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The Alpine PND-K3msn is an in-car GPS receiver from Alpine's line of portable navigation devices and is an upgrade to the PND-K3 from 2008. The receiver features OnPoint advanced GPS positioning for faster and more accurate vehicle pinpointing and comes pre-loaded with maps of the US and Canada. It offers turn-by-turn voice guidance and text-to-speech functionality as well as alternate street views including 3D and highway junction views. The PND-K3msn is designed with a 4.3" wide LED backlit touchscreen with a resolution of 480 x 272 pixels and comes with a windshield and dashboard mount. The unit includes Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calls from a Bluetooth compatible cellphone and has an SD slot to allow for MP3 and WMA music playback. It differs from the PND-K3 since it includes MSN Direct compatiblity for updates and services such as real-time traffic, weather, and gas prices, which the PND-K3 lacks.
MSRP $300.00
Release date March, 2009
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- 4.3” Wide LED Backlit Touch Screen (480 x 272 resolution)
- OnPoint™ Advanced GPS Positioning
- Pre-loaded Map Coverage Across the U.S. and Canada
- Alternate 3D Map View
- 8 Distinct Selectable Map/Menu Color Schemes
- Turn-by-turn Voice Guidance
- Text-to-speech functionality
- Bluetooth® Connectivity
- SD Card slot for MP3/WMA Music Playback
- Easy-to-use Windshield and Dashboard Mount
- Highway junction view
- MSN Direct services including real-time traffic, weather, gas prices, and movie times
- English, Spanish and French Support
- Dimensions: 4.8" x 2.9" x 0.78"
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MSRP $349.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- microSD storage expansion
- large 4.3" touchscreen display
- onscreen keyboard can be used in ABC or QWERTY modes
Cons
- no FM transmitter for listening to instructions or music over car stereo
- no Bluetooth compatibility
- FM traffic updates are often inaccurate
Alpine PND-K3msn
vs.
Garmin Nuvi 1350T
MSRP $300.00
Released June, 2009
Pros
- highway lane (exit) assist
- large 4.7" colour touchscreen display
- multi-destination routing
- affordable price
Cons
- poor placement of USB port - cannot be plugged in while mounted
- poor POI database, also very strict with search queries
Alpine PND-K3msn
vs.
Magellan RoadMate 1475T
MSRP $250.00
Released March, 2009
Pros
- large 4.7" touchscreen display
- microSD expansion for additional maps
- text-to-speech
Cons
- sound quality is tinny
- does not always respond promptly to touch
- lacks higher end features such as Bluetooth, FM transmitter, etc...
Alpine PND-K3msn
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Magellan RoadMate 1470
MSRP $299.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- voice prompts and text to speech
- public transportation and pedestrian modes
- affordable price
- 6-million POI
Cons
- no lane or exit assist
- smaller 3.5" touchscreen
Alpine PND-K3msn
vs.
Garmin Nuvi 1260T
MSRP $299.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- text-to-speech - reads the names of streets as it prompts you to turn
- 25% slimmer than previous generation
- affordable price
- 4.3" touchscreen
Cons
- no FM transmitter
- no Bluetooth compatibility for hands-free calling
Alpine PND-K3msn
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Garmin Nuvi 1350
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PND, K, 3, msn, PNDK, K3, 3msn, PNDK3, K3msn, PNDK3msn
