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It’s been a long wait but, Go!Explore PSP GPS software will be available shortly. The software is by Hungary’s Nav N Go’s which in a collaborative project ported the navigation engine over to the SONY OS. The software offers both auto and pedestrian mode GPS navigation in 11 languages and is available with maps by TeleAtlas for 7 different geographic locations including; UK/Ireland; Iberia; France; Germany/Austria/Switzerland; Italy; Benelux and Scandinavia.

Possibly what attracted Sony to Nav N Go was the impressive 3D graphics and navigation in a real 3D space - it will appeal to gamers used to slick graphics. The Go!Explore navigation experience combines accurate maps with spectacular pictorial representation such as; renderings of surrounding sights and structures as well as roads with realistic gradients.
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Sony’s NV-U92T was an in-car navigation award winner at the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) EISA Awards 2007-2008. EISA is the largest editorial multimedia organization in Europe, with a membership of nearly 50 Audio, Mobile Electronics, Video and Photo magazines drawn from 19 European countries.

Sony’s NV-U92T, NV-U82, NV-U52 and NV-U72T all have very similar specifications. The specification given below is for the award winning NV-U92T however, a detailed table of differences between the models is also provided.
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The Sony GPS PSP-290 is an add-on accessory for Play Station Portables. At only some 40 odd mm squared and 16g or so its not a hefty or weighty accessory. It has a 20 channel GPS receiver which provides position accuracy to 5m.

Sony have PSP map software which allows users to find points of interest (POI) on city maps. Searches can be make for addresses and locations can be bookmarked as favorites and comments added. Comments and POI bookmarks can be exchanged with other Sony PSP users. Its another example of a GPS manufacturer trying to encourage a viral type use of their product – Tom Tom have their “Buddies” application.

With its atypical user base the PSP promises some fairly interesting software applications including gaming. One software package available includes maps of Japanese golf courses and allows golfers to check distances to the green and obstacles. There is also a car navigation application which has roadmaps for Japan. The latest maps can be downloaded using the PSP’s networking capabilities.

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