© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/prices/Magellan_Maestro_4050_GPS_Receiver_RF98092101 Recent reviews written about Magellan Maestro 4050 GPS Receiver RF98092101 en-us 100 100 http://www.epinions.com/prices/Magellan_Maestro_4050_GPS_Receiver_RF98092101 http://img.shopping.com/cctool/PrdImg/images/pr/100X100/00/03/42/5c/1c/54680604.JPG http://www.epinions.com/review/Magellan_Maestro_4050_GPS_Receiver_RF98092101/content_426568093316?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author excaliburn - I just noticed that another reviewer was comparing this unit (unfavorably) to his ThinkPad and GPS "mouse" combination, He decided that he might just as well stick with the ThinkPad on his front seat. Not sure that I see this as a valid comparison...I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~426568093316 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:32:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/Magellan_Maestro_4050_GPS_Receiver_RF98092101/content_426568093316?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/Magellan_Maestro_4050_GPS_Receiver_RF98092101/content_420192161412?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author smartbuyersd - We bought the top of the line Magellan navigation system and the internal battery became faulty after 3 months. The company would not stand by the product, which was clearly a lemon. We had multiple phone calls with their "service support" crew in India... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~420192161412 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:04:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/Magellan_Maestro_4050_GPS_Receiver_RF98092101/content_420192161412?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/Magellan_Maestro_4050_GPS_Receiver_RF98092101/content_414366404228?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tesimpson - I purchased the Magellan 4040 a month or so ago, and so far, it has been simply a great device. I did have some glitches with it over the first month, but those were fixed by updating the firmware. As soon as I took it out of the box, turned it on,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~414366404228 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:46:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/Magellan_Maestro_4050_GPS_Receiver_RF98092101/content_414366404228?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/Magellan_Maestro_4050_GPS_Receiver_RF98092101/content_409555537540?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Globey - I wanted a GPS unit because I travel alone and find it hard to navigate with a paper map. My first experience with GPS was with a Hertz rental car that had a Magellan GPS unit (Hertz Neverlost) and it was fantastic. I selected the Magellan Maestro 4050... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~409555537540 Wed, 5 Dec 2007 20:17:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/Magellan_Maestro_4050_GPS_Receiver_RF98092101/content_409555537540?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/Magellan_Maestro_4050_GPS_Receiver_RF98092101/content_408684433028?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author casual294 - The unit performs very well. I had a Nuvi350 but it didn't provide accurate directions - this Magellan 4050 does. Overall it works well, but IF you need help DO NOT COUNT ON MAGELLAN for help. Their support is Offshore and they just follow a script... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~408684433028 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:11:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/Magellan_Maestro_4050_GPS_Receiver_RF98092101/content_408684433028?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/Magellan_Maestro_4050_GPS_Receiver_RF98092101/content_408514825860?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mdutra - Magellan 4040 purchased 11/19/07 returned 11/26/07 Advise: If you want something to take you to a specific address DON&#146T BUY a 4040! The 4040 is a fantastic GPS navigator from point A to B, but fails getting you to C (the finale address)! It... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~408514825860 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:14:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/Magellan_Maestro_4050_GPS_Receiver_RF98092101/content_408514825860?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/Magellan_Maestro_4050_GPS_Receiver_RF98092101/content_408123379332?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author doodah1948 - Bought the Maestro 4040. Registered the product, but Magellan doesn't apparently doesn't know it as when they upgraded the firmware, I went to their support site, and found out I must reregister the registered product. Be aware they only upgrade their... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~408123379332 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 21:19:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/Magellan_Maestro_4050_GPS_Receiver_RF98092101/content_408123379332?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/Magellan_Maestro_4050_GPS_Receiver_RF98092101/content_407705390724?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author heuchera - I am one of those poor souls who has absolutely NO sense of direction. I dreaded going anywhere new, for I would get hopelessly lost. Even armed with maps, I always managed to take the wrong exit, go the wrong way, be in the wrong lane, and spend hours... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~407705390724 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:42:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/Magellan_Maestro_4050_GPS_Receiver_RF98092101/content_407705390724?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/Magellan_Maestro_4050_GPS_Receiver_RF98092101/content_407502884484?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author darla123 - By far the best GPS hands down. Tried the new TomTom XL-S and it was REAL bad.... then tried the so called "best" in the Garman 350.. Well in NYC they are real bad. Took them both back and bought the 4040 and it is GREAT!!! Excellent directions and much... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~407502884484 Sat, 10 Nov 2007 22:55:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/Magellan_Maestro_4050_GPS_Receiver_RF98092101/content_407502884484?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/Magellan_Maestro_4050_GPS_Receiver_RF98092101/content_406311767684?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ishoppertwo - The 4050 has dropped significantly in price. Almost half, since it's introduction to the marketplace. Must be because the 'voice command' feature is spotty! Sometimes it feels like responding accurately, but most of the time it doesn't. But dollar for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~406311767684 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:09:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/Magellan_Maestro_4050_GPS_Receiver_RF98092101/content_406311767684?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/Magellan_Maestro_4050_GPS_Receiver_RF98092101/content_405724958340?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kundansen - I'm currently looking to upgrade my Thinkpad-plus-wired-mouse-GPS solution for a better on-the-road sanity while taking off some of the pains of having the passenger carry a Thinkpad on the lap. I used a Garmin on a recent car rental from Avis, and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~405724958340 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:57:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/Magellan_Maestro_4050_GPS_Receiver_RF98092101/content_405724958340?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/Magellan_Maestro_4050_GPS_Receiver_RF98092101/content_401444015748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bgbrow - I have just returned from a trip from Chicago to Niagara Falls,Boston,Newport,Hershey Pa and points of intrest in between. I bought the 4040 in Arizona at Costco for $400.00 I then added the traffic unit to it that gave me 3 months service I can renew... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~401444015748 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:00:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/Magellan_Maestro_4050_GPS_Receiver_RF98092101/content_401444015748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/Magellan_Maestro_4050_GPS_Receiver_RF98092101/content_400812641924?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author krus54 - The strange thing about electronics is that when I say, &#147I&#146ll never waste my money on that! Who needs it??&#148 I end up spending my money on it and thinking, &#147How did I ever live without this?&#148 It happened with satellite radio and now... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~400812641924 Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:23:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/Magellan_Maestro_4050_GPS_Receiver_RF98092101/content_400812641924?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/Magellan_Maestro_4050_GPS_Receiver_RF98092101/content_377794629252?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author criteeker - I own a Magellan Roadmate 760 GPS and over the last few years I've had to replace the spring-loaded connector three times. And now, all of a sudden, the unit takes forever to get its bearings on the initial start up of the day. GPS Options:... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~377794629252 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 14:37:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/Magellan_Maestro_4050_GPS_Receiver_RF98092101/content_377794629252?linkin_id=8003929