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Sony NV-U75 GPS navigation system

Sep 19, 2009 gps navigation, sony 2 Comments

Sony just revealed a new GPS navigation system in Japan called the NV-U75.

Sony NV-U75 comes with a 1Seg TV tuner – something we don’t have on the States side. Sony went with a 4.5″ touch screen on the device, just 0.2″ larger than most others out there – which gets them to the WQVGA size. As far as storage, Sony NV-U75 comes with 8GB of internal storage which is definitely enough for maps with room to spare. For hands free calls from the comfort of your vehicle they’ve also included a bluetooth receiver in there. If you have a KDDI Phone you can even send your friends your location.

Sony likes to put gyro sensors in their devices and the NV-U75 is no exception. This is the technology that guesses your location when GPS signals gets weak. Very useful when tall buildings, tunnels, and heavy foliage gets in the way… Read More …

Sony NV-U3DV – Japan only

Jul 23, 2009 gps navigation, sony 5 Comments

Sony introduced a behemoth of a GPS navigation system in Japan called NV-U3DV. This monster has a 6.1 touchscreen, 480×272 resolution, and even support for digital TV channels. Since lots of tall building maybe blocking your GPS signal (in Tokyo at least) the device integrates various sensors to figure where the heck you’re going in case of such weak signals. These include a gyro sensor, accelerometer, and even a pressure sensor. Don’t ask how exactly all these sensor but do trust in Japanese innovation.

When Sony NV-U3DV comes out in Japan you’ll be able to pick it up for ¥65,000, about $700… Read More …

Sony NV-U3C GPS navigation system

Mar 19, 2009 gps navigation, sony Leave a comment

Sony’s really not wanting to leave the GPS market I guess. They just introduced a new model for the Japanese market called Sony NV-U3C. Very similar to the other models in Sony NV series this one also does split screen view. However different than their US counterparts the Japanese model does realistic street sign view, lane assistance, and something called PetaMap data which provides updates and sales info from restaurants and stores around you.

It has a 3.5″ screen QVGA screen with 4:3 ratio, 4GB of internal memory. It is available in three colors: obnoxious pink, boring gray, and snow white… Read More …

Sony NV-U3V

Sep 8, 2008 gps navigation, software, sony 2 Comments

Sony of Japan released a couple of new GPS navigation systems again – limited to Japan of course. The two new models are called Sony NV-U3V and Sony NV-U3, both of which feature a 4.8″ touch screen LCD display with 480×272 resolution.

Sony NV-U3V features a 1 Seg TV tuner support to watch digitally broadcast channels where as Sony NV-U3 don’t. However both sat nav systems come with an embedded 4GB flash memory, USB port, and support for various media files.

Sony NV-U3V and Sony NV-U3 will be available in Japan on October 23rd and will cost 400 € and 350 € respectively. For U.S. models check out NV-U44, NV-U74T, NV-U84, and NV-U94T… Read More …

NV-U44

Aug 28, 2008 gps navigation, sony 2 Comments

Sony’s new entry level GPS navigation system is called NV-U44 which features a 3.5″ touch screen and comes with pre-loaded maps of United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Gesture Command is on board just like other Sony sat nav systems and it lets you take control via simple, on-screen finger movements.

NV-U44 also has dual view which displays dynamic route information and a clearer view of what’s ahead at the next turn. The NV-U44 is available in black, red and silver. It will start to ship on September 10th and will cost $250.

NV-U74T

Aug 28, 2008 gps navigation, sony Leave a comment

Another new GPS navigation system from Sony is NV-U74T which offers a slightly smaller touch screen that measures 4.3″ , blutooth wireless, and real-time traffic reports.

In addition you’ve got the dual view feature to help you out at intersections, TTS (text-to-speech), and the 2GB internal flash memory which has maps of U.S. preloaded. Also from the image above we can tell Sony is also trying to perfect their ‘reality view’ just like Garmin and Navigon.

Sony NV-U74T will cost about $350 and will be available as early September 10th.

Sony NV-U84

Aug 28, 2008 gps navigation, sony 1 Comment

Also just released like NV-U94T, the new NV-U84 model offers the best value in the large-screen segment. Priced at $350, drivers get a large 4.8 inch 16:9 aspect ratio display plus, dual view, text to speech, photo viewer and gesture command. Different from 94T, NV-U84 lacks RDS-TMC traffic receiver and bluetooth features.

Other features and specs include:

• text-to-speech
• SiRF Star III receiver
• position plus
• 2GB internal memory
• memory stick pro duo slot
• USB 2.0

Sony NV-U94T

Aug 28, 2008 gps navigation, sony 5 Comments

Sony NV-U94T is the latest top of the line GPS navigation system from Sony. Priced at $400 NV-U94T has some high end features such as A2DP Bluetooth technology, a large 4.8″ touch screen with 16:9 aspect ratio, acceleration sensor, a pressure sensor and a gyro sensor that together can calculate the vehicle’s current position based on the last known GPS location, and of course – unique to Sony – gesture commands.

Other features include RDS-TMC traffic receiver, multimedia features and the slimmer form factor. Sony NV-U94T will be available as early as September.

Sony NVU-73T

Jan 8, 2008 gps navigation, sony Leave a comment

Sony also announced NVU-73T at CES 2008, a more basic GPS navigation system compared to NVU-83T. NVU-73T will cost $350 and will lack bluetooth or position plus technology.

But NVU-73T is still filled with useful features such as text-to-speech voice commands and real-time-traffic capability. It has about 5 million points of interest and comes with U.S. and Canadian maps on its 2GB flash memory including Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.

Even though NVU-73T has a smaller screen than 83T, measuring 4.3″, it still can support the dual view feature on its 16 x 9 aspect ratio display.

Sony NVU-83T

Jan 6, 2008 CES 2008, gps navigation, sony Leave a comment

Sony just announced a new GPS navigation device at CES 2008 called NVU-83T; a new addition to their nav-u series for the U.S. market.

NVU-83T seems to have all the high-end features such as the text to speech, voice commands, and real time traffic information. Of course it also has bluetooth capability for taking or making phone calls with a bluetooth enabled phone.

Another feature that is definitely worth mentioning with NVU-83T is the 4.8″ screen with anti-glare coating and the ultra thin body similar to Sony’s Bravia.

Sony’s new GPS navigation system not only has the super sensitive SiRF StarIII chip but also features Position Plus which utilizes a pressure sensor, gyro sensor and an acceleration sensor to keep track of your position when satellite signals are weak.

NV-U83T will be available in February for $500 directly from sonystyle.com.