Last but not the least, Sony has taken the wraps off its latest NV-U71T nav-u handheld GPS system, which, according to me, is not quite as fancy as those new-fangled NV-U80 & NV-U81T units that were shown off by Sony last month. Yet the latest NV-U71T nav-u handheld GPS system clutches the entire GPS vitals into 3.5-inch touch screened unit, and perhaps is all set in time for the holidays just like its big brothers.
Allan Jason, Sony Electronics’ VP for mobile electronics and portable audio products said:
It’s safe and easy to use while driving, and it comes with everything you need to get started.” “Our aim is to make navigation easy without sacrificing any of the features drivers need to get where they’re going.
The U71T, second offering in Sony’s navigation system lineup, weighs just about 10 ounces, and an effective “Gesture Command” functionality that will enable users to operate the device with specially directed finger swipes. The NV-U71T brings forth a 960 by 240-pixel, 3.5-inch, a suction-cup mount, USB connectivity, antiglare touchscreen LCD display, a built-in speaker, and maps for the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii), Canada, and Puerto Rico are pre-loaded in the unit’s 2GB of flash memory.
The device also consists a bit of real time traffic information, thanks to a 90-day free trial of RDS-TMC and an integrated receiver in the supplied cradle. Otherwise, not a lot to get excited about. It can be availed for just $500 and will need a $4.95/month subscription service after the first 90 days. Nothing can be said on an exact release date of the product, but the NV-U71T can be availed for pre-order now if you have a thirst that can only be quenched by this sexy overpriced Sony gear.
