Mio satnav

Every driver who has ever taken a wrong turn will know the value of installing a good quality satellite navigation system in their vehicle. Satellite navigation devices, or sat navs, use GPS global positioning system technology in order to accurately pinpoint a vehicles' location anywhere in the world before referencing this information against mapping software in order to provide drivers with detailed directions to their destination of choice.

With an in car satellite navigation system, such as those available from Mio satnav, motorists can avoid many of the pitfalls of travelling in unknown areas and attempting to locate unfamiliar destinations – making missed motorway exits and other unplanned diversions a thing of the past.

Mio sat nav was established in 2002 and has always specialised in the personal navigation market, since 2007 Mio has joined forces with sat nav market leader Navman to form one of the strongest alliances in the in car navigation field.

Mio satnav were the developers of the first ever GPS integrated PDA (personal digital assistant) palmtop computer in 2003 and the company also has a strong background in the production of both personal or pedestrian in car sat nav solutions.

The Mio satnavs are currently marketed under the Mio Moov banner, and can be used together with the MioMore software and subscription packages – which were the first ever to offer features such as local search to satnav users. 

The Mio satnav range starts with the cheapest entry level units such as the Mio C220 which offers features such as UK and Ireland mapping, speed camera alerts, point of interest as well as a touch screen display, voice guidance and portable pedestrian mode.

Moving up the Mio satnav ranger, those looking to buy an in car satellite navigation system can opt for the The Mio C320 and the MioC320B, both of which feature a 4.3 inch, thin, low-profile, widescreen display.

The Mio C520 model also include as widescreen display as well as offering split screen option for effective route planning, while the Mio C520T features a Bluetooth connectivity feature which allows drivers to make safe and legal hands free calls via their Mio satnav unit while on the road. This model also benefits from TMC traffic message channel information helping drivers journey without the jams.

At the top of the Mio satnav range are the C620 and C620 models which include such features and functions as 3D mapping, mp3 player and photo viewing options.