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4.8" Portable Navigation System NV-U83T
Model number:
NV-U83T
Rated 3.9 out of 5 stars
Get there with time to spare. This portable navigation system features Bluetooth® wireless technology for handsfree phone calls, a large, 4.8" touch-panel widescreen display and real-time traffic reports1.
ADDITIONAL IMAGES:
- Position 2 Features
- Position 3 Specifications
- Position 5 Reviews
- Position 6 Accessories
4.8" Wide and Slim Display
Bluetooth Handsfree Communication
Using integrated Bluetooth® wireless technology, focus on the road ahead instead of your phone. By pairing your Bluetooth®-enabled phone to your Nav-U portable satellite navigation system you can make and receive calls on the go.
Gesture Command
With a touch-screen comes control via simple, on-screen finger movements. Commonly used commands such as ‘take me home’ may be accessed by gesturing an inverted ‘V’ on the screen versus paging through numerous menu screens.
Pre-Loaded Maps and Content
The NV-U83T comes pre-loaded with Map Content covering the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Enjoy powerful, portable navigation out of the box!
TTS (Text To Speech)
TTS (Text to Speech) also eliminates second-guessing when making a turn; the device utilizes spoken commands ensuring you are able to follow the directions by street names.
Super Suction Cup Mount
Using the Sony-unique Super Suction Cup, mounting a Nav-U portable satellite navigation system to either the dashboard, console, or windshield in virtually any vehicle is quick and easy. Stable and secure while driving, the Nav-U portable satellite navigation system can be easily removed whenever you want to take it with you.
Dual view - 3D Junction Guide
Dual View capability displays dynamic route information, in addition to the conventional map view, to provide an even clearer view of what’s around the bend or in a highway merge scenario, which Junction to take.
POSITION plus™
Even if GPS signals are temporarily interrupted, such as when driving in a tunnel, the Nav-U NV-U83T will keep you on-track. Position Plus uses multiple sensors to monitor your position relative to the map, so you can continue without worry of losing your way.
RDS-TMC1 Traffic Messaging Channel
Step away from standard GPS mapping and towards a more complete navigation solution. Real Time Traffic Information radio reception allows the NV-U83T to constantly monitor relevant traffic conditions and automatically re-route you around trouble spots!
Product Profile
Support
- Find related product support and help in Sony eSupport
License Agreements
Product Warranty
Product Specifications
Speaker
- Speaker Dimensions : 20 x 40 mm (0.8 x 1.6 in) Oval Speaker
General
- Connector Type : USB 2.0 (Full-Speed)(Mini TypeB)
- USB Terminal : USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Inputs and Outputs
- Antenna Terminal(s) : External GPS antenna jack
- DC-In : 5.2 Volts from supplied USB Cable, optional AC Adaptor, or supplied 12/24 V car battery adaptor (negative ground).
- USB Port(s) : 1
Memory
- Type : Memory Stick Duo™ slot
Video
- Pixel Pitch : 480 x 272 Pixels
Hardware
- Interfaces : Cradle Connector, DC Input 5.2V Jack, USB Jack, Headphone Jack, TMC Aerial Jack.
Video Features
- Picture Mode : 2D, 3D (Map)
- Screen Technology : A Si-TFT Active Matrix Screen Touch Screen operation
Display Specs
- Aspect Ratio : 16:9
Weights and Measurements
- Dimensions (Approx.) : 4.2 x 3.4 x 4.8 inches" (106 x 60 x 122 mm)
- Weight (Approx.) : 8.8 Ounces (250 Grams)
Power
- Battery Charging (Approx) : With the supplied car battery adaptor/optional AC adaptor: 3 hours (with unit turned on), or 1.5 hours (in standby mode). With the supplied USB cable: 3 hours (in standby mode)
- Battery Life (Approx) : Up to 2 hours (depending upon usage)
- Power Consumption (in Operation) : Maximum 1.5A
Operating Conditions
- Operating Temperature : 5 - 45 Degrees Celsius (41-113 Degrees Fahrenheit)
Display
- Aspect Ratio : 16:9
- Screen Size : 4.8" (measured diagonally)
In the Box
- XA-DC3 Car Battery Adapter
- Quick Start Guide
- End-User Licence Agreement
- TMC Car Cradle1
- USB Cable
- Read This First
- Owners Manual
- TMC Antenna
- Application Disc (DVD-ROM)
- Warranty card
GPS Navigation & Accessories Outlet
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nav-u™ AC Adapter
$24.99
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nav-u™ Map Update
$99.99
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nav-u™ Nylon Storage Case
$9.99
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nav-u™ In-Car Battery Adapter
$24.99
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nav-u™ Nylon Storage Case
$12.99
Product Reviews
Write a review( Rated 3.9 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 7 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)
6 of 7 (85%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: friday (Wisconsin)
Date: Apr 20, 2009
I've had this product for 6-12 months
2of 3 people found this helpful
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Gps blue tooth
Pros: Great picture, easy to use
Cons: poor Blue Tooth
The blue tooth works but you need to be 2 feet away and talk load for the other person to hear you. Otherwise it has been very usefull. The updating feature works great. It should also have an option to take main roads or back roads.
