Mio C230 Officially Announced in US

Mio C230 Officially Announced in US: "

Mio Technology the Mio DigiWalker C230 for the US today. The unit has been talked about around the world, and has even shown up on a few websites for sale. The Mio C230 is a compact, affordable and easy-to-use GPS navigator that includes pre-loaded maps of the U.S. and real-time text-to-speech directions, allowing drivers to ‘navigate by ear’ from door-to-door.

The big news has got to be the value price and the text-to-speech (TTS) features. The C230’s text-to-speech functionality delivers timely voice prompts, calling out actual street names when making turns – ‘right turn onto Main Street’ instead of ‘right-turn in 500 yards’ – helping drivers keep their eyes on the road while driving.

The C230 features a bright backlight and an updated anti-glare display to offer clear maps and menus on sunny days. These features, paired with the latest map data and more than 1 million points of interest – including restaurants, hotels and gas stations – helps users find new hot spots in their neighborhoods and beyond, turning everyday travelers into modern-day explorers. Personally I find that a bit on the light side, so you'll sacrifice some POI's with this choice, but that's what typically happens in the value end of the market.

‘Consumers are using GPS in different ways, from pure navigation to an integral component of their digital lifestyle, and we are committed to providing a diverse product portfolio to meet the needs of every user,’ said Kiyoshi Hamai, North American sales director, Mio Technology Ltd. ‘With the launch of the Mio DigiWalker C230, shoppers can purchase an affordable GPS device designed for no-hassle navigation, without skimping on quality and features.’


The Mio DigiWalker C230 comes pre-loaded with maps of the U.S. and more than 1 million point of interest locations, and is ready to operate out of the box in minutes with no computer set-up required. The C230 supports standard voice guidance in 16 different languages including English, French and Spanish.

Mio C230 Specifications
GPS Receiver Channels 20 (SiRFstarIII), WAAS Enabled
Memory On-board 1GB NAND flash memory
Display 3.5' TFT with Touch Screen and 65k Colors
Storage Format SD/MMC Memory Expansion Module
Battery 800 mAH Li-ion
USB V2.1
Weight 5.08 oz (144g)
Dimensions 3.54' x 3.30' x 0.94'

(Via GPS Lodge.)