ADDING MULTIMEDIA Magellan(R) Declares "Thin Is In" This Fall with Pocket-Sized Maestro(TM) Auto Navigation Devices.Thinnest Industrial Design - Just 17.8 mm - Integrated Real-Time Traffic, Exclusive Voice Command and Control, and Built-In AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. TourBook([R]) Make Maestro the Versatile GPS Choice for Drivers SANTA CLARA Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. , Calif. -- Magellan, the fastest growing GPS brand in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , announced today a second generation of its Maestro series of portable vehicle navigation See GPS and vehicle tracking. 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 See GPS. devices reflect a wide range of user benefits and price points. In addition to being the only GPS brand that offers integrated AAA TourBook([R])travel information, the new Maestro units 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 (Quarter VGA) A screen resolution of 320x240 pixels, which is used on handheld devices. Although 320x240 seems half the 640x480 VGA resolution, the "quarter" comes from the total number of pixels, which is one fourth the number (320 times 240=76800; 640 times 480=307200). screens into the industry's most compact, portable auto navigation units. [TABLE OMITTED] In addition, the Maestro 4250 and 3250 units deliver Bluetooth hands-free calling. Pre-loaded maps of North America and Puerto Rico Puerto Rico (pwār`tō rē`kō), island (2005 est. pop. 3,917,000), 3,508 sq mi (9,086 sq km), West Indies, c.1,000 mi (1,610 km) SE of Miami, Fla. and more than 6 million searchable points of interest, including AAA TourBook information, provide drivers with the most detailed mapping information available. "We already have seen tremendous sales growth this year with consumers embracing GPS devices that are more portable and more affordable than ever before. Our engineers and product development team have worked to make this second generation of Maestro units even more powerful and more intuitive to use, with an industrial design that we're proud to say is the smallest in the industry," said Christian Bubenheim, vice president of product marketing for Magellan. "With a diverse selection of units at price points between $269 and $499, we think Maestro will be among the best-selling best·sell·er also best seller n. A product, such as a book, that is among those sold in the largest numbers. best electronic gifts this holiday season." "One of the most influential factors in the consumer GPS purchase decision is portability," said Kevin Burden, mobile device market analyst for mobile consumer research firm Telephia. "Magellan has maintained a larger-sized viewing area and valuable features like AAA travel information and integrated traffic, while delivering a thinner form factor to enhance the unit's portability. This enables users to more easily store their devices in briefcases or purses when not in use or tote them in their carry-on luggage for vacations and business trips." [TABLE OMITTED] All new Maestro 4200 and 3200 series models feature: * SiRF Star III GPS chips to provide the fastest GPS position acquisition in the industry * QuickSpell([R]) for fast data entry by reducing keystrokes as it checks spelling * SmartDetour[TM] feature to help drivers route around freeway traffic * Searchable points of interest (POI) database for finding and routing to businesses and services like gas stations, ATMs, hotels, restaurants, airports and more. Listings include a phone number, address and the travel distance * Trip Planning provides multi-destination routing when drivers need to make several stops - up to 20 destinations * Exit POIs conveniently list gas stations, lodging and restaurants at freeway exits to help drivers plan stops in advance * Night View to optimize display viewing based on time of day * Integrated antenna and battery for added portability and cord-free operation in or away from the car. Each of the new Maestro products ships with a windshield mount and cradle, a cigarette lighter adapter, and an adhesive disk for dash mounting. For additional accessories, including cases, pouches and additional mounting options, visit http://www.magellanGPS.com. About Magellan Magellan is a leader in the outdoor, vehicle navigation, survey, GIS and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and GPS navigation and positioning markets. Recognized as an industry innovator, the company is the creator of the award-winning Magellan RoadMate([R]) series portable car navigation See GPS. systems, Maestro[TM], CrossoverGPS[TM], the Magellan Triton[TM] outdoor handheld navigation devices, the Hertz hertz (hûrts) [for Heinrich R. Hertz], abbr. Hz, unit of frequency, equal to 1 cycle per second. The term is combined with metric prefixes to denote multiple units such as the kilohertz (1,000 Hz), megahertz (1,000,000 Hz), and gigahertz NeverLost car navigation system and ProMark[TM], the best-selling single frequency GPS survey product line on the market. Magellan is privately held and headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., with European headquarters in Carquefou, France. For more information on Magellan, visit http://www.magellanGPS.com. (c) 2007 Magellan Navigation Magellan Navigation, Inc. is a producer of consumer and professional grade global positioning system receivers. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with European sales and engineering in Carquefou, France, Magellan also produces aftermarket automotive GPS units, including the , Inc. All rights reserved. Magellan, Maestro, Magellan RoadMate, CrossoverGPS, Triton, and ProMark are trademarks of Magellan Navigation, Inc. Hertz and NeverLost are registered trademarks of Hertz Systems, Inc. TourBook, Show Your Card & Save, AAA Diamond Rated and Approved Auto Repair are registered trademarks of the American Automobile Association American Automobile Association (AAA), federation of American automobile clubs, est. 1902. AAA provides a number of benefits to its members, including emergency road service; national and international travel assistance, e.g. . |
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