“Nav N Go takes great pleasure in welcoming Nextar not only as a
selected partner but in working with Nextar to develop new products,”
stated Jim Nardulli, Senior Vice President for Global Sales at Nav N Go.
“Nextar has made phenomenal strides in not only catching up to their
competitors but in becoming one of the fastest-growing and innovative
GPS navigation companies in the world. We believe that Nextar's exciting
product categories and retail avenues are among the most salient and
relevant today, utilizing the newest technologies in dynamic yet
affordable products.”
The Nextar 43LT GPS navigation system has online map updates and
additional maps available for purchase at www.nextar.com/extras. The device
also comes with a free lifetime subscription for live traffic reports
provided by NAVTEQ that are audible through the vehicle’s radio system. The
reports are provided at no additional charge and are available right out of
the box. No activation is required as the special feature works the moment
the system is turned on. The unit also comes with 3D landmark and sign-post
viewing as well as an SD card slot.
”Nextar is excited to be working with Nav N Go, a company we believe is
bringing user-friendly and trendy navigation software to market that even
first-time navigation users can enjoy,” stated Eddy Zheng, Nextar founder.
“Nav N Go’s investment in research and development, coupled with their
ability to tailor their software to the US market makes them a strong
partner.”
The Nextar 43LT, running on the Nav N Go’s software has a generous 4.3”
TFT touch-screen display that provides large, clear, colorful images of maps
from all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Text-to-speech technology distinctly
pronounces road names and offers voice-guided directions, with turn-by-turn
voice prompts. Prompts are clearly audible through a built-in speaker. A
built-in antenna ensures signal reception.
It includes 1.6-million points of interest, including hotels, shopping
centers, gas stations, and restaurants. For added versatility, it has the
ability to play MP3 files as well as display JPEG images. Digital map data
is supplied by NAVTEQ, the preeminent provider of comprehensive digital map
information for automotive navigation systems.
Power is supplied by a lightweight, built-in rechargeable Lithium-Ion
battery. Accessories include: an external RDS receiver, car power adapter,
suction cup, and a stylus/touch pen. The system measures 4.6” x 3.2” x 0.8”
in size and weigh 6.4 oz. The 43LT is currently available nationwide.
About Nav N Go
Nav N Go is a dynamic, innovative software development
company that offers the latest solutions for 3D satellite navigation, mobile
applications and content/community services on a variety of platforms. The
company also develops its own mobile games and digital maps. Founded in
2004, Nav N Go launched its first product in Germany at CeBIT 2006. Since
then, it has formed partnerships with more than 70 hardware manufacturers
worldwide, with 25 A and B brands including Clarion Europe GmbH, LG
Electronics and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. The company provides
reliable navigation solutions in more than 70 countries and in 45 different
languages.
To find out more about Nav N Go please visit
www.navngo.com .
About Nextar
Nextar, headquartered in Southern California, is a global designer and
marketer of consumer electronics. From the categories it enters to the
products it develops and the manner in which it goes to market, Nextar’s
decisions are based on its unique ‘bold and new’ philosophy. It currently
offers products in the following categories: portable personal audio and
video; digital photo frames; GPS navigation; and Bluetooth(R). In addition
to tried-and-true consumer electronic retail outlets, Nextar products also
are boldly marketed through non-traditional avenues such as department
stores, automotive, mass merchants, food and drug, and do-it-yourself.
Nextar is an affiliate of Tofasco(SM), a rapidly growing company that
sells products worldwide in a variety of industries. For further information
regarding Nextar, visit its website at www.nextar.com or call toll free
888-849-0846.
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