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Magellan Maestro 4250
Antenna: external
Screen: : 4.3-inch
Live traffic: from Navteq; $40 a year after three-month trial
Extras: Limited voice recognition; AAA travel info; Bluetooth connectivity
Grade: B+
Unit Driveability
Easy enough but not nearly as basic as the Garmin - for example, the main menu is on two screens. Voice recognition is nice but would be better if it could take spoken street addresses.
Road Test
ROUTE: Usually made logical choices, though in one instance it suggested a route prone to congestion.
TRAFFIC: Quick to note major jams and gives lots of rerouting options. Antenna plugs in easily to cigarette lighter.
Overall
A strong alternative to Garmin, especially for value. The interface isn't as user-friendly, but it does the job. You give up MSN content but gain voice recognition and AAA tour-book info.
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Last updated May 02 2008: 5:09 AM ET
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