http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/10/sony-launches-nv-u2-nav-system-in-japan/ Engadget Comments for Sony launches NV-U2 nav system in Japan http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/10/sony-launches-nv-u2-nav-system-in-japan/http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/10/sony-launches-nv-u2-nav-system-in-japan/Oct 10th 2007 4:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/10/10/sony-launches-nv-u2-nav-system-in-japan/http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/10/sony-launches-nv-u2-nav-system-in-japan/Oct 10th 2007 4:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/10/10/sony-launches-nv-u2-nav-system-in-japan/http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/10/sony-launches-nv-u2-nav-system-in-japan/Oct 10th 2007 4:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/10/10/sony-launches-nv-u2-nav-system-in-japan/http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/10/sony-launches-nv-u2-nav-system-in-japan/
I think My Tom Tom is great - but I can turn the screen off over a set speed.

I think it's illigal to watch a TV while driving - but you can look at the sat-nav screen - whats the difference?





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It's not illegal to look at the displays on your dashboard while driving either. The difference is that the content on your TV has nothing to do with the task of driving, and typically requires your continuous attention. Satnavs provide reference information to help you drive (ignoring the video playback functions, that is). Legally you shouldn't look at them either - have you ever read the disclaimers for your satnav device?

As for smaller screens, about a month ago Sony launched 4.3" models (NV-U53 and 73T) in Europe that are basically a scaled-down alternative to the 4.8" models (NV-U83 and 93T), should you prefer the smaller screen. Remember, though, that smaller screens typically mean smaller text, and when you're trying to read something whilst driving, bigger is better.]]>Oct 10th 2007 7:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/10/10/sony-launches-nv-u2-nav-system-in-japan/http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/10/sony-launches-nv-u2-nav-system-in-japan/
I live in Japan and do not have a navigator in my car. I don't want to spend $1500 to get an installed one either. This seems like a good option due to its portability.

I am very new to the GPS/Navi market, so I have a few questions that I was hoping that someone might be able to answer...

First off, I am ok in listening to directions in Japanese. That wouldn't bother me. Also, I can learn to enter an address or phone number in the system and program it.

What I was wondering is if this device comes with maps of Japan pre-installed or if I would have to download them myself. I was also wondering if I can bring this to the US and install US maps on it at some point in the future.

Any help or point in the right direction would be very helpful.

Thank you.


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