Mio Explora K75 Sat Nav Phone
June 24, 2009
The Mio Explora K75 is believed to be the foremost smart phone from Mio that features the novel Spirit GPS navigation software. It works on Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system and runs on an Qualcomm MSM7201A processor that is clocked at 528 MHz. It is the successor of the Mio Explora K70 Sat Nav Phone.
The Mio Explora K75 GPS Phone has a 3.5-inch screen that is wide enough for viewing navigational data. The monitor provides a screen resolution of 400×240 pixels. Along with navigational properties, it includes quad-band GSM, Wi-Fi and 3.5G network support. With internet compatibility you can download the necessary maps and other information directly to your unit, thus eliminating the need for a dedicated computer. Furthermore, its Bluetooth compatibility enables you to make and receive calls hands free. Another startling feature expected of this unit is its 3 mega-pixel camera that enables you to geotag photos.
The Mio Explora K75 Slim Satellite Navigator measures 115.3 x 61.5 x 11.9 mm in dimensions and weighs just about 115 grams. It has a 128 RAM, a 256 ROM of internal memory as well as an external memory slot for increasing the internal memory capacity. It has all the necessary features that any high-end smart phone will have. Though the pricing details are yet to be announced, it is expected to hit the stores in July 2009.
Mio DigiWalker C523 V2 Satellite Navigator
June 5, 2009
Mio has introduced a dedicated GPS unit for the motor-bikers. The Mio DigiWalker C523 V2 Satellite Navigator is the latest unit of the Mio DigiWalker series that is targeted at the motorcyclists. With so many sat navs for car users, this one is highly appreciated by the motorcycle riders. This new sat nav features a rider mode functionality that can indicate the specific direction you need to take on a lane with multiple intersections. This rider mode will assist you by telling you the next three turns you need to take so that you do not have to keep looking at the screen again and again.
The Mio DigiWalker C523 V2 Bikers Satellite Navigator measures 131 x 81 x 21 mm in dimension and weighs around 240 grams. It is based on Windows CE 5.0 operating system and runs on Samsung S3C2443 processor that is clocked at 400 MHz. Mio DigiWalker C523 V2 Satellite Navigator features a 4.3-inch touch screen display with a 480×272 pixel resolution for viewing navigational data. It comes with a 2GB flash ROM memory and 64MB RAM memory. In case you want to increase this internal memory capacity, an external memory interface has been provided. Its internal antenna is integrated with a SiRFstarIII GPS receiver for faster GPS lock. It also includes a 1seg digital TV tuner. It is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that comes with an estimated battery life of 4 hours.
The Mio DigiWalker C523 V2 Portable Satellite Navigator is also reported to have Bluetooth compatibility so that you can make and receive hands free calls. Also with the help of Bluetooth technology, you can transfer data over a short range between similar devices. It is expected to cost about $448.
Mio-Navman introduces Spirit TV — A Sat Nav with an in-built Freeview
May 17, 2009
The main purpose of a Satellite Navigator is to guide you from A to B with minimum hassle. However it does help to have some entertainment options while navigating. This gave birth to sat navs with multimedia functionalities such as an in-built MP3 and MP4 player along with having picture viewer. Some sat navs also includes a DVDR option that allows you to play your favourite CDs and DVDs. In case of all these multimedia units, you need to have upload your favourite music and video files into the gadget’s internal memory or in the external memory card. You may want to catch up on the latest news, movies, music tracks, or some kind of talk shows for free. Travelling might restrict you from enjoying these things. But not to worry, now Mio-Navman has come out an entirely new concept; a satellite navigator with a built-in Freeview tuner.
This gadget, known as the Navman Spirit TV, claims to be the world’s first sat nav that includes a built-in TV tuner. It will be available sometime in summer, and is expected to come in two sizes; a 4.7-inch screen one and a larger 7-inch screen model. Although, it comes with the ability to pick up the television channels, it can also function as a full fledged GPS unit. It comes with the latest sat nav technologies as boasted by the company’s Spirit range of GPS devices. The same functions and features are exhibited by Navman’s Spirit 500, Spirit 300 and Spirit Flat satellite navigators. The Spirit series of GPS systems consist of a super slim build, local search facility, NavPix that allows you to navigate using pictures instead of addresses, the Gesture Control option, a pedestrian mode, an MP3 player, hands free calling via Bluetooth, and much more. All of these features have been incorporated in this unit along with a TV tuner.
