Pre-loaded maps: The C220 comes with the latest Tele Atlas map of the US (50 states) pre-installed on an SD card.
Large screen: A crystal-clear 3.5" touch screen, finger-sized buttons and new predictive keyboard make the C220 simple to use as well as easy to follow.
Voice guidance: The unit will guide you to the destination with spoken commands, in any of 16 languages. You can even choose the voice you prefer for audio directions.
SD compatibility: Adding maps is incredibly easy - just pop the SD card into the slot on your C220!
POI memory: The C220 is programmed with an extensive range of Points Of Interest (POI), arranged into easy to use categories such as restaurants, hotels, gas stations, cash machines, parking, shops and more.
Custom POIs: You can save your favorite locations as POIs - just click on the map, add the name, and you're done!
Specifications Mio C220 Performance Type of GPS system Vehicle Navigation Navigation Number of waypoints Info unavailable Points of Interest Millions Voice-guided commands Yes Text-to-speech No Real-time traffic No Compass Yes Barometer Yes Altimeter Yes Display Screen size 3.5" Touch-screen technology Yes Memory Included memory Yes Memory capacity SD Card Expandability Built-in basemaps Americas Autoroute Updatable software Yes General features Bluetooth capability ? No MP3 playback No Satellite radio-ready No Battery life ? Up to 5 hours Water resistant No UPC 841881002444 Manufacturer's part number C220 Dimensions Height 3.2 inches Width 4.2 inches Depth 0.9 inches
Partially, so far haven't been able to get into real windows, only a skin that gives a file browser and some other basic things. Much harder to try to "hack" than the C310x
For those still looking for their Black Friday budget GPS, this one is back in stock for in-store pickup. It's available at one of the two stores near me, so YMMV (last night it showed as OOS).
No text to speech but, unlike some of the other cheapies out there, this one has updatable software.
megamerican
Member
posted: Nov. 24, 2007 @ 6:54a
Saw it in stock right now at CC. However, Amazon reviews suggest it's not worth it... lack of pinhole reset button leaves you helpless when the thing crashes (which I guess Windows CE units are prone to do).
I don't know much about GPS systems, but that review was enough to put me off buying one, even if it is only $99.
megamerican said: however, Amazon reviews suggest it's not worth it... lack of pinhole reset button leaves you helpless when the thing crashes (which I guess Windows CE units are prone to do).
No, it leaves Amazon reviewer helpless. I reset one with no problems when it crashed (only once for me in last 3 months).
Marthis
New Member
posted: Nov. 24, 2007 @ 7:15a
fwiffo said: megamerican said: however, Amazon reviews suggest it's not worth it... lack of pinhole reset button leaves you helpless when the thing crashes (which I guess Windows CE units are prone to do).
No, it leaves Amazon reviewer helpless. I reset one with no problems when it crashed (only once for me in last 3 months). Lol - and yet you don't post what you did in your reply so others know you're not a blithering fool. Niiiice.
bigfoot1
Happy Member
posted: Nov. 24, 2007 @ 9:26a
Thanks OP, in for one for "in store pickup" in Crystal Lake, IL Can't beat the price, no lines, no rebates!
Ordered 2 of these yesterday morning and both are being shipped out now according to CC updates. Looking forward to using these devices before giving them to my kids.
BTW...Downloaded the manual and it describes a reset function "2.1 Restart and Shut Down Occasionally, you may need to reset your device. For example, you should reset your system when it stops responding. Restarting Your Device, To restart your device, press the power button for 3 seconds until the power off selection appears and then tap Restart." Seems like a simple solution...
AlStatic
New Member
posted: Nov. 24, 2007 @ 7:54p
If you are looking to buy two of these like my parents did and you are a AAA member you can say 10% of the purchase of $199+ . I think the link for the discount is on the AAA site. Good Online, By Phone and In-Store!
rotorcs said: DVDBob said: For those who got one from CC and opened it already...was it version 3.2 or 3.3?
TIA.Mine says 3.2 Mar 8 2007.
What does the 3.3 verion have?I think the 3.3 has newer maps. Perhaps it's also the version with TTS as the C230 I was looking at had 3.3 and has TTS. Hmm, I wonder if the C220 can be upgraded.
DVDBob said: rotorcs said: DVDBob said: For those who got one from CC and opened it already...was it version 3.2 or 3.3?
TIA.Mine says 3.2 Mar 8 2007.
What does the 3.3 verion have?I think the 3.3 has newer maps. Perhaps it's also the version with TTS as the C230 I was looking at had 3.3 and has TTS. Hmm, I wonder if the C220 can be upgraded.
Can't be sure if you can update to the 3.3 version, but the Mio website has lots of info and updater tools which may do the job... Mio Website
jnguyenerer
Member
posted: Nov. 27, 2007 @ 1:48a
Any idea on how to hack into the MIO? What can you do to this GPS system?
This is my 1st GPS and I was unaware of it's capabilities.
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