It would appear that Mio has jumped on the Android 2.0 bandwagon with their new Mio MiBuddy. Rumor has it that these will come with Google’s Android OS as quickly as 2010.

This MiBuddy is more Mobile Internet Device than satellite navigation system as it has all the necessary components for WiFi, Bluetooth, and even Wimax. It is also rumored to have a 4.7 inch touchscreen, a slide-out keyboard, and windshield mount. No word on price or availability as yet, but it will probably be on display at CES.

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While others, read Garmin, are taking all the time in the world to launch the nuvifone, Mio is ready to launch its own GPS phone. The Explora K75 GPS phone is the phone in question and the company will ship it to you with its own Spirit GPS navigation software. The Mio Explora K75 GPS comes with features like:

• Qualcomm MSM7201A 528MHz processor
• Qualcomm gpsOne GPS chipset
• 3.5-inch 400×240 WQVGA display
• microSD memory card slot
• VGA CMOS secondary camera
• Built-in rotation sensor

Although Mio didn’t say when this new handset will be available and how much it will cost, we have the feeling you’re going to get it before the nuvifone.

via navigadget

Tags: Explora, Garmin, Garmin, GPS, mio, mio K75, Mobile News, nuvifone, Portable Devices

Mio has a new GPS phone ready for us and if you want to check it out live, it’s available at CeBIT. The K70 will offer you quad-band GSM, triple-band HSDPA/HSUPA, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS, a 3.5-inch touchscreen display featuring a 400 x 240 WQVGA resolution, a 3 megapixel camera, a jog dial and Windows Mobile 6. The device is on display but it lacks a price and a date.

Tags: Explora, GPS, GPS, K70, mio, Mobile News, Other Brands, Phone

It’s never to late to see a new MID in action. And today we have one from Mio supposed to run on Windows Mobile. The device will feature a great 800 x 480 screen, GPS, WiFi, USB out, a full QWERTY keyboard and a 667MHz ARM processor. The MID will come with Windows Mobile 6.1 inside but since this is just a prototype for now Mio could always postpone the actual launch until Microsoft decides to give us Windows Mobile 7. We have no launch date available yet and there’s no price tag for it yet.

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Tags: MID, mio, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Portable Devices, Ultra Mobile PCs, Windows Mobile

It looks like Magellan has decided to sell their consumer products division to MiTAC. MiTAC is of course the owner of Mio. I guess they should be happy they purchased their rival. What will happen to Magellan’s GPS products? Time will tell! But for now Magellan is more popular than Mio despite it doesn’t necessarily offer better products. Either way, by January when the sale will be completed we will be able to tell you more.

Magellan Navigation, Inc. today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the Magellan consumer products division to MiTAC International Corp. Closing of the transaction is anticipated in January of 2009. Financial terms are not disclosed.

Recognized as an industry innovator, the Magellan consumer products division is the creator of the award-winning Magellan(R) RoadMate(R) and Maestro(TM) series portable car navigation systems, and the Magellan Triton(R) outdoor handheld navigation devices. The company is recognized worldwide through its Magellan brand.

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Tags: GPS, GPS, Magellan, mio

Moov 500 is the name of the new series of GPS systems made by Mio, which are already available for purchase in the European market. The rest of the world will have to wait for these ones.

There are 8 new models on the Moov 500 series that vary in price and features, the value can go from the cheapest that costs €180 ($243) to the most expensive at €280 ($376). All the models have a few features in common, like the size of the screen that is set at 4.7-inches, and the inclusion of bluetooth, hands free calling, and the latest version of TeleAtlast map data - V.2008.4.

On the other hand there are exclusive features for some models, like a FM transmitter only for the Moov 580 that is the high-priced system, and local search made from the desktop, that only works with the Moov 500 and 510.

The list of prices of the 8 new Mio Moov 500 GPS systems can be seen below:

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How would you like a smartphone with a GPS chip inside? You know, make all the calls you want, browse the internet and go GPS on it when you need it? It’s been done you say? How would you like a GPS with a phone chip inside? You know, stick it to your car, drive around, get precise direction and make a call or send a message when you need it? This is new… A GPS that’s also a phone! Mio’s Moov 380 GPS will let you make calls and send/receive SMS texts.
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Tags: Cell Phones, GPS, GPS, mio, Other Brands

It’s been a while since we saw anything new from Mio, but now we know what they have been up to. After making their mark in the GPS business, they now aim to get some market share in this cell phone crazy world with the Leap K1 and Leap G50. Like the nuvifone, both these Mio products are GPS centric, with a cell phone thrown in afterwards. Of the two, the Leap K1 is a bit different from your normal mobile. The Leap K1 features dual displays, one for each side of its body. A user-friendly interface dominates one side while the other side is wholly dedicated to GPS navigation. Other than that, both the Leap K1 and Leap G50 are similar in what they offer with a 2.8-inch TFT touchscreen with intuitive fingertip control, Bluetooth, MioMap 2008 interface with specialized navigation modes and preloaded POIs, a two megapixel camera, media player, and a 400Mhz processor for fast route calculations, all running on Windows Mobile 6.1. Both phones support GSM quad-band networks with speeds topping out at EDGE.

