Typical price: £300
What is it: Widescreen, touch-sensitive in-car satellite-navigation device
What we think: The Sony Nav-U U92 is streets ahead on style and navigation, with excellent routing and just a few fun extras
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 29 May 2007
Tags: Sony, Sony Nav-U NV-U92, European, satellite, drivers
We like:
Stunning 122mm touchscreen; efficient search; speedy navigation; spoken road names; acceleration sensor
We don't like:
Weak battery; small text on maps; gimmicky gesture commands
CNET UK judgement:
Whether you pick the U92 with European maps or the cheaper NV-U82 with UK maps, you'll get a stylish and simple to use sat-nav that breezes through search and navigation with aplomb. The widescreen display may be a power-sucking luxury, but it keeps navigation truly at your fingertips
Full review:
Sony was late to the GPS market, but is finally bringing its trademark style to satellite navigation, with the slimline, widescreen Nav-U NV-U92. This in-car unit promises simple pan-European guidance, real-time traffic updates and a hybrid navigation system that copes with urban canyons. It's available now for around £300, with the UK and Ireland-only NV-U82 version around £50 cheaper. Continue Reading...
Sony Nav-U NV-U92 History
22 Jun 2007 in Reviews
GPS satellite-navigation systems
Lost? Don't be. There are plenty of GPS satellite-navigation systems on the market that will get you exactly where you need to go. Forget all the horror stories -- this will probably turn out to be the best technological investment you've ever made
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October 24, 2008
Posted by: evanstim
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January 3, 2008
Posted by: Steve K
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