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4.5 stars
"Great GPS and very easy to use!"
Pros: Graphics, blue tooth, menus, trip scheduling, POI's, and easy to use
Cons: nothing major...very nice unit
Summary: I reviewed all the top products that Garmin, Tom Tom, and a few other companies put out and this one caught my eye. First off, the wide screen is great and very clear. The menu is very easy to navigate through and it only takes a few minutes to setup even without reading the manual.
I read a lot of reviews about the blue tooth options on several other units and I was not expecting much but the bluetooth worked on my Sprint Treo perfectly and the listener on the other end had no problems hearing me.
The one feature that stands out is the AAA reviews of restaurants, hotels, etc. Depending on the POI you choose, you can find out a little about that location including telephone and hours of business.
Those are just two options but what most people are looking for is a easy to use GPS...so far, this is very good. You type in the address (it may complete it or give you options as you type) and choose which way you want to go (fastest, shortest, etc.) and off you go. You can alter your route on screen real easily and the map even gives you the option of a split screen when you come up to turns.
You can adjust the volume right on the screen and the graphics are very clear.
While at the store I debated on the Tom Tom but had a hard time navigating through the screens and it would never pull up the sats...I do understand we are in the store but the others pulled up the sats perfectly.
The other option that this unit has is voice commands. This is so easy to use and it gives you another option in changing routes or finding a destination while on the fly.
It is under $500 so it is not cheap but if you are lookng for a quality gps with options that actually work, this is a good choice.
Where to buy
Magellan Maestro 4250:
$119.99 - $299.00
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Amazon.com Marketplace
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$261.27 | Yes |
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$139.95 | Yes |
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RadioShack.com
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$299.00 | Yes |
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All Time Deals
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$119.99 | Yes |
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