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Magellan Maestro 4050 Portable Auto GPS System for U-S--Canada-Puerto Rico

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02nd of December 2008





4.3" large QVGA Screen / Sirf Star III / 4.5 Million Points of Interest / US Canada Puerto Rico / Rechargeable Battery / Voice Recognition / Bluetooth 4.3 WQVGA Color Touchscreen with Anti Glare Improved On Screen Graphics for Easy Readablility SayWhere Text To Speech Technology Dictates forthcoming Street Name &, Distance to Turn Bluetooth Enabled TrafficKit prepared Pre Loaded in depth NAVTEQ Maps 50 States, Canada &, Puerto Rico American car affiliation AAA TourBook Travel info 4.5 Million Pre Loaded Points of Interest Search for Businesses, Restaurants, Parks, &, More many Destination Routing with path Optimization QuickSpell fast &, Easy Address Entry Integrated Rechargeable Battery roughly three Hours Battery Life

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Re engineered for easy use, the Magellan Maestro 4050 movable Auto GPS System is the 1st movable car navigation device to offer drivers the convenience of voice command potential. Keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road as you direct the Maestro 4050 with voice commands. Say "Nearest Restaurant", "Chinese Food", and choose the restaurant of your choice. Then make a hands free, Bluetooth call to order take out and let the Maestro 4050 audibly guide you with turn by turn street name directions to the destination. With the Maestro 4050 at your disposal you are equipped to go to virtually any destination in the United States and Canada. And if you are worried about traffic en path, you may be able to maximize the Maestro's optional live traffic update feature just turn it on and you will know which roadways to avoid.

Easy to use navigation features SmartDetour and auto re route. View bigger.

Access fitted AAA info from your GPS touch screen. View bigger.

AAA enabled
With fitted AAA travel info, the Maestro 4050 gives you instant access to the most reliable source for trip planning, searchable AAA TourBook® listings, Show Your Card &, Save® places for member savings, accepted auto fix buildings, attractions, events, and more. The Maestro 4050 also gives AAA members roadside help details, with exact place and a toll free number. Plus, the Maestro 4050 is Bluetooth enabled so you may be able to connect your Bluetooth cell phone straight to AAA for direct help when you need it most.



Note: AAA member roadside help requires AAA membership.



Easy to Use Navigation
Enter virtually any address on the freshly intended graphical touch screen, or choose from 4.5 million preprogrammed points of interested and get turn by turn voice guidance to anyplace in the complete United States and Canada, right out of the box. Just turn it on and go. SiRFstarIII gives you the fastest GPS position accuracy in the business, while SayWhere™, text to speech tells you the street name for each maneuver so you may be able to concentrate on driving. Smart buttons and Magellan's distinctive QuickSpell™, function enable error free spelling to minimize steps and give you a customized path to your destination with just some screen touches.



Bluetooth, Traffic Updates, and More
The Maestro 4050's Bluetooth wireless technology allows you to make hands free phone calls with your Bluetooth enabled phone. The voice command and control function more enables hands free operation so you may be able to keep your eyes on the road. you may be able to store or sync numbers and contact info through the easy to use touch screen, and place calls directly through the Maestro 4050's integrated microphone and speakers. Add the optional Magellan TrafficKit™, to this device and you will be equipped with live traffic incident reports, so you will never get stuck on the freeway.



Additional Product Features

• Voice command: Voice command control enables hands free operation. The 4050 is the 1st movable GPS in the world with voice and command control
• Sophisticated and simple: simplified touch screen buttons minimize steps to find a destination
• Sleek design: Integrated GPS antenna gives excellent satellite reception in a thin and compact design
• Graphical interactive maps: Maps and places for the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico are fitted, so you may be able to travel all over the U.S. and Canada and generally know where you're and where you are going
• Traffic enabled: Add the Magellan TrafficKit™, to your Maestro 4050 to get live traffic incident reports, activation and subscription fees apply
• Bird's eye 3D view: obviously see your surroundings in 2D or 3D, also decide between Map View, TrueView™, 3D split screen, and Maneuver List
• Rechargeable battery: Navigate when you do not can access power
• Multi destination routing: choose up to 20 places and decide the order that best matches your needs
• SmartDetour™,: Automatically prompts you to path around slow freeway traffic
• Auto re route: Never miss a turn and quickly get back on track whenever you make a detour
• Auto night view: changes color and contrast for easy night looking at
• QuickSpell™,: Easily enter addresses with distinctive auto complete feature that corrects spelling
• Complete mobility: move to any car with no installation
• 4.5 million points of interest POIs: Optimized database to easily find gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, and more. And with smart place you may be able to search by name, group, and region. there is a Coffee group so you may be able to quickly find caffeine whenever you need it.
• Interactive POI icons: Touch an onscreen icon for a close destination, see name and address, and get an instant path
• Customizable path method: Fastest time, shortest distance, least or most use of freeways, avoid toll roads
• Route exclusion: choose streets and freeways to avoid so you may be able to get there your way
• Address book: Create and store personal points of interest for easy reoccurring trips
• Instant locate: One touch shows your location, quickly tell roadside help or emergency services

What's in the Box
Magellan Maestro 4050 movable Auto GPS System, windshield mount and cradle, sticky dash mount disk, cigarette lighter power adapter 12 24 watts, AC wall power supply/charger, fast reference guide, reference manual CD, USB cable, and a 3 month subscription to the Magellan's real time traffic update service.




Magellan Maestro 4050