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Hi,
I'm the proud new owner of the Maestro 4050 but have a question or 2 to ask.
I spent a lot of $$$ for this unit
but now have some concerns about getting good info regarding it. Perhaps
someone could be kind enough to assist me. Thank you in advance.
First question regards the mount/cradle. When I reach my destination, I
prefer to immediately remove it from the cradle, while leaving the cradle
still attached to the window. How-ever, removing the GPS unit from the
cradle is no easy task as I am left groping w/o a good view of the button
that needs to be pushed to release the unit. A major/clumsy ordeal indeed.
With that being said, which replacement cradle could I purchase either from
eBay or MountGuys.com (or anywhere else) that would make it easier/quicker
to remove the gps from it's cradle? Hate to buy something that ends up as
being as inconvenient (or even worse) than the factory cradle, thus I am
asking for your friendly advice :-).
Also, regarding the vent mount cradles, it does appear to be a great idea,
if only because it does keep the unit out of view from the windshield,
how-ever, would the hot/cold air flow onto the back of the unit damage it? A
concern of mine, obviously.
Last question, in order to turn on the voice prompter, it is instructed that
I merely call out 'Magellan" loudly at the unit. How-ever, that doesn't seem
to activate the unit. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Thank you in Advance!
On Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:50:38 GMT, "Buffalo Bill" <Buffalo
Bill@nocrap.nospam> wrote:
>Hi,
>I'm the proud new owner of the Maestro 4050 but have a question or 2 to ask.
>I spent a lot of $$$ for this unit
>but now have some concerns about getting good info regarding it. Perhaps
>someone could be kind enough to assist me. Thank you in advance.
>First question regards the mount/cradle. When I reach my destination, I
>prefer to immediately remove it from the cradle, while leaving the cradle
>still attached to the window. How-ever, removing the GPS unit from the
>cradle is no easy task as I am left groping w/o a good view of the button
>that needs to be pushed to release the unit. A major/clumsy ordeal indeed.
>With that being said, which replacement cradle could I purchase either from
>eBay or MountGuys.com (or anywhere else) that would make it easier/quicker
>to remove the gps from it's cradle? Hate to buy something that ends up as
>being as inconvenient (or even worse) than the factory cradle, thus I am
>asking for your friendly advice :-).
>Also, regarding the vent mount cradles, it does appear to be a great idea,
>if only because it does keep the unit out of view from the windshield,
>how-ever, would the hot/cold air flow onto the back of the unit damage it? A
>concern of mine, obviously.
>Last question, in order to turn on the voice prompter, it is instructed that
>I merely call out 'Magellan" loudly at the unit. How-ever, that doesn't seem
>to activate the unit. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
>Thank you in Advance!
>I'm the proud new owner of the Maestro 4050 but have a question or 2 to ask.
>I spent a lot of $$$ for this unit
>but now have some concerns about getting good info regarding it. Perhaps
>someone could be kind enough to assist me. Thank you in advance.
>First question regards the mount/cradle. When I reach my destination, I
>prefer to immediately remove it from the cradle, while leaving the cradle
>still attached to the window. How-ever, removing the GPS unit from the
>cradle is no easy task as I am left groping w/o a good view of the button
>that needs to be pushed to release the unit. A major/clumsy ordeal indeed.
>With that being said, which replacement cradle could I purchase either from
>eBay or MountGuys.com (or anywhere else) that would make it easier/quicker
>to remove the gps from it's cradle? Hate to buy something that ends up as
>being as inconvenient (or even worse) than the factory cradle, thus I am
>asking for your friendly advice :-).
>Also, regarding the vent mount cradles, it does appear to be a great idea,
>if only because it does keep the unit out of view from the windshield,
>how-ever, would the hot/cold air flow onto the back of the unit damage it? A
>concern of mine, obviously.
>Last question, in order to turn on the voice prompter, it is instructed that
>I merely call out 'Magellan" loudly at the unit. How-ever, that doesn't seem
>to activate the unit. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
>Thank you in Advance!
I bought a Magellan Maestro 4000 a little over a month ago and quickly
decided that I wasn't going to use the suction cup window mount for
the same reasons you mention, plus the fact that it is, plain and
simply, a monstrosity. I first tried a vent mount, but sent it back
because it was so flimsy and positioning the GPS unit was difficult.
