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The Nextar Q3 is a midline turn by turn navigation system using the NAVTEQ1 baseline software. The unit features a touchscreen data entry and setup, the standard voice guided directions (Turn by Turn), US and Canada Maps, SD card for addresses and MP3's, MP3 Player (headphone output for most car stereo's), Remote Control (For Navigation and MP3's), Points of Interest, USB Interface with software to update routes (Map updates not yet available) and all normal accessories2. The Nextar series GPS provides a cost effective alternative to more expensive units by other manufacturers.

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Nextar Q3
MSRP $150.00
Release date January, 2007
Brand Nextar
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Pros:
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Very good (real world) price for features
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Multi Language
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Voice, Turn By Turn
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MP3 Player with jacks for stereo
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Alternative Routing (street by street)
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Uses Stereo for turn by turn, when connected (mutes music)
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No map updates (at time of submission)
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No Live Traffic
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Short battery life in portable mode
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1 NAVTEQ is the baseline maping company for most, if not all, GPS maping services / hardware.
2 Accessories: Home charger, car charger, USB cable, carry pouch, window mount, stylus. Optional items: Alternative mounting brackets.

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Nextar Q3

• Nextar Q3 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

• Q3 Touch Screen GPS Navigation System

UPC: 714129943116

EAN: 714129943116

MPN: Q3

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Comments

1.  avatar lhinckley said:

Runs WinCE.Net 4.2 - buggy. Loses voice after a while requiring cold restart. Slow startup - 2 minutes +. No map updates - SD card only for MP3. Support site is fairly useless, mainly offering $140 "upgrade" similar model with SD map.
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Charon9

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January 23, 2008
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Pros

  • Very good (real world) price for features
  • Multi Language
  • Voice, Turn By Turn
  • MP3 Player with jacks for stereo
  • Alternative Routing (street by street)
  • Uses Stereo for turn by turn, when connected (mutes music)

Cons

  • No map updates (at time of submission)
  • No Live Traffic
  • Short battery life in portable mode

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lhinckley

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May 15, 2008
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2 pros
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Pros

  • Very good (real world) price for features
  • Multi Language

Cons

  • No map updates (at time of submission)
  • No Live Traffic

Comments

"Runs WinCE.Net 4.2 - buggy. Loses voice after a while requiring cold restart. Slow startup - 2 minutes +. No map updates - SD card only for MP3. Support site is fairly useless, mainly offering $140 "upgrade" similar model with SD map."
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