The more reasonably priced but top-of-the-line GPS is the ultra thin Magellan Maestro 4250. The Maestro comes with a 4.3-inch wide screen display, a built-in traffic receiver for live updates, and an enormous ix-million points of interest (POI) database built-in. It also t integrates with the AAA TourBook to display listings of restaurants and accommodations, local attractions, approved auto repair shops, AAA office locations, and more. This high-end model also offers text-to-speech functionality and a Bluetooth phone interface. Perhaps the most notable feature is voice command, which you can use to control many of its functions hands-free.
The Maestro 4050 let you control many of the functions with your voice. On the 4250, Voice Command works even better considering that you don't have to train the device. In fact, using Voice Command becomes quite addictive. Without an active route, the Voice Command menu can help you find the nearest coffee shop, restaurant, gas station, or ATM; navigate Home; or enter the roadside assistance menu, just to mention a few options. While not as brilliant and full-featured as the Garmin speech system, it does the job.
It also features a Bluetooth interface and pairs quickly but lacks some of the advanced features found in the Garmin such as downloading and using stored contacts from your mobile phone.
However, he most robust feature of the Maestro is its enormous database and up to date maps. Unlike other devices, all of the surrounding features are there including the newest bridges and roads. This is Magellan's top of the line GPS despite the recent of the introduction of the 5310 which has a larger screen but less features.
The Maestro 4050 let you control many of the functions with your voice. On the 4250, Voice Command works even better considering that you don't have to train the device. In fact, using Voice Command becomes quite addictive. Without an active route, the Voice Command menu can help you find the nearest coffee shop, restaurant, gas station, or ATM; navigate Home; or enter the roadside assistance menu, just to mention a few options. While not as brilliant and full-featured as the Garmin speech system, it does the job.
It also features a Bluetooth interface and pairs quickly but lacks some of the advanced features found in the Garmin such as downloading and using stored contacts from your mobile phone.
However, he most robust feature of the Maestro is its enormous database and up to date maps. Unlike other devices, all of the surrounding features are there including the newest bridges and roads. This is Magellan's top of the line GPS despite the recent of the introduction of the 5310 which has a larger screen but less features.
