Northstar - Explorer 557 GPS Chartplotter |
 enlarge | Brand: NorthStar
Category: CE
Buy New: $483.95
New (12)
Rating:  1 reviews
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.2
MPN: NS002911
EAN: 9420024102732
ASIN: B0011MNLBQ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Features:
| • | NORTHSTAR EXPLORER 557 CHARTPLOTTER W/ EXT ANTENNA |
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Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Navigation is easy with the new Explorer 557 dedicated chartplotterA simple-to-use menu structure and superb daylight viewable screen means you can enjoy your voyage whether it's across the bay or across an ocean. Rugged and waterproof, the Northstar Explorer is a brilliant choice for your navigation needs. Chartplotter 557 5" hi-resolution VGA color, chartplotter w/external antenna, cable, mounting brackets, yoke bracket etc., included Features and Specifications5" high resolution VGA color chartplotter640x480 pixel screenBuilt-in 32 MB regional background mapExternal antennaBuilt-in fuel computer - SmartcraftTM compatibleAutomatic Identification System (AIS) capabilityC-Map NT MAX Lite compatible.
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Customer Reviews:
Northstar 557 June 22, 2008
Christopher M. Sacco (Maryland)
Found product to be useless with the base map. Frequently have to perform resets. Installed C-MAP NT MAX Wide maps and found detail to be excellent, but maps cost another $200. The display is exceptionally bright and the detail is outstanding. Night mode is effective but you must turn intensity down as well as changing color pallette or night vision will suffer. Packed with features, you'd be hard pressed to find a similarly capable GPS for the same money. My biggest complaint has been with the update rate. The screen has to "repaint" frequently and it's not as seemless I'd I'd like, but still something you can live with.
Overall impressive unit, but I have had issues with customer service. Their technical support folks didn't seem to really know their products. This one may last for years, but I don't think I'll be looking for another Northstar to replace it when the time comes.
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