Magellan Maestro 4700 4.7-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator
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Magellan Maestro 4700 4.7-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator
The premium Magellan Maestro 4700 GPS device boasts the acclaimed and exclusive OneTouch favorites menu and an ultra-slim 4.7-inch widecolor touch screen. The preloaded NAVTEQ maps and six million points of interest for the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico make the Magellan Maestro 4700 GPS product ideal for both business trips and vacations. Easy-to-use premium features, such as AAA TourBook, voice
command, highway lane assist, predictive traffic, and Bluetooth compatibility for hands-free calling, give you confidence on the road and deliver an exceptional navigation experience. Highway Lane Assist – Realistic highway signs point you in the right direction when approaching interchanges and exits, and ensure that you’ll choose the correct lane well before your next turn. Bluetooth Compatibility – Easily make or receive calls using a compatible cell phone and even synch up to 1000 numbers directly from your phone. Plus, the noise cancelling microphone keeps road noise down so you are heard clearly. Predictive Traffic Routing – Automatically analyzes past traffic patterns when creating a route to help you avoid known delays. Multi-destination Routing – Plan a trip with multiple stops in the order you want or will optimize it for the most efficient route. Text to speech – Hear street names of when to make the next turn while you keep your eyes on the road. NAVTEQ Maps – The entire United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada maps are pre-loaded on your device. What’s in the Box – Magellan Maestro 4700 GPS, windshield mount, adhesive disc for dash mounting, vehicle power adapter, USB cable, user handbook
Magellan Maestro 4700 4.7-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator Review
With an occupation that keeps me on the road, a working navigational tool is a must have. Having gone through my fair share of slow and inconsistent GPS products ranging from Garmin, TomTom and yes even Magellan through the years, one must really do their homework. After researching several systems this model kept popping up on my radar screen.
Coming out of the box, this unit worked perfectly without the usual hiccups of other systems. Powering up is a breeze. The download time for entering starting point to destination is about 45 seconds. The One Touch screen is on the money. The menu allows for simple editing for one’s own personal choices. I really have come to like the Predictive Traffic feature. In short, it creates alternate routes for known traffic tie ups.
The Maestro 4700 measures in at over 5" wide x 3.5" height and weighs about 6 ounces. The biggest draw for me personally is the large 4.7" color touch screen, predictive traffic, and the lane guide arrow features. Unlike previous models that I have owned, the Maestro 4700’s screen is viewable in all lighting conditions. The user friendly one touch interface is definitely a winner.
Even though this system is primed for Bluetooth, not all mobile devices are compatible. The Maestro 4700 paired well with two out of three cell phones. As usual, my personal phone did not pair with this system. Granted it is a great working feature with the right phone, however I don’t see myself giving up my wireless ear piece anytime soon.
Quick Spell automatically fills in the blanks and makes locating a destination easy. One of the sweetest features is the lane guide arrows (Highway Lane Assist) program that sounds a bell when my next turn is coming up. It quickly guides me into the correct lane without the usual "Oops, how did I miss that exit?"
Like most GPS systems I’ve run across, Voice Command is give or take at best and requires some work. Personally, it gets low marks for me. Spoken Street Name Guide with text to speech is clear and precise. The 3D Landmarks add on is a nice touch. I have yet to use the Find My Car feature. The free, no membership required AAA Guide is loaded with great up to date information.
The Maestro 4700 comes preloaded with maps of the USA, Canada and Puerto Rico. Additional maps can be stored on board via SD Card. Included accessories are a windshield mount, storage pouch, dash mounting disk, car power adapter, handbook, USB cable, and an informative CD. I recommend buying a good protective case. Magellan loses major style points for not including an AC power supply plug. Unplugged, the battery provided me a little over 2 hours of power.
As with most electronics, this system includes the standard 1 year warranty. If it is returned within the applicable warranty period, Magellan will replace the defective it. However, most likely the buyer will receive a reconditioned unit of the same model or at their discretion another model equal or of lesser value. I know this from personal experience not only from Magellan but Garman as well. Keeping that in mind, I strongly advise all buyers to think extended warranty packages.
I found that one continually overlooked offering is the warranty plan offered by most major credit cards. For me personally, my credit card warranty has been a worthwhile, cost effective investment. With pennies on the dollar cost, it is a warranty that backs up my products one hundred percent.
Even with its minor flaws, I am very pleased with the over all on time delivery of information and features of the Magellan Maestro 4700. Without any reservation, I highly recommend this fine NAVAID tool.
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