Mio Tech, today release two new portable navigation devices with a brand new, user-friendly interface: C710 and C510E.
Mio C710 is equipped with maps of 24 European countries and come with built in TMC receiver. The C510E is featured with the same tecnology but it is equipped with one full local country map and Major Roads of Europe. Both devices use the high sensitive SirfStar III gps chipset and the latest Tele Atlas maps available and can be used to play MP3 files or view photos via the SD card slot
They have 3.5" LCD touch screens supporting 65,000 colours, a 400 MHz processor and run on built in batteries which provide over 4.5 hours of navigation on foot with the backlight on and GPS function at full power.
The Bluetooth connection allows motorists to take phone calls hands free allowing them to keep two hands on the wheel.
The built in TMC receiver on Mio C710 allows to receive live updates of traffic problems and make it possible automatically to plan a new route to avoid problem areas or provide the user with a choice of a new route. An optional TMC receiver is available for Mio C510E.
Key features both devices share:
- Intuitive interface with full touch-screen entry and seven digit postcode recognition for simple operation
- Dedicated pedestrian mode and anti-glare screen for better visibility outdoors
- Speed (safety) camera locations’ alerts
- Free database updates for one year after registration and ability to add new cameras
- Rapid predictive search by name across thousands of Points of Interest with phone numbers
- Hands-free calling with Bluetooth connectivity and built in microphone
- Get going quickly with SiRFstarIII and new fast processor
- Outlook synchronisation so users can call and navigate directly to their contacts
Features unique to the C710
- Built in TMC on the C710 for live traffic updates and suggested alternative routes to avoid congestion
- Pre-installed maps of 24 countries