Sony NAV-U NV-U1

Published on February 27th, 2007 in gps navigation, sony

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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)

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