Today I had to drive into the back country for business. The forecast was for rain. It was overcast & dry on the coast, but during the drive east, it rained and even hailed. We ascended from sea level to an elevation of 3000 feet within the hour drive. On arrival, 0ur destination felt so much further than the 50 miles we had traveled - so foreign from the coastal suburban area where we reside. On the way, the kids saw Indian reservations, acres of orchards & oak trees, and even buffalo!

It was a drive for us, but we got to test DH's new GPS. I'm sure I would have gotten lost a few times on this trip were it not for our new navigator. We purchased it at K-mart. After rebate, the net cost of the Nextar X3-03 was $79.99. It is affordable - a great value for the features. We found it easy to use and slim and sleek in design. I loved the speed limit warning beep. The voice is clear although the pronuciation of some of the Spanish names sound quite strange. All accessories were included . We are definitely pleased with the performance of this budget priced luxury item.