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The Sony NV-U83T boasts a spacious 4.8-inch touch screen, and you can perform certain operations... (cnet.com)
First introduced at CES 2008, the Sony NV-U83T is the company's flagship portable navigation... (zdnet.com)
alaTest Review Summary for Sony NV-U83T
We have collected and analyzed 4 expert reviews and 45 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 63/100 and users rate it 64/100. The average review date is August 30, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 140775 reviews from other GPS. The alaScore™ for this product is 82/100 = Very good. Last update: November 21, 2009.
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49 reviews
November, 2009
4 Experts
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45 Users
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Rank 463
from $195.00
Expert Reviews (4)
Review summary for the Sony NV-U83T
alaTest has collected and analyzed 49 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the performance. The maps also impresses, but many are less positive about the menu.
Performance, Maps, Usability, Screen
Menu, Price, Interface, Memory
Experts rate this product 63/100 and users 64/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Global Positioning Systems (GPS), the Sony NV-U83T is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very Godd quality.
Sony NV-U83T review
The Sony NV-U83T boasts a spacious 4.8-inch touch screen, and you can perform certain operations with the swipe of your finger. The in-car GPS also has text-to-speech functionality, integrated Bluetooth, and 3D views for complicated intersections.
Satellite acquisition time is erratic and route calculations weren't the most efficient. Planning a trip on the NV-U83T isn't as streamlined as other GPS devices we've tested.
The Sony NV-U83T is a seemingly attractive in-car GPS with a large display and useful navigation features, but it shows its ugly side with poor directions and subpar performance.
First introduced at CES 2008, the Sony NV-U83T is the company's flagship...
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Sony NVU83T GPS and Specs
The Sony NVU83T portable GPS navigator comes with installed maps of Puerto Rico, Canada and the US, and also sports nearly 5 million points of
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User Reviews (45)
Nice, but lots to work out
big screen
poor quality routing, bugs in the programming, poor instruct
Nice, but lots to work out
big screen
poor quality routing, bugs in the programming, poor instruct
"poor hands fee calling"
see above
easy to learn and use
Unless I was stopped other callers could not understsnd me
Manufacturer's Description
Get lost often? Stuck in traffic? With the 4.8" portable satellite navigation Sony NV-U83T you'll find your way home without a hassle. When traffic gets in your way, the Traffic Messaging Channel can be accessed through your radio reception for up-to-date conditions and easy avoidance. A unique Gesture Command feature is also included, letting you enter commonly used commands like "Take me home" with a simple finger gesture instead of paging through numerous menus.
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