Maestro In-Car GPS 3000 Series Will Ship in 2 Weeks

Magellan couldn't ignore the big gap between the 2000 series and the 4000 series so they launched the first two units in the 3000 lineup. Boasting only a tiny 3.5 inch touchscreen, the on-board GPS devices are definitely not holding the "wide screen" seen in the 4000 series (4.3 inch touchscreen). Anyway, smaller means portable so it's probably much better if you want to pack it and take a walk home.

On the lower-end, the 3100 navigation device features a 3.5-inch QVGA touchscreen, SiRF Star III chipset, Quickspell, turn-by-turn guidance to nearly any destination in the 48 contiguous United States. Other features include SmartDetour technology to help you avoid traffic jams, over 750,000 points of interest (POIs), and a three-hour battery life.

On top of 3100's features, the 3140 adds advanced SayWhere text-to-speech voice routing directions that states the street names for upcoming turns, AAA TourBook travel information, member roadside assistance details, Bluetooth hands-free calling functionality, and an expanded map selection. The Maestro 3140 also comes with preloaded maps of the 50 United States, Canada and Puerto Rico and expanded POI database that holds millions of business and service listings. And for the right price, you could also upgrade it with real-time traffic services.

Both devices will come with a windshield mount, a cigarette lighter adapter, USB data cable, and an adhesive for dash mounting. You can nab the 3100 later this month for a cent short of 300$. If you want to get the 3140, better prepare some extra 100$.

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