Magellan Maestro 3200 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Reviews

• Maestro 3200 vs Nuvi 200

  
  By A20BTR9HJO311J on 2007-11-28
  This is a solid entry level GPS from Magellan. After a week of testing the Maestro 3200 with a similar entry level GPS from Garmin--the Nuvi 200, I had a hard time deciding which one to keep. In the end, I went with the Nuvi, not because one is superiorly better than the other, but down to more personal preferences. Here are some positive and negative factors for each device:
  
  Startup and Satellites Acquisition:
  In my car, the Maestro takes 40 seconds from startup to acquiring satellites, whereas the Nuvi takes 50 seconds. (Your results may vary depending on where you are.) Furthermore, the Maestro takes less than 5 seconds for the main menu to appear, whereas the Nuvi takes closer to 23 seconds from startup to main menu. So that on the Maestro, user is able to start inputing much sooner. Once satellites are acquired, both devices are able to hold on to the signal exceedingly well, even indoor.
  
  Screens, Menus and Interfaces:
  Both devices have a gorgeous 3.5 screen that is very bright and can be viewed from extreme angles. I do find that the Nuvi screen is more pleasing to look at though. Menus and interfaces are very intuitive and user friendly. Most users would not have to read the manual to start using both devices. All the important categories are represented by large icons and easily accessed by touchscreen. In term of layouts, fonts, and color choices, I prefer the Nuvi as the overall design is more inviting. Also, as you navigate between menus and input text, the Maestro would announce your every input such as "Back," "Next," "Cancel," letters and numbers, which I find quite annoying. On the Nuvi, it just "beep" to confirm your entry.
  
  Features:
  Instead of comparing all the features for each device, I will just list those that I find important.
  
  Both the Maestro 3200 and Nuvi 200 are preloaded with map of the lower 48 states, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. If you want map for Alaska and Canada, consider the Maestro 3210 and Nuvi 250. However, the Nuvi has the ability to add more maps such as Europe, Australia, and parts of Asia through SD card. As far as I know, the Maestro is not able to add more maps.
  
  I love the usefulness and convenience of the "Points of Interest" database, and thus the more the better. The Nuvi has close to 6 millions compare to 1.3 millions on the Maestro. That means you would be able to find more businesses and attractions wherever you are on the Nuvi without looking up on a computer, phone, or Yellow Pages. For example, the Nuvi lists all the major retailers that do not appear on the Maestro. Both devices allow custom POIs from users to upload.
  
  When searching by POI name, the Maestro is able to bring up the result(s) much faster though. I did a search for a restaurant that is 15 miles from my location and the Maestro took less than 2 seconds to display the result. Whereas, the Nuvi took an excruciatingly 48 seconds to find the result. However, finding businesses that are within a 5 miles radius to a user's location will show up only slightly slower than the Maestro.
  
  The Maestro features a multi-point routing called "Trip Planner" that allows user to input multiple destinations and optimize for the best routes for the entire trip. So, if you do a lot of errands or plan a long trip with multiple destinations, the planner would come in very handy. On the Nuvi, you can only add one additional waypoint at a time while traveling to your final destination. To get around this, Nuvi user can first search all the destinations prior, as the addresses would automatically be put under the "Recently Found" folder or choose to save under "Favorites." Then as you reach each destination, recall the next address under each folder. It's not an elegant solution and your entire trip is not optimize like the Maestro.
  
  The re-route and detour functions are available on both devices. So, if you miss a turn, both GPS will automatically re-calculate and get you back on track. I often find that the new route is generated before reaching the next block. As for detour, the Maestro has a much more robust feature. When using detour, user can specify 3, 5, 10 or custom miles from the main route. On the Nuvi, there is no user specification, just an option to detour.
  
  Both have customizable route methods, such as "Fastest Time" and "Shortest Distance." The Maestro has additional methods of "Least" or "Most Use of Freeways." I find "Most Use of Freeways" to be a valuable option. During the time of day when there's little traffic, I can use this option even when Maestro recommends surface street under "Fastest Time." I prefer travelling on freeways rather than through all the stop lights and signs on surface streets. The Nuvi does not have this option. The Nuvi has an "Off Road" method that I doubt I will ever select. Under a sub-category, user can specify to avoid toll roads on both devices. On the Nuvi, user can further select to avoid u-turns, highways, carpool lanes, unpaved roads, etc.
  
