Magellan 4370 GPS Navigator
Available at Best Buy locations exclusively, the Magellan 4370 is a new GPS unit that rests on the high end of the scale. The unit features a one touch interface, which enables the driver to navigate with a single touch. The units feature extended data on many points of interest thanks to AAA tour book data integrated into the results, along with traffic alerts and a number of other improvements to the device, including a high quality WVGA screen for extra crisp detail.
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Review Highlights
The one touch interface of the device puts many locations and searches within a single click. After identifying and storing favorite locations and destinations, the one touch interface puts the nearest preferred location within a single click of the menu. This technology is the first of its kind to be implemented in a navigation device, working to reduce driver distraction and provide a greater ease of use. If the driver has a favorite brand of coffee or preferred fast food provider, then he or she can create a one touch button and get immediate directions to the nearest one, maximizing the functionality and ease behind using the Magellan 4370.
Overall the device is designed to provide the desired information quickly in a manner that is the most at ease to the driver. Drivers can add specific addresses, along with favorite locations and get instant directions with a single click of the screen. Applications for music playback and phone calls are also placed a single click away. Another feature that isn't present on most is that complete integration of POI and AAA data sources into a single search so that not only can you find a specific point of interest but you are also linked to the AAA database of travel information.
The device features an integrated, real time traffic receiver along with a subscription service that allows drivers to follow the quickest detour. The device also features a number of other navigational features that many would find desirable. These include a pedestrian mode with find your car capabilities, so that you can let the device guide you in or out of the car. The display features layered map data that puts the most important stuff at the front, along with larger fonts and three dimensional landmarks for better visual identification of features. The map provides touch zones which make map manipulation easy. Address entry is made easier with a new address book format and Magellan's quick spell technology.
This device is the first offering by Magellan that provides a pedestrian mode, which calculates walking times and enables the navigation from parking garage to destination. The routs it chooses includes parking time and walking time, so that your time of arrival is optimized for greatest efficiency. This device is also the first in the Magellan line that offers lane assistance, first introduced by Navigon. The device also features a multi rout option that will determine the fastest, shortest and most economical routs simultaneously, giving the driver the choice of which rout to take. This is in contrast to other devices which only compute one route based upon prior selected preferences.
Physically, the Magellan 4370 mounts to the windshield or dash. The unit weighs 7.2 ounces and features a much improved mounting mechanism that enables easy adjustment to the perfect viewing angle for the driver.
The device provides Bluetooth capability that allows it to connect with your Bluetooth enabled phone. If the device is listed as a compatible device, the Maestro 4370 will seamlessly integrate with your phone to provide access to contact lists and make hands free calls. Even if the phone isn't on the list, the device will still function as a hands free unit.
Overall the Magellan Maestro 4370 is a great step in the right direction for the company as far as providing a product with a stellar set of features. Some features that were well liked, such as voice command support, were removed from the device, but overall the control interface of the device is very easy to use. Adding locations and points of interest to the one click interface puts the most common destinations of your daily life where they can be accessed with a single click. The device works actively to ensure that you are on the most efficient route, computing and giving the driver options as far as distance versus speed, and integrating walking times into the estimates that are provided. The device is one that has seen great improvement, and is a sign that more growth is on the way.
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