Consumers looking for new reliable GPS devices can now check out the Magellan Maestro 4700 GPS device. This is a new ultra-slim device that features a 4.7 inch color touch screen along with some captivating features for people who want a reliable and trendy navigation aid and tool for their vehicles.

The Magellan Maestro 4700 device also performs advanced navigation tasks with built-in voice command capabilities and hands-free Bluetooth calling.

Features:

• Exclusive OneTouch Favorites Menu
• Bluetooth Compatible Hands-Free Calling
• Predictive Traffic
• Instant Access to All Points Of Interest (POI)
• “Find Your Car” with Pedestrian Mode
• 3D Landmarks
• Larger Fonts
• Intuitive, Context-Driven Touch Zones
• New Address Book
• QuickSpell with Smart City Search

The Magellan Maestro 4700 is now available for purchase at $299.99. It ships with a windshield mount and cradle; 12-volt vehicle power adapter; USB cable, protective pouch, adhesive disk for alternative, on-dash mounting; and quick reference guide.

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GPS systems can only get better. Today, we see them only as guides. But with the Navigon 7300T, the latest installment of NAVIGON’s highly acclaimed 7000-series platform offering us more. The ultra-stylish personal navigation device (PND) showcases an array of innovative features, including a new level of 3D visualization showing surrounding landscapes and important landmarks, Free Real-Time Spoken Traffic Updates and next-generation Voice Control, helping the user to control the device hands-free by speaking a wide variety of commands.

NAVIGON’s 7300T device is the first GPS system on the market to feature Rand McNally Scenic Routes content. Based on Rand McNally’s Best of the Road (R) series, the NAVIGON 7300T includes over 250 routes such as Weekend Getaways, Scenic Tours and Regional Trips. These routes show the most beautiful vistas and breathtaking landscapes the U.S. and Canada have to offer. Scenic routes are a perfect option for a unique vacation to enjoy with the whole family or as an alternative to normal highway driving.

The NAVIGON 7300T sells for $399.99 (MSRP) and will be available at retailers in Q2 2009. It is compatible with NAVIGON’s optional FreshMaps accessory, which provides up to 8 map updates over two years for $79.99 (MSRP). If the user activates FreshMaps within 30 days after purchasing the device, the price is only $39.99.

The NAVIGON 7300T features include:

• NAVIGON MyRoutes(TM)
• Free Real-Time Spoken Traffic Updates
• Voice Address Entry and Control
• Panorama View 3D and Landmark View 3D
• Rand McNally Scenic Routes
• Clickable POIs
• Reality View(TM) Pro
• Lane Assistant Pro
• Fast Destination Entry
• Bluetooth(R) Hands-Free
• Advanced Text-to-speech
• Zagat(R) Ratings and Reviews
• Exit Guide
• DirectHelp(SM)
• Speed Assistant
• Multi-Destination Trip Planning
• Automatic Standby Feature
• Favorites as POI
• Coordinate Input
• Automatic Day/Night Mode

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