Mio A701 review

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What is it: Handheld organiser with GPS sat-nav functionality

What we think: A decent GSM/GPRS/GPS handheld with some nice features, although it lacks Wi-Fi

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7.5

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Reviewed by: Sandra Vogel

Reviewed on: 19 April 2006

Tags: mio, battery life, pair, windows media player

We like:

Relatively small for a device with both an integrated mobile phone and a GPS receiver; some well thought-out user interface elements; available with and without navigation software

We don't like:

Lacks Wi-Fi and infrared; postcode navigation is not seven-digit, making it difficult to use; battery life could be longer

CNET UK judgement:

The Mio A701 is a decent GSM/GPRS/GPS handheld with some nice features, although it lacks Wi-Fi. We aren't the biggest fans of Mio Map, but you can buy this device without the navigation software and install another application

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Mio A701 History

11 Aug 2006 in Reviews

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10 Mar 2006 in Crave

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