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Magellan Maestro 5310

REVIEW DATE:05.19.08

Magellan Maestro 5310
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REVIEW

By Craig Ellison

While most of us are happy with a GPS device that has a 3.5-inch or 4.3-inch (diagonal) screen, there are those who long for something slightly larger. So far, only a few portable GPS devices fill the bill. The ones that immediately come to mind are the Cobra Nav ONE 5000 and the IWay 600C, both of which feature a 5-inch screen, and the Garmin StreetPilot 7200 with a gigantic 7-inch screen—almost too large for dashboard/windshield mounting. In general, however, the market for larger-screen GPSs has gone untapped—until now. One of the first out of the gate is the Magellan Maestro 5310 ($599.95 list).

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Company

Magellan Navigation Inc

http://www.magellangps.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $599.99 Street
  • Type: Automobile, PDA, Portable
  • Turn-by-turn: Yes
  • 3D View: Yes
  • Display Type: Touch
  • Dimensions: 3.61 x 5.64 x 0.74 inches
  • Hard Drive: No
  • Flash Memory Type: SD/MMC
  • Preloaded maps: Yes
  • Waterproof: No
  • Speakers Included: built-in
  • Power: Adapter, Battery
  • Supports MP3: No
  • Multi Segment Routing: Yes

Bottom Line

The Magellan Maestro 5310's large screen is nice if you want it, but you give up features to get it. Other Maestro models represent a better value.

Pros

Large, 5-inch screen. AAA TourBook and roadside assistance location. Multisegment routing. Traffic receiver integrated into the case.

Cons

Top-of-the-line model, but lacks Bluetooth phone interface and voice commands found on less expensive Maestros. No auto-zoom or auto-volume.

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