Mio C710 and Mio C310 new Mainstream and Premium personal navigation devices
At the CES 2006 tradeshow, Mio Technology Ltd., a leading worldwide supplier of personal navigation GPS systems, introduced two new stylish and portable GPS devices to meet growing consumer demand at both ends of the market. The new devices are straightforward, easy-to-use GPS navigation systems that feature detailed maps, updated in 2005, of the Continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii and Canada in a sleek, palm-sized chassis. Designed for ease of use, the Mio C710 and C310 come preloaded with the necessary software and maps.
Mio DigiWalker’s new premium device is the Mio C710:
The C710 is a GPS device with uncommon functionality — the personal navigator is designed to be mounted in a car and easily transported to another vehicle or wherever you need it. It features a large 3.5" screen for easy readability and has the ability to play MP3 files as you navigate. The C710 offers high-end features like wireless Bluetooth connectivity and embedded, lifetime traffic monitoring functionality. The Bluetooth connectivity allows users to easily link the device with their Bluetooth-enabled peripherals, computers or cell phones. Traffic monitoring embedded in the device allows you to easily navigate around or avoid traffic problems. The C710 is adept at helping users avoid problems like road construction zones and toll roads. The device features a fully functional media player allowing users to view photos and play video files. It has a robust 2 GB of flash ROM and comes preloaded with maps of both the US and Canada. The C710 features an integrated text-to- speech function, so that in navigation mode users are able to hear specific street and road names while they are being guided. The device includes an SD/MMC reader for flexible memory options.
Requiring no setup fee or a monthly charge, the Mio C710 is a perfect aftermarket alternative to today’s expensive built-in automotive GPS systems or the reoccurring costs of cell phone systems. The device comes preloaded with millions of points of interests (POIs) allowing users to easily navigate to everything from restaurants to police stations to theme parks. Powered by a 300 MHz CPU, in a stylish black chassis, the unit provides both visual and verbal directions to the user’s destination using an extra-sensitive GPS receiver and maps stored on the device’s internal memory. By simply selecting programmable locations such as the office, home or customer, the user can get directions to any destination by touching a screen. Continuing on its promise for ease of use, users’ play lists and songs can be quickly loaded via the USB port.
Mio DigiWalker’s new mainstream device is the Mio C310:
The Mio C310 has a bold white chassis and features nearly all the functionality of the Mio C710, with the exception of the BlueTooth wireless and embedded traffic monitoring. The C310 comes in either a US or Canadian version and is loaded with the appropriate US or Canadian maps and 1 GB or 512 MB of flash ROM, respectively. An optional external traffic monitoring package is available. Features common to both the C310 and C710 include a fully integrated SiRFstarIII(TM) 20 channel GPS antenna, rechargeable lithium ion battery that allows up to 4.5 hours of untethered operation on a single charge, 64 MB SDRAM, touch screen keyboard, built-in 1" loudspeaker, headphone jack, and mounting hardware for automobiles. Both devices feature a compact size — 5 1/2" long, 3" wide and 1" thick — allowing them to fit into the user’s pocket. They weigh just six ounces. Included accessories are earphones for the MP3 player, car mounting kit, universal AC and car adapters with changeable plugs and USB cable.
Whether on foot, in a car or on a bicycle, getting around in unfamiliar areas or finding alternative routes due to changing circumstances or conditions couldn’t be easier. The user simply selects the town, road and address, and the C310 & C710 do the rest. They can also be used to plan longer trips with multiple stops in advance. Maps are displayed in landscape view on the 3.5" TFT touch screen LCD and in 2D or 3D. In the 3D view, users have a better grasp of what lies ahead, including landmarks, road conditions and POIs compared to a 2-dimensional map. If the user misses a turn, exit or cannot make a transition in time, the device automatically recalculates the route and delivers new directions in real-time.
Price and Availability
The MSRP for the Mio C710 is $899 and the Mio C310 is $599. In the United States and Canada, the Mio devices will be available during Q1 2006
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Mio Technology partners with Tele Atlas for high quality maps in North American and European markets » GPS NEWS says:
[...] Tele Atlas announced today at CeBIT an agreement with Mio Technology under which Tele Atlas becomes the preferred global digital map provider for Mio Technology’s personal navigation (PNAV) devices, including the newly-introduced, next-generation Mio C310, Mio C710 and A701 products. The agreement further solidifies Tele Atlas’ position as the digital map provider of choice among PNAV device manufacturers. Terms of the partnership also call for Mio Technology to incorporate Tele Atlas maps within the new models of its existing products in North America and Europe, and for the two companies to collaborate on joint marketing and channel development efforts. "Tele Atlas’ leadership position in the personal navigation market and outstanding support for the retail channel made it the clear choice to help us launch our next-generation devices," said Samuel Wang, president of Mio Technology. "Tele Atlas’ highly accurate, turn-by-turn map data and update methodology will give customers the richest, freshest map data available. This agreement provides a solid foundation for us to deliver the most innovative and useful personal navigation devices on the market." [...]
Posted the 09/03/06 at 19:39
