Magellan Maestro 4000 4 3 Inch Navigator

Specifications: The Magellan Maestro 4200 is a 4.3 inch GPS navigator that serves as a good substitute to the frequent (and common) Garmin devices. This model is a no-frills, entry-level GPS navigator. It has a color LCD display with a 480 x 272 resolution. It is also a touch-screen with an anti-glare surface. It has a high speed USB port and is preloaded with 2D and 3D maps of the USA, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.

Design: If there is any feature that would put the Magellan GPS navigator in front of it is competitors, it would be it is design. Compared to a good deal of other brands in the market, the Magellan device has the most aesthetically delighting design. Measuring at 4.9 x 0.7 x 3.3 inches and weighing as just 6.7 ounces, it is an ultra-portable device. It is one of the slimmest of such appliances around, finished with a sleek and contemporary design.

Features & Performance: As brought up earlier, the Magellan Maestro 4200 is a no-frills device. It offers basic turn-by-turn directions and has 1.3 million points of interest. The menu on the extensive 4.3-inch screen was very easy to use, with huge icons and intuitive applications. Other features include multi destination routing, prompt detour calculations and route exclusions. It doesn't come with the extra bells and whistles such Bluetooth, MP3 player, text-to-speech functions etc. The batteries of this Magellan GPS navigator may last up to 3 hours on a single charge and ships with an adhesive dashboard mount, a windshield mount, a cradle, power adapter and the manuals. This model is very well priced, and a good buy for those who are looking for a basic GPS navigator.

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 integrate 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 fundamentals you'd suppose from any innovative 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 in regards to 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 favored features. Click to enlarge.

3-D landmarks and buildings offer visual cues to your environs 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 frequent 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 big 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 a good deal of more. A big intensified 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 also displayed with interactional onscreen icons and a quick touch gives evidence of 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 alternate 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 trouble along your journey, the Maestro may provide precise emplacement info and a phone number for the nearest service. Use the Maestro's built-Bluetooth with your mobile phone to speedily 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 effortlessly by way of 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 favored 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 data cable, adhesive disc, protective carry pouch, basic cradle, quick-reference guide, and CD-ROM manual