Magellan Maestro 3140 GPS

Magellan recently announced the new Maestro 3140 navigational device. The new GPS devices offer the features drivers want in a GPS system with out the high pricing. The Maestro 3100 features a Samsung 2443 processor for rapid routing and a SIRFstar II GPS chip. The GPS receives a slim profile with a 3.5” QVGA touch screen display.

The system offers voice-promped turn-by-turn with visual direction prompts. The device also features a SmartDetour feature to help drivers get around traffic problems, and a QuickSpell feature which spells checks entered data. Adding on to the feature set of the 3100, the Maestro 3140 adds additional features including Bluetooth wireless capability, text-to-speech features, and AAA TourBook travel information and roadside assistance details.

The 3140 also comes pre-loaded with maps of the 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and Canada, including an extensive poi (points of interest) database providing millions of business and service listings. There are also additional optional upgrades which enable the users to access real-time traffic services. The 3140 should be available sometime in May with a retail price of around $399.99.