I wound up spending a few bucks and bought one of these:
http://www.mountguys.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=RAP-B-168-Maestro&click=21
I love it. I have my GPS perched on the "tunnel" ahead of the center
armrest console... out of direct sight of the prying eyes of passers
by when the vehicle is parked.
Hi, I can't visualize as to how this cradle would fit to the center of the
seat-console unit, I have a Civic "06" and not sure if it would fit
correctly, any better pictures or description available by chance?
Thanks!
> On Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:50:38 GMT, "Buffalo Bill" <Buffalo
> Bill@nocrap.nospam> wrote:
> Bill@nocrap.nospam> wrote:
>>Hi,
>>I'm the proud new owner of the Maestro 4050 but have a question or 2 to
>>ask.
>>I spent a lot of $$$ for this unit
>>but now have some concerns about getting good info regarding it. Perhaps
>>someone could be kind enough to assist me. Thank you in advance.
>>First question regards the mount/cradle. When I reach my destination, I
>>prefer to immediately remove it from the cradle, while leaving the cradle
>>still attached to the window. How-ever, removing the GPS unit from the
>>cradle is no easy task as I am left groping w/o a good view of the button
>>that needs to be pushed to release the unit. A major/clumsy ordeal indeed.
>>With that being said, which replacement cradle could I purchase either
>>from
>>eBay or MountGuys.com (or anywhere else) that would make it easier/quicker
>>to remove the gps from it's cradle? Hate to buy something that ends up as
>>being as inconvenient (or even worse) than the factory cradle, thus I am
>>asking for your friendly advice :-).
>>Also, regarding the vent mount cradles, it does appear to be a great idea,
>>if only because it does keep the unit out of view from the windshield,
>>how-ever, would the hot/cold air flow onto the back of the unit damage it?
>>A
>>concern of mine, obviously.
>>Last question, in order to turn on the voice prompter, it is instructed
>>that
>>I merely call out 'Magellan" loudly at the unit. How-ever, that doesn't
>>seem
>>to activate the unit. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
>>Thank you in Advance!
>>I'm the proud new owner of the Maestro 4050 but have a question or 2 to
>>ask.
>>I spent a lot of $$$ for this unit
>>but now have some concerns about getting good info regarding it. Perhaps
>>someone could be kind enough to assist me. Thank you in advance.
>>First question regards the mount/cradle. When I reach my destination, I
>>prefer to immediately remove it from the cradle, while leaving the cradle
>>still attached to the window. How-ever, removing the GPS unit from the
>>cradle is no easy task as I am left groping w/o a good view of the button
>>that needs to be pushed to release the unit. A major/clumsy ordeal indeed.
>>With that being said, which replacement cradle could I purchase either
>>from
>>eBay or MountGuys.com (or anywhere else) that would make it easier/quicker
>>to remove the gps from it's cradle? Hate to buy something that ends up as
>>being as inconvenient (or even worse) than the factory cradle, thus I am
>>asking for your friendly advice :-).
>>Also, regarding the vent mount cradles, it does appear to be a great idea,
>>if only because it does keep the unit out of view from the windshield,
>>how-ever, would the hot/cold air flow onto the back of the unit damage it?
>>A
>>concern of mine, obviously.
>>Last question, in order to turn on the voice prompter, it is instructed
>>that
>>I merely call out 'Magellan" loudly at the unit. How-ever, that doesn't
>>seem
>>to activate the unit. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
>>Thank you in Advance!
> I bought a Magellan Maestro 4000 a little over a month ago and quickly
> decided that I wasn't going to use the suction cup window mount for
> the same reasons you mention, plus the fact that it is, plain and
> simply, a monstrosity. I first tried a vent mount, but sent it back
> because it was so flimsy and positioning the GPS unit was difficult.
> I wound up spending a few bucks and bought one of these:
>
http://www.mountguys.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=RAP-B-168-Maestro&click=21
> decided that I wasn't going to use the suction cup window mount for
> the same reasons you mention, plus the fact that it is, plain and
> simply, a monstrosity. I first tried a vent mount, but sent it back
> because it was so flimsy and positioning the GPS unit was difficult.
> I wound up spending a few bucks and bought one of these:
>
> I love it. I have my GPS perched on the "tunnel" ahead of the center
> armrest console... out of direct sight of the prying eyes of passers
> by when the vehicle is parked.
