Typical price: £270
What is it: Handheld portable navigation and entertainment device
What we think: Though not ideal for the car, it's an accurate navigator and a decent multimedia player for use on foot
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 3 January 2007
Tags: Mio, Mio H610, satellite, information, navigation
We like:
Ultraportable design; preloaded with maps, travel tools and games; multimedia player
We don't like:
Small screen; no text-to-speech functionality
CNET UK judgement:
Though not ideal for the car, the ultraportable Mio H610 is an accurate navigator and a decent multimedia player for use on foot
Full review:
More than any other GPS manufacturer out there today, Mio has really focused its attention on creating GPS devices for use outside of the car, such as the Mio C710. The company's latest device, the Mio H610, is the most ambitious to date in terms of being a hybrid navigation and entertainment gadget. It has an ultraportable design that makes it great for on-the-go use and the unit's multimedia functions aren't bad at all, but the compact size also makes it less than ideal for in-car navigation as viewing maps and entering information on the small touchscreen is difficult. Continue Reading...
Mio H610 History
5 Feb 2007 in Crave
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22 Jun 2006 in Crave
The Mio H610 is the most portable satellite navigation device we have ever seen -- it's going to be available in the UK this summer
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