Sony adds Bluetooth to fresh line of nav-u GPS units

GPS without hands-free calling is hardly worth its weight in silicon these days, and Sony is getting in on the game in Europe with its new nav-u personal navigation devices. The 4.8-inch NV-U93T (pictured) and NV-U83 in particular are getting the new Bluetooth functionality. The U93T bests its peer with a broad selection of Europe maps, and live traffic info, the latter of which is optional with the U83. You can control either device with "Gesture Command," which allows you to scribble symbols on the screen and be presented with directions home or to the nearest gas station. If you're not quite ready to take the Bluetooth plunge, Sony also has the 4.3-inch NV-U73T and NV-U53, which both do Gesture Command, and hold the same traffic info and Europe map differentiations of big brother 4.8-inchers. All four models will be out in Europe this November, ranging from 249 to 379 Euro ($340 to $517 US).

[bakachin @ Aug 31st 2007 8:31PM]

LOL. SONNY will probably navigate you right off a cliff if your not careful. How can SONY compete against Tom Tom or Garmin? Again, Sony butting their heads into a market where they're not wanted.

SONY= EPIC DO NOT WANT!!!

[comrade @ Aug 31st 2007 8:33PM]

Any truth to the rumor that it installs a rootkit in your car that drives you directly to the nearest RIAA office if you listen to non ATRAC tracks in your Sony-branded CD player?

[Al @ Aug 31st 2007 8:44PM]

I would rather get the PSP attachment.

If I had a PSP

[Philip @ Sep 1st 2007 2:32AM]

It worked beautifully when I went to Italy this summer. Better by far the TomTom!