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Problems
Unfortunately there were some problems that I have encountered while working with this GPS. First of all the stand is flimsy. Every time I went over a bump, I would have to readjust the GPS to its original position.
There is also the matter of the speakers. At low volumes the speakers work perfectly fine, however, at higher volume the voice gets raspy. The result is that at higher velocity, when the cabin noise increases, the speakers are unable to cope with the increased noise.
The software is also not without fault. With only 1.6 million POIs (Points Of Interest), Nextar falls short of its competitors which go all the way up to 6 million POIs by a very large margin. I was astonished to find out that I would have to drive 36 miles to the nearest WalMart when there was one just around the corner that was built at least 4-5 years ago.
The back up camera that is included with the unit is only useful for short distances so if you want to get a clear picture of what is behind you, turning around is inevitable.
The last but certainly not the least problem with the GPS unit is the audio jack. Instead of 3.5 mm jack that is common on almost all portable equipment, the I4-BC came with a smaller 2.5 mm. So if you are using your iPod and suddenly decide to switch to using the GPS, you will need an 3.5 mm to a 2.5 mm adapter so that it fits your 3.5 mm auxiliary cable.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the NEXTAR had a very noble attempt at creating what seed like the prefect GPS. However, the I4-BC fell short in a couple of critical points. With a hefty price tag of $204.99 form anything4wireless.com this GPS unit face some stiff competition from units like Tom tom and Garmin which are also priced around the same price range and also offer a great variety of features similar to those of the I4-BC.
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