Magellan talk

What is detection angle, and how does it work? If I have a POI file that does not have this data will it effect anything?

I just got back from my first real drive using a Magellan Maestro 4040 ($100 refurb unit). Previously I've used only DeLorme software on a laptop with their software. My experience suggest that the 4040 is a close match for a half-blind map-dyslexic assistant reading an obsolete paper map.

I downloaded 4 poi files to my computer. How do I get them to my gps? I have the Magellan poi editor but when I click on the poi file it will not show up in the left box to transfer.

I downloaded the hundred meg file of version 2.36, and was wondering, does this update invalidate warranties etc?

Also, Is anyone familiar with that version and is the update really a better difference? I appreciate the input.

Sincerely "GPS" Newbie.

I downloaded the POI for complete state parks, but when I opened it in Magellan POI editor, it said something like "fields name latitude required". So it appears that maybe that POI is not for Magellan? It is a CSV, and the default for import is MGLN. Do i need to convert? Sorry, new to the GPS scene.

Does anyone have an opinion on the voice control download for the maestro 4040 is it worth the money ($100)? Steve

Hi! New to forum. I recently purchased a refurb 4040 is the unit supposed to recognize and connect to my cellphone automatically or must I use the connect icon each time. Is there any other plce to get map updates other than the Magellan site? Thanks for your help. Steve

Hi everyone!

Just started this site and I love it. I got a couple of icons and I would like to know how I could download them to my Megellan 4040? And how could I view the current icons ( where is the file at? ). Also, there has to be a way where I can load sound files as well. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Eddie

Hello everyone,

I am new at this so please bear with me. I have a magellan 4250 and would like to add red light and speed cam poi's to it. I am seeking the most reliable sources for data.

While I was attempting to enter some poi's through the editor, it asks for altitude which was not in the files I downloaded It would not let me proceed without it. What do people do in this case?

Hello, I’m new to using GPS. I researched and bought the Magellan Maestro 3250, needed “Route Optimization” with smaller carry size. Friend has Garmin 760 with better display and ability to enter Longitude/Latitude coordinates. Read where some people not sure about using POI Factory with Magellan. You need the Magellan POI File Editor Program.

Hi,

I have a Maestro 3225 North America (from Costco for $145) and I want to buy the 3250 for $182. Is that a good idea to buy it at that price or wait maybe Costco will have them @ the same price as the 3225?

Thanks

Hi,

Just want to let you know that I downloaded the firmware of the Magellan Maestro 4250 North America from magellangps.com. Anybody who wants it is welcome to email me. The update is the 4.6 Rel 1.

Have a good one.

I want to thank everyone who works on this site. It is an awsome idea. I am thrilled to have found it.

Hi,

I hope I'll find then answer to my question(s).

- Is there any new update for the Magellan Maestro 3225 North America?
- Is it possible to update the firmware of the the Maestro 3225 with the firmware of the Maestro 4250?
- Any update for new maps?

Thanks for your help.

I read the Magellan comparison chart on Magellangps.com, and it seems to say the Maestro 4040 does not have text to speech. But the product page on that item says it does.

However, buy.com is selling them and on that site it says it does have text to speech.

So which is it? Does that unit have text to speech (speaks street names) or not?

I'm new to this - but I did read te FAQs ... where is the "standard" POI file on a Magellan 4250. I was looking for a .mgln file but found none ... what folder is it in?

Does anyone know how to turn off the screen tap clicking sound on the Roadmates?

Finding that my C330 cannot locate any satellites if the weather is poor. Understand that I may have interferance as weather interfers with satellites but I get no recpetion in any weather related occurrence.

Is my Garmin dead?

How do I update all of the POI's in my GPS? Alot of the resturantes listed are no longer there for some areas.