Sony NVU44S Satellite Navigator
June 29, 2009
The Sony NVU44S is a portable satellite navigator through which Sony has combined many useful features into a compact body. It is a pocket-sized sat nav unit that will take you to your destination safely and quickly. Sony NVU44S Hand-Held Satellite Navigator includes the maps of the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. These maps can be viewed in both 2D and 3D formats. It also includes a wide range of points of interests making it easy to locate the nearest petrol station, ATMs, restaurants, etc. It provides a 3.5-inch, 320 x 240 pixels touch screen display that has a split-screen option for detailed views of the different scenarios. This dual view capability displays the dynamic path data along with the traditional map data. This 3-D representation of the upcoming turns and junctions informs about the right lane to be taken on a multiple lane intersection.
Sony NVU44S Automotive Satellite Navigator provides accurate route information and its unique text-to-speech functionality calls out the names of roads and streets as and when they appear on the screen. This feature helps you in concentrating on the road better. Additionally, it comes with a Gesture command that enables the unit to be driven by gestures. Thus you can now control the unit by tracing simple figures on the unit’s screen. This unit measures 95 x 54 x 109 mm in dimensions and weighs about 157 grams. It also includes a picture viewer for viewing photos of people and places while on the go. Along with this entry-level unit you get a car cradle, a USB cable, a CD-ROM with the necessary applications and a quick start-up user guide.
Sony NV-U74T Satellite Navigator
June 28, 2009
With the Sony NV-U74T Satellite Navigator, you can go one step beyond navigation owing to its interesting features and functionalities. Its navigational data can be viewed on the device’s 4.3-inch touch screen display with anti-glare properties. The screen has a display resolution of 480×272 pixels. The satellite navigational unit understands Gestures, thus you can control the system with on-screen finger movements. This Sony NV-U74T In-Car Satellite Navigator measures 133 x 79 x 20 mm in dimensions and weighs about 210 grams. Its major interfaces include a DC input jack, a USB jack, a TMC antenna jack and a external antenna socket.
Sony NV-U74T Satellite Navigator is preloaded with the maps of the entire United States, Canada and Puerto Rico along with almost 5 million points of interests. With a large number of preloaded pois, it is very convenient to locate the nearest ATM or restaurant, hospital, etc. This GPS unit allows you to create up to 10 waypoints to your destination so, you can now stop in between en-route. It provides the user with real-time traffic updates via its TMC functionality. In case of congestions or road blocks, the device automatically calculates an alternative route to the destination. Its text-to-speech functionality reads out the names of roads and junctions as and when they appear on the screen providing you with better control over the road.
Sony NV-U74T Hand-Held Satellite Navigator comes with Bluetooth compatibility, which allows you to make and receive hands free calls. Along with this portable sat nav system you get a USB cable, a car holder, a TMC antenna, a car power adapter and an instruction manual.
Sony NV-U94T Satellite Navigator
June 8, 2009
The Sony NV-U94T Satellite Navigator is not just a satellite navigator but a perfect travel companion. Its striking feature is its 4.8-inch touch screen display that has aspect ratio of 16:9 and a resolution of 480×272 pixels for viewing navigational data. Its dimensions are 150 x 87 x 20 mm and weighs 250 grams. Sony NV-U94T Automotive Satellite Navigator provides a dual view facility wherein one section is made up of the conventional map data while the other consists of dynamic routing information. The screen also has an anti-glare coating that makes viewing easy. Furthermore, this gadget understands on-screen finger movements. By using the Gesture Command, you can instruct the device to perform some tasks.
The Sony NV-U94T Satellite Navigator comes preloaded with the maps of all the 50 states of United States, Puerto Rico and Canada along with loads of points of interests. Owing to these pois, you can easily locate the nearest ATM, petrol stations, airports etc. This compact sat nav ensures that you are following the correct route, in case you get deviated from the planned path, then you will be diverted back through an alternative route automatically. Also for you to have better control over the wheel, the text-to-speech facility is provided, which reads out the names of roads and junctions as and when they appear on the screen. Also spoken commands take you through the journey eliminating the nee to constantly look at the screen. The battery life of its rechargeable battery is however limited to just about 2 hours. Thus you need to carry a car charger with you for uninterrupted long distance navigational services.