There is no information on pricing or availability yet, but stayed tuned and we will let you know.
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GPS devices have been popular for quite a while now. MIO is adding to its popularity by releasing the K1 Leap HandHeld GPS phone designed with the ever popular GPS functionality in mind. This dual-sided device features a GPS navigation system in one side and a phone on the other.

The details for this product is not yet clear but we do know that it comes powered with a Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional operating system and has a 400Mhz Samsung 2443 processor with 64MB RAM.

It’ll be displayed at the 2008 Computex show in Taiwan - June 3rd to June 7th.

MIO K1 HandHeld GPS Phone Specs:
* Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
* supports both GPS and A-GPS
* quad band GSM/GPRS, EDGE
* 400Mhz Samsung 2443 processor
* 64MB RAM
* 2GB ROM
* 5 hours of talk time
* 320×240 pixel resolution

via: navigadget

Tags: GPS, GPS, K1, mio, Mobile News, Phone, Portable Devices

Mio has just presented its latest GPS navigation system, the C728. The product, which you can also find in their website, has a big 7-inch screen and various multimedia capabilities making it suitable for those who don’t want to spend extra for a separate display for those on the back seat.

Mio C728 also has an embedded real time traffic and weather information receiver and it uses a SiRF Star III GPS receiver. It has a 1200mAh battery that lasts for 2.5 hours - enough for most movies. AV/GPS button at the top of device will let you switch between two modes instantly and you can always use the SD/MMC slot for music and photos.

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Mio Technology announced its latest addition to the DigiWalker line-up of portable navigation devices. The new Mio DigiWalker C230, unveiled at the DigitalLife technology tradeshow in New York, is an upgrade to the C220 series and comes in a compact form-factor that is still affordable and comes with pre-loaded maps of the U.S. The C230 boasts text-to-speech directions, something that is hard to find at such a low price. For memory expansion, it presents an SD/MMC memory card slot.

The C2xx series has always been considered entry-level, but the C230, with its ability to speak actual street names, appears to be a nice addition to your gadget collection. There’s a backlight feature, as well as an updated anti-glare display that lets you see maps and menus even on in bright sunlight. Points-of-interest are aplenty with restaurants, hotels and gas stations. Voice guidance in 16 different languages (including English, French and Spanish) is available on the C230, and is powered by an SiRFstar III GPS chipset.

Measuring 3.54″ x 3.30″ x 0.94″, it weighs in at 144 grams (5.08 oz) and is priced at US $249.95. It will hit the markets in October.

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Mio has a couple of new GPS devices out in the markets. The first is the Mio DigiWalker C520 GPS that was introduced at the CES 2007. This widescreen navigation device boasts a 4.3″ display in a slim form factor. Bluetooth is available as well, making it easier to make/receive calls while driving. Running the show is a 20-channel SiRFstarIII GPS receiver chip. It offers SD and MMC (whoa!) memory card slots too.

The display on the Mio C520 is a 480×272 pixels QVGA touchscreen. The device is compatible with USB 2.0. Measuring 0.8″ x 3.2″ x 5quot;, it weighs in at 6.7 oz (190 grams), and can be conveniently carried in your pocket. It runs on Win CE .Net 5.0 and comes bundled with MioMap navigation software.

The second device to hit the market is another widescreen device, the Mio DigiWalker C720t GPS (in pic). On top of what the C520 offers, this one comes with a 2MPx camera, business card scanner and the ability to import contact info and photo geotagging. This also sports an SD/MMC memory slot, and thanks to its TMC support, you can get real-time info on accidents, weather and more.

No word on the pricing.

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Aside from the C230 that Mio recently released, they also introduced the C620 and C620t which are GPS navigation systems that utilize MioMap 2008. These devices use the new version of the navigation software including the latest digital maps of TeleAtlas, with 3D models of certain buildings, landmarks, and more.

C620 and C620t will come equipped with a 4.3? touch screen and MioMap 2008 software which is equipped with a new user interface and a completely renewed main menu. The new software will also be able to split the screen in two to provide more information on the route, and will also let you control other functions of the device such as the MP3 player, and the contact book to let you scroll through your contacts. C620 and C620t will also let users plan their trip before departure but the details of this feature are unclear.

Different from C620, C620t will provide live traffic information. We have no info on availability or pricing just yet. Details should be more clear after IFA 2008 electronics show in Berlin which start on August 31st.

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Tags: C620, C620t, GPS, GPS, mio