Apparently there is a new GPS system in the market made by Magellan, it is named SE4 and has recently popped up at the BestBuy Website.

The Magellan SE4 can bo considered a low-budget GPS system, but it has the basic functions that are the most needed, such as the turn-by-turn voice directions, and being able to create a route with multiple destinations. The device has a 4,3-inch touchscreen and in terms of map data it is tied with Navteq, with maps from the US, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.

The latest Magellan GPS has a battery that can last 3 hours, and costs $120 at BestBuy.

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RoadMate 1700 is the latest GPS system introduced today in the market by Magellan, it is already available for purchase at Amazon and other shops. The navigation system sports a 7-inch display screen with a resolution of 800×480, and one of the goodies is a video input jack so you can watch content from a portable media player or other devices that can playback video.

The latest RoadMate has a price tag of $300 and comes with the usual software produced by Magellan, like AAA tour guides, preloaded maps of North America in a microSDHC memory card, text-to-speech function, and multi-route calculation.

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The Magellan RoadMate 1475T sports the new OneTouch favorites menu that places personally selected addresses and searches that are accessible by just a simple click. The Magellan RoadMate series also comes with searchable AAA TourBook listings comprised of AAA Diamond Rated restaurants and lodgings, as well as attractions, events and campgrounds, making it easier to plan your trip when you hit the road.

You can also access AAA-Approved auto repair shops and other businesses that offer AAA member discounts and Magellan assures you they won’t lead you on a wild goose chase as all listings include exact GPS locations. Retails for around $299.00

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The Magellan Maestro 4700 PND has now cleared the FCC and is the first new product in the GPS company’s Maestro series for many months.  Designed around a 4.7-inch touchscreen, the 4700 PND supports Bluetooth and voice commands. There’s also Magellan’s OneTouch interface, which pairs often-accessed addresses from the favorites list with some defaults, including an emergency location, together with common POI searches or records. 

Connections consist of a USB for recharging in addition to hooking the 4700 up to a computer, and a microSD card slot. The Maestro 4700 also supports traffic updates, though it requires a Traffic Link adapter which is sold separately. There’s no word on when we can expect to see this PND on shelves.

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It looks like Magellan has decided to sell their consumer products division to MiTAC. MiTAC is of course the owner of Mio. I guess they should be happy they purchased their rival. What will happen to Magellan’s GPS products? Time will tell! But for now Magellan is more popular than Mio despite it doesn’t necessarily offer better products. Either way, by January when the sale will be completed we will be able to tell you more.

Magellan Navigation, Inc. today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the Magellan consumer products division to MiTAC International Corp. Closing of the transaction is anticipated in January of 2009. Financial terms are not disclosed.

Recognized as an industry innovator, the Magellan consumer products division is the creator of the award-winning Magellan(R) RoadMate(R) and Maestro(TM) series portable car navigation systems, and the Magellan Triton(R) outdoor handheld navigation devices. The company is recognized worldwide through its Magellan brand.

via gpsreview

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Magellan announced a new GPS series. It’s the Maestro 4350 composed of the 4350 and 4370 version. Both units have a new interface called OneTouch which will be very helpful in case you decide to pick any one of them. OneTouch will help you select your favorite destination from a single page. Each icon will point to a preselected location. The GPS will then get you there.

Besides location you can add other things to your OpenTouch menu like multimedia and Bluetooth. Other than the new interface, there’s text-to-speech functionality, integrated traffic receivers, Bluetooth and lane guidance. The only between the two models is in resolution. The 4370 has a higher-resolution and it’s available only at Best Buy locations. Both units cost $499.99 but Best Buy has a sale on the Maestro 4370 which will get you a whole $100 off.

via cnet

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The Magellan Maestro 4370 GPS System was first announced in the start of 2008, and a couple of months later the unit is finally on their website with pricing information and many other details. The average cost of a GPS system - even if it is a good one - turns out to be above $500, but the 4370 model from Magellan costs $600.

The Mastreo unit has the usual specifications: 4.3-inch wide touchscreen, hear voice guidance, live traffic to keep you updated with the recent slow downs or accidents, lane guidance, and 6 million points of interest.

The goodies include Pedestrian mode so you can use it while walking, SmartDetour for alternative routes, pre-loaded maps, and a MP3 player.

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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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Magellan, the fastest growing GPS brand in North America, announced today a second generation of its Maestro series of portable vehicle navigation devices that will feature the thinnest GPS units in the industry. Designed to be pocket-sized for easier portability, Magellan’s new Maestro 4200 and Maestro 3200 series of GPS navigation devices reflect a wide range of user benefits and price points. The device feature a streamlined look and functionality built into a new, sleeker industrial design. At only 17.8 mm thick and just 82.5 mm tall, the new Maestro packs dozens of advanced mapping features and bright 4.3-inch or 3.5-inch QVGA screens into the industry’s most compact, portable auto navigation units.

The Maestro 4200 and 3200 series provides full navigation capability with built-in maps of the 48 contiguous United States and 1.3 million preprogrammed points of interest. The 4.3″ color touch screen and simple menu make it easy to find virtually any address and navigate to restaurants, gas stations, ATMs and more as you drive locally or across the country.

In addition, the Maestro 4250 and 3250 units deliver Bluetooth hands-free calling. Pre-loaded maps of North America and Puerto Rico and more than 6 million searchable points of interest, including AAA TourBook information, provide drivers with the most detailed mapping information available.

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Magellan unveiled its newest model in the handheld GPS device series. The Magellan Triton GPS is targeted at outdoor enthusiasts and comes in a rugged form factor with a new UI flow and easy screen graphics. Six units are offered in the Triton series. The units come with full-color touch screen controls and the useful ability to record and attach audio to waypoint files.

The Triton series is also one of the first few handheld GPS devices to incorporate a 2 megapixel camera. On-board, there’s also a digital compass, a barometer and LED flashlight. The units carry an IPX-7 rating and is waterproof. Thanks to a recent alliance between Magellan and National Geographic, the maps also offer users with NG topographic maps - for the first time ever on a handheld GPS device.

Triton 2000: Available in North America in September and in Europe in October, it features a 2.7 inch QVGA touch screen, SD card slot, speaker/mic and flashlight. It is priced at US $499. Triton 1500: It is similar to the Triton 2000 minus the camera, and will retail at US $399.

Other models (all featuring a 2.2 inch QVGA color screen, built-in base maps and IPX-7 rating):
Triton 500: US $249
Triton 400: US $199
Triton 300: US $149
Triton 200: US $129

Triton allows you to download maps and waypoints from TOPO! and National Geographic’s new Weekend Explorer 3D, featuring 21 titles for major urban centers and surrounding recreational areas.

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