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• Automotive • Voice.Navigation instructions • WAAS, EGNOS Accuracy • fast/short route • Color • Touch Screen • 4.3" Screen Size • 480 x 272 Resolution • Illuminated Display
 
 
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EXPERT REVIEWS (7)
 
Published
Apr 26, 2007
Editor Rating
3.5/5
Magellan Maestro 4040 a review of Magellan Maestro 4040
Uncluttered exterior; Simple menu; Bluetooth for hands-free calling; AAA travel information...Screen shows a lot of glare; Rerouting is slow; Map removed from screen during rerouting; No...The 4040 is a huge improvement over previous Magellan navigators...You'll find only a power button on the 4040, which is a fantastic change from the button-cluttered RoadMate...
Published
Apr 5, 2007
Editor Rating
3.5/5
Magellan Maestro 4040 Review - Watch CNET's Video Review
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...During our road tests, the Maestro 4040 was a little slow to recalculate routes...The Bluetooth pairing...In addition, the Maestro 4040 has integrated Bluetooth and text-to-speech functionality, while the...
Published
Jul 3, 2007
 
 
The do-it-all Magellan Maestro 4040. | ConnectReviews
Easy to use...AAA travel information built-in...Bluetooth speakerphone....Expensive...Slow POI database & route recalculation...Somewhat lacking in features....This post is older than six months...a Bluetooth speakerphone for your mobile phone, AAA roadside assistance, an AAA tourbook loaded with travel information, and a nice 4.3 anti-glare touch display to wrap it all together......
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USER REVIEWS (33)
 
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(3.6 out of 5)
Average rating
from 300
reviews
3.7/5
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Magellan Maestro 4040 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth...
"It's always a good idea to backup your data, but the firmware upgrade does not seem to affect it..."

"Given that she's always shunned GPS units (even though her sense of direction is as bad as mine), that's quite an endorsement for the Maestro..."

"The Maestro is very good at giving your multiple, clear, auditory and visual indicators of your next maneuver..."

Average rating
from 66
reviews
2.9/5
Magellan Maestro 4040 prices and availability - CNET Shopper
"The interface looks pretty good too though it’s not as intuitive as the Garmin..."

"The bad is so extensive that I will list them..."

"I’m sure I’m forgetting some 1) Quick Type, a good feature that grays out letter that is not needed is only available when keying in an address to route..."

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Average rating
from 15
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3.8/5
Magellan Maestro 4040 GPS - Compare Prices and Reviews on Magellan 98092001 GPS at...
"Magellan should move the release The Bottom Line 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..."

"Maestro is an adequate..."

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Published
Apr 17, 2007
Editor Rating
3.5/5
Magellan Maestro 4040 Review & Rating | PCMag.com
Large, 4.3 inch screen...New, improved user interface...AAA TourBook and roadside-assistance location...Powered by SiRFStar III receiver...Supports multisegment...Bluetooth phone interface isn't as robust as on other GPS products...No auto-zoom or auto-volume ability....A large screen, fresh new user interface, AAA's TourBook functionality, and a great price make the Maestro 4040...
Published
Mar 21, 2012
 
 
Magellan Maestro 4040 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator : GPS...
Magellan Maestro 4040 delivers elegant design and ease of use, Bluetooth hands-free cell functionality plus voiced routing instructions...Amazon.com Product Description With built-in AAA TourBook® travel information and member roadside assistance details, the Magellan Maestro 4040 Portable Auto GPS System is the ultimate travel companion...A few...
Published
Aug 9, 2007
 
 
Magellan Maestro 4040 GPS satnav device - PC Advisor
But the Magellan Maestro 4040, which we tested recently, is a sweet exception...Overall, we recommend the Magellan 4040 - although like every other GPS device we've tested, it has room for improvement...The Magellan Maestro 4040, which comes loaded with maps for Europe, almost always picked up a GPS signal right away and rarely lost it...The...
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Portable GPS Systems - GPS business handheld device Garmin Nuvi 770 Magellan Maestro...
If you'd had a portable Global Positioning System (GPS) with you, this massive headache may have been avoidable...Typically, the GPS receivers in lower-end devices aren't as powerful as those in high-end systems...
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Average rating
from 10
reviews
4.2/5
Magellan Maestro 4040 GPS Receiver - Reviews @ Yahoo! Shopping
"excellent tracking and ETA none This system will give Garmin a run for their money..."

"It has a wide screen, excellent resolution, good speaker (as good as you can get in a small device), and easy interface..."

