Alpine PND-K3MSN Portable Navigation System with MSN Direct

by Alpine

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 4.8 x 2.9 inches ; 6.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces
• ASIN: B001VFDB54
• Item model number: PNDK3MSN
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #118,786 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 12, 2009

Product Description

The PND-K3msn has all the features of the PND-K3 with the addition of MSN Direct services, which are delivered when the PND-K3msn is attached to the supplied MSN Direct-enabled cradle (separate service subscription required). With the PND-K3msn, consumers can receive instant and continuously updated information in the car, such as traffic information, weather reports, gas prices and movie times. Full Map Coverage View comprehensive pre-loaded maps of the U.S and Canada, including Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Choose from multiple map display modes so you always get a clear view of the road ahead. In arrow mode, you`ll be presented with easy-to-read arrows, each time a turn lies ahead. In map mode, get a full-screen map of the area. Go To... Your Destination Press "Go To" to begin your journey. An intuitive interface and smart key filtering features help you quickly narrow down and lockdown your destination. Any Place, Any Time. Can`t figure out where to go? With over 6 million points of interest available as "Places" to go, you can find your next destination in no time. There are multiple ways to narrow down your locations, from those that are near you, within your city, or along your route - plenty of options to find your next destination. You can choose to turn on selectable map icons, which will show you places by type - such as restaurants, airports, attractions, gas stations...you pick the place!

Customer Reviews

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0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I almost died using a Garmin, March 15, 2011

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tricia johnson (new york, new york, US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Alpine PND-K3MSN Portable Navigation System with MSN Direct (Electronics)

I bought a garmin to go on vacaton. I picked up my car and the attendent showed me how to use it. The people at my end destination gave me travel information. I tried to put it in but the gps wouldn't accept it.It just said 'go to'. when i was about to enter the Holland Tunnel I almost missed the turn. Before I knew it I was on the N J Turnpike. Everybody was honking at me. Then a car pulled up on my right and pointed at my lights. The Garmin had burned my front lights out. I sped ahead to get into the right lane to exit and found myself in the most horrible and freightening town in N J-Newark. To make manners worse, because Social Security was writing me every day trying to stop me from getting my husband's benefits (He had passed away a month earlier) I was working on the estate 16 hours and was lax on my bill paying, so my cell phone carrier had cut me off. I guess there is a law that they can't stop me from getting to 911. I was terrified because cars saw me and were slowing down. The 911 dispatcher said 'Stay in your car and lock all doors!' She asked if I had AARP or Tripple A and I did have Tripple A so she connected me with them. Luckily, my husband had 1000 miles on Tripple A and when the tow truck got there he towed me to where i was going and my car to the closest car repair place. NEVER AGAIN WOULD I BUY A GPS THAT DOES NOT LET ME GO THE WAY I WANT TO GO! AND ALMOST KILLS ME BECAUSE THEY BURNED OUT MY FRONT LIGHTS! The man who towed me suggested an Alpine. He said they were more expensive than the other brands but I could put in my own travel information.as they say, you get wht you pay for and if I have to pay more for an alpine, jsut having the peace of mind that I won't get in an accident is worth it! What a nightmare!!! Garmin, putting it mildly, sucks!!!