Nextar X3 02 GPS

Guide Note

The Nextar X3-02 is an automotive GPS device that includes an MP3 Player.

Fast Facts

1. Manufacturer: Nextar
2. Price range: $100-$200
3. 3.5" 4:3 touch screen display
4. Built-in stereo speaker
5. 1.6 million points of interest
6. Preloaded maps of the entire US and Canada

The X3-02 features the full navigation on a typical GPS navigator, including text to speech ability to announce turn-by-turn directions. It also contains a MP3 player and can display photos on the 3.5 inch touch screen. The unit can store up to 300 addresses and comes pre-loaded with 1.6 million points of interest across the United States and Canada.

GPS Lodge was not impressed with the X3-02, complaining of difficulty navigating the operating system and poor design of the mounting mechanism. Buy.com users report a good value for the low price, but also mention the software locking up and overall sluggish performance.