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Magellan Maestro 4250
The 4250 is one of eight new Maestro models recently introduced by Magellan. Screen size, included map sets, and features are what differentiate each of the Maestro models. The new product offerings consist of four devices with 3.5-inch screens and four units with larger, 4.3-inch WQVGA displays. POI databases range from a modest 1.3 million entries to a robust 6 million.
The good thing about the 4250 is that it allows you to operate the portable navigation system with voice commands. It also features text-to-speech functionality, integrated Bluetooth, and traffic capabilities. The system also provides very accurate directions.
The number of portable navigation systems coming out these days is pretty astonishing, but when it comes to the core navigation functions, they pretty much all offer the same features: text and voice, guided directions, extensive POI databases, automatic route recalculation, and so on. To differentiate itself from the competition, GPS manufacturers are adding more distinct and advanced features, and in the case of the Magellan Maestro 4250, this comes in the form of voice commands. With this function, you can operate the in-car GPS device with the sound of your voice. For the most part it's a great tool, though the functionality is a bit limited at this time, and you have to create a pretty quiet environment in your car for optimal results.
Magellan's new top-of-the line 4250 device would surely meet the needs of even the most demanding users. It's thin and comes with a 4.3-inch widescreen display, a built-in traffic receiver for live updates, and a robust six-million points of interest (POI) database. In addition, it integrates with the AAA TourBook to display listings of restaurants and accommodations, local attractions, approved auto repair shops, AAA office locations, and more.
The Maestro 4250 is essentially a repackaged Maestro 4050. The Maestro 4250 has all of the features of the 4050 and it hasn't broken any new technology barriers. What is new however, is the sleek case design. The 4250 measures 3.3 by 4.9 by 0.7 inches (HWD). At 0.7 of an inch thick, the new case design makes the 4250 the thinnest personal navigation device on the market. By comparison, the Garmin nüvi 760 and the Mio DigiWalker C520 are slightly thicker. And the TomTom Go 720 is positively bulky, measuring a stout 0.9 inches deep.
The mounting bracket on the Maestro 4250 is a simple plastic cradle that attaches to a suction-cup windshield mount; it has two adjustments that allow for vertical and horizontal positioning. Such brackets are more restrictive than the ball-and-socket type found on the Garmin nüvis. Nor is there a mechanical release on the bracket, so you must flex the plastic tab at the top of the bracket to remove the unit. Unlike some GPS devices that let you connect the power and the TMC receiver antenna to the bracket, here you must connect the power and the antenna (if applicable) directly to the device. This requires an additional step each time you attach the unit to your windshield.
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.
Maps are up to date. The street-level-detail maps show recently opened roads. The large POI database also came in very handy. The additional routing methods that the 4250 offers, are great either. Like most other GPS devices, the unit can plot the shortest distance or the fastest time when calculating routes. Besides these, the Maestro offers two other choices: Least Use or Most Use of Freeways.
Text-to-speech workes well and the route recalculation time following a missed maneuver is accurate. No doubt, the Maestro 4250 is an excellent device. The improved interface on the 4000 series is much easier to use than the one on the older RoadMate models. And the 4250's revamped, slimmer case design is a welcome addition. But most important, the new line of Maestros offers a significantly better value. The top-of-the-line 4250 is $200 less than the identically featured 4050. And with eight models to choose from, there's a Maestro for everyone.
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