Magellan Maestro 3250 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator | 
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Brand: Magellan
Category: CE
List Price: $449.99
Buy New: $162.00
You Save: $287.99 (64%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  107 reviews
Sales Rank: 759
Color: Black/Silver
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Tracks: Unknown
Batteries Included: No
Native Resolution: Unknown
Display Size: 3.5
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 5.1 x 9.8 x 2.1
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: Magellan Maestro 3250
Model: Magellan Maestro 3250
UPC: 063357117951
EAN: 0763357117950
ASIN: B000V4PZBY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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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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Product Description
The Magellan Maestro 3250 portable navigator eases your travel with its powerful combination of guidance and communication. Use the newly-designed interface on the 3.5? Touchscreen display to find detailed maps of the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, along with the 6 million preloaded points of interest. Built-in Bluetooth technology lets you take calls safely and use your phone's address book while leaving your phone in your bag or pocket. The included AAA features give you instant access to service details and recommended destinations from the leading travel resource. Just tap the screen for a quick connection to AAA Roadside Assistance or to dial ahead to select points of interest. Enter your destination and follow along on the display in 2-D or 3-D map mode as the voice prompts alert you to upcoming maneuvers. The Maestro 3250 uses text-to-speech technology to speak actual street names at turns so you can pay attention to the road instead of the screen. Just follow a few simple steps and you can program the Maestro 3250 to understand basic voice commands. You'll be able to advance through menus and receive guidance without even touching the screen. The included traffic-information receiver gives you instant updates on congestion in most metropolitan areas. The Maestro 3250 can quickly route you around problem areas and get you on your way. This GPS satellite navigation unit has a built-in antenna suction-cup windshield mount and dashboard disk headphone jack car power adapter and built-in rechargeable battery with 3 hours of life. Bluetooth technology for making and receiving hands-free calls with your compatible cell phone SD card slot, up to 2GB Dimensions - Width 3-11/16? x Height 3-1/4 x Depth 3/4? Weight - 5 ounces Includes 3-Months Free Trial of FM-TMC Traffic-Info, subscription required after 3-Months
Amazon.com Product Description -- November 13, 2007
We've been big fans of Magellan's Maestro line since it came out in early 2006. The Maestro interface is incredibly easy to use, even for those who are not completely comfortable with electronics. At the same time, Magellan was ahead of the industry with useful innovations like multi-destination routing and pre-loaded reviews for points of interest like hotels and restaurants (from AAA). With its 3200 and 4200 series, Magellan has improved the Maestro line giving them a SirfStar III chipset that provides super-fast. satellite lock and making them thinner. In fact, at .7 inches, these are -- at the time of this writing (November 2007), the thinnest portable GPS navigators available. Distingushing between models is also fairly easy.
3200 and 4200 Family of Navigators
Distingushing between models is also fairly easy. The 3200-series navigators feature a 3.5-inch screen, while the 4200s have a 4.3-inch widescreen display. The 3200 and 4200 offer great, basic navigation with turn-by-turn spoken directions, pre-loade maps of the 48 contiguous United States, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, and 1.3 million POIs. The 3210 and 4210, add maps for Canada and Alaska, AAA travel information (see details below) and bump you up to 6 million POIs. The 3220 and 4220 add maps of Mexico. The top-of-the-line 3250 and 4250 add a host of other features, including text-to-speech directions that give real street names, bluetooth for hands-free phone calls, integrated traffic (with a free 3-month subscription), and voice command.
What Makes the Maestro 3250 Exceptional?
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Easy to use navigation features SmartDetour and auto re-route. View larger. | 
Access built-in AAA information from your GPS touch screen. View larger. | Easy To Use Interface
The intuitive user interface makes the Maestro series incredibly easy to use. Use the big icons on the 3.5-inch touch screen to search for your destination by address, intersection, or any of 6 million points of interest (POIs), including restaurants, hotels, airports, gas stations, and more. You can even touch an onscreen icon for a nearby destination, see name and address, and get an instant route. Turn by turn visual and spoken directions guide you every step of the way.
Auto re-route gets you quickly back on track whenever you make a detour or miss a turn. QuickSpell feature intelligently searches and checks spelling when you enter addresses. The 3250 offer multiple view options, including 2D, 3D, and TrueView that shows your upcoming turn using a 3D split screen. Maneuver List displays the full turn-by-turn details of your route. Auto night view adjusts color and contrast for easy night viewing.
Click to see a video on the Magellan Maestro 3250's Voice Command system. | Voice Command and Control
Voice Command further enables hands-free operation so you can keep your eyes on the road. Say a command to access the most used navigation functions. Find the nearest coffee, restaurant, gas and ATM or get an instant route home. Plus, you can ask for your location, the distance to your destination and quickly get details for the nearest roadside assistance and more, all with the sound of your voice.
AAA-enabled
With built-in AAA travel information, the Maestro 4250 gives you instant access to the most trusted source for trip planning, searchable AAA TourBook listings, Show Your Card & Save locations for member discounts, approved auto repair facilities, attractions, events, and more. The Maestro 3250 also provides AAA members roadside assistance details, with exact location and a toll-free number. Plus, the Maestro 3250 is Bluetooth-enabled so you can connect your Bluetooth cell phone directly to AAA for immediate help when you need it most. Note: AAA member roadside assistance requires AAA membership.
Bluetooth for Hands-Free Calling
The Maestro 3250's Bluetooth wireless technology lets you make hands-free phone calls with your Bluetooth-enabled phone. You can store or sync numbers and contact information through the easy-to-use touch screen, and even place calls directly through the Maestro 3250's integrated microphone and speakers.
