Magellan Maestro 4040
Last updated: Review by PCMag (added on 06/05/07)
The Magellan Maestro 4040 features SayWhere turn-by-turn voice guidance allows you to hear the name of the next turn, Bluetooth hands-free calling for added safety, Built-in AAA travel information, including member roadside assistance details and more, 4.5 million points of interest (POI), 4 map views – Map View, 3D map, TrueView™ 3D split screen and Maneuver List and a 4.3-inch WQVGA full-color, anti-glare touch screen.
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REVIEWS
PCMag reviews the Magellan Maestro 4040 (rating: 3.5/5) and writes;
“On my road tests, the Maestro 4040 was a great companion. Its large, 4.3-inch screen was easy to read under all lighting conditions. I found the routes it generated were exactly the same as the routes produced by other Magellan units I’ve tested in the past. I also thought the new user interface was quite easy to use—a significant improvement over previous Magellan models. My only “drive time” disappointments were the lack of auto-zoom and auto-volume control. Of course, the addition of AAA TourBook helps offset this, and at its attractive price, the Maestro 4040 is easily a great buy”
LaptopMag reviews the Magellan Maestro 4040 (rating: 3.5/5) and writes;
“We tested the 4040 in a business section of New Jersey and on the highway, and the basic navigation worked without any glitches. The unit features an anti-glare screen, but we found the display difficult to see while driving in full sunlight. We also found the device slow to reroute after a missed turn and were irritated that the 4040 removes the map from the screen while recalculating.
The price is a little steep for a GPS unit without MP3 or photo features. But for AAA members-or those thinking about joining-this is an attractive and easy-to-use product that’s certainly worth considering. “
GPSMagazine reviews the Magellan Maestro 4040 and writes;
“The Maestro 4040 is a flawed unit that has more pros than cons. It’s not a perfect unit, but it does offer good basic navigation along with some powerful features unique to Magellan, a wide screen display, SiRF, updated NAVTEQ maps, Bluetooth, multi-destination routing, and AAA TourBook data. With so much going for it, it’s just that much more frustrating that the Maestro falls short of being a great GPS due to irritating display issues and poor readability. I had really been hoping for Magellan to hit a home run with Maestro, but the product falls short of my expectations. Maestro is an adequate GPS that could be just a firmware update away from being a very good GPS. “
CNET reviews the Magellan Maestro 4040 (rating: 7.7/10) and writes;
“The good: The Magellan Maestro series of in-car GPS devices features an updated and sleeker design and interface with a spacious 4.3-inch touch screen. All models offer useful information on points of interest from the American Automobile Association. In addition, the Maestro 4040 has integrated Bluetooth and text-to-speech functionality, while the Maestro 4050 adds real-time traffic alerts and voice commands. The bad: During our road tests, the Maestro 4040 was a little slow to recalculate routes. The Bluetooth pairing process was also a bit difficult,and you can’t transfer contacts from your phone to the Maestro 4040. The bottom line: Sporting a sleeker design and interface, the affordable Magellan Maestro series offers drivers an accurate in-car GPS device with useful trip information, thanks to its partnership with AAA. “
Amazon has user reviews of the Magellan Maestro 4040 (rating: 5/5);
“Looked long and hard and this is the one. My girlfriend was doubtful if we needed it, now I have to pry it away from her. “
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
Elegance, simplicity and advanced features designed to save you time and effort on the road. Magellan® Maestro™ 4040 makes driving more pleasurable and less stressful.
Enter virtually any address on the freshly-designed graphical touch screen, or select from 4.5 million preprogrammed points of interest to get turn-by-turn voice guidance to anywhere in the United States , Canada, and Puerto Rico. SayWhere™ text-to-speech tells you the street name for each maneuver, so you can focus on driving. Smart buttons and Magellan’s unique QuickSpell™ function enables error free spelling to minimize steps so you get a customized route to your destination with just a few touches of the screen.