The Sony NV-U94T Portable Satellite Navigator is made up of multiple sensors that constantly monitors your position even when you are in a tunnel or have temporarily lost a GPS signal. Its TMC compatibility, ensures availability of real-time traffic information and re-routing in case of congestions. Additionally its Bluetooth functionality allows you hands free calling. Finally you can enjoy music tracks through the devices internal audio player. Packed with so many functionalities, this is a perfect guide to be taken along on your journey.
Sony Nv U83 Satellite Navigator
June 3, 2009
The Sony Nv U83 Satellite Navigator is a personal navigational device that comes with some interesting features. The Sony Nv U83 In-Car Satellite Navigator measures about 4.2 x 3.4 x 4.8 inches and weighs about 250 grams. An Intel PXA270 processor, clocked at 52MHz is used in this gizmo. Navigational data can be viewed on the device’s large 4.8-inch screen that comes with a resolution of 480×272 pixels. The device’s internal antenna is integrated with a SirfStar III GPS receiver. This portable sat nav comes with a built-in flash memory of 512MB, which can be increased using Memory Stick.
The Sony Nv U83 Satellite Navigator comes pre-loaded with NAVTEQ maps of Republic of Ireland and United Kingdom and loads of POIs. Along with accurate route guidance, this unit also provides voice directions. Voice prompts can be provided in 18 European languages. Destination addresses can be searched using the postcode, suburb name or street name. You can also check the history of the device if you have travelled to that place before. In case you deviate from the original path, then the device can automatically re-route you back to the preplanned path. Its Dynamic Routing facility gives you information about the upcoming turns and junctions.
Sony Nv U83 Slimline Satellite Navigator has a Gesture Command option, using which you only need to draw trace a simple figure on the screen to take you to the commonly travelled destinations. Along with a built-in microphone, this portable sat nav comes with Bluetooth compatibility, which allows you to make and receive calls hands free. This GPS system brings along a car cradle, a car adapter, a USB cable, a CD-ROM, a start-up guide and a Warranty Card.
Sony NVU51G Satellite Navigator
January 14, 2009
Sony is presumptively new in the GPS market. It has managed to produce products with reasonably good features and attractive looks; however they need to concentrate on updating the maps and traffic software regularly on their website. One such attractive satellite navigator that can provide most of the required navigational assistance is the Sony NVU51G Satellite Navigator.
Sony NVU51G In-Car Satellite Navigator has a 3.5-inch touch-screen display with a display resolution of 320×240 pixels. The screen has day and night operating modes. It is 10.4cm wide, 8.8cm high, 3.9cm thick and weighs about 280 grams. It works on a Intel PXA255 processor clocked at 300MHz. For accurate GPS positioning; the device’s internal antenna is integrated with a SirfStar III GPS receiver. It has an internal flash memory of 512MB and is compatible with external memory cards. This sat nav is powered by a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery with a battery life of up-to 6 hours. It has a slot for connecting an external antenna as well as a slot for USB interface.
This Sony Satellite Navigator has the maps of UK, Ireland and France pre-loaded in the system. Also 75000 points of interest are loaded in the system, which makes it very easy to locate the nearest gas station or hotel. Along with precise route guidance this sat nav provides regular voice guidance through instructions. With timely voice instructions, users can concentrate on the road. These voice instruction can be provided in 17 European languages; thus users can now set their own preferred language. Addresses can be located using the device’s Postcode Search Facility.
Sony NVU51G TMC Satellite Navigator provides real time traffic updates. This informs users about the traffic congestions and accident hotspots. In case of a road block, this sat nav can re-route the user trough a safer and convenient route. Its dynamic routing facility alerts users about the next upcoming turn or about the road ahead. However these are to be updated on a regular basis from Sony’s website which can be a little frustrating. On the whole with good looks and compact design this sat nav will surely guide you to your destination safely 5 out of 6 times.