  As for the navigation, routing, and map display screen, this is where I ultimately prefer the Nuvi. The Nuvi renders the 3-D map beautifully with bold outlines, excellent color schemes, sharp fonts, smooth anti-aliasing and shading, and polish appearance. Street name for next turn is clearly displayed on a horizontal bar on top, for example, "Turn Left on Main Street." By clicking the top bar, another screen will appear that display a turn-by-turn preview to your destination. As you approach a turn, the map will slowly zoom in with an arrow prompting a more detailed section of the turn. After the turn, the map will zoom out to the normal display. The whole process is very fluid and instinctive. On the left and right hand corners show "time of arrival" and "distance to the next turn" respectively. There is no option to customize the display such as showing time or distance remain to your destination. There is another screen that you can access for those info. When clicking anywhere on the 3-D navigation map, a detailed 2-D map will appear to give you more information and layout of your current location. Your arrow vehicle can be customize to show a variety of vehicles, from race car to even a tank. More choices can be downloaded on Garmin website. This might seems superfluous to some, but it just adds another level of user experience. After viewing Nuvi's 3-D map, it's difficult to go back to another competitor.
  
  The Maestro's 3-D navigation map is not ugly by any standard, just not as refine comparing to the Nuvi. The Maestro's map display is more cluttered, but with more information available to the driver at a glance. For example, the horizontal bars on top and bottom will display the name of the street that the driver is on and the street for the next turn. There's also an icon to indicate the next turn and compass. User can also customize to display anything from "time of arrival" to "distance remain." On the Nuvi, driver would have to exit the navigation screen for additional info. I also really like that the Maestro will display selected POI icons, such as nearby gas and ATM, on the 3-D map. Furthermore, user can customize what POI categories will display on the map. However, the more categories are selected, the harder it will be to distinguish the icons on a busy street. Like the Nuvi, the Maestro also display a turn-by-turn preview to your destination. However, the Maestro goes a step further by allowing the user to exclude any of the street on the list. So, if you know a street is under maintenance or prefer not to travel on, just exclude that section and the Maestro will re-route when possible.
  
  As for the 3-D rendering, the map outlines are a bit jagged but very detailed with sharp fonts. As you approach a turn, the Maestro will split the screen vertically and show a close-up of the section along with the normal view. Having tested the Maestro and Nuvi for a week, I find both GPS very capable in their routing algorithm. Both devices don't always give you the identical routes to your destination, but I can't really say one is better than the other. However, I observe that the Maestro tends to calculate routes with more turns. On the Nuvi, the voice guidance does indicate whether your arriving destination is on the right or left hand side of the road, which I find helpful. Both GPS have its quirks, such as sometimes calculating longer routes than necessary or the destination off by a block. However, for the most part, the routes on both are very accurate.
  
  Another thing for me to consider when choosing a GPS is the battery life. Both the Maestro and Nuvi can be powered using the included vehicle cable. However, when driving around town, I prefer not to have the unsightly cable dangling from the windshield, especially if you have other devices that use the vehicle power, like an iPod. The Nuvi rechargeable battery is rated up to 5 hours comparing to 3 hours on the Maestro. Both do not come with an A/C charger, but can still be charged using USB to mini-USB on a computer or alternatively charging by car. The speakers on both are pretty loud, but I much prefer the voice on the Nuvi as it sounds more warm comparing to the very robotic pitch of the Maestro. I have yet required customer support, but from what I read from other users and reviewers is that Garmin gives better support to their products. For example, Garmin provides a free WebUpdater software that will automatically update the GPS with the latest software. When I purchased the Nuvi and ran the software, it automatically update my GPS system version from 3.4 to 3.5. That to me instill confidence that Garmin will continue to support their devices.
  
  In summary, the Maestro 3200 and Nuvi 200 are excellent entry level GPS that I have no problem recommending. I decided on the Nuvi due to the excellent 3-D map, interface, large POIs, route calculation, overall design, and battery life. However, the Maestro has more features such as trip planner, a robust detour, faster search, and "Most Use of Freeways" option that some might consider more valuable. Prices are comparable and really come down to personal preferences. You can't go wrong with either one.
  
