| Reviews : Nextar 3.5-Inch GPS Vehicle Navigator (Black) |
Technical Details
- 3.5 Inch Color Display with Touch Screen/ Built In Speaker
- Voice Guided Directions with Turn by Turn Voice Prompts
- Preloaded 50 U.S. States Map In SD Card/ 1.6 Million Points of Interest
- Address Book Can Store Up to 300 Addresses/ Automatically Recalculate the Route
- Includes Car Power Adapter, Suction Cup, Pouch, USB Cable, SD Card, Manual, Warranty Card
Product Description
NEXTAR P3 3.5 Inch Auto Navigation. The Nextar P3 GPS mobile navigation system assures that your days of getting lost are over. Finding an address or any one of 1.6 million points of interest, such as the nearest gas station or restaurant, is a snap anywhere in the U.S. Just enter information in the P3's 3.5 inch touch screen and let the voice prompt and detailed map guide you to the destination. The P3's built in MP3 player will entertain you with your favorite tunes while en route. Just copy your favorite play list onto an SD card and insert into the slot. The P3 moves easily from car to car using the supplied windshield or dash mount. A rechargeable lithium ion battery assures that the unit stays active. The Nextar P3 will provide you with worry free navigation on even the most complex routes! This product comes with 1GB built in Flash memory, SD card slot for MP3 play/ Requires SD Card, not included, and a built in front speaker. The system includes mounting cradle, stylus, suction cup mounting bracket, dashboard mounting disk, remote control, DC adapter, USB Cable, and convenient carrying pouch.Similar Products
Customer Reviews
By Joseph V. Fodera Sr.
I had a nextar 3.5 GPS which was stolen out of my car. My wife and I used it on our cross country trip last year . It was God send. That is why I purchased the same one.
By Pam Russo (CA USA)
My parents received both a Garmin 260 and the Nextar for Christmas. I had the opportunity to try the Garmin and took the Nextar with me. I didn't think very much of it because it is a lower cost unit, but it surprised me with a few qualities. I've had the opportunity to try it out on a few trips now.
Pros:
1) The unit has text-to-speech capability. This is unusual for a low cost GPS. Most entry level ones will only tell you the direction to turn, but not the street name. However, more recently the TTS models from other brands are not as expensive as they used to be.
2) It comes with a lot of accessories. The Garmin only had a 12v power supply and a computer cable. The Nextar came with both AC & 12v, computer cable, two mounts, and a padded carry case.
3) Relatively easy to use. Not as simple and elegant as the Garmin, but good. As you type, it will only show letters that are possible for the area or street you are inputting. This makes typing a bit faster and easier.
Cons:
1) The unit does not have good battery life. This is compounded with mine because the 12V power cord does not work, so I can't use it for longer trips.
2) There is no volume control. The unit is pretty loud, and there isn't a way to turn it down (or up for that matter).
3) On highways, the Nextar often thinks I am on a side street. I will be traveling on a highway for a period of time and all of a sudden the unit starts barking out directions for a bunch of streets to get me back on the highway. This happens a lot, and with no volume control it is pretty annoying.
4) It will get some names wrong. For some reason it kept insisting that "S" street was Steven street. It has a real hard time around overpass areas and on/off ramps. The directions aren't always the best routes either. It will update your route if you deviate, but it takes longer to do so than the Garmin.
Other:
I personally don't like having the maps only on an SD card. I would rather they be built in with an SD map add-on option. I think the maps they include are a bit old too. I do like that Garmin allows one free map update, so you don't have to worry about buying an older unit. This was not an option with Nextar.
The unit feels flimsy, but it has held up pretty well.
All in all, I don't use it anymore because of the complications it has. It hasn't really been beneficial to me. On the trips where I had it, I ended up using my printed Google maps instead.
I think if you find it on sale for a very low price, like this one was around the holidays, and only want to use it occasionally, it is good. Right now the Garmin 260 is only $30 more on Amazon, and it is a much superior unit. I would go that route (no pun intended) instead.
By Lost in PA (State College, PA USA)
I got this item as a Christmas present and it broke before April was over.
Although it comes with a one year warranty the company charges $25 to repair it and send it back to you. That's 30 percent of what it costs new.
Be careful about buying Nextar. Easily the most disappointing piece of electronics I have owned since, well ever. If I could give it 0 stars I would.
BTW, I've never posted a review like this before---that's how disappointed I was in this product and this company.
By The Rogue Wolf
I picked this up on sale, needing a GPS system as I tend to get lost on long trips even with the best written instructions. I put it to the test with a trip to my roommate's parents' house to be on the safe side. While it seems to have funny ideas about local side streets, once out on the highway the unit performed like a champ- even saving me some hassle when I accidentally picked the wrong off-ramp onto an Interstate, giving me guidance on how to get back on-route in an area with pretty poor street signage. Voice guidance is accurate and easy to understand (although silly-sounding at times) and gives plenty of time to prepare for turns, in most cases.
However, there are some pitfalls here. Syncing the device with your computer requires Microsoft ActiveSync, which must be downloaded separately; nothing in the manual or on the company's website mentions this. (Speaking of the site, the online registration page is completely broken.) Placing MP3s on the device is impossible due to the included flash memory being full. The sound tends to be very loud sometimes when navigating menus, regardless of the volume setting. Touchscreen navigation without the stylus is iffy. The onboard battery could best be described as "pathetic"- but it will recharge from both the USB adapter and car adapter included with the unit.
All in all, though, I'm not at all sorry I bought it. I don't travel very much, but it's good to know that when I do I've got a decent navigator for the next time I get lost.
By J. Blix (usa)
The unit worked well right out of the box. The display is fine and touch screen works without a problem. The voice turn by turn instructions are clear and the maps are up to date. The points of interests (gas stations, restaurants, stores) are outdated and there are NO map or POI updates on the Nextar web site. So if you don't mind not being able to look up recent POI's or update your map, it is a GREAT unit for the price.
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