NEXTAR NAVAGATION SOFTWARE
NEXTAR NAVAGATION BLUETOOTH

The black inverted T is the receiver for the camera, doubling as an adapter for the windscreen mount (note the typical Arkon prongs)

NEXTAR NAVAGATION SOFTWARE

If you only use the software on/off at the top then the device will go into standby, and still drain the battery, albeit at a reduced rate. The advantage of such a solution is that you can store the device longer between uses because switching the device off with the slider will really disconnect the battery. This has the potential to confuse even more since it's not just the GPS that you need to switch on - it's the complete PND that won't do a thing unless you flip this switch. Since some consumers seem to have been confused by the two switches Nextar have added a 'Please switch on the GPS device' sticker. However this is the master switch, and similar to a hard reset button. The back shows the external MMCX antenna connector, the speaker grille, and another on/off switch. The case has a pleasant white/silver theme, a welcome departure from all the black you see on other devices. The front of the device shows the display (surprise, surprise). Rechargeable Li-Polymer battery (1400mAH) Wide screen PND with wireless rear view camera

NEXTAR NAVAGATION BLUETOOTH

As you may have seen from Maft's review that is not a big loss since Bluetooth did not work properly on the Binatone anyhow. Different from the Binatone the Nextar device came with Bluetooth disabled. The table below shows the specifications.

Various attachments for rear-view camera.

Round plate for dashboard mounting (3M sticky-pad on reverse).

(manufacturer) Windscreen mount & PND attachment.

The overall content seemed to to be the same as for the Binatone: To get to the rest of the components you have to take the blister out of the cover, and then open a white box hidden inside. The Nextar doesn't come in a box as we know it, rather it is presented in a kind of blister package that is designed for shop displays, and reveals the two main elements - the PND and the camera. The present review will look at the differences between the two models, but will also look a bit deeper under the hood of the device, and will show you what else you can use it for. I also wanted to see for myself how the back-up camera was integrated into th device The device in the add looked very similar to the Binatone, so I asked for a review unit. The Binatone serves the european market (featuring iGO2006+), and I was looking for something equivalent for the american market when I saw a Nextar add. Just go and buy some known brands.In July Maft has reviewed the Binatone T430, one of the first Personal Navigation Devices with an additional safety feature - a rearview camera. What kind of engineers working at their facility? My advise dont be cheap and waste money on this. Funny thing is even if you dont use the unit for one day the battery drains out. But I cant trust this and go for vacation especially when you are new to some places. Yesterday I just drove to some area where there is little no traffic kind of area the unit instantly failed. It worked perfectly showing the route so I thought I am lucky. I started using this in my local town going to work and come back because this is my first GPS. They claimed on UPS but my guess its broken in their warehouse itself. New egg is kind enough to send a replacement immediately. Overall Review: My experience with this GPS is bad from the begaining. Loosing signal instantly does not speak street names, not many POIs re calculates the route quickly but it will force you to go to the same route. Pros: Low price wall charger and pouch included Р”В¬ons: Only US maps and also they are old.

SD Card SlotThe Nextar X3i provides SD card expansion capability so you can add more maps, POIs and music files to the unit!.

Entertainment on the GoWith the built-in mp3 player and JPEG picture viewer, enjoy your favorite digital music and photos on the road.

Turn-by-turn Voice GuidanceWith text-to-speech technology, the Nextar X3i delivers turn-by-turn voice instructions and street name pronunciation, so you can focus on driving without frequently checking the GPSРІР‚в„ўs screen for enhanced security.

Interchangeable FaceplatesThe Nextar X3i comes with three interchangeable faceplates in different colors (black, white, pink) to match your mood or your car decoration.

MapsThe Nextar X3i is preloaded with maps of the 50 United States and 1.6 million points of interest locations, helping make your travel safer, smarter and more efficient wherever you may go.

3.5 Touch-screen DisplayThe 3.5-inch touch-screen color display provides intuitive on-screen operations and features day and night modes for easier-on-the-eye viewing in any light condition.

Nextar navagation