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March 8, 2007

Magellan officially announces Maestro 4000, 4040, and 4050

Magellan Maestro 4000 GPS

Magellan, the name you know and love from the Hertz NeverLost navigation system, has officially announced its latest line-up of in-car GPS navigation devices, the Maestro series. Some details on the Maestro units were leaked a few weeks ago.

Now that’s it’s official, here are the full details:

Magellan has partnered with AAA to include AAA’s TourBook travel information and member roadside assistance details on all three new Maestro units (AAA TourBook data will include AAA rated restaurants, hotels, locations for member discounts, auto repair facilities, attractions, campgrounds, and AAA branch office locations.  Likewise, all three units will sport a revamped user interface, a 4.3” WQVGA touch screen anti-glare display, and SiRF’s high performance Star III GPS receiver.

Maestro 4000: $399, available April 1st, 2007

  1. Pre-loaded NAVTEQ maps of the 48 contiguous United States
  2. 1.6 million Points of Interest (POI)
  3. Dimensions: 5 x 4 x 1 inches

Maestro 4040: $499, available April 1st, 2007

  1. Pre-loaded NAVTEQ maps of the 50 united States, Canada and Puerto Rico
  2. 4.5 million Points of Interest (POI)
  3. Bluetooth hands-free phone calling functionality
  4. Text-to-speech voiced routing directions
  5. Upgradeable to add real-time traffic services
  6. Dimensions: 5 x 4 x 1 inches

Maestro 4050: $699, available May 2007

  • Pre-loaded with NAVTEQ maps of the 50 United States, Canada and Puerto Rico
  • 4.5 million Points of Interest (POI)
  • Adds voice recognition capabilities so drivers can control the device and route to their destination using voice commands
  • Real-time traffic alerts (includes 3 months of free service. After that a subscription is required)
  • Bluetooth hands-free calling capabilities
  • Text-to-speech voiced routing directions
  • Dimensions: 5 x 4 x 1 inches
  • Available only in North America

From what I can tell from the photos and technical spec, things are looking very good for the Magellan Maestro. As soon as I get my hands on one, you'll get the usual in-depth review.

You can check out Magellan's Press Release for additional information.