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Mio C520 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator
Mio C520 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator

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Brand: Mio
Category: CE

List Price: $399.95
Buy New: $254.97
You Save: $144.98 (36%)



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Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 105 reviews
Sales Rank: 506

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Native Resolution: 480 x 272
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 4.9 x 3.1 x 0.8

MPN: 526216470101
Model: 526216470101
UPC: 041881002431
EAN: 0841881002437
ASIN: B000MWNJPE

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Portable and accurate GPS navigator complete with full TeleAtlas maps of the US and 4.3-inch TFT LCD touch-screen display
  • Features digital music player and photo viewer, hands-free Bluetooth calling, and safety camera warnings with updates for 1-year
  • Clear voice instructions in 16 languages give you turn-by-turn guidance so you can keep your eyes on the road
  • Includes 6 million POIs, 1 GB of memory, SD/MMC card slot, USB 2.0 port, built-in speaker and headphone jack
  • Weighs 6.7 ounces, measures 4.9 x 3.2 x 0.78 inches (W x H x D), and is backed by a manufacturer's 1-year warranty

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Enjoy your new widescreen view of the world. The new Mio C520 is based around its 4.3-inch widescreen size making it even easier to use. The Mio C520 makes intelligent use of its widescreen to see the full map view and a selection of route information aside from it. It means that you can easily identify route information, such as points of interest, without quitting the navigation function. Use the C520 for hands-free calling when combined with an optional Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. It automatically switches from navigation to phone mode every time you receive a call. This unique multi-tasking is one of the main advantages of Mio's new MioMap v3.3 interface. The SD/MMC memory card slot expansion slot means you can play all your stored music. Supports Multiple Modes - Navigation Mode - driving, walking or bicycling; Safe Mode - locks the touchscreen while the car is in motion for safety; Tracking Mode - to replay your travels. Turn-By-Turn Voice & Text Navigation (in 16 languages, including English, French & Spanish) to keep your eyes on the road and still get directions SD / MMC Slot for easy map and multimedia file loading. Stylish 4.3? Widescreen LCD with unique splitscreen interface and 480x272 color resolution CPU 400Mhz SiRFstar III GPS Chipset module built-in (20 channels) Built-in Lithium Battery Cell Battery Capacity - 1300mAh Speaker Built-in loudspeaker (1-Watt) Operating System - Microsoft Windows CE. Net 5.0 Dimensions - Depth 14.5mm-19.9mm x Width 126mm x Height 81 mm Weight - 190 grams

Amazon.com Product Descriptions
Perfect for any road trip, the Mio Digiwalker C520 Portable Car Navigation System is an easy-to-use, portable GPS navigator. Both affordable and stylish, the Mio C520 makes it easier than ever to get where you are going, even when you aren't quite sure where that might be. Boasting fast and accurate GPS reception, top-notch mapping, and a comprehensive POI (Points of Interest) database, this GPS navigator helps make sure that every journey you take is a good one.

Ready to go virtually straight out of the box, the Digiwalker C520 comes complete with full TeleAtlas maps of the US so you don't need to make any additional purchases to get out on the road. All you have to do is power the navigator on, insert the SD card, clip it on to the included car mount and you are ready to go anywhere. Larger menu icons combine with a brighter user-friendly wide-screen display to make navigating the intuitive user interface a breeze. Intelligently designed, the wide-screen display has a split-screen function that lets you see the full map view on one side, and a selection of route information on the other, so you don't have to quit the navigation screen to make changes. Clear voice instructions are provided in up to 16 languages including English, French and Spanish, giving you turn-by-turn guidance so you can keep your eyes on the road while you drive. For added safety, the C520 also enables hands-free calling when used with a Bluetooth-enabled phone.

