Sony NV-U70T

151 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
usability (60)
performance (44)
price (16)
screen (15)
size (8)

Negative
maps (11)
route planning (3)
memory (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 151 reviews of Sony NV-U70T. The average rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and screen. The price and performance are also appreciated. There are some less positive reviews about the route planning and memory. Views are divided on the reliability.

usability, performance, price, screen, size

memory, route planning

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Sony NV-U70T is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony NV-U70T

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Sony NV-U70T from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the screen and durability are on the whole positive. The size and performance are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the price.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony NV-U70T

alaTest has collected and analyzed 52 user reviews of Sony NV-U70T from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the screen and size. The price and performance also get good reviews, whereas opinions are divided on the maps. The memory and reliability get less positive views.

usability, performance, price, size, screen

reliability, memory

42% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Ryan Block (engadget.com)

Sony NV-U70T GPS reviewed

Looks like Sony's gotten a few of their new NV-U50 and NV-U70T GPS units around, and Pocket Lint's got the European version up for review. What'd they think? Well, Sony's still a little green for GPS units, so one can't exactly expect them to best ...

Dec, 2005

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Expert review by : Bonnie Cha (cnet.com)

Sony NV-U70 review: Sony NV-U70

Sony NV-U70 Much like the Alpine Blackbird , the Sony NV-U70 ($499.95) represents a first venture into the portable in- car navigation market from an established company, and though it's a solid and accurate GPS device, it doesn't offer anything the...

The sleek and ultraportable Sony NV-U70 features a simple interface and an accurate receiver.

The Sony NV-U70 was a little slow to calculate routes, and it lacks some of the features found in similarly priced competitors, such as text-to-speech functionality and traffic services.

The Sony NV-U70 is a solid in-car nav system for the GPS newbie, offering ease of use and accurate directions, but you can get more for your money from competing products.

Jun, 2006

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Expert review by : Dennis O'Reilly (pcworld.com)

Sony's First GPS Comes Up Short

The Nav-U NV-U70 makes users go the extra mile far too often.

May, 2006

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Expert review by : Craig Ellison (pcmag.com)

Road

When you think of major players in the portable GPS navigation market, Sony doesn't come to mind. Sony is hoping to change that perception with the introduction of its nav-u Portable Satellite Navigation System.

Easy-to-read screen. Excellent mounting bracket. Built-in lithium ion battery and small size make it easy to use as a portable device.

No user-controlled zoom on main map or navigation map view (only auto zoom). No turn list for planned routes. Awkward POI entry.

Good GPS unit with many nice features, but other competing products offer more features at a lower price.

Apr, 2006

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Expert review by : Bonnie Cha (cnet.com.au)

Sony NV-U70

The Sony NV-U70 is the company's first try at the portable navigation market. Read our review to see if it's a hit or a flop.

The sleek and ultraportable Sony NV-U70 features a simple interface and an accurate receiver.

The Sony NV-U70 was a little slow to calculate routes, and it lacks some of the features found in similarly priced competitors, such as text-to-speech functionality and traffic services.

The Sony NV-U70 is a solid in-car nav system for the GPS newbie, offering ease of use and accurate directions, but you can get more for your money from competing products.

Jun, 2006

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Sony Nav-U Review

Sony turn on the style as their late arrival at the GPS party is a last chance for the electronics giant to wow the crowd. But is the new Sony Nav-U navigation system anything more than old technology in a new frock?

Mar, 2006

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Expert review by : Chris Brennan (productsifter.com)

Sony NV U70T GPS

Sony has a worldwide reputation for producing high-quality and desirable technologies. It's taken this reputation and quality and invested it into the GPS market. The Sony NV-U70T might not have the most attractive name but it should certainly appeal...

The screen can also automatically adjust to the ambient light conditions so you'll always have the best possible view of the screen

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Consumer review (viewpoints.com)

Sony NAV-U NV-70 Great easy to use GPS ”

The Sony NAV-U NV-70 GPS is very easy to use and an outstanding car GPS device.

Feb, 2010

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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Get Lost? Never!

I have been looking at many different GPS units because I am a traveling salesman and I am constantly driving places that I have never been before. I decided that I there were certain things that I wanted to have in a GPS unit and the Sony NV-U70 fit...

Clear Audio, Automatic Screen Dimmer, Battery Operation

Price (Unless on clearance), Not Easy Input of Addresses, No Updates Yet

Mar, 2007

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Consumer review (mysears.com)

Sony GPS Unit

I experienced a built in unit on a 20 hr road trip last spring. That is when I decided that a navigation system was for me. I researched and found for the price, usefullnes, and portability, this was the one. It's kind of scary at first when you use it...

Oct, 2006

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