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How much more can the NVXM1000 offer? lt begins with an internal GPS navigation device. Plays MP3 and PMP and ends with XM satellite radio. lt's like the moon on a satellite platter!

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Safer than trying to read maps while you drive, and much more comfortable than being unsure of where you are and how to get where you want to go, the Jensen NVX-1000 Portable Navigation with 4-lnch touch-screen, XM-Ready vehicle navigator helps you get where you are going in the quickest, most convenient way possible.

The Jensen NVX-1000 utilizes a crystal-clear, brilliant full-color, four-inch touch-screen display to show you at a glance where you are, and where you need to go. This unit provides you with turn-by-turn voice prompts, in selectable female and male voices, that let you know in advance where you need to turn without you having to ever take your eyes off the road. The NVX-1000 features route calculation based on user-input preferences, with automatic re-routing when you deviate from your planned route, whether it is by accident, or by choice. This navigator also features over 11-million P0ls (Points of lnterest) so you can easily find what you need wherever you are at, as well as displaying your estimated time of arrival, distance left to travel, time left to go, and miles per hour, all of which is calculated automatically.

More than your average navigator, the NVX-1000 is XM-radio capable, and when used with the optional XM Mini-Tuner via its built-in slot it becomes a full XM system. User's can enjoy all 170 XM channels plus XM Real-Time Traffic broadcasts that provide updated information on road conditions for optimum driving. The same Mini-Tuner that brings XM to this portable navigation system also can bring it to your home, all for one subscription fee if you have a compatible home stereo system. And with a built-in FM modulator, the NVX-1000 allows you to listen to XM radio, navigation instructions and other audio through your vehicle's speakers. What's more, this unit features basic PMP and PDA functions that MP3 digital music and MPEG-4 digital video playback, as well as a calendar, address book, memo pad and calculator. This convenience rich navigator can even be used with an optional rear-view camera to check blind spots as you back out of a driveway or in a parking lot.

Jensen's NVX-1000 portable navigator has a built-in SiRF Star lll GPS receiver for the ultimate in accuracy, and comes fully embedded with complete maps for the United States, as well as including a CD with maps of Canada. This unit has an internal, 8 GB flash memory drive for downloading additional maps or P0ls, and a secure digital card slot for expandable memory options. The NVX-1000 runs on a rechargeable, lithium-ion battery for up to four hours with no-memory effect from recharging, and comes with a USB 2.0 connection for both faster data transfers and recharging your battery. The Jensen NVX-1000 touch-screen navigator comes with an easy-to-use windshield mounting bracket and a 12-volt car power adapter, as well as a handy remote control for easier no-look adjustments. This Jensen navigation system also comes with a handy carrying case to protect your investment between trips, and is backed by a manufacturer's one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Jensen NVX-1000 touch-screen navigator, dashboard and windshield mounting bracket, remote control, vehicle power adapter, US and Canadian mapping, carrying case, user's manual and warranty information.








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Buyer's feedback: - * Still needs a little polish ...
Price paid $299
Instruction manual is below average.
No telephone customer support, only email.

GPS: Tracks position quickly. Accuracy of voice prompts is perfect. Road names only give for highways. Lets you know if exit ramp is on left or right side of highway. Can use shortest time or shortest distance. Somewhat tedious at times to use the menu for POI's. Route can also be made by tapping the desired location on the map. Overall decent functionality of GPS. A step below my prior GPS (Lowrance iWay 500c) in terms of ease of use and the appearance of the display. In fact, one of the weaknesses is the somewhat cheap appearance of the map display.

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Uses the XM mini tuner which needs to be purchased separately for $30. Excellent display for the XM. 30 presets. No record feature. While a bit bulky to carry, there is a battery and I have used the NVXM1000 on the go as well. Not small enough to exercise with but good to bring to a ball game, etc. Requires an XM antenna connected to the back of the device. (I had an old 25 foot antenna that I delicately cut and spliced down to about 2 feet. This was a bit difficult - there is a small firm central wire, then a clear insulating layer, then wires, then the outer shell of the wire. I gingerly separated the central wire, removed its insulation and soldered the two central wires together. The outer wires were then soldered together.) The FM transmitter is a bit weak and uses channels in the 96.1 - 99.9 range. At least with my car stereo, the signal to noise ratio is less than optimal; so I have opted to use the earphone jack to connect to my tape deck. The NVXM1000 can also be directly connected to your car stereo. Easy connection if you have an audio input jack on your car stereo. Using headphones, the sound quality is good. There is an internal speaker which is functional (sound quality equivalent to a cheap transistor radio). No record feature. It does have a memory feature to notify you of songs or artists you like.

MP3: Can not get this to work. Sent an email to Jensen. Will update when and if a solution comes along.

Photos: Like the mp3 feature, unable to get it to work.

Overall, a decent value at $299.