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Reviewed by UK Guest, 7th Jul 2006. |
| Review Summary: Mind the Gap! |
Overall Score: 3/5
 
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Review: I have used the Sony NV U50TG Europe car sat nav for three months and in the main it is reliable with clear visual and vocal directions.The touch screen is good with user friendly command screens and directions.
However,I chose this unit for two main reasons:
1.The Traffic Message Channel
2.Sony relability and attention to detail.
I have been disappointed in the TMC in that it doesn't always operate in all areas. e.g. In Greater London where there are bound to be traffic issues - I have yet to see it give any information until I am heading North near Stevenage on the A1 (I visit London at least once a week).
The battery,if not connected to the charging unit, runs down quickly and doesn't always last the 4hrs it states on the tin!
The maps themselves are also not up there with the best. There are some pretty outdated areas such as the A1/M62 junction, the Syston bypass in Leicester (completed almost 2 years ago!) You can find yourself 'floating'in the gap between the old and the new junctions which for an unit such as this is poor. DVD map updates will not be available to purchase until at least the end of 2006. Software updates (we are on version 3) are downloaded from the Sony website and it is always worth checking.
In summary good - but certainly not the best!!! Come on Sony keep up! |
Ratings
| Value For Money: |
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3 |
| Review Score: |
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3 |
| Recommended? | |
No |
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