GPS for Trucks: Nextar SNAP7 7-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Review

Posted by admin on January 16, 2011

Truck drivers are always on the road and go to many places whatever time of the day to deliver or get goods from certain parts of the country. That’s why most of them have maps in their trucks so as not to get lost and not be late for their task. With the new technology we have today, truck drivers won’t need maps to add clutter to your already disorganized glove compartment. Nextar has developed the SNAP 7 7-Inch Portable GPS Navigation, a GPS for trucks that will help you in your way as well as keep you entertained and awake in your trips

Features

One of the main features of this navigation system is that it already has maps of US and Canada that is already placed on a 2GB SD memory card that comes with the device. Its maps are colorful so it will be easy for you to determine which state you’re doing and it also comes in 2D and 3D formats.

Then, SNAP 7 is for truck drivers that have points of interest that name specific locations that you will find useful. It also helps drivers in terms of directions as it will recalculate your route if you miss a turn or get lost. This GPS for truck drivers is a touch screen device that provides interfacing capabilities while you are viewing the map. The day and night mode had an additional screen lighting for an easy-on-the-eye viewing.

When it comes to entertainment, you can play MP3s here and has built in speakers so truck drivers can listen to their favorite music while driving on long and quiet trips. Other features include a lithium-ion battery, an SD card slot for additional memory, stylus, and a USB cable.

Conclusion

Customers give this product a very good rating as they say that when it comes to map detailing, the SNAP 7 delivers every detail, from street names to number of miles to where to go. It also shows almost every detail of a location as well as determines when is the next turn, etc.

When it comes to its disadvantages though, one of them is that the screen is hard to read when hit by direct sunlight. Then the voice is hard to understand and sometimes rerouting details are not as correct and detailed as they should be. Overall though, customers recommend buying these GPS systems for truck drivers, especially when they are doing cross country trips.

This has an original price of $495.95, but Amazon sells it for only $179.99, which gives you a saving of $315.96. Purchase one now so you will never get lost for your trips.