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Magellan Maestro 3250 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
Sale: $166.99
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| 3.5-inch QVGA full-color, anti-glare, touch-screen display |
| 6 Million Searcheable Points of Interest: |
| AAA TourBook guide travel information |
| SmartDetour prompts drivers to route around heavy or stopped freeway traffic |
| Newly designed, intuitive user interface makes the Maestro series the easiest to use |
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Customers Reviews
2008-11-19
should have bought the nuvi
Just bought this about a month ago. Couldn't test it out at the store but I was in a hurry. Thought it looked good but now that I'm using it, I'm not satisfied. I don't find it easy to use except for really simple stuff like get me to this address or get me to the nearest mcdonalds. It's OK for that. But I've been borrowing my husband's garmin for years and my car has built in GPS (both of which have their own quirks) so it's not like I don't know how to use a GPS system. This magellan doesn't do what I thought would be standard by now, e.g., finding a restaurant or hotel near your destination or along your route while you're still in transit. Instead, you have to abandon the route, input the address for a map location, then look for the hotel nearest that location. Once you are en route, you can't do much. My unit just gives me the choice of the navigation stuff (magnify, etc.) or the main menu, but the main menu doesn't give you many options until you instruct it to cancel the route navigation, then the other choices come back to life. My family finds the voicing annoying because it voices not just turns but every selection you make on the thing. I thought I would use the AAA feature, but I don't. I was hoping for something more user friendly that the old garmin but this doesn't seem to have all the functionality we want.
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2008-11-16
peanuts
The device worked well except when I tried to install a map update the device locked up. Magellan had me send it back to them for different unit which did the same thing. I am still waiting to receive another unit to see if it will except the map update. Third time is a charm???
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2008-11-13
Get a Garmin!!
I have had and given Garmin GPS units as gifts. I decided to buy this one to try a competitor. Will never buy another Magellan. The traffic alert system whichI paid extra to subscribe to is worthless. The charger is cheaply made and fell apart. I bought a replacement charger from Shack and can't operate and charge the unit at the same time. The touch screen is too small and often doesn't respond.
Buy a Garmin!!!
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2008-11-13
All I expected and more!
I was given the same model as a gift thinking it would be a waste. However, I soon was very impressed with it and had to buy a second one for the business. It really does all, and more than I ever expected.
Great Buy!
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2008-11-09
Very good value!
I just got the Maestro 3250 and my first impressions are good. The feature list was a little daunting at first, but I quickly realized that using the unit for basic navigation is very easy. I was able to update the firmware, enter my AAA information, extend the warranty (AAA member offer) and activate the 3 month traffic subscription without problems.
Installation in my car was also easy. The suction cup on the base attaches securely to the windshield. I may switch to the dashboard mount, but I need to make sure I can remove the adhesive if necessary down the road without marring the dash. The GPS snaps securely into the base and is also easy to remove, but the base feels a little fragile. I'm hoping it will stand up over time since I plan to remove the unit when leaving the car. You just plug the wire into the cigarette lighter to keep the unit charged. You can run it just on the internal battery, but I think the traffic update feature won't work since the wire acts as the FM antenna.
I've used the unit for navigation locally to see how it plans routes and re-calculates if I change direction. So far it has done a good job, but it will take time to more generally assess the accuracy of the maps. There is a 2008/2009 map upgrade available, but at $80 it's more then half the initial cost of the unit - I will probably pass.
Regarding the Bluetooth feature, I paired the unit to my cell phone and made a call from a quiet room. At first the listener said he was hearing feedback. Turning down the volume helped, but overall it seemed less clear than my BT headset. I will try it again while driving, and see if it's better/worse.
My only other experience with GPS is using VZnavigator in my cell phone. That works very well for basic navigation, but it's very limited compared to a dedicated GPS and not worth the expense IMHO. I recommend the Maestro 3250 for its' bright screen, clear voice prompts, ease of use, and affordability.
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Product Details
Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Magellan
Color: Black/Silver
EAN: 0763357117950
Floppy Disk Drive Description:
Has Red Eye Reduction:
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Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Magellan
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Manufacturer: Magellan
Model: Magellan Maestro 3250
Publisher: Magellan
Release Date:
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Studio: Magellan
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