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OldBlevins · 09-11-2007, 07:16 AM

I have a Magellan 4050 and I like it, but if you decide to get a Magellan, I'd suggest the 4040. The two differences are voice recognition (which pretty much doesn't work when you're moving, which is the only time you need it), and the traffic monitoring capability - which requires a montly subscription and doesn't cover many areas yet.

I believe one of the reviews I read indicated the Garmin was best at finding the best routes between two points, with the Magellan a close second. I don't know about the Garmin and other GPS nav systems, but the Magellan does have an impressive (and mostly accurate) list of thousands of Points of Interest. Want to tour wineries in your Boxster? They're in there. Want to find the nearest chinese restaurant? They're in there. Pretty handy.

09-11-2007, 07:16 AM	#12
OldBlevins Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Puget Sound Posts: 176	I have a Magellan 4050 and I like it, but if you decide to get a Magellan, I'd suggest the 4040. The two differences are voice recognition (which pretty much doesn't work when you're moving, which is the only time you need it), and the traffic monitoring capability - which requires a montly subscription and doesn't cover many areas yet. I believe one of the reviews I read indicated the Garmin was best at finding the best routes between two points, with the Magellan a close second. I don't know about the Garmin and other GPS nav systems, but the Magellan does have an impressive (and mostly accurate) list of thousands of Points of Interest. Want to tour wineries in your Boxster? They're in there. Want to find the nearest chinese restaurant? They're in there. Pretty handy. __________________ - Jim 2000 Boxster S, Speed Yellow, Michelin AS/3 tires, 60,000 miles... ... and climbing.