Sony updates nav-u GPS line with NV-U73T and NV-U83T

The two new Sony nav-u GPS units we knew were on the way Stateside are officially announced today. As expected, the NV-U73T is sporting a 4.3-inch screen with the higher end NV-U83T sizing up at 4.8-inches. The latter also features Bluetooth, gesture command, split-screen dual view, and an accelerometer for more accurate navigation when signal is low. Both units feature text-to-speech and a new "super suction cup" that reportedly really sucks (...in a good way) to achieve maximum adhesion to your location of choice. Both will be available this February for $350 and $500, respectively.

[Via press release]

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 6th 2008 7:50PM]

That "super suction cup" is actually very useful. It is designed to hold even on the dashboard. So if you're in California(where window mounting is illegal), that comes in handy.

[zargon Posted Jan 6th 2008 9:56PM]

Is it me or is the screen layout too cluttered and/or busy?

I have used a Garmin for two business trips and just got one for xmas and the layout of the screen just seems much simpler and easier to read.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 30th 2008 3:13AM]

You can turn on and off any most (If not all, I'll check later) of the overlays.

It's actually surprisingly customizable for something from sony...