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Handy box, needed more functionality...
Pros: Gets you there....
Cons: Does little else.
I've owned this amazing GPS unit for two days, but thats all it is to me... Box says 4.8" screen, Bluetooth, MS Pro Duo, Audio output, and SONY. Out of box no mp3/4 capabilities? Why the card slot and headphone out? Bluetooth is ONLY for phones (barely support Motorola, no phone/address book retrevial). Qwerty keyboard and touchscreen would make a very nice Laptop/PS3 input device... Someone in RnD droped the ball, would have paid original MSRP for all that w/o GPS. As it stands though, I paid a third of the retail and it looks as though this'll be another failed experiment for Sony....
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Reviewer: tmossa (Du Bois, IL)
Date: Jan 8, 2009
I've had this product for 1-2 years
4of 5 people found this helpful
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Pros: Split View, Bluetooth
Cons: Unable to find some roads and city's
I got this NV-U83T when it first came out. It had some glitches but the Sony team has done a few updates and it is now a very good unit. The latest update has added a photo viewer and gas station and foor quick tabs. I like this unit alot!
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: thechip (Texas)
Date: Jan 2, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
3of 3 people found this helpful
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Really like it!
Pros: Dual View, Ease of Use, Super Suction Cup, POI Icons
Cons: Outdated Maps
I would have given this 5 stars across, if there were updated maps available. It's a Sony product through and through. Easy to use, put together well, sturdy, looks great. The Super Suction Cup works great! The mounting is firm, and stable. I used to have a TomTom, and I'm just as happy with this GPS. Sony needs to come out with new maps though. This comes with maps that over 1 1/2 years old, and there is no mention on their site or Navteq's site on if there will ever be any updates, which scares me a little. Hopefully something soon so I can use the amazing GPS for years to come!
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Reviewer: MacUsers1 (WI)
Date: Dec 10, 2008
I've had this product for 1-3 months
5of 7 people found this helpful
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Mac Incompatible
Pros: Pretty screen, huge (comparable) screen
Cons: Slow access to satellites, not Mac Compatible, irratic re-mapping when off route. sometimes difficult to remap routes.
System Requirements / Specifications fail to reveal that this product's software only runs on Microsoft Operating Systems. You have to buy it to discover - hidden in the manual - that Mac and Linux systems aren't supported.
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: Blackducati750 (Pocono Mtns, PA)
Date: Nov 30, 2008
I've had this product for less than a month
5of 5 people found this helpful
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Not a bad choice for truckers.
Pros: Huge screen compaired to 3.5 and 4.3. Points of interest include the grocery stores I deliver to.
Cons: Not 100% taylor made for truckers, but still a good choice.
I just started a job driving a tractor-trailer to grocery stores throughout NJ, NY, PA, CT, and other areas. The "just for truckers" GPS's offered on other websites seem to be too expensive, and yet still seem to have their faults. The company who produces them doesn't seem to be very well known in the GPS community. I feel if you spend over $400 for a GPS, it should work 100% without faults. But, looking at product reviews on other websites, the "truck GPS" company still doesn't have all the bugs worked out of their software. Sony is a great brand, so it's safe to say they will always "be there" to offer help if any is needed. Even though the Sony doesn't offer truck height, weight, width, or Haz class restrictions, I still consider it a great choice for truckers. Just keep an eye on the road the GPS is telling you to go on. Check for weight and height restrictions and you'll be okay. The large 4.8 inch screen dwarfs the typical 3.5 and 4.3 inch screens on other brand GPS's. Screen size is of big importance to truckers. We can't take our eyes off the road for too long just to try and focus on a small GPS screen. The automatic split-screen function is also a cool feature. This is my first GPS, so I don't know if others also include that feature. My GPS only "screwed up" twice. (No big deal, I knew where I was going.) I checked the esupport website and found a (FREE) software/firmware update is available for my GPS. In closing, buy it, you won't be sorry.
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Reviewer: rkear (Knoxville, TN)
Date: Nov 16, 2008
I've had this product for 6-12 months
16of 18 people found this helpful
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Excellent
Pros: Everything
Cons: Wish volumn was a bit louder.
Purchased this unit to use on Business and vacations. Works great. The Dual Screen is an excellent feature. You not only see you guidenance but the detailed picture is great in congested areas. I have recommended this item to several people which have purchased and are happy with each unit. You will LOVE this product.
- Screen size measured diagonally. Width measured at narrowest point.
- Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices varies.
- Subscription for traffic information is required and sold separately. Coverage and availability of information not guaranteed in all areas. Internet access required for activation. 90-day free trial with purchase.
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Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate