Magellan Maestro 4250 5" Wide-Format Auto GPS Navigation Unit

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Pros

  • Compact (39)
  • Easy to read (37)
  • Easy setup (36)
  • Simple controls (35)
  • Easy menus (33)
  • Acquires satellites quickly (31)
  • Reliable (30)
  • Large clear lcd (9)
  • Good battery life (8)
  • Well built / quality construction (5)
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Cons

  • Flimsy mounting (5)
  • Inaccurate (5)
  • Short battery life (4)
  • Acquires satellites slowly (3)
  • Complicated controls (3)
  • Difficult menus (2)
  • Accuracy in doubt (1)
  • Doesn't have latest map (1)
  • Freezes (1)
  • Freezes up (1)

Best Uses

  • Faster routes (28)
  • Finding specific address (27)
  • Planning trips (24)
  • Urban navigation (14)
  • Rural navigation (13)
  • Travel (7)
  • Auto (6)
  • Short trips (5)
  • Long trips (4)
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Maestro 4250 Auto Navigation System w/ Voice Recognition, Refurbished Say a command & enjoy hands-free control of your Maestro! Make phone calls with your Bluetooth-enabled phone. Get LIVE traffic reports! Maps of the U.S. & Canada, 6 million points of interest (POI). Highlights&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp• Voice Command & Control!&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp• 4.3" wide WQVGA color touch screen&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp• AAA TourBook guide and member&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp• Roadside Assistance details*Voice Command & Control enables you to navigate with the sound of your voice!The large 4.3" wide-format color touch screen and amazingly easy-to-use interface add pleasure to your driving experience. Magellan Maestro 4250 delivers the latest advanced navigation and communication features. It includes built-in maps of the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada, 6 million pre-programmed Points of Interest, integrated AAA TourBook guide information, SayWhere text-to-speech, LIVE traffic report capability and more. Plus, make hands-free phone calls with your Bluetooth-enabled phone.Say a command to access the most used navigation functions with Voice Command & Control. 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.Travel throughout all 50 of the United States, plus Puerto Rico and Canada with the most advanced NAVTEQ maps available. 6 million preprogrammed Points of Interest (POI) make it easy to find restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, the nearest coffee and more.Exclusive AAA TourBook guide information is built in so you can locate AAA approved restaurants, lodging and other services, complete with ratings and discounts, and member roadside assistance details.*Ultra-thin and elegant, the Maestro 4250 features a large 4.3" color display and simple touch screen menu that enables you to get an instant route to virtually anywhere in seconds. The intuitive interactive screen shows your route and position on the map, plus distance to destination, arrival time, street names and more. Turn-by-turn voice guidance offers worry-free directions without looking at the screen. SayWhere text-to-speech lets you hear street names for every turn.Magellan's QuickSpell feature intelligently searches and checks spelling while entering addresses and POIs, making it easy to find what you're looking for with just few touches of the screen. Search POIs by name or category, near your position or near any city. Interactive onscreen icons show nearby services. Touch an icon to see the address and phone number (when available) and get an instant route.Features:

  • Sophisticated and simple: Amazingly easy-to-use, route to your destination in seconds without even needing to read the instructions.
  • Ultra-thin & stylish: The thinnest personal navigation device available combines style and functionality in a pocket-sized design.
  • 4.5" WQVGA color touch screen: The large touch screen shows your position, Points of Interest, route, ETA and more on the interactive map.
  • Hands-free phone calls: Bluetooth wireless technology and built-in microphone enable you to make calls using your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone.
  • LIVE traffic capability: Integrated traffic receiver sends real-time incident reports to the screen with alerts for slow-downs, accidents, road closures, severe weather and more. Maestro automatically prompts you to reroute when a quicker way is available. A FREE 3-month service subscription makes it easy to avoid traffic. (Requires activation. Fees apply after introductory period.)
  • AAA TourBook: Built-in guide gives you instant access to AAA approved and rated lodging and restaurants, recommended attractions, discount locations and roadside assistance.1
  • Pre-loaded North American maps: Built-in maps enable you to travel all 50 United States, Puerto Rico and Canada.
  • 6 million Points of Interest: Pre-programmed POIs make it easy to find gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, coffee and more. Search by name or category near your position or near any city.
  • Interactive POI icons: Touch an onscreen icon for a nearby destination to see name, address, phone number (when available), and get an instant route.
  • QuickSpell: Exclusive auto-complete feature makes it easy to enter destinations with just a few touches of the screen and even corrects spelling.
  • SmartDetour: Automatically prompts you to route around sudden slow freeway traffic.
  • Bird's-eye 3D view: Clearly see your surroundings in 2D or 3D. Choose between Map View, TrueView 3D split screen, and Maneuver List.
  • SiRFstarIII: Integrated chipset provides the fastest GPS position acquisition in the industry.
  • Rechargeable battery: Navigate for up to 4 hours when power is unavailable.
  • Automatic re-route: Never miss a turn and quickly get back on track whenever you take a detour.
  • Customizable route method: Select Fastest Time, Shortest Distance, Least or Most Use of Freeways, and Avoid Toll Roads.
  • Address book: Create and store personal Points of Interest for easy reoccurring trips.
  • Auto night view: Adjusts color and contrast for easy night viewing.
  • SD-card compatibility: Back up your address book.
Specifications:PerformanceReceiver: Centrality Atlas III - 30 channels, WAAS/EGNOS-enabledAccuracy: 3 to 5 meters (10 - 16 feet) - WAAS/EGNOSPower:Source: Li-Ion rechargeable 1200ma battery, 12V vehicle power adapter, AC adapterBattery Life: Up to 3 hours (assuming lowest screen brightness)PhysicalCase: High-impact plasticBase Map: Pre-loaded - 50 United States, Puerto Rico and CanadaDisplay: 5" WQVGA - wide-format, color touch screenData Storage: Secure Digital (SD) card compatibleAntenna: Integrated multidirectional patch* AAA discounts and roadside assistance require AAA membership

