The Magellan Maestro 3250 is one of Magellan's new thinner (0.7") line of Maestros. Like the Maestro 3210, it has a 3.5" screen, six million points of interest (POIs), pre-loaded maps of the U.S. and Canada, and the SiRFstar III chipset.
The Maestro 3250 adds to this feature set, providing Bluetooth for hands-free cell phone use, live traffic info and voice commands. It also has text-to-speech, so you'll get "turn right on Oak Street in 200 feet" rather than just "turn right in 200 feet."
To see how the 3250 stacks up against other units, check out my Magellan auto GPS comparison chart.
Compare prices on the Magellan Maestro 3250
Before we hear from others, here's a snippet of Amazon's Magellan Maestro 3250 review:
"...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..."
More Magellan Maestro 3250 reviews
- The first consumer-authored Magellan Maestro 3250 review has been posted at Amazon
- Boston.com reviews the Maestro 3250, along with eight other units
- I'll be posting more hands on GPS reviews as they appear, but in the meantime, here are some...
Other Magellan Maestro 3250 resources
- A Magellan Maestro 3250 FAQ.
- There is a Magellan Maestro message forum at GpsPasSion.
- There is also a Magellan GPS message forum at Yahoo, and an alt.satellite.gps.magellan UseNet group.
- Our other Magellan Maestro reviews.
Compare prices on the Magellan Maestro 3250 at these merchants:
- Check the current Magellan Maestro 3250 price at Amazon.
- Get the Magellan Maestro 3250 Compact Bluetooth Automotive GPS System with Voice Recognition at TigerGPS, where you get free shipping on orders above $250.
- Buy the Thales Magellan Maestro 3250 Automobile Navigator from TheNerds.net.
- Check out the deal on the Magellan Maestro 3250 Portable GPS System w/ Built-in Maps & Voice Command at Buy.com.
- Get the Magellan Maestro 3250 for an amazing price on eBay.
From the official Magellan Maestro 3250 web page:
Voice Command & Control enables you to navigate with the sound of your voice!
The Magellan Maestro 3250 delivers the most feature-rich navigation experience possible. It includes built-in maps of the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada, 6 million preprogrammed Points of Interest, integrated AAA TourBook® guide information, SayWhere™ text-to-speech, LIVE traffic report capability and more. Plus, make hands-free phone calls with your Bluetooth®-enabled phone.
Say a command to access the most used navigation functions with Voice Command & Control. 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.
Travel throughout all 50 of the United States, plus Puerto Rico and Canada with the most advanced NAVTEQ™ maps available. 6 million preprogrammed Points of Interest (POI) make it easy to find restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, the nearest coffee and more.
Exclusive AAA TourBook™ guide information is built in so you can locate AAA approved restaurants, lodging and other services, complete with ratings and discounts, and roadside assistance.1
Ultra-thin and stylish, the Maestro 3250 features a large 3.5" color display and simple touch screen menu that enables you 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 looking at the screen. SayWhere™ text-to-speech lets you hear street names for every 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 easily find the most direct way back from wherever you are. You can backup your personal data using your own SD cards.
The integrated traffic receiver offers onscreen 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.2
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.
The integrated rechargeable battery provides navigation for up to three hours when power is unavailable.
Ultra-thin, pocket-sized, wireless and fully self-contained; take your Magellan Maestro anywhere for easy navigation!
1AAA discounts and roadside assistance require AAA membership
2Activation required. Additional fees apply after trial period
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