NaviGadget

Sony NAV-U NV-U1

Feb 27, 2007 gps navigation, sony

Sony just released NV-U1 from its NAV-U series for Japan only. It was supposed to be released in North America last year as NV-U81 but that never happened. Let’s have a look at the specs that the Japanese get to enjoy:

• Display: A-si TFT active matrix, 4.3″ wide screen
• Aspect ratio: 16: 9
• Picture resolution: 480×272
• Back light control: Automatic ON (10 stages) /OFF and automatic dimmer
• Speaker: 2W mono integrated speaker
• Memory: Memory stick duo slot
• Battery: 4 hours in normal and 6 hours in stamina mode
• Dimensions: 134 x 79 x 44 mm
• Weight: 360 g

The navigation software on NV-U1 provides lane information, toll road fee guide and 3D maps. It is advertised to be available “soon” for 59,800 Yen, roughly $500… (picture via akihabaranews)