Specification Description
Model 4250, 980-0019-001, 980-0019-R, 980-0019-R01
UPC 763357118032
Bluetooth Compatible Yes
Boy Girl Boys,Girls
Car & Motorcycle Units 4" Screens
Car Electronic Accessory GPS Device or Accessory
Card Slot for upgrades Yes
Computer Connectivity USB
Country Of Origin China
Display Color
GPS Style Vehicle - Car
Included Map North America
Screen Size (Approximate) 4 Inch Diagonal
TRU Age Filter Big Kids
Type: GPS Automotive
Voice Guidance Included

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Magellan Maestro 4250 5" Wide-Format Auto GPS Navigation Unit Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★☆
4.0
Pros Great text to ...

"Pros Great text to spaech. Love the AAA tour book. Traffic reports are great. Comes with software to up load POI's that you designate. Cons Doesn't always recognize the voice activation command and once went into voice activation mode for no reason. Maybe the radio. Sometime tells me that it cannot compute a route basd on my preferences but changing preferences has no effect. This happened after I added the tra..." Read Full Review »

Dec 17, 2007 by tahmeb

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3.0
Great Gadget!

"I will comment on each product feature: -The SiRFstar III technology and integrated antenna provide speedy position acquisition. *Comment: Magellan lags a few seconds behind from your precise location. Nevertheless, your current speed is displayed accurately. I often use the fastest-time route option over the shortest-distance route whenever I plot my destination. The other options Most or Least Used freeway rou..." Read Full Review »

Feb 20, 2008 by AdrianR

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Magellan Maestro 4250 5" Wide-Format Auto GPS Navigation Unit Review

Pros Great text to ...

★★★★☆
4.0

"Pros

Great text to spaech. Love the AAA tour book. Traffic reports are great. Comes with software to up load POI's that you designate.



Cons

Doesn't always recognize the voice activation command and once went into voice activation mode for no reason. Maybe the radio. Sometime tells me that it cannot …"  Read Full Review »

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Dec 17 2007
tahmeb
Orange County, CA
 

Magellan Maestro 4250 5" Wide-Format Auto GPS Navigation Unit Review

Magellan Saves the Day

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • AAA Feature Great
  • AAA Tourbook Great
  • Compact
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
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    Cons

  • Accuracy in doubt

    Best Uses

  • Auto
  • Travel
 

"This is a super gadget! Directions easy to follow. Had one problem on accuracy but I knew where I was going so no prob; however, if I hadn't known I would have been off mark by 30 miles. I need to check this out again 'cause I don't think I put in wrong information since it was a hotel I knew abo …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 23 2008
Javaman
Elizabethtown, KY
I am:
  • Coffee Consumer
  • Dining Out Lots
  • Gearhead
  • Golfer
  • Technically Savvy
 

Magellan Maestro 4250 5" Wide-Format Auto GPS Navigation Unit Review

Great Portable GPS

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Acquires Satellites Quickly
  • Compact
  • Easy Menus
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • More »

    Cons

  • Inaccurate

    Best Uses

  • Finding Specific Address
  • Planning Trips
 

"This is a great GPS system for the price. The screen is large and is clear and easy to read; the sound (voice) is loud, sometimes too loud, but easily adjustable. The instructions are easy to use - once you understand them and actually read the manual. I like the portability of it. I can take it o …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 18 2008
BronxDrummer
Seattle, WA
I am:
  • Bad With Directions
  • Frequent Traveler
 

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Magellan Maestro 4250 5" Wide-Format Auto GPS Navigation Unit Review

Great Gadget!

★★★☆☆
3.0

"I will comment on each product feature:

-The SiRFstar III technology and integrated antenna provide speedy position acquisition.

*Comment: Magellan lags a few seconds behind from your precise location. Nevertheless, your current speed is displayed accurately. I often use the fastest-time route optio …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 20 2008
AdrianR
Santa Monica, CA
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Magellan Maestro 4250 5" Wide-Format Auto GPS Navigation Unit Review

Love The Magellan Maestro 4250 GPS

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Acquires Satellites Quickly
  • Compact
  • Easy Menus
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Faster Routes
  • Finding Specific Address
  • Planning Trips
 

"I don't leave home without this product. If I can use this Magellan GPS 1250 with ease, anyone can. Sometimes I try to trick the system by not acknowledging the direction of a location I put into the GPS, and it will continue to route me from any location back to where I should be. A few times it ha …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 9 2008
Sunshine
Victorville, CA
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  • Bad With Directions
  • Technically Challenged
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