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| Mio MOOV 310 4.3-Inch Touchscreen GPS Unit with Traffic and Text-to-Speech | 
 enlarge | Brand: Mio
Category: CE
List Price: $249.95
Buy New: $179.99
You Save: $69.96 (28%)
New (11) Used (3)
Avg. Customer Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 10552
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Native Resolution: 480x272
Display Size: 4.3
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 6.5 x 5.5 x 3.1
MPN: MOOV310
Model: MOOV310
UPC: 841881004219
EAN: 0841881004219
ASIN: B0015DP6Y6
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Beware of navigation problems October 15, 2008
I heard good things about this GPS and after reading a number of reviews decided to try it. My assumption was that if the Mio mapping software doesn't pan out I will be able to unlock the unit and install iGO.
As it turned out the Mio mapping software is crap.
I discovered several major problems:
1. I live in Las Vegas where gated communities are abundant. The 310 thinks that some of these are roads that require a permit and will not route to an address in some of the communities. It tells me to change the route selection settings. The problem is that I already selected all roads as accessible (it doesn't have a specific setting for Permit roads). So I can't go to some of the gated communities even though it finds the address. It just refuse to route there.
2. Mio advertises this unit as having maps of "North America". Apparently this does not include Canada. I was surprised that not only were maps of Canada absent, but it refuses to route from the lower 48 to Alaska - obviously it can't as the maps are isolated. This is, as far as I am concerned, fraud.
I emailed Mio with the above problems. They promise a response by the second business day. It was a week and I am still waiting
On the other hand the hardware is good (at least for the price) and it was easy to unlock and install iGO - which is an excellent mapping program. So now I am mostly using the iGO program.
I have to add that this GPS replaced and old Garmin StreetPilot and it is better than the Garmin, unless you need to go to an address where it refuses to navigate.
I would recommend it only to people who are not afraid to unlock it and use an alternative software package.
 It's just OK October 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had to buy a GPS for work. I am an EMT. This product is not very accurate. It will tell you to take a left but the left could be a one way. If my intentions of buying this GPS was for personal use I'd give it three stars. The screen however is perfect size. Its big enough to read yet small enough not to compromise driving safely. I had to buy another GPS for work and went with a tom tom. I keep the mio for my personal vehicle, and the tom tom for my ambulance. I would not recommend this if you are buying for an ambulance,firetruck or police car. As for personal use if you do purchase this item be prepared to make tons of U-turns. And have a map as back up.
 All in all pretty good October 12, 2008
This product arrived on time and in perfect order. It's a pretty good device, although it doesn't recognize every address I get which is annoying.
I would buy it again September 19, 2008
I bought it about 3 months ago when I moved. It is especially reliable when negotiating small residential roads. The POI is more than sufficient. It has directed me to the exact location 99.99% of the time, which I think is satisfactory.
Cons: My husband owns a Magellan and I agree that MIO 310 powers up slower initially, maybe 15 secs slower, when locating the start-up location. The power cord could be longer and the battery-life is shorter compared to the Magellan. Either leave it plugged in all the time or charge it up with the USB cord on your laptop or computer.
Overall, it's a thumbs-up for me.
Great Product July 31, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Very good product. It works very well, fast to find signal, large screen. It is perfect on United States. In South America, for instance, you do not have maps for while. In this case you will have to use an older version of Miomap.
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