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Nextar to unveil MSN Direct-capable GPS unit at SEMA

 
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The Nextar Q4-MD brings internet-integrated GPS to an aftermarket device

The Nextar Q4-MD brings internet-integrated GPS to an aftermarket device

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In addition to all the outrageous show car concepts, aftermarket body kits and power-adding upgrades, the SEMA show is also about in-car electronics and equipment, which is where Nextar steps in. Its new Q4-MD GPS navigation unit features MSN Direct support for traffic info, fuel prices and weather data in addition to its 3D-capable mapping system.

The MSN Direct service is subscription-based, but the unit comes with 12 months free. In addition to full traffic, weather and fuel price information for the entire U.S. and Canada, the MSN Direct service also provides access to news headlines, stock quotes and local events listings, such as movie times, sports events and music concerts.

"Together MSN Direct and Nextar are adding value to portable navigation devices that translates into real benefits for consumers — helping them reduce commute time, save on fuel and increase productivity," said Patrick Kennedy, Director of Business Development, MSN Direct.

The Nextar unit features a 4.3" TFT color touch-screen display with built-in speaker, voice-guided navigation and full maps for the U.S and Canada as well as storage capability for up to 300 addresses, 2D and 3D map viewing modes, an SD card slot for expansion, plus MP3 player and JPEG picture display functions.

The unit will retail for $329.99 in the U.S. starting in the first quarter of 2009.



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  1. By  xbox 360 remote Posted: 1/10/2010 8:30pm PST

    seriously? Like you have 1.6 million places to be? We see 6 million on some of these things but isn't that just a little overkill?
     
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  2. By  Gary Posted: 4/17/2010 12:17am PDT

    Cool stuff! For $330.00 that wud be a reasonable one. MSN Direct and Nextar have provided good realtime benefits to the consumers by this unity.
     
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