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The new 1400 series are part of Magellan’s fast growing GPS lineup. These new GPS units are very thin and designed to fit in the pocket and work as soon as you turn it on. Basically, these new GPS units all feature a 4.3-inch anti-glare touch screen, and a cool new interface called QuickSpell. This allows you to get the address you need without typing a whole lot. It also comes with SmartDetour, which does just what it says, it finds different routes in case there is a lot of traffic.

Overall, all of the GPS units in the 1400 series feature the following:

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One of the best and most expensive GPS’ in the industry, plus the most expensive GPS’ Magellan has to offer, the Maestro 5340, will be ready for pre-order for $1200. If you want the basic version, meaning internet will not be included, then it will only cost $1000. You’re probably thinking, who in their right mind would buy such a GPS, but really if you have the money, then it’s worth it.

Basically, it comes with a 5-inch touch screen, text-to-speech capabilities, live traffic updates, Bluetooth connectivity, better voice command options for menus and addresses, 3D landmarks and 1,400 other buildings which are also 3D. Furthermore, it acts like a PMP because it comes with a MP3 player, video playback, new and better screen and case, and OneTouch interface. Now, the most notable feature of this GPS is its GPRS technology, basically it will deliver advanced Google local search and internet access.

Like previously mentioned, it sells for $1200 if you include all above features and only $1000 if you take out the GPRS option. No word on how much exactly the GPRS services will cost, but it is set to ship in late April, so expect more details then.

Via [NaviGadget]

Magellan looks to be rolling out their new Maestro GPS very soon, and it seems to come with a bunch of notable features.

The main screen interface is a little different type of an interface than you may be used to in the Magellan GPS units as it is now the OneTouch user interface. Screen size is 4.3-inches, Titan GPS chipset, a 2200mAh Li-Ion battery that can last up to 4 hours, SD expansion, Bluetooth, and a built-in FM Tuner. Additionally, it comes with Live Traffic info, historic traffic data for about 750,000 of roads in the 48 continental states, and gives information on the average speed per every hour of the day and of the week. Lastly, it comes with voice prompts and controls, 3D landmarks, and comes with integrated AAA information.

No word on exact availability, but expect pricing to be around $500.

Via [NaviGadget]

At CES, Magellan released more information on their RoadMate 1400, which one of the three announced in the new RoadMate series, the others being the RoadMate 1412 and the RoadMate 1430. 

The RoadMate 1400 comes with a 4.3 inch touch screen, preloaded Navteq maps of continental U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Additionally, it comes with 1.3 million POI’s and is priced at $300, a very crowded price point.  It’s features should make it a stand out.

And those features are:

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