Sony debuts 6.1-inch NV-U3DV navigation unit

Well, it's not the Android-based Walkman / PND that Sony supposedly has in the works for next year, but we're guessing the company's new NV-U3DV navigation will still turn a few heads nonetheless, and not just because of its large 6.1-inch screen. Launched today in Japan, this PND packs a 480x272 resolution on that big new screen for bigger buttons and more map space, along with a number of fairly unique features like Position+ G, which makes use of an accelerometer, gyro-sensor, and pressure sensors to detect the direction of the vehicle even in touchy environments like a tunnel or high incline. Otherwise, you can expect all the usual media player features (including mobile TV in Japan), live traffic information, and a full range of points of interest and various guides courtesy of PetaMap. No word on a release 'round here just yet, unfortunately, but folks in Japan will be able to pick this one up in August for ¥65,000, or just under $700.

[Via Sony Insider]

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 22nd 2009 5:25PM]

"...along with a number of fairly unique features like Position+ G"

TomToms higher end units have got a similar feature (EPT) since a while. It's not that unique, i guess.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 22nd 2009 5:29PM]

cool

[Poop Chef Posted Jul 22nd 2009 5:45PM]

Neat

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 22nd 2009 5:35PM]

6.1" 480x272 for $700, what were they thinking?

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 22nd 2009 5:36PM]

I can vouch that ur mom is a street walker. Dont mean any of us are interested...

Now go away you horrible excuse for a life form

[TheCow5 Posted Jul 22nd 2009 5:49PM]

700$, LOL are they nuts.
This company needs to go out of business, they seem to like charging a hefty price for the products when you can get equal or better for less. this is true for most of there product and they still loose market share to mapple, microsoft and ASUS in every area (Phone, Walkman/MP3 player, overpirced headphones, XBox 360, netbooks, ect.)

[Cheesus Crust Posted Jul 22nd 2009 6:31PM]

Funny you say Walkman....

[r34p3r Posted Jul 22nd 2009 6:42PM]

So.... much.... FAIL

Must.... resist... urge... to.... downra--

Ah fuck it

[monkey with glasses Posted Jul 22nd 2009 5:44PM]

Just hit the [-] and be done with him.

[monkey with glasses Posted Jul 22nd 2009 5:45PM]

I meant the [!], sorry. Edit button please engadget.

[kjb434 Posted Jul 22nd 2009 5:53PM]

Another annoying spammer trying to avoid paying advertising fees!

Go away!

[dicobalt Posted Jul 22nd 2009 6:19PM]

Damn $700, buy a netbook (or two) and use Google maps.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 22nd 2009 7:34PM]

Ummm...how does it know what the intersection your at looks like? From the lane markings to the trees on the side of the road. There's no way it has that pre-programmed.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 22nd 2009 7:50PM]

Could be... Japan's not that big.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 22nd 2009 10:09PM]

"this PND packs a 480x272 resolution on that big new screen for bigger buttons and more map space"

LOL. Meanwhile, Nextar sells their 7" SNAP7 GPS device for $280 at Amazon.