Apparently with Sony , size does matter. Positioned as the largest widescreen satnav on the market, the Sony NV-U92T at 4.8-inches certainly ticks the box for looking the part, but it isn’t some big brute hogging your windscreen.

In truth, it’s actually quite slender (only 20mm wide) so the overall effect is sleek and stylish – with some nifty tricks up it’s sleeve too. Absolute Gadget got the chance to test drive the latest in Sony’s range and found it quite an enjoyable trip – well, we got where we wanted to go at least.

Although a little slow off the mark connecting to the satellites via GPS, when we finally found out where we were, it was like cooking on gas – the 16:9 touch screen provides clear menus for finding exactly what you want and the best way to get there.

The display allows you to pick and choose what’s shown over the map, from petrol stations, restaurants and hotels to car showrooms and supermarkets – all of which are marked with branded mini-logos. A genius idea, especially if you’ve got car full of people and you have to decide between McDonalds and Burger King for that late night snack. This Dynamic Routing Information is also really handy for quick petrol stops on unfamiliar roads, however the small icons can make it difficult when driving to tell whether you’re actually heading for an Esso or an Odeon.

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