> armrest console... out of direct sight of the prying eyes of passers
> by when the vehicle is parked.
On Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:26:38 GMT, "Buffalo Bill" <Buffalo
Bill@nocrap.nospam> wrote:
>Hi, I can't visualize as to how this cradle would fit to the center of the
>seat-console unit, I have a Civic "06" and not sure if it would fit
>correctly, any better pictures or description available by chance?
>Thanks!
>seat-console unit, I have a Civic "06" and not sure if it would fit
>correctly, any better pictures or description available by chance?
>Thanks!
It probably won't work with your Civic in that fashion, then. I drive
a SUV that doesn't have a dashboard "center stack" that flows from the
dash right into the center console. Rather, I have the old fashioned
transmission "hump" in front of me where I can set things like this.
On the other hand, this particular mount is very heavy and the three
"feet" are bendable/flexible so that they will adjust to most any
surface. I wouldn't hesitate to set this thing right up on top of the
dash, either.
Hope this helps.
Mark
>> On Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:50:38 GMT, "Buffalo Bill" <Buffalo
>> Bill@nocrap.nospam> wrote:
>> Bill@nocrap.nospam> wrote:
>>>Hi,
>>>I'm the proud new owner of the Maestro 4050 but have a question or 2 to
>>>ask.
>>>I spent a lot of $$$ for this unit
>>>but now have some concerns about getting good info regarding it. Perhaps
>>>someone could be kind enough to assist me. Thank you in advance.
>>>First question regards the mount/cradle. When I reach my destination, I
>>>prefer to immediately remove it from the cradle, while leaving the cradle
>>>still attached to the window. How-ever, removing the GPS unit from the
>>>cradle is no easy task as I am left groping w/o a good view of the button
>>>that needs to be pushed to release the unit. A major/clumsy ordeal indeed.
>>>With that being said, which replacement cradle could I purchase either
>>>from
>>>eBay or MountGuys.com (or anywhere else) that would make it easier/quicker
>>>to remove the gps from it's cradle? Hate to buy something that ends up as
>>>being as inconvenient (or even worse) than the factory cradle, thus I am
>>>asking for your friendly advice :-).
>>>Also, regarding the vent mount cradles, it does appear to be a great idea,
>>>if only because it does keep the unit out of view from the windshield,
>>>how-ever, would the hot/cold air flow onto the back of the unit damage it?
>>>A
>>>concern of mine, obviously.
>>>Last question, in order to turn on the voice prompter, it is instructed
>>>that
>>>I merely call out 'Magellan" loudly at the unit. How-ever, that doesn't
>>>seem
>>>to activate the unit. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
>>>Thank you in Advance!
>>>I'm the proud new owner of the Maestro 4050 but have a question or 2 to
>>>ask.
>>>I spent a lot of $$$ for this unit
>>>but now have some concerns about getting good info regarding it. Perhaps
>>>someone could be kind enough to assist me. Thank you in advance.
>>>First question regards the mount/cradle. When I reach my destination, I
>>>prefer to immediately remove it from the cradle, while leaving the cradle
>>>still attached to the window. How-ever, removing the GPS unit from the
>>>cradle is no easy task as I am left groping w/o a good view of the button
>>>that needs to be pushed to release the unit. A major/clumsy ordeal indeed.
>>>With that being said, which replacement cradle could I purchase either
>>>from
>>>eBay or MountGuys.com (or anywhere else) that would make it easier/quicker
>>>to remove the gps from it's cradle? Hate to buy something that ends up as
>>>being as inconvenient (or even worse) than the factory cradle, thus I am
>>>asking for your friendly advice :-).
>>>Also, regarding the vent mount cradles, it does appear to be a great idea,
>>>if only because it does keep the unit out of view from the windshield,
>>>how-ever, would the hot/cold air flow onto the back of the unit damage it?
>>>A
>>>concern of mine, obviously.
>>>Last question, in order to turn on the voice prompter, it is instructed
>>>that
>>>I merely call out 'Magellan" loudly at the unit. How-ever, that doesn't
>>>seem
>>>to activate the unit. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
>>>Thank you in Advance!
