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Introduction
GPS or Global Positioning Service is one of the most useful free services out there, and the best part is it is available as the name implies globally. These small devices are tremendously useful and the only cost to the consumer is the initial purchase of the device itself. Using signals from multiple satellites to triangulate your location these small handheld devices can nearly pinpoint your location and help you find your way from point A to point B. In recent years great advances in these devices have taken place that make them easier to use, cheaper, and smaller. With so many devices in the market however, it becomes increasingly difficult to make a purchasing decision.
With so many companies on the market competing for a share of your money, Nextar decided to introduce a unit with a back up camera to gain the edge. The unit's name is I4-BC and it comes with a back up camera that is to be mounted on top of the license plate of the vehicle. Join me as I try to find out whether the I4-BC has what it takes to succeed in capturing the needs and the wants of the customers.
NEXTAR's Take
Getting lost is so last century. This GPS Navigation System from Nextar brings your navigation skills up to date with all the accuracy and modern magic of satellite-aided way finding. I4-BC, a pocket-sized GPS that comes with a back-up camera for your automobile as a bonus. Just mount your Nextar navigation system in your car and head out on the road. You'll enjoy the confidence of having built-in maps of all 50 states of U.S. and Canada complete with over 1.6 million points of interest, ranging from hotels and restaurants to airports and landmarks.
Specifications
- 4.3” color display with touch screen
- Built-in speaker
- Voice-guided directions with Turn by Turn voice prompts
- Built-in maps of the 50 U.S. states + Canada
- 1.6 million points of interest
- Address book can store up to 300 addresses
- Automatically recalculate the route
- Text to Speech (TTS) - Clearly pronounces instructions including street names - English
- Speed alert
- SD card slot for added memory
- Back-up Camera - provides a clear rear view when you back up your vehicle
(with a viewing range up to 7 feet) - MP3 playing & Pictures viewing mode (requires SD card, not included)
- 2D or 3D map viewing modes
- Day and Night modes -
Night mode features additional light on the screen for easier viewing - Built-in rechargeable Li-Ion battery
- Comes with manufacturer's 1-year limited warranty
| Special Features | |
| Speed Alert | Yes |
| Built-in Antenna | Yes |
| External Antenna | No |
| Built-in Li-ion Battery | Yes |
| MP3 Features | Yes |
| JPEG Viewer | Yes |
| Built-in FM Transmitter | No |
| Bluetooth® Enable | No |
| Live Traffic Information | No |
| iPod® Compatible | No |
| Text To Speech | Yes |
| Back Up Camera | Yes |
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