Amazon.com Product Description The Nextar SNAP5 with 5-inch touch-screen display is a space-saving 0.7-inch thick GPS navigation system--with Nextar's advanced magnetic docking station. The SNAP5 comes with built-in stereo speakers and text-to-speech (English) technology and offers maps of the entire US and all of Canada.  The Nextar SNAP5 with 5-inch touch-screen display that provides interfacing capability while map is being viewed. | Large, clear, colorful images of maps from all 50 states and Canada are shown on the SNAP5s' 4:3 TFT touch-screen display. Maps are provided on one 2GB SD card for easy installation. Text-to-speech technology clearly pronounces road names in English. Software support is provided for English, French, and Spanish, the three most spoken languages in the covered areas. A special automatic night mode offers additional screen lighting for easy-on-the-eye viewing. Voice-guided directions with turn-by-turn voice prompts are clearly audible through built-in stereo speakers. Users will have no trouble locating any number of hotels, shopping centers, gas stations, and restaurants along their routes, as the SNAP5 provides millions of points of interest. If a user misses a turn, a new route is recalculated instantly. Digital map data is supplied by Tele Atlas, a leading global provider of digital maps and dynamic content that power many of the world's most essential navigation and location-based services. The SNAP5 also has the capability to play MP3 files and display JPEG images (a required SD card for these functions is not included). Addresses for favorite destinations can be stored for easy access. Other features include 2D and 3D map-viewing modes, a SD card slot for additional memory, and a built-in antenna. A lightweight, built-in rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery supplies power.  Stylish and space-saving 0.7-inch thick GPS navigation system. |  Adjustable mount for your windshield or dashboard. | Key SNAP5 Features
Touch-screen display: Provides interfacing capability while map is being viewed Built-in speaker: No extra wires or speaker to connect 3D building display: Buildings can be shown in 3D to serve as landmarks, helping the driver know exactly when to turn 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 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 Lithium -Ion Battery: Lightweight, holds charge longer, and does not suffer from memory effect compared to similar batteries SD card slot: Provides additional memory and is used for MP3 playing or JPEG image viewing Day and Night modes: Night mode offers additional lighting on screen for easier viewing 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 Favorite address storage: Quick, easy way to find addresses of frequently visited destinations Route recalculation: Instantly changes route if driver misses turn 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 What's in the Box
Nextar SNAP5 5-inch GPS Navigation System, AC Adapter, Car Adapter, USB cable, Pouch, Mounting cradle, Dashboard mount disk, Mounting Bracket, 2GB SD card About Nextar
Nextar in the categories it chooses to enter, the products that it develops and in the manner in which it goes to market desires and strives to be nothing short of Bold and New. Bold--the categories, products and retail avenues that are the most salient and relevant of the day. New--utilizing the newest technologies in dynamic, salient, relevant and yet affordable products and placing these products in the highest volume traditional and, as or more importantly, non-traditional consumer electronic retail. |
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 Affordable and Everything You Need Is Included |
| Review Date: September 29, 2009 |
| Reviewer: ~Z~, |
What a difference a 5" screen is compared to my previous 3.5" Nextar GPS unit. The Nextar SNAP5 Super Slim 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator has an LCD screen that is crystal clear and easy to read. The unit is super slim and lightweight, measures at 5.8" x 4" x 0.7. This is a very affordable GPS unit if you are just looking for a GPS that does the basics with a little piazza. It does not come with all the extras such as blue-tooth or Wi-Fi capabilities, but that is why it makes it so affordable. Nextar GPS units have only been around for a few years, but they are slowly starting to gain respect in the GPS market. I owned one of their first original GPS units, the Nextar X3 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator and MP3 Player which came out in 2004. I can see that Nextar has made terrific improvements in the design, ease of use and the overall user-friendly functionality.
Equipped with text-to-speech support, built in stereo speakers, SD card with pre-loaded maps of US (includes Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico) and Canada, MP3 player, photo viewer, 2D and 3D map viewing modes for "major cities", day and night mode and rechargeable Li-ion battery. It allows to choose different backgrounds (13 to pick from). You can even choose your mode of transportation - from car, emergency, taxi, pedestrian, bus or bicycle. The magnetic docking clip allows you to connect the AC power adapter to it and you can easily snap it and snap off the GPS unit without having to unplug it every time. This makes it easy to store or take take along with you. There are over one million points of interests and your address book can hold up to 300 of your favorite places to go. The touch screen is very responsive and the driving instructions seem to be accurate. It does take a bit when you turn it on to acquire the signal, but once it is acquired the GPS constantly has strong signal strength (and I live out in a very rural area). It also recalculates routes very quickly.
One neat feature that my other GPS did not have is that as the name street you are on displays at the bottom of the display, it also shows the house numbers as you approach them. Nice feature when you are looking for a specific house number.
For a VERY affordable price you get everything you need in the box. AC Adapter, Car Adapter, USB cable, Pouch, Mounting cradle, Dashboard mount disk, Mounting Bracket, 2GB SD card. This is a GREAT DEAL since most GPS units only come with the car adapter and mounting cradle.
This GPS is perfect for someone who does not all the fancy extras and wants a GPS that is affordable and dependable.
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Very Simple to Use -- Love the Big Screen!
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| Review Date: October 14, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Barb Nicolson, Santa Ana, California |
Having never personally owned a portable GPS device, I was surprised at how big the Nextar Snap 5 was. At first, I thought that the 5-inch screen would be too much for portable navigation but it seems much better compared to the navigation units my friends have. The Snap5 is actually pretty light for such a big screen and that is probably due to its slim design. Compared to my friend's Panasonic navigation device, the Snap5 is actually similar in weight even though the Panasonic is smaller.
