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Sony NV-U83T Portable GPS Navigation

Model #: SON   NVU83T
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• 4.8" color screen
• Bluetooth® capable
• FM Traffic compatible
• Street-specific guidance
• Touchscreen
• US, Canada & PR

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Product description

Sony NV-U83T Portable GPS Navigation

Features

Pre-loaded maps: North American map coverage with millions of points of interest means that you always have directions to something you need, from gas to food to ATMs, even if you’re in an unfamiliar place. With SD compatibility, you can purchase additional maps and swap them out as needed, so the unit does double duty on vacation or during international travel.

4.8" color touchscreen: The bigger the screen, the easier to read – with the 4.8” widescreen you can tell at a glance where you are and where you’re headed. With touchscreen capability and one-button interface shortcuts, you can navigate the unit quickly, even at a stoplight.

Bluetooth capable: Pair this GPS unit with your Bluetooth-capable mobile phone for a range of features that keep you connected.

Street-specific guidance: The unit will guide you to your destination with spoken commands, including street names. That means the unit will say, "turn right on Clark St." instead of just "turn right in 500 feet."

Real time traffic updates: Real-time traffic updates help you enjoy your time on the road, not spend it stuck in gridlock. The automatic re-routing feature will update your path to avoid congested areas.

Position Plus: Sensors in the GPS unit monitor your position relative to the map, so you won't have to worry about your navigation cutting out if you lose the GPS signal. This feature is handy if you have to drive through places where it can be difficult to receive the signal, like tunnels, mountains or city streets with tall buildings.

Gesture command: Using certain finger motions on the screen as shortcuts, you can bypass clicking through multiple screens to enter common commands like "take me home."

Dual-View junction guide: This visual mode will give you detailed images of highway merging situations so you know which lane to be in and which exit to take.

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Manufacturer's description

Sony NV-U83T Portable GPS Navigation

Now featuring Bluetooth® wireless technology, the nav-u portable satellite navigation system lets you pair your compatible mobile phone for convenient, handsfree calling. Get lost often? Stuck in traffic? The 4.8" LCD displays pre-loaded maps of the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico so you'll find your way home without a hassle. When traffic gets in your way, the Traffic Messaging Channel can be accessed through your radio reception for up-to-date conditions and easy avoidance. For convenient, handsfree calling, built-in Bluetooth® technology lets you A unique Gesture Command feature is also included, letting you enter commonly used commands like "Take me home" with a simple finger gesture instead of paging through numerous menus.

4.8" Wide and Slim Display

Dual view - 3D Junction Guide

Dual View capability displays dynamic route information, in addition to the conventional map view, to provide an even clearer view of what’s around the bend or in a highway merge scenario, which Junction to take.

Pre-Loaded Maps and Content

The NV-U83T comes pre-loaded with Map Content covering the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Enjoy powerful, portable navigation out of the box!

Bluetooth Handsfree Communication

Using integrated Bluetooth® wireless technology, focus on the road ahead instead of your phone. By pairing your Bluetooth®-enabled phone to your Nav-U portable satellite navigation system you can make and receive calls on the go.

Position Plus

Even if GPS signals are temporarily interrupted, such as when driving in a tunnel, the Nav-U NV-U83T will keep you on-track. Position Plus uses multiple sensors to monitor your position relative to the map, so you can continue without worry of losing your way.

TTS (Text To Speech)

TTS (Text to Speech) also eliminates second-guessing when making a turn; the device utilizes spoken commands ensuring you are able to follow the directions by street names.

Gesture Command

With a touch-screen comes control via simple, on-screen finger movements. Commonly used commands such as ‘take me home’ may be accessed by gesturing an inverted ‘V’ on the screen versus paging through numerous menu screens.

RDS-TMC Traffic Messaging Channel

Step away from standard GPS mapping and towards a more complete navigation solution. Real Time Traffic Information radio reception allows the NV-U83T to constantly monitor relevant traffic conditions and automatically re-route you around trouble spots!

Super Suction Cup Mount

Using the Sony-unique Super Suction Cup, mounting a Nav-U portable satellite navigation system to either the dashboard, console, or windshield in virtually any vehicle is quick and easy. Stable and secure while driving, the Nav-U portable satellite navigation system can be easily removed whenever you want to take it with you.

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Specifications

Sony NV-U83T Portable GPS Navigation

Navigation

Points of Interest Millions
Text-to-speech Yes
Real-time traffic Yes
Number of waypoints Info unavailable
Voice guidance Yes
Compass Yes
Barometer No
Altimeter No
Type Portable

Display

Screen size 4.8"
Touch-screen technology Yes

Memory

Included memory Yes
Memory capacity Info unavailable

Expandability

Built-in basemaps US, Canada, Puerto Rico
Updatable software No

General features

Bluetooth capable Yes
MP3 playback No
Satellite radio-ready No
Battery life ? Up to 2 hours
Water resistant No
UPC 027242728530
Manufacturer's part number NV-U83T

Dimensions

Height 4.2 inches
Width 4.8 inches
Depth 3.4 inches
Weight 8.8 oz.

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Customer ratings and reviews

Sony NV-U83T Portable GPS Navigation

Average customer ratings
Based on 23 ratings

Accuracy
3.4
Ease of use
3.7
Durability
4.0
Cost-Benefit
3.2
Overall rating
3.6

Most helpful review (based on customer feedback)

Accuracy
1
Ease of use
3
Durability
4
Cost-Benefit
1
Overall rating
2.3

Not as good as it should be
Reviewer: Shel10 from Sonoma on May 19, 2008
42 out of 50 found this review helpful

Took one trip from Sonoma to Santa Clara and return. The map display is really very good, however, the spoken directions can be confusing. Especially when you are traveling through a series of transitions form one highway to the next.

The unit caused meto miss an exit ramp, and I had to go 2 miles out of my way to get back on the correct route.

Also, it would alert me to a turn in 600 feet, and then tell me to turn in the next instant. Sony has told me to reset the unit, and then re-load the maps.

Theblue tooth function is not very good.

Am very disappointed. Will be returning the unit to Circuit City for a refund.

Recent reviews

Accuracy
4
Ease of use
5
Durability
4
Cost-Benefit
5
Overall rating
4.5

we bought 4 in total !
Reviewer: BTV from Los Angeles on Aug 24, 2008
6 out of 9 found this review helpful

83 is very good and my colleagues bought another two 83 and one 73...
very fast on quick releas base
83 is a little bit dim than 73 on backlight

Accuracy
5
Ease of use
5
Durability
5
Cost-Benefit
5
Overall rating
5.0

Right On!
Reviewer: glfngry from Ohio on Aug 24, 2008
10 out of 10 found this review helpful

Living in rural Ohio made me skeptical of the accuracy on any GPS system. After reading some of the reviews made me even more skeptical. I bought the NV-U83T and couldn't be more pleased. It is RIGHT ON! The GPS even picks up unpaved roads.

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Also in the box

Sony NV-U83T Portable GPS Navigation

• TMC car cradle
• TMC antenna
• Car battery adapter
• USB cable
• Application disc
• Quick start guide
• Read This First
• Warranty card
• End-user licence agreement
• Owner's manual

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Warranty information

Sony NV-U83T Portable GPS Navigation

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Labor 3 months

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Basic(tracking not included): (Arrives: 12/1/08 - 12/5/08)
Standard: (Arrives: 11/24/08 - 11/26/08)
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