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Recently, Magellan announced a new GPS for their Maestro lineup, the 4700.  This new GPS comes with many features designed to make traveling easier and more efficient. 

To begin with, it features a color 4.7 inch touch screen, Magellan’s OneTouch UI, voice commands, Bluetooth connectivity, and AAA partnership to give users roadside assistance if need be.  In addition, Magellan preloaded the device with many other unique features.

Its OneTouch Favorites Menu allows you to search through favorite destinations, and navigate around the town using its database of POIs.  Remember to program popular routes or places for quick guidance.  As previously mentioned, it features Bluetooth so users can make hands-free calls while driving.  A neat feature within the GPS is the fact that the microphone comes with noise canceling technology to cut down on annoying noise from traffic, etc. 

Be sure to use Predictive Traffic when driving as it will help search for any traffic jams and navigate around any problems.  The partnership with AAA serves another purpose as you can navigate through their TourBook Guide as well as the POI database to find interesting places. 

The POI and TourBook Guide is laid out in an easy-to-understand manner.  Finding your car can be annoying if you parked in a mall or a large facility.  The GPS features a “Find Your Car” application that will remember where you parked and can navigate to your car.  With 3D Landmarks, you can better understand the map because it would be more realistic looking. 

According to Amazon, the GPS is available for pre-order now, and it will start shipping July 15.  It is selling for $299. 

Read [Magellan Press Release]