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The Sony NV-U84 is an advanced automotive GPS navigation system designed to relate specific directions to drivers over a hands-free text-to-voice interface. It has a 4.8" widescreen (16:10) 480 x 272 pixel touch screen with anti-glare and a high brightness feature. The specially designed Si-TFT Active Matrix touch screen offers a simple command interface which can be controlled through slight gestures with the index finger. The U84 comes pre-loaded with North American map content and the device includes a mini-USB port to update map information. The device supports both 2D and 3D maps and on-the-go photo viewing accessible through the included memory stick DUO slot. The Sony NV-U84 was released on October 1, 2008 and has an MSRP of $349.95.
MSRP $349.95
Release date October, 2008
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- 4.8" widescreen (16:10) 480 x 272 pixel screen
- Si-TFT Active Matrix Touch screen
- mini USB 2.0 terminal for additional map updates
- Text to voice speech technology for hands-free navigation
- memory stick DUO slot; enables on-the-go picture browsing on the actual device
- Li-Ion battery offers 4 hours of consistent use or 3 hours while in standby mode
- 2D and 3D map interface
- 1.5A maximum power consumption
- Operating Temperature: 5 - 45 Degrees Celsius (41-133 Degrees Fahrenheit)
- Weight: 8.8 Ounces (250 Grams)
- Dimensions: 5.9 x 3.4 x 0.8 inches
- Release Date: 10/01/2008
- MSRP: $349.95
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Sony NV-U84
• Sony NVU84 4.8-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator with Text-to-Speech
• NV-U84 nav-u GPS
UPC: 027242746695
EAN: 0027242746695
MPN: NVU84
Competitors
MSRP $399.99
Released August, 2008
Pros
- includes maps of both North America and Europe
- free live
traffic updates
- Bluetooth compatible for hands-free calling
Cons
- exactly the same as the cheaper 265T if European maps are not required
- ads (for free live traffic updates)
- internal battery - not user replaceable
Sony NV-U84
vs.
Garmin Nuvi 275T
MSRP $300.00
Released March, 2008
Pros
- Option to change voices
- Easy to read display while driving
- Text-to-speech system for reading street names
Cons
- Typing is laggy; if you don't type carefully, it's easy to miss a letter or two.
- Doesn't include lifetime map updates
- Can't adjust road preferences that much. Doesn't learn from your habits in any way
Sony NV-U84
vs.
Garmin Nuvi 255W
MSRP $349.99
Released August, 2008
Pros
- smooth refresh rate
- accurate
- 1GB of internal storage for pictures, voices, maps etc...
Cons
- 2009 maps and POI database are poor
- thick power cord is a nuisance when handling or mounting
- ads
Sony NV-U84
vs.
Garmin Nuvi 265WT
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