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Nextar announces its latest Q4-LT GPS navigation system that provides real-time information without any charges. Yes, free live traffic information. It will feature at the 2009 CES and comes equipped with USA and Canadian maps on a 2GB SD card.

“As convenient and handy as a GPS device is, a major drawback, until now, has been its lack of affordable real-time information,” stated Eddy Zheng, Nextar founder. “Our new Nextar Q4-LT GPS unit eliminates that drawback as it provides live, up-to-the-second traffic reports for free. Users will know immediately if they will encounter any traffic problems that will slow their journey.”

You can avail to the lifetime live traffic reports without any additional charge or activation. Along with NAVTEQ, Nextar strives to offer its users lifetime free traffic with discrete advertising and special promotions.

The Q4-LT GPS system packs in a 4.3-inch touch-screen, 3D landmark and sign-post viewing, built-in speaker, 1.6-million POI including hotels, shopping centers, gas stations and restaurants.

Measuring about 4.6 x 3.19 x 0.8-inches and weighing 2.3 pounds, its text-to-speech feature offers safety as it guides the driver through clear pronunciation so that the driver can concentrate on the road. It also lets you listen to your favorite tunes with the built-in MP3 player and view photos and other graphics.

No more hassles of wires with the built-in antenna that ensures reception of signal while the stylus adds to the comfort.

It includes accessories such as USB cable, external RDS receiver, AC/DC adapter, car power adapter, protection pouch, suction cup and a stylus. The new Nextar Q4-LT navigation system with free lifetime traffic is suggested at a retail price of $249.99 (approx Rs. 12,135) and will be available in Q3 2009.