The do-it-all Magellan Maestro 4040.

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The Magellan Maestro 4040 portable navigation system is a great choice for frequent travelers. It is packed full of features including AAA travel information and an easy to use user interface.

At $499 US, it isn’t cheap – but is it worth it? Find out after the jump.

The Maestro 4040 has an array of features, including: a Bluetooth speakerphone for your mobile phone, AAA roadside assistance, an AAA tourbook loaded with travel information, and a nice 4.3″ anti-glare touch display to wrap it all together.

We tested out the Magellan Maestro 4040 in the North Sacramento area of California and it worked flawlessly. Whenever we wanted to go a different way on the route, the Maestro 4040 recalculated the route somewhat slowly, but it directed us to our destinations just fine.

The Maestro 4040 was okay at searching through points-of-interest, being a bit slow, but also had up to date information on all the local restaurants and businesses. It would have been nice to include an option for changing the voice to male or female, but I digress.

The Bluetooth speakerphone worked great and paired seamlessly with a Motorola RAZR V3. A nice addition is the ability to call a point-of-interest, while driving without having to ask 411.

You can also upgrade the 4040 to include the Magellan TrafficKit, giving you updated traffic information and alerts, where ever you may be. The TrafficKit is included with the Maestro 4050, but if you don’t need voice commands or traffic – you can save $200 by going with the 4040. All in all, this GPS is totally worth the money – but, other navigation systems in the same category can be found with more features in the same price range.

The Magellan Maestro 4040 is available in North America for $499 online at Magellan’s website or in local electronics stores.

Pros

• Easy to use.
• AAA travel information built-in.
• Bluetooth speakerphone.

Cons

• Expensive.
• Slow POI database & route recalculation.
• Somewhat lacking in features.

Final Verdict
4 out of 5 stars.

Update: Corrected Pros & Cons section to reflect review content.