Mio’s DigiWalker C220 is introduced by Mio as stylish and spunky, which may be so, but, the primary attraction is the low price. Mio’s DigiWalker C220 is Mio’s entry level, pocket sized, GPS navigation device. It’s still a fully functioning GPS device with the same hardware (SiRF Star III GPS receiver) as more expensive models but, without internal memory (SD card instead) or any multimedia capabilities. The SirRF Star III GPS receiver is noted for its faster fix times, higher signal locking and tracking sensitivity and much lower power requirements as compared to other GPS receiver chips.
Mio have not been tempted to save costs with a smaller screen, providing a similar 3.5 inch size, color, TFT touch screen which has and anti-glare treatment. The resolution is and adequate for the task QVGA (320×240 pixels).
U.S. maps (Alaska and Hawaii included) are preloaded on the SD card making it a ready-to-use out of the box navigation device. Both turn-by-turn voice and map display navigation instructions are provided. Voice instructions can be in English, French or Spanish. Navigation can also be achieved by utilizing the over 3.5 million points of interest (POI).
Included Accessories
- flexible mount for using the device in a car - attaches to the windshield
- device holder to securely attach the Mio DigiWalker C220 to the mount.
- software and documentation DVD
- US map SD card
- in-car charger
Purchasers should note that an AC charger is not provided requiring any recharging be done in the car.
Mio C220 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
Essential Kit for the Mio Technology DigiWalker C220 - includes Car and Wall Charger with Rapid Charge Technology - Gomadic Brand w/ TipExchange Technology
Mio DigiWalker C220 GPS Navigator Specification
| Display |
3.5″ TFT with touch screen/65k colors/QVGA-320×240 pixels/landscape orientation |
| Memory |
On-board 256MB flash memory(additional 1GB SD card included) |
| GPS Receiver |
20 channel SiRFstarIII |
| USB |
v1.1 |
| Speaker/Earphone |
Built-in speaker/3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Battery |
1200 mAh Lithium-lon |
| Dimensions |
4.21″x3.15″x0.91″(107×80x23mm) |
| Weight |
3.88oz(110g) |
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