Mio C320 4.3 inch GPS Navigation $99.99 shipped @ amazon

Thanks OP

slycat said: are there maps for asia out there for this mio? i want a gps that can still be used in parts of asia.
Yes, if you know where to look...

It comes sans AC adapter, it seems.

Yip said: It comes sans AC adapter, it seems.

It is for use in the car. AC adapter not required. Comes with car charger.

You can use a normal USB cable to connect it to your PC for loading maps, charging etc.

the 310 is easily hackable!
mine has added updated maps, TTS for street names ect, and also subs as mini video player. one of the older Mio threads has links and stuff :/

ymmv for this 320

miopocket is the software

In for one, thanks OP.

AzianFleeMarket said: I wonder if this one is easily hackable as the Mio 310x

'twas easy.

AzianFleeMarket said: I wonder if this one is easily hackable as the Mio 310x
Nope.

It's easier. MUCH easier.

nidya said: Anybody has any input in comparison of this with the Mio Moov 3x series?
I read on a review that Mio Moov is actually slower to render the maps than C320.

I was doing a quick comparison of these in their specs, and one thing I didn't like about the Moov series was their battery capacity is only 720ma vs. the C320's 1300ma capacity, so if you want to use it as a portable device outside the car then it's likely to have a short battery life. I've read a few comments about the C320 having a short battery life itself, so unless the Moov is a lot more efficient for some odd reason, it probably would be a worse choice for non-GPS purposes. Of course if you just plan on using it in a car with the 12v adapter, then battery capacity is not a big issue.

Speaking of battery capacity, anyone familiar with the C320, what kind of battery life have you been getting, especially as a non-GPS device?

notepad said: how does this compare to the TomTom XL that was onsale today for 99 as well?

I haven't tried a TomTom but I was not impressed with this Mio. I got it when Staples had it for a good price and took it to Florida. It couldn't get me anywhere, and yes I had updated the maps when I got it. It just kept saying my destination was in an unreachable location. I think the only thing it could find was the airport. I haven't bothered to turn it on again since that trip.

Ilovebargains said: notepad said: how does this compare to the TomTom XL that was onsale today for 99 as well?

I haven't tried a TomTom but I was not impressed with this Mio. I got it when Staples had it for a good price and took it to Florida. It couldn't get me anywhere, and yes I had updated the maps when I got it. It just kept saying my destination was in an unreachable location. I think the only thing it could find was the airport. I haven't bothered to turn it on again since that trip.

i cant speak for this particular mio model but but on my 310x, i was able to go from upstate ny to n.carolina without any issues and also took it with me to a trips to california, virgina and florida and had no issues finding my way around and all that was before i hacked it

thx. in for 1.

notepad said: how does this compare to the TomTom XL that was onsale today for 99 as well?

Tomtom's are hackable as well. The XL can very easily be made to have TTS (since the difference between the XL and XL-S is only software). Tomtom's are as user-friendly as Garmin's but can be customized as well as Mio's.

AND

Tomtom TeleAtlas + Mapshare > Navteq

Ilovebargains said: notepad said: how does this compare to the TomTom XL that was onsale today for 99 as well?

I haven't tried a TomTom but I was not impressed with this Mio. I got it when Staples had it for a good price and took it to Florida. It couldn't get me anywhere, and yes I had updated the maps when I got it. It just kept saying my destination was in an unreachable location. I think the only thing it could find was the airport. I haven't bothered to turn it on again since that trip.

What in the world are you talking about ??
I updated the maps and I live in Florida.
It works great.
Are you sure you were in Florida ??

There is a huge huge thread about the Mio C230/C320 in the Expired Deals forum.
This is easily the best deal for a GPS for $99.
BTW, I'd do this instead on eBay.
Those MSN CashBack aren't 100% guarantee.

GlassVial said: pentaxFan said: Not as hot as eBay + 30% live CashBack, got one @84.xx shipped. But Amazon is reliable and you can return it if you dun like it.
iGo8 + Navteq maps on this unit is cool, also you can use Navigon on it.
I think you mean to say iGo 8 + teleatlas maps iGo does not use navteq maps.

As of version 8.3.x they switched to navteq.

ctrain said: Ilovebargains said: notepad said: how does this compare to the TomTom XL that was onsale today for 99 as well?

I haven't tried a TomTom but I was not impressed with this Mio. I got it when Staples had it for a good price and took it to Florida. It couldn't get me anywhere, and yes I had updated the maps when I got it. It just kept saying my destination was in an unreachable location. I think the only thing it could find was the airport. I haven't bothered to turn it on again since that trip.

What in the world are you talking about ??
I updated the maps and I live in Florida.
It works great.
Are you sure you were in Florida ??

There is a huge huge thread about the Mio C230/C320 in the Expired Deals forum.
This is easily the best deal for a GPS for $99.
BTW, I'd do this instead on eBay.
Those MSN CashBack aren't 100% guarantee.

I was in Orlando and it wasn't able to find my condo or the rental car return. The two basic things I needed for the trip. It was rather frustrating, but I'm glad other people haven't had the same problems. I guess I should give it another try as apparently the last trip was just unlucky for me as far as directions go

I have the C320 and love it (once it has been warmed over a bit.) I don't get great battery life though. I would say about an hour. Charge indicator drops as soon as I unplug it to 75 percent. Anyone else?
Big fan of IGO 8. Very smooth scrolling. Pois are had to find though. Is there something better?

yuin said: anyone know how the 320 compares to the 500 for 140$ at RadioShack?

LinkIsn't the 500 just the basic 4.7" screen with no bells and whistles......?

Ilovebargains said: I was in Orlando and it wasn't able to find my condo or the rental car return. The two basic things I needed for the trip. It was rather frustrating, but I'm glad other people haven't had the same problems. I guess I should give it another try as apparently the last trip was just unlucky for me as far as directions go

This is not the fault of GPS, it is map. If Mio's map is not good, then there would be other brand GPS which use the same map would have the same problem.