Sony bringing hard drive-based GPS to States?
updated 01:15 pm EDT, Wed April 4, 2007
Sony U81T Coming to US
Sony should soon bring one of its most advanced GPS units to the US. A recent FCC approval has shown that the company will bring its previously Europe-only NV-U81T to the country, offering features rarely seen in the NAV-U line or other GPS devices. A 4GB hard drive offers more space than an SD card for maps and points of interest, while the U81T also brings gesture-based shortcuts to common searches and acceleration/pressure sensors to better locate the car on a trip.
The 4.3-inch touchscreen device wasn't confirmed for a release date in the FCC papers, but has now had the path cleared for an introduction later in the year. Pricing will likely rise above the current U70. [via NaviGadget]
