Magellan is getting ready to present the Magellan Maestro Elite 5340+GPRS at the upcoming CES 2008. The Maestro is the first GPS with GPRS facilitating two-way connectivity, which means the users not only get accurate GPS readings but also enjoy up-to-date information about their current location, thanks to its Google Local Search feature. GPRS enables customers to send information directly from any web-connected device to the navigation unit.

The Maestro Elite will come with a hefty price tag of $1299 and will be available starting in March 2008. There will also be an extra charge for GPRS services, which is not yet disclosed.

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