a streamlined design that will add a bit of flair to any interior. But good looks and fundamental principle you'd suppose from any modern portable navigation aren't all this PND has to offer. Take vantage of the customizable OneTouch menu, or maximize your driving time with the media player and wireless FM transmitter. And talk regarding resourceful; the 4350 even has the power of AAA travel office pre-loaded into it is 2GB of memory.

Customize the OneTouch menu for quick access to your bestloved features. Click to enlarge.

3-D landmarks and buildings offer visual cues to your surroundings for bettered guidance.Click to enlarge.

The Maestro 4350's big icons and easy-to-use menu makes accessing main features a snap. The OneTouch menu is always accessible in the top right corner.

OneTouch Interface
Customize the Maestro to work for you. Magellan's OneTouch interface puts you in control with a customizable quick-access menu for the Points-of-Interest (POIs) and categories you need most often. Make usual trips into the city? Set up the OneTouch to give you easy access to parking locations, banks, ATMs and "home". Going on a road trip? Swap out your favorites for shortcuts to search for nearest ATMs, rest stops, and restaurants. All of your favorites are effortlessly accessible with a quick finger-touch to the top right corner of the screen.

Mapping Made Easy
The 4350 comes pre-loaded with maps of the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, all available in 2D, 3-D, and street-level depending on how much detail you need for your drive. Lane guidance makes highway driving a breeze with arrow indicators directing you into the rectify lane when approaching highway junctions, intersections, and exit ramps so you won't miss your turn. Even if you do miss your turn the 4350 offers re-route capability to get you back on track.

Improved street-level mapping with integrated 3-D landmarks and buildings translate what's on the screen with your actual surroundings. When the sun goes down, Maestro 4350 switches into night mode, with soft contrasting colors for better low-light visibility that's easy on the eyes. The 4350 even works on foot. Undock the unit from your car and take it with you. The built-in rechargeable battery offers three hours of portable pedestrian navigation.

Thanks to huge icons and an intuitive interface, you may quickly search for destinations, specific intersections, or any of the six million points of interest, including restaurants, banks, parks, hotels, airports, and galore more. A big heightened on-screen keyboard makes destination entry and points-of-interest searches hassle-free, and QuickSpell intelligently searches and checks spelling while you enter addresses. In map mode, POIs are likewise displayed with interactional onscreen icons and a quick touch suggests name and address with an option to route to the location. Once a route has been calculated, the 4350 displays and continually updates distance to destination and approximated arrival time right on the screen.

Integrated Real-Time Traffic and SmartDetour
There's no need to worry with regards to getting stuck in traffic because the Maestro 4350 has an integrated RDS traffic receiver that displays real-time traffic conditions with on-screen color-coding to indicate congestion levels. A free 3-month traffic service subscription is included and makes avoiding accidents, congestion, road closures, and severe weather a non-issue. The 4350 will recalculate your approximated time of arrival based on current road conditions and if an substitute route is available, SmartDetour kicks in and quickly offers an substitute route when available.

AAA at Your Fingertips
With the use of an integrated AAA Tourbook Guide, you may locate and route to thousands of AAA-approved restaurants, lodging, and other approved AAA services. There's even a database of AAA-approved fellow member discount emplacements - a perfective associate for road trips. AAA members may even take vantage of the intensified Member Roadside Assistance. Should you run into disturb along your journey, the Maestro may provide precise emplacement selective information and a phone number for the nearest service. Use the Maestro's built-Bluetooth with your mobile phone to quickly contact help.

Bluetooth Hands-Free Calling
Mobile phone hands-free laws are getting more mutual each year, and it's quickly getting illegal to use a mobile phone while driving without a hands-free or speakerphone kit. The Maestro 4350 features a built-in microphone, speaker, and Bluetooth capability, turning this powerful portable into a commodious speakerphone scheme for your car. Store or sync your contacts into the Maestro's memory for quick access and make or receive phone calls without apparent effort thru the touchscreen interface.

See the Difference in the Details
The 4350 likewise offers a media player and SD card reader. Load up an SD card with your bestloved music, audiobooks, or images to make your time on the road more enjoyable. The Maestro's built-in speaker is more than adequate for most, but the 4350 likewise features a built-in FM transmitter that may stream your audio and route directions right into your vehicle's radio for convenience.

What's in the Box
Magellan Maestro 4350 GPS, AC power adapter, 12-volt vehicle power adapter, windshield mount, RDS traffic antenna, USB selective information cable, adhesive disc, protective carry pouch, basic cradle, quick-reference guide, and CD-ROM manual