The basic idea behind the conception of this Spirit TV sat nav was the need of a portable entertainment unit when you are not stuck behind the wheel. It is mainly aimed at people who need to travel a lot and would really like this opportunity to unwind and relax and get refreshed. The Portable Navman Spirit TV has a DVB-T free-to-air digital TV channel tuner along with an internal in-built retractable antenna and an integrated speaker. This unit is believed to cost anywhere between £300 and £200. So if you want to catch the latest broadcast of EastEnders while on a journey, then this is a must have device for you.
Mio Knight Rider GPS
May 12, 2009
With the new Mio Knight Rider GPS Unit, you can enjoy K.I.T.T style voice guided navigation. It includes an unique interface system along with some exceptional navigational functions. The Mio Knight Rider In-Car GPS provides a wide 4.3-inch touch screen display that has a resolution of 480×272 pixels. The GPS chip-set is integrated with a highly sensitive SirfStar III GPS receiver. Although the device has a 64MB RAM and a 1GB HDD memory, it also provides a SD card socket for increasing the memory capacity. The battery comes with a total life of only 2.5 hours. It uses Windows CE .Net 5.0 Operating System and a Samsung 2443 processor that is clocked at 400MHz.
Mio Knight Rider GPS come preloaded with the maps of US and Canada along with about 4 million points of interests. These POIs provide you with easy access to the nearby restaurants, emergency service, petrol stations, ATM’s etc. Maps of any other country can be downloaded from Mio’s website; useful for globe trotters. Along with accurate route guidance, this one also provides turn-by-turn voice directions in K.I.T.T original voice. The unique interface brings the look and feel of K.I.T.T in your daily driving schedule. Also this device addresses the driver by his first name. All you need to do is select your name from the list provided.
Design of the Mio Knight Rider Portable GPS has been inspired by the original K.I.T.T. It comes with a K.I.T.T LED display that moves in sync with the anamorphic equaliser for an authentic Knight Rider GPS light show. You can charge your Knight Rider using the miniUSB port. It has a dimension of 5.12 x 3 x 0.7 inches and weighs about 181 grams. This compact Knight Rider also brings along a device mount, an in-car charger, a USB cable and a CD-ROM.
Mio Explora K70 GPS System
April 6, 2009
Mio, a Taiwanese manufacturer well known for their Digiwalker series has entered the PDA market and announced the Mio Explora K70 GPS Phone. Mio has expressed its confidence in this device and this is expected to boost its growth in the potential market. This PDA GPS system measures about 115 x 61.5 x 11.9 mm and weighs just about 115 grams. Mio has designed the Explora K70 such that it combines navigation, communication and multimedia functions and is targeted mainly at users who expect a multi-tasking device. It comes with a 3.5-inch TFT touch screen display that includes a screen resolution of 240 x 400 pixels.
This Mio Explora K70 GPS enabled PDA integrates the device’s GPSOne receiver from Qualcomm, that provides it with the best grade navigational capabilities. As it comes with 3.5G network support, it exhibits Wi-Fi and Bluetooth compatibility. A socket has been provided for connecting the external TMC antenna. The Explora K70 runs on the Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system and includes Microsoft Office Mobile suite of programs, that makes it ideal and convenient for accessing emails, documents, multimedia features and much more. It comes with a long battery standby time of 200 hours while the talk time life is 4.5 hours. During continuous GPS usage the battery is expected to last for 4 hours maximum.
The Mio Explora K70 Multimedia GPS PDA System is expected to include a 3 mega-pixel auto-focus camera and lots of multimedia functionalities. It is supposed to come with a 128MB RAM and a 256MB ROM memory. It is believed to support microSD and SDHC memory cards, in case you need to increase the device’s in-built memory capacity. A USB slot is also provided for easy computer interface. The availability and price of this fantastic all rounder is yet to be disclosed. Overall, the Mio Explora K70 PDA GPS Navigational Device is expected to be an enterprise phone that may include excellent navigational functionalities as well.
