Mio C520 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator

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Mio C520 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator

Binding: Electronics

Features:

Portable and accurate GPS navigator complete with full TeleAtlas maps of the US and 4.3-inch TFT LCD touch-screen display
Features digital music player and photo viewer, hands-free Bluetooth calling, and safety camera warnings with updates for 1-year
Clear voice instructions in 16 languages give you turn-by-turn guidance so you can keep your eyes on the road
Includes 6 million POIs, 1 GB of memory, SD/MMC card slot, USB 2.0 port, built-in speaker and headphone jack

Mio C520 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator

Editorial Review:

Enjoy a widescreen view of the world. The Mio C520 is based around its 4.3" widescreen. The screen size makes it easier to use than ever.You'll quickly learn to rely on your Mio C520 for everything from location finding and route planning to looking up essential services as well as leisure or entertainment sites when you're in unfamiliar places.
Perfect for any road trip, the Mio Digiwalker C520 Portable Car Navigation System is an easy-to-use, portable GPS navigator. Both affordable and stylish, the Mio C520 makes it easier than ever to get where you are going, even when you aren't quite sure where that might be. Boasting fast and accurate GPS reception, top-notch mapping, and a comprehensive POI (Points of Interest) database, this GPS navigator helps make sure that every journey you take is a good one.
Ready to go virtually straight out of the box, the Digiwalker C520 comes complete with full TeleAtlas maps of the US so you don't need to make any additional purchases to get out on the road. All you have to do is power the navigator on, insert the SD card, clip it on to the included car mount and you are ready to go anywhere. Larger menu icons combine with a brighter user-friendly wide-screen display to make navigating the intuitive user interface a breeze. Intelligently designed, the wide-screen display has a split-screen function that lets you see the full map view on one side, and a selection of route information on the other, so you don't have to quit the navigation screen to make changes. Clear voice instructions are provided in up to 16 languages including English, French and Spanish, giving you turn-by-turn guidance so you can keep your eyes on the road while you drive. For added safety, the C520 also enables hands-free calling when used with a Bluetooth-enabled phone.
Designed to be completely portable, the C520 easily travels from car to car, pocket to bag, or suitcase to briefcase. For this purpose, this unit is constructed with an internal GPS antenna that will not catch or snag, and has a semi-gloss finish that resists wear so your navigator stays looking as good as it performs. Containing over 3.5-million POIs such as restaurants, hotels, gas stations and more, you are never more than a few keystrokes away from your destination. Simply select the category of your desired location, make your choice from the provided list, and you are ready to find just about anything you are looking for, giving you a local expert as a traveling companion. As an added convenience, the Mio C520 tells you the likely locations of fixed safety cameras and mobile traps, and includes free safety-camera updates from Mio's website for a full year from the time you register. More than just a navigator, this unit lets you listen to your favorite digital music or to have a look through your latest digital photos as well. When the MP3 player and photo viewer is used with the SD/MMC memory card slot, you can play all your stored music and look at your favorite snapshots, or show them to other people, all while on the road.
The Mio Digiwalker C520 utilizes a 4.3-inch transreflective LCD touch-screen display with full color and 480 x 272 pixels of resolution for easy at-a-glance information. This unit includes 64 MB of on-board SDRAM, with 1 GB of memory built in, and infinitely expandable memory via the built-in SD/MMC card slot. The GPS receiver is a high-sensitivity, 20-channel SiRFstar III with complete accuracy and quick refresh times. The C520 includes a USB 2.0 connector, a built-in speaker, a 3.5-millimeter headphone jack, and an internal rechargeable 1,300 mAh lithium-ion battery. The included cradle doesn't just hold your navigator, but will also charge the battery while you drive when connected to the power cable. Combined with the windshield mount, this cradle forms a very solid device holder, providing investment security and preventing vibrations. The Mio Digiwalker C520 portable car navigator weighs 6.7 ounces, measures 4.9 x 3.2 x 0.78 inches (W x H x D), and is backed by a manufacturer's one-year warranty.
What's in the Box
Mio Digiwalker C520 portable navigator, device holder, windshield mount, AC power adapter, DC in-vehicle power adapter, USB cable, CD/DVD with MioMap, CD/DVD with user's manual, SD card with complete US map, license agreement, information booklet, mount installation guide, quick start guide and warranty information.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0

Mio Digiwalker C520 Portable - Good on features, Poor Support:

Mio Digiwalker C520 Portable - Good on features, Poor Support
I purchased this exact model from ShopNBC a few years ago because of the advertised advanced navigation features, a large screen features and the ability to synchronize my Microsoft Outlook contacts with the unit.
The synchronization created multiple contacts (2x, 3x, 4x, etc.) on each synch despite the settings. I have multiple other products that synchronizing perfectly with my outlook and this is the only unit that has this issue.... more info

Good Product UNTIL I UPGRADED THE MAPS:

This was an OK unit until I updated the map and firmware from a disk I purchased from MIO. First of all I was very surprised to find the 'Update' on the disk has 2007 maps on it even thought we are in 2009. Not 1 road changed in this software that I have seen yet.
The other major problem that started happening is the unit now reboots whenever it feels like it. I have spoken 3 times with customer service and all I get is "Send it in for $80 to have it fixed". So I am supposed to pay for their bad... more info

Not Recommended:

The produce was received as defect, but passed the return period as they only give 7 days, and I didn't get to use it about 1 week later. Also, I tried to call and e-mail the seller, but the office was closed for about one week, by the time I contacted them, it's already pass the return period, so I had to send back to Mio for repair. They replaced System Board and sent it back to me. Don't feel conformable about this seller nor the produce. Don't recommended!

Mio's split screen is excellent for busy streets!Quick location!:

I just bought this about 2 weeks ago and I am absolutely pleased by its split screen view and its almost instantaneous gps positional locater. In addition to being able to see where the car is heading, you can choose as an option to have the next 5 turns show up on the right side of the screen. This was the main reason I bought this delightful gps. I have been using gps for the past 2 years and I can say it has transformed my life. Being new in this city is tough, but when a gps will help you get to all... more info

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