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Mio And UK Car Maker Skoda Pair Up To Add Skoda Vehicle Navigation Option

by Justin

UK car maker Skoda has partnered up with Mio to give new owners of Fabia, Fabia Combi and Roomster cars a navigation option. The Mio-developed device won’t be built in-dash, but will instead employ an active cradle that eliminates windshield suction cup placement and cut out the typical dashboard cable clutter. It’ll provide drivers with an added measure of safety successfully passing the Euro NCAP crash test. The design and features will be similar to Mio’s Moov line of GPS navigators. Available this month at any Skoda dealership, the Mio device will be installed for you by a Skoda installation partner.

via gpsbusinessnews

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October 3, 2008 No Comments

Mio Moov 580 Europe Plus Coming In November

by Justin

Mio’s Moov 580 Europe Plus will be hitting Europe this November. Featuring a 4.7-inch display, larger than any sibling Moov GPS device, the Moov 580 sports an aluminum chassis giving it a sleek look complemented by an ultra-thin 18 millimeter design. Maps, courtesy of TeleAtlas, will cover 22 western and eastern European countries including 3D orientation points.

Other features include text-to-speech, RDS-TMC real-time traffic, hands-free Bluetooth, pre-installed safety cameras and an FM transmitter. The Moov 580 is a fully connected device as well, using MioMore to allow you to download POI libraries and utilize local search plus you can browse photos via Flickr and Google Earth. The MSRP is € 279 but given the release is near Christmas we’re expecting it’ll debut for a little cheaper.

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October 2, 2008 No Comments

Mio’s Knight Rider GPS Gets Put To The Test

by Justin

It’s nice to see that after all the hype and hoopla surrounding the Mio Knight Rider GPS someone has finally actually reviewed its performance. PCMag has put it to the test and were impressed by its added Canadian maps, 58 POI categories, quick routing and re-routing calculations, and easy to navigate menu system. However, the Knight Rider doesn’t have a built-in traffic receiver; you have to purchase the receiver separately with a subscription. This is its big downfall, because aside from the voice of KITT and unique design, the Knight Rider GPS is virtually identical to the Mio Moov 300 and Moov 310 in terms of features. And the Moov 310 includes live traffic while costing $20 less. But let’s face it, if you’re buying the Knight Rider you’re looking to buy 80’s cool and you know it!

Get Mio’s Knight Rider GPS From Amazon!

via pcmag