Magellan - Maestro 4040 GPS Receiver Reviews

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4.14 of 5 (by 21 users)

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Magellan - Maestro 4040 GPS Receiver Review Summary

Do you know your place in the world? One way to find your place in the physical sense is to purchase a GPS and one possible choice is the Magellen Maestro 4040 GPS. This global positioning system is easy to use and the directions are easy to follow. Reviewers also like the Bluetooth capabilities and audible commands. The Magellen Maestro 4040 GPS is good enough to warrant the comment, “Don’t Leave Home Without It”, but others feel it has some shortcoming, like one reviewer who commented: “Hard to Understand What it is Saying”. Still, the consensus opinion is that the Magellen Maestro 4040 GPS is a very good GPS Device with only a few minor flaws.

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This thing is friggin' amazing!

MAR

2008

My husband is an outside salesman, so he drives A LOT. I bought this for him for Christmas last year, and I have to say, it is AMAZING! Now I want one for myself.

I had never heard of this brand before, but I got a great deal on it at Best Buy so I bought it. It is so simple to use & it really...

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technically challenged, loving this product

jasyjen
Jacksonville, NC

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Critical Review

don't expect to use this for more then one year

NOV

2008

Well before the year was out it was broken it was saying you have arrived on the right when it was on the left little things at first then it got worse it would say turn right here when there was no street.

Finally we tried to turn it on one day and it would not fire up. I phoned as it was under one...

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somewhat tech savvy

lynne33
Palo Alto, CA

Magellan - Maestro 4040 GPS Receiver Ratings and Reviews

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Provides easy navigation with clear directions, easy to use.

a pet owner, will pay for quality, very happy with this product, road tripper, discriminating gear freak, willing to pay for quality, into trying new things

AUG

2007

I bought this item for several reasons - moving to a new city, and the future possibility of making several roadtrips to and through L.A.

I first tried this on a 1 1/2 hour trip I knew well. It delivered me to my destination perfectly. I next tried it on a trip where I was not familiar with the roads and freeways. Again, it delivered me to my destination without a problem.

It announces upcoming road changes 2 miles in advance, then 1 mile (approx.), and then again at 1/2 mile, giving you plenty of time to make lane changes, even on busy freeways. The directions voice is clear and concise, and...

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cyberhowl
Garden Valley, CA

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I love my Magellan

computer literate, daily driver, I'm a courier

FEB

2008

I just got Magellan as a present. I'm not into reading manuals. Basic set up is: plug it in, mount it in the car and you're ready to go. All of the equipment you need is in the box. The suction cup makes it easy to find a place on the window. The bracket is adjustable so you can put it in a convient angle to be read. It has plugs for house current, a USB cable so you can hook it to your computer for quick updates, and a cigarette plug for your car. There's even a CD if you really need help in how to use it. Programming is touch screen.

I do deliveries for a living so getting... read full review »

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ladygray
Richmond, VA

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Unbelievable, I mean really

daily driver, expecting good, fair service, a woman, road tripper, budget-conscious traveler, married, Every day computer user, get lost easily

DEC

2007

The Magellan Gps - Reciever, my friend purchased this product. Last March we set out on a trip from Mobile to Little Rock Arkansas in a rental carl from Enterprise Car Company we were traveling to Conference that is held every year in differnt States. The conference had been held in Little Rock, at least two other times. Once we traveled on a group but and another time we had traveled in a rental car, using a driving map we had downloaded from mapquest.

She had program the GPS unit the night before. The unit was working pretty good, at each

turn or exit it would give a little beep...

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willistean
Mobile, AL

Hard to understand what it is saying

practical

MAR

2008

This is my 3rd Magellan that i have bought. I like the ease of use on entering new address and other features. I recently updated the voice recognition and traffic up date that worked great for a day then she did not want to talk to me any more. I had to use a pin to reset it and keep turning on and off and finally sent it in for repairs. Magellan is the only company that i have dealt with that makes ya pay for the postage to send it back to them. They gave me a number to write on the box and then they tell ya to use FedEx so, ah why do they say use FedEx when i have to pay for it to be shipped?... read full review »

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stargate
Owego, NY

BEST INVENTION SINCE SLICED BREAD!

technically challenged

SEP

2008

My husband bought me my magellan-Maestro 4040 GPS for my birthday. I get lost every time I leave my town.
No matter how many times I try to self direct (so-to-speak) I always wind up ending where I started! This device is wonderful! It tells me where to turn, what street I should be on, how long it will take. I feel safe, comfortable knowing I am where I should be. All I have to do is type in the address and off I go! It even lets me know what roadside services are available if I ask it. Example: I was playing with it and didn't know the address of a local gas station. Typed my... read full review »

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mthunter40
Simi Valley, CA

Do not buy from Magellan Navigation, Inc.

computer literate

DEC

2008

Do Not buy from Magellan Navigation, Inc. (actually, Thales Navigation Inc)

We purchased the voice feature for the GPS online and it didn't work so we called fro a refund. Their policy is NO REFUNDS

We asked for their address and or phone number of their company and they REFUSED to provide it.

