Mio C220 GPS Review : Great GPS at very reasonable price

Mio sent me one of their MIO c220 GPS units to review just before I left for a family weekend in Adelaide. Strange place, never visited before - perfect timing.

Dedicated GPS Go!
I've never used a dedicated GPS unit before; have always used GPS on my pocketPC with a GPS receiver. It was a nice change not having to install a new GPS app, load maps then pair my pocketPC with a new GPS receiver. With the Mio c220 it was basically charge and go.

Because there are no other applications running the device, the Mio c220 runs much smoother than having GPS on a pocketPC. Maps adjust quicker and animations are much more fluid. I remember back in the day when delays on PocketPC GPS meant you missed crucial turns - not with the MIO c220.

So Easy to Use
One of the best things about the Mio c220 GPS was its ease of use. The only thing I looked up in the instruction manual was how to change the device clock. After this everything else was very intuitive. I was able to quickly specify destinations and start driving.

Important note: the very first time I used it, it took around 1-2mins to establish a position. So make sure you give the unit time to determine your location if you want to start zooming around.

The touch screen buttons are nice a big for easy address input and it's nice how it intuitively reduces the number of results based on the more letters you type.

Also like how it switches to night display based on the device clock, where the screen uses inverted colors so it's less glary and more kinder to the eyes in the dark.

Comes with Everything: MIO c220 Packaged Accessories
Once you buy the Mio c220 you won't need anything else to start 'gpsing'. It comes
with a decent and easy-to-install suction car mount, car charger, AC adapter and of
course instruction manual. Just charge, mount it, switch it on, put in your
destination and start driving.

Whether you've had other GPS units in the past or looking for a new navigation
device, the MIO c220 is a fantastic device and I highly recommend it.

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i-Blue PS-757 Solar Powered Bluetooth GPS Receiver / Data Logger

Because of its really long (but very informative) name, I couldn't put in a witty line after the title of this blog. However, the i-Blue PS-757 Solar Powered Bluetooth GPS Receiver / Data Logger is more than just a witty novelty gadget. It's an idea that should have been first off the blocks. For one thing, as the name suggests, it is solar powered. This means more GPS time than your average receiver. And when you're roughing it out in the wild far from any electrical current, that means peace of mind. The PS-757, like most other receivers connects via Bluetooth and also has memory to store log information. Now you can go back to your PC, download the data from the PS-757 and know exactly where you (or your kids) have been. Big Brother eat your heart out! Muahahaha!

Features of the i-Blue PS-757 Solar Powered Bluetooth GPS Receiver / Data Logger:
- w/ 8Mb serial Flash , up to 50,000 way points.
- Dual power (Battery + Solar Energy).
- More than 100 hr s operating time in direct sun.
- Permanent in standby mode in direct sun.
- Bluetooth GPS with 32 channels.
- Ultra high sensitivity up to -158 dBm (Tracking).
- Smart Power Save Mechanism.
- Fuzzy Auto On/Off.

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Route 66 Mobile 7 North America S60 V2/3 GPS Software: More Places to See!

Just a quick note for those making a trip to the US of A in the near future, we now have the Route 66 Mobile 7 North America S60 V2/3 GPS Software on our catalogue. Don't look like a tourist anymore or worse yet, be lost like one. With Route 66 you can traverse the concrete jungle of New York or cruise through the palm tree lined streets of Beverley Hills. The North America software also has maps for Canada in case you have an urge to explore not just one country but one continent. GPS is not only great for the holidayer but also if you make frequent trips overseas for business. It's gotta be an essential part of any traveller's baggage!

Features of the Route 66 Mobile 7 North America S60 V2/3 GPS Software:
- Bird view and night colours
- Points-of-interest
- Personal preferences
- Voice instructions and on-screen directions
- Adding waypoints
- GPS information
- Personal contacts

Order your Route 66 Mobile 7 North America S60 V2/3 GPS Software here at Mr.Gadget Australia today!

TomTom Go 910 GPS Car Navigation: For Long Weekends

Boy don't you wish you had one of these for the Australia Day long weekend starting tomorrow? The long weekend is just the perfect time to take the TomTom Go 910 GPS Car Navigation for a spin. Nothing like jumping in the car with some friends, driving down the coast, stopping over at Squeeky Beach on your way to a relaxing time at Wilson's Prom. All without the hassle of getting lost! Although getting there is one thing, getting there in tech style is another. The Go 910 is choc-a-bloc full of gadgety geek goodness that would make any grown man drool. Check it out, it'll sure to make you forget about the iPhone for at least a few minutes.

Features of the TomTom Go 910 GPS Car Navigation:
- Map of Australia on hard disk: Navigate throughout Australia door-to-door.
- Smart extras: Built-in Mp3 player; 20 Gb (15 Gb free) of hard disk, enough for 1000's of songs and pictures; remote control; and much more.
- Clear spoken instructions, including street and place names: TomTom GO 910 speaks some 36 languages in over 50 different voices and can even announce street and place names.
- Easy to use: Extra wide 4 inch LCD touchscreen gives you smart design and easy to use navigation literally at your fingertips.
- Hands-free calling: Doubles as a hands-free car kit using Bluetooth technology. So you can make & receive calls as you drive with just a touch of the screen.

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TomTom Go 710 GPS Portable Car Navigation

A GPS is every man's dream toy. Admittedly, it's not totally necessary but you'd want one anyway. It just makes the driving life a whole lot simpler. No more arguments with your navigator whether it was a left or right turn. No more fumbling with the phone trying to get directions from a friend. No more getting lost and being late for an important appointment. That's just a few of the things you'd want to lose from the driving experience. With the TomTom Go 710 GPS Portable Car Navigation you gain a navigator who doesn't criticize your driving, gets you to where you want to be in the shortest (or longest if you want) route possible, doesn't blame you for making a wrong turn and gets you back on the right track without the sarcasm and cynicism that only a digital assistant can give. If it had hands, it'd probably pat you on the back for being a great driver too.

Features of the TomTom Go 710 GPS Portable Car Navigation:

- 4.0 inch widescreen WQVGA screen (480x272 pixels, 64,000 colors)
- CPU 400 MHz
- RAM 64MB
- Lithium-Ion battery (4 hours operation)
- 128 Mb SD card
- Highly sensitive GPS chipset
- Dimensions: 112x81x66 mm
- Weight: 300 grams

Order your TomTom Go 710 GPS Portable Car Navigation here at Mr.Gadget Australia today!