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Magellan Maestro 4250 Portable GPS Unit
By: Joe Eitel
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    2008-04-24

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  • Magellan Maestro 4250 Portable GPS Unit
  • Design
  • Features
  • Conclusion

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    The recent introduction of the Magellan Maestro 4250 navigational device is the unveiling of just one of the eight new models in this line being released by Magellan for 2008. The Maestro 4250 just happens to be the top-of-the-line model, so big things are expected out of this one – and for the most part, it lives up to these expectations.

    In a lot of ways, the Maestro 4250 is not unlike most other portable GPS units – including its predecessor, the Magellan 4050. It does differentiate itself from other navigational devices in a few ways though. The most notable of these differences is the voice command functionality of the Maestro 4250. This feature is somewhat new in devices such as this one. It works by allowing the user to speak a command rather than having to type that same command into the device via the touch-screen or keyboard. This is a great safety feature, which allows the user to keep their eyes focused on the road and their hands on the steering wheel, rather than having to fiddle around with the GPS.

    The Magellan Maestro 4250 comes pretty well equipped with everything you need to get started. You'll find the following items included in the box:

    • Magellan Maestro 4250 receiver

    • Windshield mount and adhesive disc

    • Cigarette lighter power adapter (12-24 volts)

    • USB data cable

    • AC power adapter

    • Protective pouch

    • Basic cradle

    • Quick reference guide and CD

    The 4250 comes equipped with a built-in traffic receiver, which is located inside the 12V power adapter. Magellan is offering three months of the traffic service for free with the purchase of the 4250 (as well as many more of their models). After the first three months, traffic service will cost about $60 per year to continue the service. This cost is on a par with other models from Garmin and TomTom, although some manufacturers are offering free traffic subscriptions for life, such as Navigon.

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