Plus, built-in AAA TourBook® Guide travel information gives you instant access to service details and Diamond ratings from the world’s leading travel expert. Quickly find AAA approved lodgings and restaurants, AAA Roadside Assistance details1, and discounts available through the AAA Show Your Card & Save® program1.
Touch the tow truck icon to quickly connect to AAA member Roadside Assistance1 using your compatible Bluetooth® phone. The screen tells you where you are to quickly direct reliable AAA help to your location.
Bluetooth wireless technology enables hands-free phone calls with your Bluetooth-enabled phone. Store or sync numbers and contact information for clear communication through the integrated microphone and speakers. Easily add LIVE traffic incident reports2 and Voice Command3 control.
Years of experience providing the best in GPS navigation and feedback from among the over 400,000 users of the Magellan RoadMate and Hertz NeverLost systems enables Maestro to deliver the most satisfying navigation experience. From Magellan; the first name in navigation™.
1Requires AAA Membership. Click here to join today.
2Available Spring 2007, Additional fee required
3Available Summer 2007
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* Sophisticated and simple – Bold, streamlined touch-screen buttons minimize steps to locate a destination for stress-free navigation
* Sleek Design – Integrated GPS antenna can’t break off and provides excellent satellite reception in a slim and compact design
* Turn-by-turn voice and visual guidance – Enter virtually any address or point of interest to BE THERE™ quickly and safely
* Precision navigation – SiRFstar III chipset and integrated multidirectional antennae offer superior GPS accuracy using the Wide Area Augmentation System
* Graphical interactive maps – Maps and destinations for the entire continental U.S. are built-in so you can travel the country and always know where you are and where you’re going
* AAA TourBook® travel information – Integrated travel information from AAA TourBook makes it easy to locate AAA approved and rated lodgings and restaurants, recommended attractions, and places to save money.
* AAA member Roadside Assistance details – Touch the tow truck icon to quickly connect to AAA Roadside Assistance1 using your compatible Bluetooth® phone. The screen tells you where you are to quickly direct reliable AAA help to your location.
* SayWhere™ text-to-speech – Hear when to make each turn, including the street name
* Hands-free phone calls – Bluetooth® wireless technology and built-in microphone let you make hands-free phone calls using your compatible Bluetooth-enabled phone
* Traffic-enabled - Add the Magellan TrafficKit™ to your Maestro 4040 to get live traffic incident reports Activation and subscription fees apply. Available Spring 2007
* Voice Command-enabled - Add Voice Command control for hand’s-free operation with a simple upgrade from www.MagellanGPS.com (Activation fee applies). Available Summer 2007
* Birds eye 3D view - Clearly see your surroundings in 2D or 3D
* Rechargeable battery – Navigate when you don’t have access to power
* Multi-destination Routing – Select up to 20 destinations and choose the order that best fits your needs
* SmartDetour - Automatically prompts you to route around sudden slow freeway traffic (no fee or subscription required)
* Auto Re-route – Never miss a turn and quickly get back on track whenever you take a detour
* Auto night view – Adjusts color and contrast for easy night viewing
* QuickSpell™ - Easily enter addresses with unique auto-complete feature that even corrects spelling
* Complete mobility – Transfer to any vehicle with no installation
* 4.5 million points of interest (POI) – Optimized database of gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, and more with smart location search by name, category and region. We even added a Coffee category so you can quickly find caffeine whenever you need it.
* Interactive POI icons – Touch an onscreen icon for a nearby destination; see name and address and get an instant route
* Customizable route method – Fastest time, shortest distance, least use or most use of freeways, avoid toll roads
* Route exclusion – Select streets and freeways to avoid so you can BE THERE™ your way
* 4 easy views – Map View, 3D map, TrueView™ 3D split screen and Maneuver List
* Address Book – Create and store personal points of interest for easy reoccurring trips
* Instant locate – One touch shows your location; quickly advise roadside assistance or emergency services
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