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Magellan Maestro 4040 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Bluetooth and Text-to-Speech (Refurbished) | 
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| Brand: Magellan
Category: CE
List Price: $249.99
Buy New: $114.98
You Save: $135.01 (54%)
New (4) Refurbished (2) from $114.98
Rating:  42 reviews
Sales Rank: 7914
Media: Electronics
Native Resolution: 480 x 272
Display Size: 4.3
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 5 x 3.8 x 0.9
MPN: Refurb Maestro 4040
Model: Refurb Maestro 4040
UPC: 763357118094
EAN: 0763357118094
ASIN: B0017Q8DRI
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Pre-loaded - 50 United States, Canada and Puerto Rico | | • | Birds Eye 3D View/Multi-Destination Routing/QuickSpell | | • | Auto Re-route Never Miss a Turn and Quickly Get Back on Track Whenever You Tak | | • | 4.5 Million Points of Interest/Customizable Route method | | • | Data Storage Unlimited Secure Digital SD Card compatible |
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Product Description
MAGELLAN MAESTRO 4040 WITH TEXT-TO-SPEECH & BLUETOOTH
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| Customer Reviews: Read 37 more reviews...
 Outstanding GPS @ a great price!! December 13, 2008
Robert C. Belden (Land O'Lakes, FL)
I have been waiting for more than a few yrs. for the prices to drop to take the plunge and buy my first in-car GPS. I purchased this same refurbed. Maestro 4040 at CompUSA for $99 about 6 weeks ago. I wanted to use it for several weeks and trips (and even took it on an airplane) before writing my review. Per the info. sheet inside the box, I also downloaded the recommended update for the unit's current firmware version to get the latest engineering tweaks for the unit. I also did the recommended reset as well. First off, the unit looked like brand new, no scratches; perfect condition. This unit worked great, right out of the box. The unit also has outstanding GPS. sat. reception - I get 4 solid bars inside my home, my garage and 3-4 bars inside a jet going at 550 MPH! Like all GPS', acquisition times can vary a bit, but for the most part, the 4040 is as fast, if not faster than most other units, period. The kit comes with home and car chargers, soft pouch/case, an owners manual on CD, as well as a Li-Ion built in batt. The windshield bracket is solid and mounts securely. The 4.3" screen is wide and bright and you can even select an auto-night time mode. The maps and voice are clear and easy to follow and tracking is very precise - well within the 3-5 meters advertised. Keying in the "go-to" address was easy and the unit even helps you do it a bit quicker with the Quick Spell feature. You even have several route options for highway, local, fastest, shortest, or no toll road choices. The touch screen works as well as most units and there are a ton of useful menu items - all of which you get more used to, as you use the unit. The more I used it, the more impressed I was. There are also 4.5 million POIs - Wow! Much more than what I have seen on other units costing a lot more. And yes, like any other GPS units, some are going to be knowingly outdated a bit - really not a big deal. The Blue Tooth pairing set-up was real easy and worked/sounded great hands free with my Samsung Cell phone. One minor issue of the Blue Tooth is that you have to re-connect each time you power on the GPS - having the option to do this automatically would be easier and save time. Many of the other gripes and complaints about the Magellan units could have been easily avoided if the user first updated the unit's firmware, did the recommended "reset" and then CAREFULLY READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL!! There is NO excuse for not doing this, if you want to both completely understand and get the most out of ANY and ALL electronic devices you own, period! Finally, some people just have zero common sense (the ever-present "Dumas" factor) and even less ability to understand the most simple and logical of things. So, for them, they'd be better off with an old folding paper map or just using Map Quest!! No GPS out there has flawless maps, navigation and operation; make no mistake - not even the ones costing $400-$600!! This unit does an outstanding job in every way and is as close as you can get to near-perfect; especially at this low price point; provided you have just a little common sense and can take a little time to read and understand how to best use it. I am 100% pleased with my purchase and it was well worth the price paid and much more!! Two minor drawbacks are a 90 day warranty and the maps are dated back to 2006. These should be only very minor issues for almost everybody and likely not a deal-breaker. You can purchase the updated maps on Amazon for $56, for $65 if you either are or know a AAA member, or $79 reg. price on the Magellan website. You also have the option for the traffic report kit/svc. and an upgrade to voice command as well. You can NOT go wrong with this unit at this price!!
 do not waste your money... November 26, 2008
jim (north florida)
I purchased the model 4040 GPS receiver new in january of 2008. It had several software issues such as taking you circles or down private dirt roads and the maps were 18 months out of date they assured me that a new update was due out soon, when they finally did get the update I was told I would have to buy it and the unit will not install the lastest software update until you input the new maps. Their tech support dept is very little help when you E-mail as they often do not respond and when you call you get somebody that can not understand english. For the price of the unit you would think you should get some kind of help.
 Magellan Maestro 4040. November 16, 2008
David Van Niekerk
Maps are pretty accurate and the "mobilty" of the device a nice extra. Really like the blue tooth feature - works great with my all the families cell phones. Whenever we go somewhere as a family its a race to see which cell phone gets connected to the hands free feature of the 4040...
A good product - excellent value for money.
Navigate away from Magellan November 10, 2008
W. Benito (Georgia)
Well after having a Garmin 330 for many years, I decided to grab this Magellan, since I wanted the bluetooth speaker phone. I got a refurb for $99 which seemed like a steal. Having the bigger screen was great and the speakerphone is now a must have on my next unit. That was about it for the good stuff.
The interface is not as intuitive as Garmin and it took a long time to route and reroute. Unfortunately, I only had the unit for a month. The suction cup let go and the screen cracked when it hit the floor. (The Garmin made this fall about 50 times without a scratch)
Magellan Customer Support/ Tech Support is atrocious. After talking to Customer Support for 10 minutes they finally transferred me to tech support where I explained the issue and was promptly put on hold for 25 minutes. They returned to informed me that they do not cover or repair screen cracks. If I sent in the unit they would sell me a refurb 4250 for $140. Not a deal because I found them online for $130. Magellan was a big disappointment, I would steer clear... Back to Garmin for me.
great gps! November 3, 2008
M. C. Martinez (Newark, Ca United States)
This Gps is great. Does what it should and provide directions for where you want to go. Nice screen size, easy to use, very intuitive. I also like the bluetooth feature for your phone. I like how I was able to find Costco for my wife and have it mapped for her so she wouldn't get lost. I enjoy the home feature too, so you can always find your way back no matter where you are or if your in a city at night and don't know the streets. Super price as well for a refurbished unit.
The only thing I would wish for is to have different voices for directions.
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