Nextar SNAP7 7-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

by Nextar

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 0.7 x 4.9 inches ; 2.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001R4BTLW
• Item model number: SNAP7
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #44,629 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Nextar SNAP7 with 7-inch touch-screen display is a space-saving 0.7-inch thick GPS navigation system--with Nextar's advanced magnetic docking station. The SNAP7 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 SNAP7 with 7-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 SNAP7s' 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 SNAP7 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.

Stylish and space-saving 0.7-inch thick GPS navigation system.

Adjustable mount for your windshield or dashboard.

The SNAP7 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.

Key SNAP7 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 SNAP7 7-inch GPS Navigation System, AC Adapter, Car Adapter, USB cable, Pouch, Mounting cradle, Dashboard mount disk, Mounting Bracket, 2GB SD card

About Nextar
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Product Description

The Nextar SNAP7 GPS mobile navigation system assures that your days of getting lost are over. Finding an address or any one of 1.6 million points of interest such as the nearest gas station or restaurant is a snap anywhere in the U.S and Canada. Just enter information on the SNAP7 extra-large 7 inch touch screen and let the voice prompt and detailed map guide you to the destination. Large screen is highly recommended for recreational vehicles or truck drivers that can use this unit without limiting their vision through the windshield. The SNAP7 has a built in stereo speaker, high sensitive antenna, MP3 feature and photo viewer. The SNAP7 has Text-To-Speech navigation that clearly pronounces instructions including street names(English). Preloaded with Canada and USA map that includes Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico on 1 GB SD card. Additional features include MP3 player and JPeg image viewer built in. Also includes AC/DC Adapter, Car Power Adapter, Suction cup, protection/carry pouch and USB cable.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Some deficiencies compared to Garmin, December 8, 2009

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L. BRACKEEN (colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nextar SNAP7 7-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Electronics)

It goes without saying that this unit needs a lot of space. It is about 4 times the size of a 4.3 inch screen. I have used the unit for more than 5,000 miles in a Sprinter based RV, I also use a Garmin 765 at the same time so the comparison is between these two for navigating.

The Snap7 has several outstanding features which I really love. The large screen displays more information than the Garmin, including miles and direction for the second turn as well as next turn, speed, distance and time to destination and very good lane information. In a city, it does a much better job of showing which lane to use than does the Garmin. I especially like the feature that it will zoom out to either 5 mi/in or 20 mi/in range until close to the next manuever. It does a beautiful job of showing terrain like mountains, lakes and city boundaries. Useful on a cross-country trip. It is excellent as a second unit

The negatives- The screen is hard to see in bright light, not nearly as bright as the Garmin. The voice is very poor,almost unintelligible. I use POI Factory a lot for camping areas, rest stops, favorite locations, etc and can find no way to download the POI's into the Snap7. In fact the installed POI's are awkward to use. The most important deficiency is the routing. At least a dozen times it calculated a different inferior route than the Garmin. The Garmin nearly always gave better directions no matter what settings you used on the Snap7. Only twice did the Snap7 give better routing than the Garmin.

I am happy I bought the Snap 7 and would recommend it, expecially if you have a vehicle with a large windshield and do a lot of cross-country travelling. With the low prices of GPS's now it is feasible to use two units for different purposes.

21 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great GPS, July 7, 2009

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C. Moore - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nextar SNAP7 7-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Electronics)

The big screen works great if you can find somewhere to put it (I mounted it in the CD tray which is below the radio in my accord.) The mount is strong with three way movement, but the suction cup slips loose easily with the softest touch of the loosening tab, which can be annoying. The screen is easy to read, with good colors and picture, and the sound is easily loud enough for the highway in my car (full volume). The options and features are great. They could be overwhelming for people who want to click and go, but the simple mode is simple enough. You have to play with it for a little while to learn your way around all the features, but you can do almost anything you want as far as navigating. The bottom line is you don't get weather and traffic, but for relatively cheap you get a huge screen and a great navigator. The nav is fast and accurate, and the voices are great.

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Most accurate of all, August 25, 2009

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Frank J. Goddard - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nextar SNAP7 7-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Electronics)

I have 3 SNAP 7,s and 2 SNAP 3 and they are the best GPS I have had. I also have a Garmin 7200 and a Lowrance but for the screen on the SNAP not being quite as bright as my others the SNAP out preform all. The accuracy of the maps and the voice adviser of the SNAPS cannot be beat

SERIOUS error on my part. The Snap deserves a 5 STAR rating. 2 Star by error. In addition, I have added another SNAP 7 to my RV.