Mio A701

Solo · Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 12:45 pm Post subject: MIO New Products!

The debut of Mio's mass GPS device roll-out is reportedly set for next month's CeBIT show in Hannover, Germany.
The line-up includes two GPS pocket PC's; the P350 and the P550, and four dedicated navigation systems, the Mio C710, C510E, C210, and H610. The debut of Mio's mass GPS device roll-out is reportedly set for next month's CeBIT show in Hannover, Germany.
The P550 will feature a 400MHz CPU, SiRFstar III GPS receiver, WiFi, Bluetooth, SDIO, and Windows Mobile 5.0 – specs you cannot argue with. Unfortunately, the P350 is WiFi and Bluetooth-free.

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Mamadou · Occasional Visitor Joined: Feb 14, 2006 Posts: 7

I hope the release is really close or ASAP ..

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Racing_Snake · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 01, 2006 Posts: 37

Does anyone have any opinions on which SatNav software to go for with the A701?

Expansys are doing it with MioMap for £439.95, or without SatNav for £389.95. Would I be better off using MioMap, or is something like TomTom Mobile or Checkpoint better? The only problem I can see is that you can't seem to get TomTom Mobile without it bundled with a BT GPS.

Solo · Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 1:51 pm Post subject: Mitac A701

As it is a PCC/ Phone you should be able to use which ever navigation you prefer.
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Racing_Snake · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 01, 2006 Posts: 37

marv2097 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 09, 2006 Posts: 8

Well ive just ordered the A701 with Mio Map and it should be here sat mornin! Hope its all its cracked up to be.

Shame it hasnt got the wifi but im sure i can manage with the SDIO card for that.

marv2097 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 09, 2006 Posts: 8

Does anyone know if it is possible to upload the speed camera database into Mio Map v2 and what format it is in??

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MrGumby · Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:46 pm Post subject:

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-->marv2097
I add my voice to MrGumby's .... please let us know about it and do a min-review if you can please. Thanks.

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Racing_Snake · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 01, 2006 Posts: 37

My was delivered today, and I've just been to the office to pick it up. First impressions? Absolutely bleeding gorgeous!! It's still charging, but I've had a quick play:

- Feels very solid. The back is dimpled, so it's extremely comfortable to hold.
- Menus and applications very responsive. The only time I've noticed any lag is when I switch the screen orientation.
- Mio not shy on the accessories: case, headphones, car mount, car charger, usb cable, screen protectors, AC power adaptor. No written instructions apart from a very brief 'quick start guide', the full manual is on CD.

I bought mine preinstalled with TomTom so I didn't have to go through any of the installation shenanigans - it just works:

- I'm able to get a signal indoors, away from the window.
- Screen size is the same width as my Garmin i3 (bought obviously longer)
- Volume at 100% is just a shade quieter than than the i3 on 5 (full volume).

I'll give it a proper workout tomorrow when it's charged and I've read the instructions, and I'll give it a fuller review then (and try and post some pictures), but so far, so good.

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Racing_Snake · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 01, 2006 Posts: 37

I got mine yesterday - I went with TomTom, rightly or wrongly because of the 7 digit postcode support. I used it on the way to work this morning and it seemed fine. I'm not exactly sure what you mean by widescreen, but you can rotate the display using TomTom on the A701.

Gazbert · Occasional Visitor Joined: Feb 14, 2005 Posts: 17

I'm gonna have to get myself one of these sexy A701's.

Where's the cheapest place to buy with MioMap v2 installed? I currently use TomTom on an SPV C550 Smartphone which has given me a years good service, but as this is a PocketPC I'm gonna need to shell out on some new mapping software too. I like what I've read in the reviews about Miomap, seems it's voice directions are tons clearer than TomToms.

Still, at least the missus can have my old phone so she gets a free SatNav system. So no a total loss. Jammy girl.

Racing_Snake · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 01, 2006 Posts: 37

Two negatives so far:

- doesn't support voice dialling.
- MS ActiveSync is a pile of poo.

The first one isn't a dealbreaker, but it would have been nice to have. The second one is, and the A701's going back if I can't resolve it. I'm trying to sync contacts and calendar in Outlook 2002 and the A701. The first time it seems to sync fine, but it's missing half my contacts. Subsequent syncs don't synchronise any changes.

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