Jun 28, 2009 gps navigation 2 Comments
It looks like Nextar is trying to stay afloat in this economy by releasing GPS navigation systems fit for every budget. Their latest is the Nextar 43LT which has a 4.3″ screen and offers life traffic updates from Navteq’s RDS-TMC service (see coverage). It only costs $170.
Some other features of Nextar 43LT include SD card slot, 1.6 million POIs, and text-to-speech… Read More …
Oct 29, 2008 gps navigation Leave a comment
Nextar is expanding their GPS navigation system lineup with two new models called SNAP5 and SNAP7.
Announced today, both devices feature a really slim body measuring only 0.7″ and text-to-speech feature which can speak in English, French, and Spanish. The maps cover all 50 states and Canada and come on a 2GB SD card for easy installation and upgrade.
If you haven’t already guessed SNAP7 is the bigger model with a 7″ screen, and SNAP5 is the little brother with a 5″ screen.
Both devices are expected to be available at the stores starting Spring of 2009. SNAP5 should cost $300, and SNAP7 $350… Read More …
Oct 20, 2008 gps navigation 1 Comment
Nextar just released the news of their new GPS navigation system today. Called Nextar ME, the device features a 3.5″ screen and a slim body measuring only 0.7 inches. The maps on the unit are pre-installed and they are provided by Tele Atlas. There is currently no information on which version of maps they’re using.
The unit is pretty standard. The only ‘fancy’ feature is the ability to pronounce street names (text-to-speech). It also has a stylus just like the Enzym unit we talked about recently.
The new Nextar ME will be on display at the SEMA 2008 trade show.
Oct 13, 2008 gps navigation 1 Comment
don't worry; they are not this cheap!
Magellan Maestro 4000
Can be found for $89.99 plus free shipping here.
Garmin StreetPilot c330 (Refurbished)
Can be found for $99.99 here.
Nextar S3
Can be found here for $79.99.
Now you really don’t have a good reason not to own a GPS. If you get lost and eaten by a bear it’s your own fault!
Feb 13, 2008 gps navigation 1 Comment
GPS navigation system manufacturer Nextar seems to have a new model in their lineup called Nextar I4 BC.
Let’s start with the basics: I4 BC has a 4.3″ touch screen, SD card slot for extra memory, pre-installed maps of 50 states and Canada, and 1.6 million POIs. In addition it has built-in speakers, and text-to-speech function.
And then the software has a couple of add-ons such as the speed alert system, MP3 player and JPEG viewer. What’s unique with I4 BC is that it comes with a rear view camera; a feature we’re not used to seeing right out of the box.
We hear the price ranges somewhere between $300 and $600… Read More …
Sep 26, 2007 gps navigation 10 Comments
Nextar X4B is the most advanced model Nextar has to offer when it comes to GPS navigation systems.
It features a 4.3″ touch screen with US & Canada maps from Navteq which sits on a 1GB built in memory, and has bluetooth connectivity for taking hands free phone calls. Also included in its memory is close 2 million points of interests to help you locate the closest farmers market, phone booth, etc…
Nextar X4B also supports TTS (Text to Speech), a feature you’d like if you can’t take your eyes off the road not even for a second.
As far as hardware we know the processor is from Intel and the GPS receiver is SiRF Star III. It sells for about $400 on Amazon.
Aug 5, 2007 gps navigation Leave a comment
Nextar HGPS35 is a basic navigation system that has 1.6 million points of interest for the U.S. stored in its internal memory. It can do voice guidance and display information on its 3.5″ touch screen which can render maps in 2D or 3D. There is also an MP3 player if you have no other option left for entertainment.
More specs:
Jun 7, 2007 gps navigation 9 Comments
HacVision Cease & Desist is not familiar to us but at the end of the day it is a GPS navigation with 20GB hard disk space and a huge 7″ touchscreen. (If you want to do some research about you should search Nextar MN2607 – that seems to be actual model name). You know the rules with Woot – once it is gone it is gone.
Here are the specs:
Before committing you should also read about other Nextar products we’ve mentioned. Nextar 2707 looks very similar to this one.
May 11, 2007 gps navigation 11 Comments
Lately we’ve been seeing a lot of GPS navigation systems going below the $200 mark. Most of these are from manufacturers you’ve probably never heard of before but that’s not necessarily bad. The hardware is usually standard and the software is sometimes identical in these machines. Here is our roundup:
Magellan Maestro 3100 for $200
Evesham Nav Cam 7700 for $160
InVion GPS-4v106 for $200
Aytobe for £100
PIVA PNS350 for $190 or L100 for $175
JVC KV-PX9 for $180
Mio C220 for $180
UPDATES:
ViaMichelin X930 for $198
NaviBlue NBC3500 for $155
Navman F20 (refurbished) for $158
FineDrive 400 for $190 or $99
Holux GPSmile 52 for $170
Sanyo NVM-4030 for $200
MORE UPDATES:
Lowrance iWAY 250c for $190
Jensen NVX-225 for $190
Nextar HGPS35 for $156
Navman iCN 330 for $130
Evesham NAV-CAM 7000 for $181
Are we missing anything? Even if it’s after rebate, let us know. We’ll update the list.
UPDATE: July 2008 – We now have another list cheap GPS navigation systems.
Jan 4, 2007 gps navigation Leave a comment
Nextar will be showing – among other sat nav systems – the Q3 at CES this year. It is a standard GPS navigation system that has a 3.5″ touch screen, can provide voice guidance, and comes with built-in maps of the entire U.S. Other features include 3D map viewing mode, ability to play MP3s using the available SD slot, an address book that can hold 300 entries, and rechargeable Li-Ion battery.
Included in the box are AC adapter, USB cable, pouch, suction cup, and a remote control. Not sure what the remote is for. MSRP is $400 on product page but Amazon sells the Nextar Q3 for $293.
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