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Magellan Maestro 5310: sluggish GPS device lacks high-end features.(REVIEWS: CONSUMER TECH)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
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THE MAGELLAN MAESTRO 5310 is one of the first GPS navigation devices to boast a large, 5-inch screen. This latest Maestro offers solid driving directions and many helpful navigational features, including multisegment routing and a built-in real-time traffic receiver. But the $499.99 5310 lacks certain features found on other models in its price range, and it suffers from some performance issues.
In addition to preloaded Navteq maps of North America, the unit features a points-of-interest (POI) database with 6 million entries, as well as information such as (AAA)-approved destinations and lodging. There's also contact information for AAA roadside-assistance centers (available to AAA members only), which is useful in case of a breakdown.
Standout features include voice directions that were loud and clear, even with our car radio turned up and the windows rolled down. The 5310 also offers text-to-speech directions that read out every street and exit name. Although ...
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