Navigation Devices suit business travelers and commuters.

Mio Technology Limited Sep 18, 2006

Press Release Summary:

Bluetooth-enabled DigiWalker(TM) C710 portable navigation device offers real-time traffic updates and links to peripherals, computers, or cell phones. Featuring media player and 2GB of flash ROM, device provides access to 5 mil points of interest and comes preloaded with maps of US and Canada. DigiWalker(TM) C210s includes touch screen interface for control without need for stylus and features turn-by-turn voice and text navigation.

Original Press Release:

Mio Technology Extends Personal GPS Portfolio with Two New Products Available in Canadian Market

The Mio Digiwalker C710 and C201s is Ideal for Business Travelers, Vacationers and Commuters; Plays Music and Videos, Features Bluetooth and is Available Now in Select Stores and Online

FREMONT, Calif., Aug. 1 // -- Mio Technology Ltd., a leading worldwide supplier of personal GPS navigation devices, today announced availability of two new products in the Canadian market. The Mio DigiWalker(TM) C710 is a premium, Bluetooth-enabled, portable entertainment and navigation device and the Mio DigiWalker C210s is an affordable entry-point for budget-conscious shoppers. The new products address both ends of the growing portable navigation market.

''Mio is providing consumers with more than navigation devices by expanding product features to include photo viewing, movies, music and Bluetooth connectivity -- creating a complete handheld multimedia system," said Kiyoshi Hamai, North American sales director, Mio Technology Ltd. ''We understand consumers demand for more from their personal gadgets and designed the C710 as a lifestyle device as much as a navigation tool.''

Mio DigiWalker C710 delivers entertainment and navigation in one package:

Getting from point A to B is more than just finding a destination and the C710 provides convenience and safety with real-time traffic updates, as well as access to more than 5 million points of interest to easily navigate to everything from restaurants to police stations to theme parks. With a stylish black chassis, the unit provides directions to the destination and maps stored on the device's internal memory.

The Bluetooth connectivity allows users to easily link the device with their Bluetooth-enabled peripherals, computers or cell phones. To make it home on time, the real-time traffic monitoring updates alert users to avoid problems like road construction zones and toll roads. The media player allows users to view photos and play video files. Enabled with a built-in DivX media player and JPEG support for photos, consumers can listen to their MP3 music files, browse through a photo album and watch videos. It has a robust 2 GB of flash ROM and comes preloaded with maps of both the US and Canada.

Requiring no setup fee or a monthly charge, the C710 is a perfect aftermarket alternative to today's expensive built-in automotive GPS systems or the reoccurring costs of cell phone GPS systems.

The MSRP for the C710 is $599.99 Canadian and is available in Staples Canada and at a number of online outlets.

Mio DigiWalker C210s, an affordable alternative:

At $399.95 Canadian, the Mio DigiWalker C210s is priced lower than many personal navigation products currently on the market, helping put GPS technology in the hands of a wider range of consumers. With the drivers' safety in mind, the C210s offers an easy-to-use touch screen interface for quick control without the need for a stylus. It features turn-by-turn voice and text navigation (supports English, Spanish and French) which allows drivers to keep their eyes on the road.

The product is available chain-wide at Zellars and Staples Canada.

Mio Technology website: miogps.com

Source: Mio Technology Ltd.

Web site: http://miogps.com/