Nextar X3T GPS Unit with MP3 Reviews

The accuracy was a bit lacking. We were looking for a specific address on CA 101 (75000) but the available number range offered for input only went to 72199? (maybe the zip code limited the number range). It was simple to find, being right off the highway, but a bit worrysome that it wasn't spot-on accurate.

NOT TO GOOD

The main reason I bought this GPS was because it had all of the USA & Canada both, which is very hard to find in a GPS at this price. When I attempted to put in any address for Canada I got a fatal error message one time and had to shut the unit off, but since that time I put in Canada address and got the directions no problem. I've only got to use the unit 1 time so far. I put in my work address, of course it told me to go the fastest route it knew but that wasn't necessarily true due to stop lights and such so I went a different route on back roads. It did tell me to make a U-turn at the first chance which I thought was strange. One minor other thing was the voice prompt did not tell you when it was recalculating the route it just said it on the screen which isn't good when your trying to drive but like i said a minor issue I feel. It's a nice looking unit and the screen looks good. The speaker is a bit small and I have not tried playing MP3's on it but I can't imagine them sounding good on such a small speaker but that's not the reason to buy a GPS in my opinion anyway just a nice added feature. One very good feature of this GPS is that it says interstate, routes and street names which I think is usually reserved for more pricey models. I also like that you can have the unit demo the route ahead of time though I wish it had a fast forward feature. Also the battery life is very short but on the other hand the menu's are very user friendly and easy to use. All in all based upon my limited use I like this GPS and recommend it to others.

Screen too small. Will upgrade to 4.3. Great accuracy. Good maps.

Great in planning vacation trip.

I have only had this product for a couple of days and love it!

Bought the unit for a trip, the first day using it it stop working when it rebooted and the status bar stopped at 1/8 complete. returned the unit and now looking for a different brand.

[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

At first I thought this was the best ever..but found out after 4 uses that it is not quality at all. The music would not shut off and go back to main menu. I took out the SD card and then hit the reset button because it would not shut off or do anything at all. The reset button did not do anything but bring up the main start page and the status bar would not go further than an 1/8 of the way. I called Nextar tech support which the guy new nothing said that he has not heard of this and to let the battery die and then recharge it and see what happens. If it needs to be exchanged then to call back and it can take 3 to 6 weeks. I purchased this because I am moving East from the Mid-west not a big deal but I wanted to have a GPS that worked. [...] Beware buying as this is not a reliable or quality unit.

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

I have had a Garmin for the last 4 years and wanted a new smaller Garmin. I looked at this unit and found it had the same options as a garmin for less than half the price!

[8 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

took it on vacation in another state, was great, never needed to ask directions or use a map