Mio C220 GPS receiver Video
Mio C220 GPS receiver Video Transcript
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>> Hi I'm Bonnie Cha, senior associate editor at CNET.com. And today we're taking a first look at the Mio C220 [assumed spelling]. This is a very, very basic GPS device that's ready to use out of the box. Very simple design, not a lot of buttons to fiddle with. I do wish it had volume buttons, it takes about like seven steps to get to the volume control. All the maps are preloaded on an SD card that comes in the box, so you don't have to fiddle with any PC transfers. As far as functions, it's just basic like I said, text and voice directions. The big drawback about this is the screen's barely readable in daylight. I was driving around trying to tweak the angel and everything, but it never was viewable. It's fine for night, but if you can't use it during the day it's not much use out of it. It's a shame because it's two hundred fifty dollars which is a really affordable price tag for these types of devices. [ background music ] But if you're looking for a entry level device go with the Tom Tom one or the Garman Street Pilot I series. I'm Bonnie Cha and this has been the Mio C220. ^M00:00:59 [ music ]
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Mio C220 Review
The good: The Mio C220 offers a compact, no-fuss design and an accurate GPS. The system is easy to use and all maps come preloaded on an included SD card. The C220 is also very affordable.
The bad: The C220's screen is barely readable in sunlight, and we wish there was an easier way to adjust the volume.
The bottom line: Though the Mio C220 offers ease of use, accurate directions, and an affordable price tag, its poor screen makes this in-car GPS device almost unusable.
Mio C220 Specs
Manufacturer: MiTAC Industrial Corp.
Part number: C220
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Mio C220 Prices
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