  
  
  
  

• Magellan 3200 VS TomTom LE

  
  By A30JZGKX36S5Z1 on 2007-11-26
  I purchased both the TomTom LE and the Magellan Maestro 3200 and was undecided as to which unit to keep. So, I decided to open them both and try them out. After reading numerous reviews/opinions from owners of these two devices online, I finally decided to keep the TomTom LE. My
  reasons for this are:
  
  1. Customization...I feel the LE is more customizable. What I mean by this is it had more options such as itinerary planning, changing guidance voice, `help me' features, display features, etc. I just felt after using both that the LE had more options/features compared to the 3200. I like being able to have as much control of my GPS as possible and being able to alter multiple settings which the TomTom proviced.
  
  2. Mapshare...In my opinion, this is one of the best features of the TT LE. Allowing you to edit the map and share/get updates from others is a wonderful tool because it allows you to keep your map current. The other nice thing is that the LE comes with a USB cable already, while the 3200 does not. You may have the USB cable needed for your 3200 at your house already, but if you don't, it'll set you back a couple more dollars on top of your $169.99 price tag.
  
  3. Navigation...When I took both units out to test, they both navigated me to multiple places equally well. There were times when the 3200 took me to a faster route as opposed to the LE, but for the most part, both were able to find locations in an equal manner. I found that the TomTom was able to reroute just as fast if not a little faster than the 3200. What I do like about the 3200 is the fact that it tells you what side your destination is on when you are about to arrive; the LE does not have this feature from what I've noticed. Another feature that I liked better about the 3200 is the display while navigating. It seems more organized and better overall compared to the LE; for example, right before a turn, the Maestro goes into a split screen type of mode. I haven't downloaded the newest TomTom map yet, but in terms of routing and navigation, both worked great. Picking up satellite reception wasn't a problem with either unit as well. I was able to get strong signals indoors and outdoors.
  
  4. POIs...After searching through the POIs in both units, it seemed like the LE had a more extensive selection. There were a lot of POIs I found in my LE that I wasn't able to find in the 3200. Both units show information of the POI such as the name, phone number, and address. However, I believe the 3200 did a better job of organizing the POIs. If you're missing a POI, or if you need remove a POI, it is much easier to do this on the LE.
  
  5. Customer service...While I have not had to call either companies yet, I have read a lot of negative comments regarding Magellan's customer service. This is one of the most important aspects to me when I buy a product because I always want to make sure that my problems will be resolved quickly and professionally if they ever arise. As for TomTom, I read negative comments as well, but not nearly as many as Magellan. In terms of customer service, my research has lead me to believe that in terms of customer service:
  Garmin=Excellent TomTom=Average Magellan=Poor
  
  To sum it up, I chose the TomTom LE because it seemed to offer more for my money. While it did provide Teleatlas maps as oppose to Navteq, both the 3200 and the LE seemed to be equal in terms of navigation/map accuracy. To be honest, I felt the 3200 was more user friendly. The menu is easier to navigate through in my opinion, and is better suited for a first time GPS user (The menu icons looked better in the 3200). I also think that the 3200 came with a better suction mount than the LE. The Maestro is slimmer than the LE which makes it look a little nicer, but that's just personal preference and not something that was really much of a factor for me. Both units have a pretty short battery life when compared to the Garmin units (3200= 3 hours; LE= 2 hours). In my opinion, if you want something that gives you a lot of freedom to customize and you're pretty good with technology, go with the LE. If you want something a little simpler to use, go with the 3200.
  
  
  

• Updated Maps and POI's

  
  By A3BCNWL8VA636B on 2007-11-25
  I had the opportunity to do an in-car hands-on comparison between this unit (3200) and a slightly older Magellan Roadmate 2200T. The 3200 is smaller and has an updated look to the interface and map screen. It also responds more quickly to inputs.
  
  The feature I like most is the ability to tap the position triangle and then scroll around the map. When you are zoomed in to closest 2 or 3 zoom levels you can scroll around the 3D map this way. On the 2200T I found I had to be in 2D map view to be able to scroll the map. Very handy feature! Also, on the 3200 the 3D view seems to be at a slightly higher angle and maybe further back. This made road curvature seem less dramatic and often gave a better view of nearby POI's.
  
  The ability to adjust the brightness was nice at night. The unit switches to night mode automatically (but you can disable this) where the background becomes black. When dimmed to the lowest brightness and in night mode the unit gave off no annoying glow to the interior of the car. The 2200T also had the ability to choose different color schemes in addition to adjustable brightness.
  
