Perks
The big perk with this device was the dual-view capability and traffic-alert system. The dual-view mode allowed a viewer to see a dynamic 3-D view of the road as well as a conventional map. This provided the viewer with visual information on exits off the highway and routes around his current location. The traffic-alert system provided real-time traffic information which allowed the unit to change your route if there was traffic.
Sacrifices
One of the main problems with this device is that you cannot attach a name to an address in the address book. The device was able to remember street address but the user had so many in it that he couldn't remember whose address was whose. And although the Bluetooth worked well, it didn't automatically reconnect when he went to use it again.
Bottom Line
The Sony NV-U94T is a good product for the price. If you have to store lots of addresses and names you may want to look elsewhere. However, if you are looking for clear visual information on roads and highways, this product does a great job.
Article Written By Greg Pretak
Based in the Northwest Hills of Connecticut, Greg Pretak has been writing travel- and hiking-related articles since 2008. He holds a Bachelors of Science in communications and marketing from New Haven, Conn.