Designed to be completely portable, the C520 easily travels from car to car, pocket to bag, or suitcase to briefcase. For this purpose, this unit is constructed with an internal GPS antenna that will not catch or snag, and has a semi-gloss finish that resists wear so your navigator stays looking as good as it performs. Containing over 3.5-million POIs such as restaurants, hotels, gas stations and more, you are never more than a few keystrokes away from your destination. Simply select the category of your desired location, make your choice from the provided list, and you are ready to find just about anything you are looking for, giving you a local expert as a traveling companion. As an added convenience, the Mio C520 tells you the likely locations of fixed safety cameras and mobile traps, and includes free safety-camera updates from Mio's website for a full year from the time you register. More than just a navigator, this unit lets you listen to your favorite digital music or to have a look through your latest digital photos as well. When the MP3 player and photo viewer is used with the SD/MMC memory card slot, you can play all your stored music and look at your favorite snapshots, or show them to other people, all while on the road.

The Mio Digiwalker C520 utilizes a 4.3-inch transreflective LCD touch-screen display with full color and 480 x 272 pixels of resolution for easy at-a-glance information. This unit includes 64 MB of on-board SDRAM, with 1 GB of memory built in, and infinitely expandable memory via the built-in SD/MMC card slot. The GPS receiver is a high-sensitivity, 20-channel SiRFstar III with complete accuracy and quick refresh times. The C520 includes a USB 2.0 connector, a built-in speaker, a 3.5-millimeter headphone jack, and an internal rechargeable 1,300 mAh lithium-ion battery. The included cradle doesn't just hold your navigator, but will also charge the battery while you drive when connected to the power cable. Combined with the windshield mount, this cradle forms a very solid device holder, providing investment security and preventing vibrations. The Mio Digiwalker C520 portable car navigator weighs 6.7 ounces, measures 4.9 x 3.2 x 0.78 inches (W x H x D), and is backed by a manufacturer's one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Mio Digiwalker C520 portable navigator, device holder, windshield mount, AC power adapter, DC in-vehicle power adapter, USB cable, CD/DVD with MioMap, CD/DVD with user's manual, SD card with complete US map, license agreement, information booklet, mount installation guide, quick start guide and warranty information.




Customer Reviews:   Read 100 more reviews...

3 out of 5 stars Poor Customer Service!   May 2, 2008
This GPS works fine, BUT you have to buy $75 map updates for it. I have never written a review before but I wanted to share my frustration about MIO's cust service and their map update policy. I will not purchase another of their products!


3 out of 5 stars soso product   May 2, 2008
Not that user friendly.

I'm living in bay area. It lost me several times. I seldom need to use a GPS.. more correctly .. never! I always look at the google map and I know how to get there, but this GPS is really confusing sometimes.

Moreover, I don't like the text-to-speech content...for example.. instead of calling 101 - highway 101, it will say bayshore highway. and 92 will be another name that I can never remember cause no one here will use that.

I'm going to get rid of this one and try another.



2 out of 5 stars 2 stars for bad marketing   April 30, 2008
I have used the C230x and do not want to pay $70 for an updated map. So I am thinking of getting a new one, model C520, but I just find out from calling MIO that I will have to pay for an updated map for this model any way. To me, this is bad.
Any way, I drop the idea of buying new MIO. I hope this helps anyone thinking of buying new MIO C230x or C520 because you will have to buy updated map; they should offer updated map free of charge to new customers.



1 out of 5 stars don't expect good customer service   April 29, 2008
I was using this device and its working perfect. Then I bought a map update CD for $80+tax+shipping. I did the firmware update. Then for map update, you have to go on the site to receive the activation code. When I put all the information, this is what I get

msxml3.dll error '80072efd'

A connection with the server could not be established

/mapupdate/inc/conn.asp, line 21

Now the bad side is that due to firmware update, I can't use the map application and have to wait till I get the activation code from the site. I have been waiting for more than 6 days, called customer support and was told to wait till the site is fixed. So the GPS is now like a brick with limited functionality. I wanted to use the old map version till the site is fixed, I was told that I have to send the device in to fix it. I guess you can sell a car without an engine and expect the customer to wait till the company figures out where the engine went.




3 out of 5 stars Great GPS but version 2006 MAPS on a new GPS like this one is not good   April 28, 2008
While this GPS is fantastic, I was surprised that it came with version 2006 MAPS which are 2 years behind.

Shame that it comes with old maps. You will need to pay around $50-$80 to get new maps. :(


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