Integrated Real-Time Traffic
The integrated traffic receiver offers onscreen RDS-TMC traffic incident reports in real-time. A free 3-month traffic service subscription makes it easy to avoid accidents, slow downs, road closures, severe weather and more. Your Maestro 3250 automatically recalculates your estimated time of arrival based on traffic conditions and prompts you to reroute when a quicker way is available.
One of the thinnest portable GPS navigators on the market | Take It Anywhere
The 3250 is super-thin, lightweight and fits easily into any pocket. The integrated rechargeable battery enables you to operate the Maestro 3250 away from your vehicle for up to three hours. The battery recharges while driving via the included vehicle power adapter.
Tons of Data
The 3250 comes pre-loaded with Navteq maps of the United States and Canada, and 6 million points of interest (POIs). POI data includes telephone numbers and addresses.
It also has an Address Book in which you can create and store POIs and addresses that you use frequently.
Flexible Routing
The 3250 provides a particularly large number of routing features relevant to its price point. Multi-destination routing lets you select up to 20 destinations and find the best route to get to all of them. SmartDetour prompts you to route around heavy or stopped freeway traffic.Customizable route methods let you choose between several different routing methods, including "Fastest Time", "Shortest Distance", "Least or Most Use of Freeways", and "Avoid Toll Roads". Route exclusion lets you pick streets and freeways you want to avoid. What's in the Box
Magellan Maestro 3250 GPS receiver, Adhesive disk for dash mounting, Basic cradle, Vehicle power adapter (12-24 watts), Quick reference guide and CD, Windshield mount
Optional Accessories
AC Wall power supply/charger, USB data cable
About Magellan
Magellan is a leader in the consumer, survey, GIS, and OEM GPS navigation and positioning markets. Recognized as an industry innovator, the Company is the creator of the award-winning Magellan RoadMate series and the Magellan Maestro portable car navigation systems, the Magellan eXplorist and the Magellan Triton outdoor handheld navigation devices, and the Hertz NeverLost car navigation system, the best-selling single frequency GPS survey product line on the market. The Magellan Maestro series includes such unique features as built-in AAA travel information and voice command and control driving which no other portable GPS manufacturer in the U.S. or Canada offers. The company is recognized worldwide through its Magellan brand and has experienced dramatic revenue growth as GPS technology has proliferated across a range of consumer and commercial applications. The Company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California with European headquarters in Carquefou, France.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 102 more reviews...
peanuts November 16, 2008
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???
 Get a Garmin!! November 13, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
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!!!
All I expected and more! November 13, 2008
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!
Very good value! November 9, 2008
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.
 Slow restart, Screen freezes sometimes, Wrong Route, BlueTooth does not syn. with my cell phone book. November 8, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Pros: AAA TOURBOOK
TEXT TO SPEECH/BELL SOUND REMINDS ME TO MAKE A TURN
VOICE COMMOND: BY SAYING A MAGIC WORD *MAGELLAN*
EXTRA 1 YEAR WARRANTY WITH AAA MEMBERSHIP CARD (I REGISTERED THE UNIT WITH AAA PROMOTIONAL CODE, BUT I CANNOT COMFORM IF I GOT 2ND YEAR WARRRANTY FOR FREE, BECAUSE THERE IS NO INFORMATION ON MY MAGELLAN ACCOUNT)
GOOD SATELLITE SIGNAL
AAA ROADSIDE ASSISTANT
Cons: Slow bootup, Screen freezes, Hard to read the screen under sunshine
Mapupdate costs money
Slow (Bad?) Customer Service: EMAIL MY QUESTIONS TWICE TO MAGELLAN, NO REPLY SO FAR AT ALL!! MAYBE THEY ARE TOO BUSH??
Unreliable route. Today this unit fools me Four times. It prompts me to exit at an INAPPROPRIATE ramp from the freeway, I followed the BELL SOUND that reminds me to make a turn then I had to drive extra roads and consumes more gas.
Rerout speed is slower than my previous Garmin Nuvi 205W
ABC Keyboard layout slows my typing speed
USB Cable cannot be used for battery charger/car charger is very lose
Sometimes, it is hard to mount this unit with the adhesive disc.
Blue tooth does not load my phone address, AND dialing a store's number from POI does not work. For example, the phone number lists in a POI, is 650-809-0000, when I touch this number, both my cell phone and this unit says, "The number cannot be completed, please check out the number and dail it again." Why? Entering number into my cellphone is like 6508090000, no dash need. Look again,650-809-0000 and 6508090000 differs. Basically, the Blue tooth in this unit is not good.
Voice commond sometimes cannot hear my voice, so I have to speak close to the microphone in the unit.
Not impressed! But for the price $149+tax, it is NOT A BAD deal.
USE YOUR BRAIN AND THIS GPS TOGETHER!
UPDATE!
I had a very pleasant customer service experience with Magellan's Technical Support! Magellan already shipped me a 2008 spring map update for FREE!! I am expecting to receive it in the next few days!
For the price $149+tax,what else can I expect to get??
2 years warranty(including 1 year AAA membership)
Text-to-Speech, Blue tooth, roadside assistant, AAA Tourbook, Voice command, Split view map, chime sound to remind me when and where to make a turn, free 2008 MAP UPDATE($79-$79), AND Magellan's Excellent Customer Service!
Very good deal for me!
Keep in mind "nothing is perfect!"
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