"gets you there sometimes gives bad directions Sometimes tells you to exit the freeway on the left when you should exit on the right..."

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Average rating
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reviews
3.8/5
Magellan Maestro 4040 Auto / Road Gps : Customer Review & Rating : Shopzilla
"It quicker than the other units I have had, and I love the split screen for turns I like the unit..."

"It's easy to use with a good display and sound..."

"this is the good gps for routing and locating the destination.voice direction is awesome.enough poi..."

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Average rating
from 7
reviews
4.6/5
Buy.com - Magellan Magellan Maestro 4040 Automobile Navigator
"I called several time with an SD card error during a patch update..."

"Got it for a good deal, and it's a good backup unit, but I still prefer my wifes' garmin nuvi 660! i like this gps,but it came needing an upgrade right off the batt,have to buy a sd card for upgrade,more money,reroute time is slow..."

"Highly recommended, and this is from a person who finds most new tech-gear intimidating..."

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Average rating
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reviews
2.2/5
Newegg.com - MAGELLAN Maestro 4040 4.3" GPS Navigation
"Nice screen,good choice of options,has what I needed, without putting a bunch of useless options i.e..."

"Lots of POI's Unlike some people's posts I've read, I do want the extras that all GPS's offer, except this device of course, it has nothing but GPS and Bluetooth capabilities..."

"I wouldnt buy it again and wont recommend any Magellan product to anyone..."

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Average rating
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1.0/5
Magellan Maestro 4040 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Bluetooth and Text-to-Speech...
"i bid on and won an item that was advertised as refurbished, but when it came, the item---a magellan maestro 4040 -----did not work and it was incomplete..."

"Overall, great value for the money..."

"When there is an immediate turn after another the first it show you both in advance..."

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PEbuzz.com: Magellan Maestro 4040 GPS Review
"My work takes me to the length and breadth of the lower 48 states..."

"The 2D/3D display makes any route jump out and any destination is obvious..."

"I understand from the sales person I cannot download European maps..."

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I LOVE Technology - Magellan - Maestro 4040 GPS Receiver - Viewpoints
"I use this device weekly because my spouse and I can sometimes be direction illiterate and it has saved us SO MANY TIMES..."

"Now you can choose one that is right for you..."

"My best advice is to go to a Best Buy or a technological store..."

"not a Walmart or Target..."

"simply because they give you the attention and knowledge you need..."

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Average rating
from 53
reviews
4.1/5
CompUSA.com | RB-RF980920-01 | Magellan Maestro 4040 GPS (Refurbished)
"Received in good time and worked perfect Bought this over a year ago..."

"Highly recommended! Well after having a Garmin for many years, I decided to grab this Magellan for $99 primarily for the bluetooth speaker phone..."

"That was about it for the good stuff..."

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Average rating
from 14
reviews
4.6/5
Magellan Maestro 4040 GPS Text-To-Speech with 4.3" Touchscreen at HSN.com
"I ended up sending the other two back because they were not very good GPS..."

"I highly Recommend this one and will probably purchase this one or the upgrade to this one in the near future for my car..."

"I am really pleased with the overall performance..."

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Average rating
from 3
reviews
4.0/5
Magellan Maestro 4040 Portable car navigation system with Bluetooth® at Crutchfield.com
"I was choosing between the in-dash GPS units from Panasonic, and the Magellan units..."

"Overall, I am very happy about the ease of use: touchscreen, 4.3 inch screen, auto-spell, pre-loaded map, elevation information..."

"The on-screen icons lead to more information, though I would not recommend using them while in busy traffic..."

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PRICES (14)
 
Amazon.com: Magellan Maestro 4040 4.3-Inch Widescreen ...
Amazon.com With built-in AAA TourBook® travel information and member roadside assistance details, the Magellan Maestro 4040 Portable Auto GPS System is the ultimate ...
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Find magellan maestro 4040 from a vast selection of Vehicle Electronics & GPS. Shop eBay!...
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Magellan 4040 GPS - 42 results like Replacement Battery for Magellan 37-00030-001, E4MT181202B12, MX0708, USB 2.0 2gb/1gb Memory Card Reader for MAGELLAN MAESTRO 4040 ...
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MANUFACTURERS (1)
 
Maestro 4040 - Owners Manual - MagellanGPS Technical Support ...
Description Printed Manuals Printed manuals are only available in English and can only be shipped within the U.S. We have partnered with Wolverine Solutions Group to ...
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