Sony satnav

Satellite navigation has revolutionised the way in which we travel – both in car and on foot. Using GPS global positioning technology to accurately pinpoint a location and then referencing this against mapping databases sat nav devices can offer users clear and concise direction to any designated destination.

One popular choice of personal satellite navigation device is the Sony satnav range. Slim and compact, Sony sat navs offer a truly portable personal navigation solution.

Offering a high level of user friendly function, the Sony satnav feature a configuration startup wizard, which will allows users to choose such settings as distance measurement units, 12 or 24 hour clock display,  user language and screen display brightness for day and night use. Users can even programme in their home address as a default for ease of use on return journeys.

The Sony satnav device is charge via USB cable, either at home or en route using a vehicle cigarette lighter socket and when in use operates using a powerful SiRF III GPs receiver – which can detect a satellite signal even in built up areas and inside buildings.

The Sony satnav range offers touch screen controls, from the more compact 3.5 inch models to a larger 4.8 inch widescreen display, which take the user quickly and easily to features and functions ranging from the basic mapping options, including destination selection by post code, address, waypoint, street name or POI, to the interactive extras such as TMC traffic message channel and dynamic re-routing which allow drivers to avoid the pitfalls of traffic jams and congestion which can add stress, and hours, to essential journeys.

The Sony satnav range, which includes such popular models as the Sony NVU50, Sony NVU83 and NVXP1 uses NavTeq mapping data, available in packages to suit the user’s needs – from regional UK and Ireland mapping to European ,North American and international options.

Sony satnav systems use built in lithium ion batteries which offer operating times of up to four hours and feature built in flash memory of more than 500MB.

Sony satnav offers a comprehensive range with something to suit all needs and budgets. Consumer reviews available online offer those looking to buy a Sony unit the opportunity to compare the features and functions before shopping around to buy their chosen model at the best and cheapest available prices.