Mio Moov Showcases Latest GPS Series

Mio has released a set of GPS navigators, all of which have the same core features and the only differences being screen size and live traffic data access. These products are Moov 200, Moov210, Moov 300 and Moov 310. Since they consist of the same major functions, we shall be reviewing the youngest of this series.

The Moov 200 is packaged with a standard suction-cup mount, a DC power-connector cable, an adhesive disk for dashboard mounting, a printed quick-start guide, and a USB cable. The included CD contains a user manual as well as the MioMore desktop application, which lets you install new maps as updates become available and add new voices onto the device.

It is among the thinnest devices on the market weighing only just 5 ounces with a dimension of 3.3 by 4.9 by 0.7 inches (HWD). It comes with a conventional 3.5-inch, 320-by-240-pixel anti-glare screen, which is quite viewable even in direct sunlight and offers traditional 2D and 3D views. However, users need to set their preference for the 2D view (North up or track up) in the Preferences menu. The keyboard is of QWERTY or ABC format depending on user's choice.

Though its maps are limited with only coverage for just the 50 states and Puerto Rico, this GPS offers strong built-in language support: Each of the 17 languages to choose from comes with multiple voice options. You also get text-to-speech capability, a handy feature that pronounces street names. 200 features a 3.5-million-entry POI database, but the way it handles POIs is disappointing. You can search for POIs by name or by city/area, or search for nearby POIs by category (parks, restaurants, and such).

As entry level devices, these devices are quite generous when it comes to pricing with the Moov 200 costing only $179.95, the Moov 210 for $199.95, Moov 300 at $229.95, and the top of the line Moov 310 is sold at $249.95.