Mio Technology introduces ultra portable, stylish device

that blazes new ground in personal navigation/entertainment

~ Mio DigiWalker H610 packs full-featured media player, navigation system

in a palm-sized package -- smaller than an Apple 5G iPod~

Fremont, California – Sept. 27, 2006 – Today, Mio Technology announced the ultra-portable and stylish Mio DigiWalker™ H610, a unique, handheld personal navigation and digital entertainment device. The latest in a series of cutting-edge navigation devices from Mio Technology, the H610 is perfect for anyone looking for real-time directions or entertainment while driving to a meeting, bicycling through town or walking through a new city. The device combines high fashion, highly accurate GPS functionality, comprehensive point-of-interest (POI) location and a feature-rich digital media player in a trendy, portable package.

Designed to travel everywhere, the H610’s palm-sized form factor and powerful features add a new dimension to digital lifestyles. The ultra sleek design fits easily in a hand, pocket, purse, or can be worn with the included lanyard or wrist strap for extreme portability.

Quality, Reliable Navigation

The H610 comes preloaded with maps of the US (Alaska & Hawaii included) as well as Canada, and will have users up and running in minutes without computer setup. The device features turn-by-turn voice and text navigation (in 16 languages including English, French and Spanish), which allows users to keep their eyes on the road and still get directions. The H610 also features multiple navigation modes, including one for walking and one for bicycle or car transportation. The point-of-interest search navigates to more than 3 million locations, including gas stations, restaurants, hotels, businesses and more – with addresses and phone numbers for extra convenience. For an extra personal touch, users can add their own new “POIs” as they travel.

More than just directions

The H610 features the WorldMate digital assistant software, which delivers up-to-date travel information and services through an easy PC update. Users just connect, refresh and go. The device also includes a full-featured MP3 player and high quality earphones with built-in controls for start, stop and volume. In addition, H610 has a digital still photo viewer that makes it easy to share photos with friends and family at home or on the road as well as a digital video player for a complete entertainment experience – anywhere, anytime.

All in a stylish package

The H610 has a 2.7” touch screen interface for easy, intuitive control over all features. Users can also import their contact list from Microsoft Outlook to easily navigate to business and personal contacts. And finally, the device has an SD/MMC slot for easy MP3, photo and video file transfer and loading and customizable memory options.

Mio DigiWalker H610â„¢ Product Specifications
GPS Receiver Channels 20 (SiRFstarIII), WAAS Enabled
Memory
2GB ROM, 64 MB RAM
Display 2.7” TFT with Touch Screen and 65K Colors
Storage Format SD/MMC Memory Expansion Slot
TMC Support Yes, with external TMC Receiver
Battery 1300 mAH Li-ion (up to 5 hours)
USB Yes
Weight Less than 4 oz (110 grams)
Dimensions 2.32” x 3.34” x 0.74”

Price and Availability
The MSRP for the Mio DigiWalker H610â„¢ is $499.95 US, and the product will be available in November at a number of online outlets as well as retail locations throughout the US and Canada.

About Mio Technology Ltd. (MTL)

Mio Technology Ltd. (MTL) operations are worldwide. Foreseeing that the mobile lifestyle and mobile commerce will be mainstays of life in the near future, the company is dedicated to the development of enabling devices. Its main business is the sale of Mio DigiWalker - branded mobile communication products, such as smartphones, Pocket PCs and handheld GPS systems. For additional information on MTL and its products, the North American headquarters are located at 47988 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538. Phone (510) 252-6950 · fax (510) 252-6930 · e-mail at sales@miogps.com. The company is online at www.miogps.com/index.htm.

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Mio recently officially unveiled the Mio H610 GPS a navigational handheld device which also has music and video capabilities. This handy little tool acts like a complete multimedia device and is powered by a Samsung S3C2440 400MHz processor for stable and high end performance. The H610 GPS though primary a GPS receiver can play MP3 Files as well Video clips thus being one of the few GPS with PMP capabilities.

The Mio H610 also features a 320x240 2.7-inch screen with 65k colors and runs on the Windows OS. It also has preinstalled maps of 24 European countries form TeleAtlas and a city guide and battery which last for 18 hours per charge. It would be first seen only in Europe and there is no word on pricing or availability yet.

Via NaviGadget