Here comes a navigation device that boasts of sizeable set of features, from Sony. It is Sony NV-U53 GPS system. It is classified as a Transferable Personal Navigation System (TPNS) with a full color TFT screen. In fact the display is loaded with 32,768 colors.
The display screen possesses two features namely Anti Finger Print Coating and Antiglare Coating. The display size is 4.3 inches.
It has a horizontal viewing angle of 80/80 [Left Right (degrees)]. The display is projected with an aspect ratio of 16:9.It has its resolution set at 480×272 pixels.
The device comes loaded with It provides optimum sound output with output power of 2.0 W. It has 8 step voice control system. This navigation system features Sensitivity Acquisition (dBm) of 144dBm and a sensitivity tracking of (dBm) 159dBm.
This Sony GPS system operates on Intel PXA270 processor with a Clock Rate (MHz) of 300.This positioning system is based on its in built acceleration sensor.
It has a built in SiRF III GPS built in channel with a built in GPS navigation antenna. The device comes designed with 512 MB internal memory, expandable with an external memory slot.
The map database is designed and maintained by NAVTEQ and is current up to 2007.It is pre installed with select maps of a few countries. It has got 17 languages pre installed in it that includes Czech, Danish, Dutch, English UK, English US, Finnish, Flemishm, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese etc.
The model features both 2D Map Display Mode and 3D Map Display Mode. Other features include Dynamic Route Information with Map, Multi Language Voice Guidance and Destination Selection Address.
The number of points of interest installed in this unit can be inferred from the POI document. Other major inclusions are USB 2.0 (Mini Type B), VOICE / POS – one button processing and navigation interface unit.
Sony NV-U53 4.3 inch GPS System operates on a 5V DC power supply with its current consumption coming to around 0.4 A. This power is supplied by a 17 g Lithium-Ion Battery Built-in of 890 mAh.
Dimensions WxHxD approx. (mm) is fixed at 133x79x20 with a weight of approx. 210g (7.4oz). The package of the device comes with a Quick Start Guide, Read This First manual, Warranty Card, End user License Agreement, application disc and a user registration card.
The optional accessories include Pan European Map Package DVD-ROM, Car Installation Kit for fix Installation, External GPS Antenna and Car Battery Adaptor via Cigarette Lighter Cable.
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | Sony NV-U53 GPS System |
| Maps included | UK, Europe |
| Mapping display | 2D,3D |
| Screen size | 4.3 inch |
| Weight | 17 grams |
| Dimensions | 133 x 79 x 20mm |
| Portable or fixed | Portable |
| Memory | |
| Total Capacity | 512MB |
| Additional Features | |
| Touch screen | Yes |
| Dynamic routing | Yes |
| Points of interest (POI) | Yes |
| SiRFStar III GPS Chipset facility | Yes |
| Accessories | |
| Pan European Map Package DVD-ROM | Yes |
| Car Installation Kit for fix Installation | Yes |
| External GPS Antenna | Yes |
| Car Battery Adaptor via Cigarette Lighter Cable | Yes |
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