  Most importantly the street maps on the 3200 are updated from the 2200T. In my local area, a major highway interchange was reconfigured a few years ago, the 3200 shows the new traffic pattern where the 2200T showed the old one. Streets in my newer development did not show, nor did a new street at a new shopping center, but the 3200 did list some restaurants in that shopping center. They showed up at a nearby intersection. Even though the 3200 has fewer POI's (1.3M?) than the 2200T (1.5M?) they are more current. I've searched for a couple of shopping centers for my wife and neither unit was very helpful, I had to resort to navigating to a nearby restaurant. I suspect shopping centers are difficult POI's for NAVTEQ to keep up with. Wal-Marts were sometimes found under "Grocery" where the "Shopping" category found shopping malls. Maybe the pricier units with 6 million POI's show these businesses better. The 3200 showed gas stations, restaurants, and hotels well enough to please me.
  
  There is no Text-To-Speech on the 3200. However the voice prompts were identical to the TTS enabled 2200T except the 2200T announced the street name or Interstate number at the end of the maneuver. "Slight right turn in 2 miles" vs. "Slight right turn in 2 miles on I-77" Considering the additional cost of TTS enabled units I am pleased with the 3200.
  
  Being physically smaller, the 3200's speaker was smaller than the one in the 2200T and the unit had 5 volume levels and a mute where the 2200T had 7 volume levels and a mute. Hearing the voice prompts from the 3200 was never a problem though.
  
  
  The mount worked well and seems quite solid. It is not very long however. If you place it low in your window and your window has a long slope, the unit may feel far away. I found I could actually flip the mount upside down and place it higher on the window. The mount and the unit were both small enough to be unobtrusive.
  
  The power cord has a coiled section to keep things tidy. I found the length to be perfect without having any of the coiled section extended.
  
  The included CD-ROM has a .pdf manual and a software utility for creating your own POI's. I have not used that software yet.
  
  There is no PC cable included. Ever buy a printer? You don't usually get them with printers either and this is an entry level unit. I have several cables already that work with this device. The small USB connector (also used for the DC power adapter) is the same as many digital cameras.
  
  Overall I am very satisfied with this purchase.
  
  

• Very Easy

  
  By A1DN2VKKYCWUI9 on 2007-11-20
  Charge it and use it, The 3200 is very simple and awesome to use. This is my first unit, it is thin and easy to pocket. The window suction cup mount is the best. It comes w/lighter socket power adapter and internal battery.
  
  

• Does What It's Supposed To

  
  By AKIEHF1RP6HVI on 2007-12-06
  Picked up the Maestro 3200 a few weeks ago and have been trying it out locally. Seems to work really well. It's a very compact unit and easily stores in the glove compartment. It acquires GPS signals much better and faster than previous GPS units I've owned - it even acquired GPS signals from inside my house. It has an automatic night mode which is also nice. The internal maps seem to be relatively new - the Magellan website says March 2007 - and it shows new businesses (POIs) correctly. It does, however, show some gas stations, etc. and not others, even when they've been around for years. The menus are fairly straightforward, but like with most products there are some menu items that are not totally intuitive. And of course, it doesn't play MP3's, have Bluetooth, or other extras. It just gets you to where you're going. Overall, I'm very pleased with the unit.
  
  
• Meastro is a fine unit.
  By A2C4N85MG478U0 on 2008-01-11
  I was originally set on purchasing a TomTom GPS unit but then snagged this one during it's debut week. I love my unit and have had relatively few problems with it.
  
  The few problems I have encountered are:
  Some of the letters will press visually (mostly the "E") but the system won't input the character.
  
  Occasionally I will take the unit around town and have noticed it sometimes will tell me to take routes that add on a block to my drive time (leaving the library requires a left turn onto the first main street, and then another left to go home. The Maestro guides me to the second left and then a left from there). But, of course, it still leads me to the same place which is not a problem.
  
  Recalculation can take quite a bit if you need it RIGHT then. Coming home from Disneyland, the freeway was shut down and I needed an almost-instant recalculation, unfortunately it took a few more seconds than expected and I missed the turn I was supposed to take. I still got home.
  
  Pros:
  I really enjoy the GUI (Graphical User Interface) this unit has and the plethora of POIs. One thing that this thing can't find is bowling alleys! (Neither will my friend's Garmin!)
  
