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(More customer reviews)Let me preface this review by stating that this is the first GPS navigation device that I have purchased. I used a friend's GPS device once before while on vacation. I'd also like to state that I don't need to use the device on a daily basis. I only use it when travelling or if I'm driving to some place I've never driven to before.
With that disclaimer, I've found this product to be extremely useful. The device acquires its location very quickly. I recently used it while on a snowboard trip in Colorado. Driving through the mountains, the device never lost its location until I entered a tunnel (the display changed from "map" to "maneuver list"). Upon exiting the tunnel, the device immediately reacquired its location. I found the text-to-speech feature to work very well (it knows how to say "Peña") and I can pretty much drive around without staring at the display.
The trip planner is a nice feature that lets you enter multiple destinations that you can visit in order. It allows up to 25 points, I believe.
For my use, the points of interest are nice to have, but not critical. If I'm looking for some place in particular, I'll search the Magellan for it first. If it's not in there, then I just use my iPhone to find the place, then enter the address as the destination.
Buyer beware: after purchasing the refurbished unit (which works perfectly) I found that it includes maps from 2007 and is not included in Magellan's free map update policy. So, I found the 2008/2009 map update for around $56 on Amazon. Since I bought the unit for about $70, this brought the total price up to about $126. I still consider this a good deal given the device's features and performance. One thing to note, the unit came with around 1 million points of interest, and the map update increased that to around 6 million.
My one gripe about the unit is that the USB/charge port is located on the left hand side of the unit. Since I like to attach it to the left hand side of the windshield just above the dash, driving around with the unit plugged into the cigarette lighter port is awkward.
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This is a refurbished GPS. Refurbished generally means that the unit has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the navigator back to like new conditions. Some GPS may contain cosmetic blemishes.
Ultra-thin and stylish, Magellan Maestro 3225 offers amazingly easy-to-use GPS auto navigation at an affordable price. Travel throughout all 50 of the United States, plus Puerto Rico and Canada. With 1.3 million pre-programmed Points of Interest (POI) the Magellan Maestro 3225 makes it easy to find restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, the nearest coffee shop, and more.
Touch the simple menu on the large 3.5-inch color display to get an instant route to virtually anywhere in seconds. The intuitive interactive screen shows your route and position on the map, plus distance to destination, arrival time, street names and more. Turn-by-turn voice guidance offers worry-free directions without even looking at the screen.
SayWhere text-to-speech technology enables you to hear street names with each turn.
Magellan's QuickSpell feature intelligently searches and checks spelling while entering addresses and POIs, making it easy to find what you're looking for with just few touches of the screen. Search POIs by name or category, near your position or near any city. Interactive onscreen icons show nearby services. Touch an icon to see the address and phone number (when available) and get an instant route.
Store locations in the Address Book for easy navigation on recurring trips. Set the Home button to your house or any location to find your way back from virtually anywhere. And backup your personal data using your own SD cards.
The SiRFstarIII GPS receiver and built-in high-sensitivity antenna provide the fastest position acquisition in the industry for reliable navigation. SmartDetour prompts you to route around sudden slow freeway traffic.
Ultra-thin, pocket-sized, wireless and fully self-contained; take your Magellan Maestro anywhere for easy navigation.
Key Features Include
Ultra-thin and stylish combining style and functionality in a pocket-sized design.
Innovative easy-to-use interface makes it a breeze to find the route to your destination in seconds--without even needing to read the instructions.
3.5-inch QVGA color touchscreen shows your position, POIs, route, ETA and more on the interactive map.
Pre-loaded North American maps enable you to travel all 50 United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
1.3 million pre-programmed POIs make it easy to find gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, coffee and more. Search by name or category near your position or near any city.
Interactive POI icons so you just need to touch an onscreen icon for a nearby destination to see name, address, phone number (when available), and get an instant route.
SayWhere text-to-speech so you can hear street names with each turn so you can concentrate on the road.
Exclusive QuickSpell auto-complete feature makes it easy to enter destinations with just a few touches of the screen and helps prevent mis-spelling.
SmartDetour automatically prompts you to route around sudden slow freeway traffic.
Clearly see your surroundings in 2D or 3D with Bird's-eye 3D view--choose between Map View, TrueView 3D split screen, and Maneuver List.
SiRFstarIII integrated chipset provides the fastest, most reliable GPS position acquisition in the industry.
Rechargeable battery lets you Navigate for up to 3 hours when power is unavailable.
Automatic re-route quickly gets you back on track whenever you take a detour.
Customizable route method: Select Fastest Time, Shortest Distance, Least or Most Use of Freeways, and Avoid Toll Roads.
Create and store personal Points of Interest to make reoccurring trips easy with the Magellan Maestro 3225 address book. Auto night view adjusts color and contrast for easy night viewing.
SD-card compatibility lets you easily back up your address book.
What's in the Box Magellan Maestro 3225 3.5-Inch portable GPS navigator, adhesive disk for dash mounting, basic cradle, vehicle power adapter (12-24 watts), quick reference guide and CD, windshield mount
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