Magellan Maestro 4250 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator

OK...I will admit I am not someone with extensive GPS experience...but it was that limited experience with the original Hertz NEVERLOST in rental cars that kept me in the house of Magellan. I guess one might say I stayed within my comfort zone. This unit does everything I need and then some! I don't have a single complaint with any of the features I have used so far, and I can say I probably have just scratched the surface of its capabilities.

I did read some of the negative remarks here before I purchased. When it arrived, I immediately updated the firmware to the latest version and took advantage of the free NAVTEQ subscription. I also extended the warranty for a year by registering my AAA membership with Magellan. To date I have experienced ZERO anomalies with the unit. Everything works just fine. I will admit it's voice recognition for verbal commands is a little clunky, requiring repeating at different volumes or speeds of speach. It would be cool if we could program the thing to our own voices like cell phones...maybe some day.

I'll say one more thing...if AMAZON steers you towards 6AVE you wont find a lower price anywhere...at least I haven't yet. And it arrived promptly via DHL.

Medium story short: Couldn't be happier.

Excellent product with very accurate GPS mapping. The voice to text is clear and useful, and the display is very good compared to products within the price range. The only issue I have currently is the outdated POI database and the occasional stutter in calculation and display.

I travel quite a bit and have had to rely on printed maps and such in the past. I've used my new Magellan on the two trips I've had since purchasing it and what a difference! The last one, I drove 7 hours to Louisville, KY. I even found a wonderful Indian restaurant by using the AAA tourbook option on the Magellan. Only thing I didn't like I had to upgrade the firmware as soon as I bought it and now a new map upgrade, too, within 30 days of purchase. But that's life. I love my new Magellan!

Was satisfied with everything about the product but on my return home after going on a trip it had me going south about 10-15 miles out of the way before I noticed I should be going north. Returned the product and they refunded my money. Was satisfied

The GPS is very accurate. And it understands what you say. The addresses have to be put in manually though. The Speech is clear but you have to keep the radio off when doing the turn by turn. Altogether a well built piece of technology.
A+++