Sony NV-U44

108 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
usability (104)
price (41)
performance (37)
screen (22)
reliability (14)

Negative
maps (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 108 reviews of Sony NV-U44. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. People are impressed by the reliability and screen. The performance and price are also mentioned favorably, but opinions are divided on the route planning. Many are critical about the maps.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Sony NV-U44 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Antuan Goodwin (cnet.com)

Sony NV-U44 review: Sony NV-U44

As the entry-level model in the Sony NAV-U line of portable GPS devices, the NV-U44 has a fairly basic feature set. There's no Bluetooth hands-free. There's no traffic information. There's no multimedia playback. For your $249 dollars, the only feature...

The Sony NV-U44 features text-to-speech, which is a great feature to have in an entry-level model. The dual view with lane guidance is invaluable in cities with complex highway systems.

The predictive search on the text entry is unpredictable, often causing the accidental selection of a wrong option. Gesture command system is not well documented.

The Sony NV-U44 offers a few useful features that competing manufacturers have not yet implemented on their entry-level models.

Nov, 2008

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Sony NV-U44 ( Red)

However, for many consumers the basics are all that is needed. In this respect, the NV-U44 does a pretty good job of creating a good navigation experience without breaking the bank.

The Sony NV-U44 features text-to-speech, which is a great feature to have in an entry-level model. The dual view with lane guidance is invaluable in cities with complex highway systems.

The predictive search on the text entry is unpredictable, often causing the accidental selection of a wrong option. Gesture command system is not well documented.

The Sony NV-U44 offers a few useful features that competing manufacturers have not yet implemented on their entry-level models.

Nov, 2008

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Sony NV-U44 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Review

Sony's NV-U44 portable GPS also comes in red (NV-U44/R) and silver (NV-U44/S). The 3.5 inch, standard aspect ratio (320 x 240 Pixels - not widescreen) display is an anti-glare, Si-TFT Touch Screen. While it has one of the most sensitive GPS receivers...

Jan, 2009

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Expert review by : Antuan Goodwin (cnet.com.au)

Sony NV-U44 review: Sony NV-U44

Sony NV-U44

The Sony NV-U44 features text-to-speech, which is a great feature to have in an entry-level model. The dual view with lane guidance is invaluable in cities with complex highway systems.

The predictive search on the text entry is unpredictable, often causing the accidental selection of a wrong option. Gesture command system is not well documented.

The Sony NV-U44 offers a few useful features that competing manufacturers have not yet implemented on their entry-level models.

Nov, 2008

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Consumer review (viewpoints.com)

Very nice GPS expecially for the money. ”

I bought the Sony NV-U44 GPS from Sears. They were having a promotion and I got the unit for $79 or so, plus tax. Less than $85 total. I bought it after returning a unit from another manufacturer which would not hold a charge. This unit has performed...

Aug, 2010

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Consumer review (viewpoints.com)

Good for basic navigation ”

Jan, 2010

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Consumer review (mysears.com)

Inexpensive quality

This Unit does a god job on the road, has saved my behind a couple of times. It does have the tendency to send you up the wrong way on a one way street, or send you the short route which winds up being grid locked traffic but, it does have the shortest...

Sep, 2009

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Consumer review (mysears.com)

where can I find a ac cord for charging at home Nav-u44

drop the ball ????

Aug, 2009

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Consumer review (mysears.com)

Worked and then it didnt

I purchased my Nav-u in Feb or March also purchased my mother one Her on and off switch did not worked and she charged it for days and it didnt ever come back on. She gave me a phone call and explained to me what was going on and returned it to Sears....

Jul, 2009

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Consumer review (mysears.com)

Sony Nav-U GPS

I thought this product was a great buy I have been all over the midwest with it and I love the speedometer feature, the only disadvantage is the updates for this are about $100 but otherwise it is money well spent...

Jul, 2009

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