The menu feature on the Snap5 really is easy to use. As soon as you turn on the device you can select music, photos, setup or the navigator function. The one thing that is somewhat disappointing is the load time for the navigator program - but that is probably the only function that is slow on this device. The Snap 5 instantly recalculates directions after making multiple wrong turns - a very important feature. The system itself is set up very nicely for simple use. I've used other navigation devices in the past and this seems to be one of the most simple-to-use devices I've come across so far. I was very surprised that the preloaded "points of interest" actually had all the places that I looked up.
The nighttime screen application is a very impressive feature. Instead of having the bright glow of the map while driving at night, the nighttime screen offers a vivid navigation screen without the glare. The voice-guided navigation is also a great plus on this system. My friends and I have found that this system provides more reminders while navigating than other systems. Some people can consider this a plus or minus, but it definitely helps when driving around new places. Also, since the speakers are built in to the unit, there is no mess with dealing with additional cables. The speaker is quite adequate even at 50%.
This navigation system is well worth the money and is a great deal. This is definitely a device I would recommend to everyone, especially for those looking for an affordable option.
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Unbelieveable Bargain
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| Review Date: September 14, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Frank J. Goddard, |
I purchased 2-SNAP 5 GPS after buying several SNAP 7 units. The SNAP 5 is just as accurate and easy to use. These GPS are by far superior to my Garmin 7200 and Tom Tom. It takes just moments to set up a route or destination with the touch screen. Its as if the software is reading your mind. As a example I wanted to find a Wal-Mart about 40 miles north of me so I entered the search for Wal-Mart looked at the results at 40 miles set it as a destination and I was routed to the front door.
What a gem of a driving help. |
Many things to love about this unit!
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| Review Date: October 14, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Gertrude, the Bad Queen, If it's still summer, Lake Michigan |
This is an amazing gps! The flyover ability is worth its price alone.
FINALLY! A unit that comes with an AC adapter! This unit came with everything: a car charger, the AC adapter, a carry pouch, an SD card, a USB cable, a dashboard mount, a bracket, and a magnetic cradle (which also provides a new charging outlet). My unit was missing the stylus but the stylus is neither necessary nor probably useful on the road when we have long been used to touch screens on a GPS unit.
One very interesting find on this unit is that it provides latitude and longitude coordinates for its location. This is a huge plus on board the boat. We use radar and satellite navigation, of course, but this unit is much easier to use and it can be kept on deck more easily than a computer or going below to the navigation station to check the radar.
This was not all easy. It did seem like there were things - like the direction book - that could have been made a lot more user friendly. English is my first language but I'm not sure about this direction book's. It took an inordinate amount of time to input simple information such as addresses. Page 32 has a short section on adding addresses quickly. It's not. And it won't allow me to use the name of the city nearby. The name of the city is Holland, but this unit insists it is Holland(Zeeland). It's not. It also takes extra steps to input names for favorites - not a big deal - but you have to start by deleting the address, which fills the name spot by default. Adding a series of addresses that you intend to delete as soon as you have found them is also time consuming.
The magnetic cradle is nice but I still try to keep magnets away from my laptops so I try to remember to disconnect it before connecting ithe unit to a laptop using the USB cable. The only other problem with the magnetic cradle is that it weighs down the unit.
Comparing this unit to other units, I did have some problems. Glare on the screen. This could be a significant problem. (In Michigan, in the fall? Not so much.) This screen may be larger than most but it leaves more surface to turn in different directions to get the view that you want. My Garmin nuvi 660 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator in its entirety is the same size as the screen on this unit. But the Garmin does not generally have glare problems. The nextar is heavier and does not get thrown into my purse as easily. As a result, it is much more likely to end up living under the seat. However, my Garmin nuvi fits into my pocket.
Another way this unit falls short is that it does not provide an easy ETA. Often when I have been stuck in traffic, I get frustrated because I know I'm going to be late. The primary reason I have a gps in my car is because I have a tendency to get off the highway looking for a faster route. The Garmin fixes this by putting the arrival time on the map screen. On the nextar unit, this is not so simple. You need to go to Route menu and then Route info.
Overall, this is an amazing unit. It has a lot of great features as described in the product information. The price is also amazing! |
I'm picky about my GPS units, but this is surprisingly good...
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| Review Date: October 22, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Sprout, Port Townsend, WA |
I've been through a few Garmin, Magellan and TomTom units in the past, and had always gone back to Garmin... Until now, I've never used a Nextar GPS. It sounded like one of those cheaper "off-brand" GPSs that just don't deliver, but I was pleasantly surprised by the overall quality as well as the price point.
First thing you notice is the size. Compared to my other GPSs, this thing is gigantic. It might make it a pain to move from vehicle to vehicle, so it's probably best left in one car. And the size of the unit plus the mount make it more difficult to mount where it does not interfere with your line of sight. However, the bright, bold screen, clear graphics, and overall size of the display make it very easy to see what's going on quickly, meaning less time with your eyes off the road when checking your position. The different viewing modes and the "dashboard" with speed, distance, time, etc. are all very clear and update pretty swiftly... Good times.
I haven't taken it out for extensive navigation testing, as I've only been around town lately, but from what I can see around town, it's accurate and seems quite up to date. It calculates routes fairly quickly, and those routes seem to be just fine.
The Text-to-Speech voices are quite clear, not quite as good as some of the more expensive units, but definitely clear and easy to understand.
Overall it's not the greatest GPS in the world, there are some clunky aspects to the GUI and sometimes it gets bogged down, but for the price it's a heck of a nice unit. |
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