Maestro vs. NeverLost: Does anyone have an opinion on whether the Maestro unit is pretty close to the functions of NeverLost?
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I have used the Hertz Neverlost, and the Magellan 4040. While they may supply Hertz, with their units, the Magellan 4040 is like trying to compare a Ferrari to a Ford Focus. Both will get you from point A to B, but one will do in it style, and be the envy of your friends. That is how I could compare the 4040 to the Neverlost. The 4040 is hands down light years ahead of use. My parents, who are technophobes, loved using it also, right out of the box. By contrast, even though I am an IT 'expert' I still have some troubles with the Neverlost. So, to answer your question, No the Maestro s not pretty close to the Neverlost, it is light years ahead!
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Yes. I use both all the time with no events. Great little device. Very convenient. Get it!
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I bought the Aria because of the timer, which I love, and three speed settings. I'm sure the Mia 2 is great, but I don't have experience with it.
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AWESOME! Your clarification on the capabilities of this unit seals the deal for me. I just wanted to make CD copies of the music I already have previously recorded on mini-disc. For some reason, I could never get my Net MD recorder (and software) to go from mini-disc, to computer, to CD OR back to another mini-disc(?). Mp3's are OK, but I prefer using CDs/MDs for their sound. MD rules for me for it editing capability, and now I'm willing to go with the MZ-M200 for it's features. Thanks again for the help and the link to the manual!
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I'm using it in a Nordictrack but I'd hold off if I was you. They have been having a nightmare since November when they upgraded their servers causing huge numbers of users (mine included) not to work reliably. Check out the ifit support pages not the headline posts but the users responses and make sure they've fixed it before you spend your cash.
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Good website. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge. I will probably go with the first one an get the software if needed. good advice. The new one looks pretty, gut I don't spend money if there isn't enough upgrade to justify the added espense.
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I have the Aria and I love it. It has more featurs than the Mia 2. It has different speed settings where the Mia only has 1. Also, it has an indicator light telling you when to charge the unit. I was told that the Mia's brushes don't rotate.
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I have not personally compared, however here is an article that may help answer some questions: http://www.head-fi.org/t/673186/nuforce-mmp-reviewMichael @ Kraft Street Audio
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I've had the Maestro 4040 for about a week, and I'm having a major problem with it. Right now while driving a route the unit will often go a bit wonky, as in it will stop announcing street names, or the map will show a completely different area than where I am, or the progress bar screen will freeze. The unit will then reboot itself, and after it comes back it will operate correctly until I power the unit off and then back on after a period of time.Still working with Magellan support on this one, this stuff seems to have started happening after a firmware upgrade.
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Thanks for your input== The unit died on me so back to the store. I never realized how inefficient these unit are-- I do a lot of recording to DVD-RW discs so this unit wont be of any help-- (I had just purchased another 50 DVD-RW discs)I forgot how much work there is in recording the old fashioned way with all the Start & end times-Ch # . With Fios's guide you only have one button to record for future events. I think I'll wait til they come out with a unit with a guide. Although it seems like these units are near the end and will be replaced soon. thanks again!
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Your welcome. I just hope that it lives up to our expectations. Promising for sure. I held the Flip Mino HD at J&R; yesterday. Wow is it tiny. As expected, they didn't have the Vado HD yet. The Vado is only a bit wider because the LCD screen is larger. The difference is small enough that the Vado will be easily pocketable and I prefer the larger screen. I am wondering if I should order the AC adapter or just rely on the USB. Then again my Ipod Touch AC adapter might work...USB connector. Hmmm. Any idea?
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Pinnacle has their own site that you might find answers to all your questions. There on the forums you will quickly find out whether it's a good to have or not. I understand their live support sucks... How's the software? I have studio 9 and need to upgrade NOW!!! Had a few problems in the past but it was sorted eventually? Do I want to go through it again?
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I too am looking at the HD, but for a different main purpose. I will be using it to capture my 3 and 1-year olds and editing videos on iMovie. What do people think about the MinoHD vs. Mino vs. Ultra for this purpose?
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I use it every day and have no problem. Another thing I would suggest is looking at their new Vertuoline system. I think those machines are even better and I wold look into those if I were buying my 1st machine
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Certainly. Don't have any recommendations, except, at this stage in the technology evolution, to look for one that does its own housekeeping, something that used to be done by TRIM support on the O.S. I heard that nowadays some controllers do this themselves, so you don't have to check what the OS does in that respect.
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Although Garmin have been the more popular brand, Magellan is also a good GPS with its Maestro series. I bought from Costco a lower model Magellan Maestro 3225 (made for Costco) at sale price $179 which had speech to text but no bluetooth capability. This was a gift for my wife. My son borrowed it and liked the Magellan better than his Garmin Nuvi 360. He indicated that the Garmin will warn you about 0.2mi to look out for an exit and couple of times he missed block to turn or exit. With the Magellan it gives you the warning and when you are coming to the exit or block to turn it gives a ring that this is the spot to turn or exit. He returned the Nuvi and intend to purchase a Magellan. The price is also cheaper for the same features.
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Yes, But not any I would , and the Learning Curve seemed really steep. I use it for odds & ends sound but never wanted to devote the hours it would take to understand it. BUT I'm not a Music guy. I do video and Edius 6 meets most of my needs.