  The tow truck icon is handy to have and displays your current location along with latitude, longitude, and elevation. (My friend's Garmin does not have this) It even displays the nearest cross streets ahead and behind you to make it easier, I suppose, to AAA when your automobile breaks down.
  
  It is really hard to miss your turn since the voice calls out the next maneuver 2.0, 1.0, and 0.5 miles before you reach the maneuver. When you finally do reach it a bell will ring. The split screen is also handy as you can get a close-up of tricky maneuvers and can be prepared beforehand.
  
  In comparison to a Garmin, I prefer this unit. Mostly due to the ease of navigation around the menus and options and the very pleasing interface. If I had to re-do it again, I would go for the Magellan with real-time traffic and that announces the street names. Other than that, I love my Maestro.
  
  
• Great gift for dad's day
  By A37EP5DVET554R on 2008-06-21
  Great invention fun and easy to use. The kids enjoy looking at the map and hearing the directions. Makes driving somewhere new less stressful. Word of advice, keep a map on hand. If the areas you are in are newly built (roads, communities, etc.) the GPS will not identify and go blank screen telling you to go back to the last point. The text to speech feature is wonderful. Your eyes stay on the road while your ears hear the clear instructions. Very happy I made the purchase.
  
  
• driving all over the place
  By ATJZ6ZEL4QZ1J on 2007-12-28
  this navigation system is great! Once you get it programed for where you are trying to go, it get there. If you should make a wrong turn it quickly recalulates your route. It was a little hard to get the right info in at first but the more you use it the easier it got. I paid more for it on Amazon then it cost at best buy, only because best buy sold out and I wanted it for Christmas for may trip. Got one for my sister,nephew,and my self we all LOVE It!!!!
  
  
• Very pleased !
  By A3DNCZ4SG4N8TB on 2007-12-29
  I have been using ths item for a month now and could not be more pleased. I travel to several locations during my day. programing the addresses is easy and saved in a personal address book. Wherever I am I can click on my address book, select a name, and within seconds be on my way down back streets or connecting highways I never knew existed to my location.
  
  The price and options made this a great purchase.
  
  
• CHEAP AND RELIABLE
  By A1L8H2NPYVW3LR on 2008-05-13
  I'm not one to write a full page review but if you are thinking of buying this product I'll let u know what I think.
  
  for the price of around 150 it's less than a lot of other gps gadgets out there. I live in SoCal and I get awesome coverage, never had an issue with trying to get a signal. The unit starts up really fast so u don't have to wait for it to start up like i've heard about other products. unit has a SD memory slot to upload points of intrest( you can upload them from your computer and put them in the gps ). Has a bright screen, its protable, it speaks to you. I dont know what else you would want. Even gives you your current speed. It comes with a mount to stick on your dash or winshield. dont know why other people would cough up a lot more money for a product that does the same for so much less. I guess it has to do with the size. Even though it doesnt have a huge scrren, it sits in front of your face. the point is, I found it to be very useful and cheap. with the rising prices on everything these days, this is a good buy.
  
  
• perfect for my need
  By A2LTN49TD4GD58 on 2008-07-01
  Since i'm not gonna drive to Canada or Alaska this one is perfect
  and the price....i saved 80 dollars compared with other stores
  thanks Amazon!
  
  
• So far so good ...
  By A36C6FACA8YC66 on 2007-12-28
  I've read some negative reviews regarding sensitivity of other navigation units, but the Maestro has no problem picking up the signal inside our house. The software for routing is very intuitive. My only critique is for the chintzy default mounting bracket you get with the unit - the suction cup may or may not stick to the windshield - it didn't with ours.
  
  
• Magellan Maestro 3200 Auto Navigation System
  By A2SFD8GNGP79U0 on 2008-05-14
  I own a Magellan Maestro 3140 which I just love but when my daughter was going to be taking a cross country trip alone I ordered the Magellan Maestro 3200 for her since she doesn't belong to AAA. The two units are very similar and it proved to be perfect for her. She was able to program in the whole 3 day trip in advance, find gas stations and restaurants along her route, make detours, and arrived at her destination easily.
  
  
• easy to use
  By A2YWHSL2E4F6T4 on 2008-06-16
  This is our first GPS and we found it very easy to set up and use. We are very happy with our purchase.
  Mary & Dave, VT.
  
  
• Easy to use, I'll never get lost again
  By AU6U15T58MJ0N on 2008-06-19
  I love this GPS, easy to use , clear directions, and the price was right..
  
