Mio C220 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Review

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(More customer reviews)Pros:Preloaded US maps, decent POI database
Cons:No text to speech, very low volume, usage not intuitive
Recently purchased the MIO C220 from Staples. They had it on sale for $199, with an additional $25 for a two year replacement plan. I bouth this unit for my trip to Southern California. My heart was stuck on the the Nuvi 360 for its text to speech, but couldn't afford the price tag.
The MIO actually surpassed my expectations. It's very accurate and route recalculations were right on. The device came with a 1GB memory disk that has the US map and POI database pre-loaded. The POI database is decent and well categorized.
The feature I found most useful and that mitigated the lack of 'text to speech' was the display of next maneuver on the top line. So when the voice says, "Take right in 100 yards", you can glance over the top line and know what street is being referred to.
Not the best GPS out there, but definitely the best GPS for that price.

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Perfect for any road trip, the Mio Digiwalker C220 Portable Car Navigation System is an easy-to-use, portable GPS navigator. Both affordable and stylish, the Mio C220 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 straight out of the box, the Digiwalker C220 comes complete with full TeleAtlas maps of the US preloaded on an included SD card. 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 display to make navigating the intuitive user interface a breeze. 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.
Designed to be completely portable, the C220 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.
The Mio Digiwalker C220 utilizes a 3.5-inch TFT LCD touch-screen display with 65,000 colors and 320 x 240 pixels of resolution for easy at-a-glance information. This unit includes 256 MB of on-board flash memory, with an additional 1 GB of memory provided by the included SD card, 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 C220 includes a USB 1.1 connector, a built-in speaker, a 3.5-millimeter headphone jack, and an internal rechargeable 1,200 mAh lithium-ion battery. The Mio Digiwalker C220 portable car navigator weighs 3.88 ounces, measures 4.21 x 3.15 x 0.91 inches (W x H x D), and is backed by a manufacturer's one-year warranty.
What's in the Box Mio Digiwalker C220 portable navigator, device holder, windshield mount, DC in-vehicle power adapter, DVD with software and documentation, SD card with complete US map, user's guide and warranty information.

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