Before thinking of buying their product I would highly recommend you try to find the name and phone number of their Main Office - they are in hiding... you won't get it. If you do, please email me at darrelln99@aol. Need the name of their CEO so we can take him to small claims court and get our money... read full review »

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Darrelln99
Arroyo Grande, CA

The Magellan Maestro 4040 is the Easiest GPS on the market.

computer literate

AUG

2008

the Magellan Maestro 4040 is a great and easy to use product. This GPS system is loaded with features and an incredibly user friendly interface. Comes with everything you need right out of the box. I bought this product for a cross-country road trip. We traveled from DC to San Francisco and relied heavily on this unit. It was great for exploring new cities and looking up restaurants and pet-friendly hotels. Only cons are if you have fat fingers like me.

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bmoore80
Berkeley, CA

Love this GPS !!!

a pet owner, road tripper, willing to pay for quality, budget-conscious traveler, married

DEC

2007

I love this GPS - bought it 2 weeks before going to Canada for the first time - not only did it guide me everywhere I wanted to go in British COlumbia, it was able to hook into the CAA website and tell me which restaurants gave AAA discounts as well as 1800 numbers for those places -all on the road - also was able to convert system to Metric so we didnt run afoul of Canadian traffic cops !! Will never go on any road trip without it !!!

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insanepirate
Beaverton, OR

Magellan Maestro gets me there everytime!

technically challenged

OCT

2008

My favorite Christmas gift last year was my Magellin GPS from my husband. I am directionally challenged and this has relieved all the stress from driving. It is easy to program and the directions are easy to follow. I love that it beeps right when you are to be making a turn. The only problem I have had with it is keeping it on the window. I would like if it had a better dashboard attachment.

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julie19067
Morrisville, PA

Very handy to have on roadtrips

a techie, an early adopter, practical, computer literate

JUL

2008

I love this thing! It definitely has helped when I didn't know where I was going. There was no computer time to type in addresses or anything on mapquest or yahoo maps. I just plugged in where I was going, and it was able to find it, the address, and phone number! The voice is also nice so I don't have to take my eyes off the road in particularly tricky road conditions.

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user1
Port Orange, FL

Really awesome

a techie, practical, computer literate, loving this product

APR

2008

Really good GPS. Worth every penny that I spend on it. It recalculates really fast and the Bluetooth quality is amazing. The 4.3 bright screen makes it easy to read the street names.
All in all, this GPS with Bluetooth is an awesome device for regular day to day life. Naviagtion is quick and entering address is also kool.

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fireandice-84
Parlin, NJ

The Magellan is a life-saver.

somewhat tech savvy

SEP

2008

I recieved the Magellan as a graduation gift and it has helped me countless times since then. It is very acurate and if you make a mistake it figures out a different way you can go to still get to where you are trying to go. The only problem I have with this device is that some addresses are hard to find.

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megsqtksu
Eastlake, OH

perfect for a "newbie", The Magellan 4040 GPS receiver easy to u

practical, technically challenged, divorced, not a big eater, an activist, avid reader, chronic book buyer, hospitable

NOV

2008

The Magellan 4040 GPS Device is a great accessory for any person who is computer illiterate and not technically savvy. The easiest electronic device that I've been exposed to in years.
Debra M.
Joliet, IL

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devine1dm
Joliet, IL

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Key Features	Designation Automobile Form Factor Fixed Enhanced accuracy WAAS enabled, EGNOS enabled Map capabilities Internal Receiver type Parallel-Channel (20)
Technical Features	Special Features Waypoint Icons Audible Features Voice Navigation Instructions
Other Features	Antenna Built-in
Battery	Battery Type and Quantity Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Battery Life 2 Hours
Dimensions	Width 3.75 in. Depth 0.88 in. Height 5 in.
Miscellaneous	Product ID 41537587
GPS System	Max. Horizontal accuracy < 15 feet Enhanced position accuracy < 10 feet
Product MPN	MPN 980920-01