  
• Solid product thus far
  By A2ZO51XQOKXQZY on 2008-06-19
  I have had this product for almost a month now and it has been very helpful. I waited a long time before I finally bought a GPS because I've always been good with directions, and it never bothered me to use Mapquest before going on a trip somewhere new. However, since I have made this purchase, I have really valued it. I don't have anything to compare this model to, but I can say that this is ridiculously easy to use; it has given me no issues (like faulty directions, or poor touch screen responsiveness); and accomplishes all that it needs to with some nice features at a low price point.
  
  
• Great Navigation Unit
  By A3894K4IIFCUGB on 2008-07-02
  I recceived the Magellan Maestro 3200 for Father's Day and it was the best gift. This unit is easy to use and simple. I would highly recommend it. My wife did a lot of research on GPS systems and this one suited our needs.
  
  
• Tinny speaker, annoying lady voice, pixel-y looking map, often confused about where I am
  By A2K8CHFQL5U2BP on 2008-07-16
  I used a Nuvi 260 for a few days before it got some bug in it so when returning it I decied to try the Magellan 3200.
  
  Compared to the Garmin I had just returned, I hated this GPS. It has a tinny speaker which sounds cheap and is so high treble that it's hard to understand if your windows are down. The annoying lady voice got to me, she sounds like a 40 year old smoker bar maid. lol
  
  The map display is cheap looking, like the type of resolution I saw in old windows video games. The roads aren't drawn smoothly, they look like vector graphics, which are a series of straight lines to make a curve instead of drwing a curve.
  
  But the worst part is that it's often confused about where I am or which way I'm facing; if I miss an off ramp, it takes a while for it to notice. And sometimes it thought I was facing the opposite way than I actually was, sometimes it thinks I'm on a different street adn it will go wacky in circles until it figures out where I am.
  
  It doesn't have as many points of interest, which are sooo valuable.
  And its bigger and bulkier than the nuvi.
  
  Finally, I really don't like the way that the miles to your next turn is a tiny number at the bottom, I refer to that often. Oh and the cigarette lighter plug has an annoying bright blue light on it that distacts me at night with it's brightness.
  
  What I do like is that it tells you what road you are on all the time. And it lets you enter addresses with zip code or city, where as the nuvi doesn't. It does seem to pick good routes to places
  
  Bottom line, try a gps before you buy it -- only by using it for one night will you realize you can't stand anything about it and want your old one back!
  
  
• Good price. great product
  By A1UODWQ2K6DFXT on 2008-07-21
  I bought this unit a few weeks ago because I was going to a wedding on the other side of the state,and I have no sense of direction.I was concerned that I would get lost in the middle of nowhere.
  So,never having used a GPS device before,I read reviews and decided on this one.
  I'm very glad I got it.I got to and from the wedding worry-free.
  The screen is very bright and colorful,and the"voice" is clear and loud enough to hear with the top down on my Jeep.
  The set-up took about two minutes.After the co-ordinates were established from my house,I programmed the address of the wedding,and it mapped out the route clearly and easily.
  I have since used it to see if it ever messes up,but so far it has not.
  I really like this thing.I love all things electronic,but,living on a retirees budget,I had to get the best I could for the money I could spend.And I did,and I love it!!
  
  
• I AM IN GPS HEAVEN
  By A32FBRZSV698BU on 2008-01-02
  I just picked up this GPS at Best Buy for a deal of $199.99. I must say that this is absolutely one of the best GPS navigation systems out there. As soon as I got the product out of the box, I just mounted the device and plugged in the USB cable and I was off. I am still astounded by the rapid speed of this device. Magellan seriously did a great job of building a product that is User-Friendly, Exciting, Precise, and ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. It may not have Text-to-Speech capability and Bluetooth connectivity but this device sure does blow the rest out of the water. I have used the Garmin StreetPilot c340 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator before and I really enjoyed the ease of use and the speed of the GPS unit but I must say that I enjoy using this product much more. Its cheaper, thinner, and just as if not faster than the Garmin StreetPilot. The only con of this product is the few Points of Interests. I wish that it had more POIs but I can't be picky because the quality of the product makes up for that. I decided to purchase this product because of its slim form factor, the price "199.99", Trip Planner feature, Simulator Mode, ease of use, interface, and the Current Location feature. I believe that this is the best product for anyone who doesn't want to pay an arm and a leg for a GPS Navigation System. This GPS may not drive you to your destination, but it cure can get you to your destination with a piece of mind.
  
