Today, at the annual IFA consumer electronics show, Mio Technology, top three vendor in Europe of portable navigation devices (PND), unveiled five new products including two new, high-end devices that include 3D displays of maps. The high-end devices – the C620 and C620T (with Traffic Message Channel) - are joined by a new entry level PND – the C230 - that includes full Western Europe maps for only €199, and two new PDAs with integrated GPS.
MioMap
Designed to make it easier than ever for motorists to make the visual link between GPS street maps and the local landscape, the new MioMap mapping software not only includes around one thousand 3D landmarks but also 3D mapping to depict the local landscape. So drivers see valleys, hills and other local geographical features on their maps as well as major buildings such as the Eiffel Tower or Big Ben.
Features:
- Intuitive map display with 3D landmarks and digital elevation models
- Better orientation
- Faster recognition of map location versus reality
- Real 3D display of maps
- Easy to use interface
- Split screen for info, POI, TMC, Route, MP3 and phone book
- Play/stop MP3 while navigation
- One click to pick up incoming calls or dial out
- Easy navigation to Photo Viewer
- Road levels are displayed in 3D view
- Enhanced signpost display
- Enhanced POIs along route
- TMC along route display
- Mio C620 & C620t
The C620 and C620t feature Tele Atlas 2007.7 maps and improve Mio’s existing split-screen interface, which makes it easier for users to see local points of interest and important journey information, such as the next three turns and time or distance to destination. The C620 and C620t will provide customers with a high-end addition to Mio’s existing widescreen PND range.
Features:
- 4.3” navigation screen : large and easy to read
- Hands-free calling with built-in Bluetooth® wireless technology and microphone
- Speed camera warnings out-of-the box with free updates* (for one year from the moment of registration)
- Up and running in seconds with fast, accurate positioning from SiRFstarIII GPS technology
- All-in-one cradle : power and TMC (TMC only for C620t)
- Entertainment on the go: Integrated MP3 player and photo-viewer to enjoy your favourite songs and precious photos all on one device.
Mio C230
The C230 will become Mio Technology’s entry-level PND and adds full maps of 22 countries to the advanced routing functionality of MioMap to offer consumers a full-featured, European PND for only €199. With simple intuitive software, full seven digit postcode recognition and easy touch-screen address entry, the C230 makes satellite navigation a useful and affordable choice for any family.
Mio P360 & P560
Mio Technology will also launch two new, upgraded GPS PDAs - the P560 and P360 – which feature the Windows Mobile 6 operating system for enhanced PDA functionality, such as improved calendar management and faster access to contacts. Memory can be expanded on the PDAs to more than 4 GB with SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) support. The P360 and P560 are both available separately or bundled with MioMap; the P560 also features Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Features:
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® wireless technology (for P560 only)
- Bluetooth® wireless technology for wireless file transfer, hands-free calling and much more (for P560 only) 1
- Available with MioMap 2
- Navigation software for Windows Mobile 6
- 20-channel SiRFstarIII GPS technology
- Wi-Fi for free phone calls and Internet access 3 4
- Fast 400 MHz processor for quick route recalculation
- Full PDA functionality and synchronisation with Microsoft Outlook™
- SDHC support for memory expansion upto and more than 4GB
All of the five new devices feature a 400 Mhz processor, the latest 20 channel SiRFstarIII GPS receiver and out-of-the-box speed camera alerts.* The products have retained the slim and compact design that has made the current range so popular, and remain small enough for users to carry around in a handbag or pocket or use for on-foot navigation.
Pricing:
P360 - 249€ without MioMap, 299€ with MioMap
P560 - 349€ without MioMap, 399€ with MioMap
C230 - 199€
C620 - 399€
C620t - 449€
1 PC must be equipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology for wireless
2 On SD card sold separately
3 Within a range of a Wi-Fi hotspot
4 Purchase of access may be necessary
*Note: Speed camera availability is variable from country to country depending on the local law. Consumers receive one year of speed camera location updates for free upon registration.