>> I bought a Magellan Maestro 4000 a little over a month ago and quickly
>> decided that I wasn't going to use the suction cup window mount for
>> the same reasons you mention, plus the fact that it is, plain and
>> simply, a monstrosity. I first tried a vent mount, but sent it back
>> because it was so flimsy and positioning the GPS unit was difficult.
>> I wound up spending a few bucks and bought one of these:
>>
http://www.mountguys.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=RAP-B-168-Maestro&click=21
>> decided that I wasn't going to use the suction cup window mount for
>> the same reasons you mention, plus the fact that it is, plain and
>> simply, a monstrosity. I first tried a vent mount, but sent it back
>> because it was so flimsy and positioning the GPS unit was difficult.
>> I wound up spending a few bucks and bought one of these:
>>
>> I love it. I have my GPS perched on the "tunnel" ahead of the center
>> armrest console... out of direct sight of the prying eyes of passers
>> by when the vehicle is parked.
>> armrest console... out of direct sight of the prying eyes of passers
>> by when the vehicle is parked.
> Buffalo Bill wrote:
>> Hi,
>> I'm the proud new owner of the Maestro 4050 but have a question or 2
>> to ask. I spent a lot of $$$ for this unit
>> but now have some concerns about getting good info regarding it.
>> Perhaps someone could be kind enough to assist me. Thank you in
>> advance.
>>
>> First question regards the mount/cradle. When I reach my destination,
>> I prefer to immediately remove it from the cradle, while leaving the
>> cradle still attached to the window. How-ever, removing the GPS unit
>> from the cradle is no easy task as I am left groping w/o a good view
>> of the button that needs to be pushed to release the unit. A
>> major/clumsy ordeal indeed. With that being said, which replacement
>> cradle could I purchase either from eBay or MountGuys.com (or
>> anywhere else) that would make it easier/quicker to remove the gps
>> from it's cradle? Hate to buy something that ends up as being as
>> inconvenient (or even worse) than the factory cradle, thus I am
>> asking for your friendly advice :-).
>>
>> Also, regarding the vent mount cradles, it does appear to be a great
>> idea, if only because it does keep the unit out of view from the
>> windshield, how-ever, would the hot/cold air flow onto the back of
>> the unit damage it? A concern of mine, obviously.
>>
>> Last question, in order to turn on the voice prompter, it is
>> instructed that I merely call out 'Magellan" loudly at the unit.
>> How-ever, that doesn't seem to activate the unit. Any suggestions
>> would be appreciated!
>>
>>
>> Thank you in Advance!
>>
>>
>> I'm the proud new owner of the Maestro 4050 but have a question or 2
>> to ask. I spent a lot of $$$ for this unit
>> but now have some concerns about getting good info regarding it.
>> Perhaps someone could be kind enough to assist me. Thank you in
>> advance.
>>
>> First question regards the mount/cradle. When I reach my destination,
>> I prefer to immediately remove it from the cradle, while leaving the
>> cradle still attached to the window. How-ever, removing the GPS unit
>> from the cradle is no easy task as I am left groping w/o a good view
>> of the button that needs to be pushed to release the unit. A
>> major/clumsy ordeal indeed. With that being said, which replacement
>> cradle could I purchase either from eBay or MountGuys.com (or
>> anywhere else) that would make it easier/quicker to remove the gps
>> from it's cradle? Hate to buy something that ends up as being as
>> inconvenient (or even worse) than the factory cradle, thus I am
>> asking for your friendly advice :-).
>>
>> Also, regarding the vent mount cradles, it does appear to be a great
>> idea, if only because it does keep the unit out of view from the
>> windshield, how-ever, would the hot/cold air flow onto the back of
>> the unit damage it? A concern of mine, obviously.
>>
>> Last question, in order to turn on the voice prompter, it is
>> instructed that I merely call out 'Magellan" loudly at the unit.
>> How-ever, that doesn't seem to activate the unit. Any suggestions
>> would be appreciated!
>>
>>
>> Thank you in Advance!
>>
>>
> Only the 4250 and 3250 have voice activation.
>
>
The 4050 has voice activation. It also has local road alerts if you pay
the subscription.
Try sying Magellan in a clear voice slower than you might use it in a
conversation. When it responds, wait a second or two before responding.
Then say "Home" and see if it confirms the response. Give it another
second or two befor saying "yes".
Works every time for me...
cheers,
chuck...
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