  
• Cool Beans
  By AW2AIERWNTN8P on 2008-01-12
  The Magellan Maestro is coolest new friend to go on a trip with. It actually feels like someone is in the car with you telling you every turn to make. I was so impressed with the Magellan that I purchased one for my son and father. Now six people in the family have one and everyone love it. This is the neatest new functional necessity toy on the market today.
  
  The Bald Eagle
  
  
• Be sure to double check the directions
  By A212V6EA1KKJUV on 2008-01-27
  I've had this for about 4 months now and it always gets me to the right place, but not on the quickest route. Sometimes it will tell me to go down a wrong road several miles and turn around and come back to the right turn. The mapping software still has a few bugs to be worked out and product support has told me that they coming out with a software upgrade in early 2008.
  
  
• finding your way
  By A2X187G8SICTJE on 2008-02-08
  Friend had the roadmate, Purchased the magellan ..found my way in an instant,,,buy it..it will sve you many sleepness night trying to figure where you are...Ha,...easy to use,,plug and play
  
  
• Great Product
  By A2UZ4HYSGPEF3V on 2008-03-10
  Before buying this product, I researched a number user reviews and decided on the Megallan. I don't have anything to compare it to but it is easy to use, works great and has saved use many miles and hours in finding new locations on our recent trip. The product is so easy to use that even my wife who resists new technology loaded new locations and actually admitted that it nice to have(a rare admission on anything I buy). We planned a 1800 mile round trip, loaded most of our destination stops prior to leaving and simply called up the next location from the trip planner feature to find out the best route to our next destination. It mounts on the windshield with a suction cup mount provided allowing you to easily move it to another vehicle. The minor compliants are that it is sometimes hard to hear with the road noise especially if it is raining. If however you cannot hear it, the screen tells you the road you are on the next road to take along with a direction arrow.
  
  A very good buy.
  
  
• Great Product
  By A1NJ2ZYOZIKF6F on 2008-03-25
  I took my family to Atlanta, GA. for vacation and the Magellan Maestro 3200 got me everywhere I wanted to go. I am very proud of this GPS and would recommend it to anyone.
  
  
• Magellan Maestro 3200
  By A2Y1KYI5H0D50D on 2008-04-21
  We found the Magellan Maestro 3200 so easy to use and it is extremly accurate. It was a pleasure to take a trip and not look at a map. The Magellan took us right to our destination without a hitch.
  
  
• Maestro 3200
  By AB3CEQ75PDINT on 2008-05-08
  This is a very thin GPS which is good since it does not take up a lot of room. It is fine for people who need something to give them directions when in unfamiliar territory. It tells you when to turn like as in 500 feet 200 feet 50 feet. Who can possibly strain to read a street name while in traffic? I prefer to hear it tell you when to turn by feet since i can slow down knowing that my turn is coming up. If you miss the turn it automatically will redirect you like all others so not hearing the street names is not an issue. I have four GPS units but this is by far the simplest and the most easy and the easiest to conceal in your car when leaving it. You can even slide it into your pocket of a suit and it will not show. Ive looked at them all and for the price which may still be dropping its great.
  
  
• Magellan Maestro 3200 Auto Navigation System
  By A26D98MQMK0WO3 on 2008-05-08
  Excellent for the price range. Doesn't have all the bells & whistles of the expensive models, but gets the job done!
  
  
• Be cautious!! Chose a different brand
  By AJ9F5B30YC3X8 on 2008-05-22
  I'll keep it brief. Customer service is beyond non-existent!
  Bought hand held unit, worked fine in US.
  Bought Direct Route EU, software. Would not load on unit.
  After 7 months yes 7 MONTHS of emails/letters/ phone calls.
  Magellan finally agreed to exchange, but they sent wrong software.
  THEY DO NOT CARE, and just give me a run a round AGAIN.
  So I have a useless GPS.
  
  
• Says what it does, does what it says.
  By A222C4Y6FZFWLC on 2008-05-26
  Simple to use.
  Recalculates route on missed checkpoints automatically.
  Good audio instrucions.
  Easy to understand GUI, and directions.
  High portability.
  Lighter charger makes it opportune to charge when needed.
  
  

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