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December 24, 2008 ( PowerHomeBiz ) -La
Verne, CA -
Nextar™, a designer and marketer of bold and new consumer electronic
products with mass appeal, will soon be taking the wraps off of its latest
GPS navigation unit, the Q4-LT. The unit includes a free lifetime
subscription for live traffic reports that will be audible thru the
vehicle’s radio system. The unit features USA and Canadian maps, which are
provided on a 2GB SD card. Nextar will feature the unit at the upcoming 2009
CES in booth South 3-31753.
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“As convenient and handy as a GPS device is, a major drawback, until now,
has been its lack of affordable real-time information,” stated Eddy Zheng,
Nextar founder. “Our new Nextar Q4-LT GPS unit eliminates that drawback as
it provides live, up-to-the-second traffic reports for free. Users will know
immediately if they will encounter any traffic problems that will slow their
journey.”
The lifetime live traffic reports are provided at no additional charge
and are available right out of the box. No activation will be required as
the special feature will work the moment the system is turned on. Nextar is
working with NAVTEQ® to provide users lifetime free traffic with discrete
advertising and special promotions that are offered to users based on their
location.
The unit includes a 4.3” touch-screen display, 3D landmark and sign-post
viewing, and a built-in speaker. 1.6-million points of interest, including
hotels, shopping centers, gas stations, and restaurants, are included.
Text-to-speech technology distinctly pronounces road names in a
user-selected language of either English, Spanish, or French. Digital map
data is supplied by NAVTEQ, the preeminent provider of comprehensive digital
map information for automotive navigation systems.
The Nextar Q4-LT is the perfect traveling companion. In addition to its
live traffic report capability, it also comes with the ability to play MP3
files as well as display JPEG images. A built-in antenna ensures signal
reception. Power is supplied by a lightweight, built-in rechargeable
Lithium-Ion battery. Accessories include: AC/DC adapter, car power adapter,
USB cable, external RDS receiver, protection pouch, suction cup, and a
stylus/touch pen.
The system measures 4.6” x 3.19” x 0.8” and weighs 2.3 pounds.
Pricing and Availability The new Nextar Q4-LT navigation system with free
live traffic reports will be available in Q3 2009 at leading retailers
across the country. It has an SRP of $249.99 w/free lifetime traffic. The
system is neatly packaged in an attention-grabbing full-color box.
Features Found in the Nextar Q4-LT Navigation System:
- *Touch-screen
display: Provides interfacing capability while map is being viewed
- *Live
traffic reports: Free lifetime subscription of live, up-to-the-second
traffic reports keeps users apprised of traffic conditions
- *Built-in stereo
speaker: Delivers navigational voice prompts as well as MP3 music in stereo;
no extra wires or speaker to remember to connect
- *Text-to-speech: Safety
feature that allows driver to keep eyes on the road while getting
directions; clearly pronounces names of streets encountered during drive
- *1.6 million points of interest: Name or description of a specific location
that user may find useful or interesting; generally indicated by an icon on
the map
- *NAVTEQ digital maps: Preeminent provider of comprehensive digital
map information
- *Lithium -Ion battery: Lighter weight, holds charge longer,
and does not suffer from memory effect compared to similar batteries;
recharging feature assures system stays active
- *MP3 playing: Allows driver
and/or passengers to listen to favorite MP3 files while in vehicle
- *JPEG
viewing: View photos and other graphics while in vehicle
- *Built in antenna:
Ensures reception of signal without running additional wires
- *Stylus: Allows
user to point more accurately than using a finger to small areas on the
display screen
See Nextar at 2009 CES Nextar will be displaying, demonstrating, and
taking orders for a variety of new, exciting products during 2009 CES
including: portable navigation units, MP3/MP4 Players, Solar Powered
Bluetooth In-Car Speakers Kits and Digital Photo Frames. Dates are Thursday,
January 8 through Sunday, January 11. Nextar products can be seen in the
South 3-31753 in the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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; portable navigation devices; and
Bluetooth ®. 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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