5 things you can do with the Mio A201 GPS
Enjoy the outdoors? Take your Mio A201 GPS for hiking, camping, mountain biking or motorcycle riding …
Fitting perfectly in the palm of your hand, the Mio A201 is a truly portable GPS and PDA in one. With its rotatable GPS antenna, the Mio A201 allows you to navigate both vertically and horizontally; offering you flexibility and comfort depending on your choice of activity.
The PDA is an integral part of the Mio A201 and since it is compatible with Windows Mobile 5, you can choose from a variety of navigation software. This is the beauty of this product. The Mio A201 feels right at home on a mountain bike and in the countryside; as it is in the car. Unlike previous Mio Tech PDAs, the Mio A201 has a new removable 1200 mlAh lithium-ion battery. With over 4.5 hours of operation on a single battery and the ability to double or triple its lifespan, this is the perfect GPS device for the off-road navigator.
Forgot your compass? Mio Tech has also developed its software, Mio Map V2, to suit all hikers and cyclists. The GPS receiver calculates the direction of travel as part of the GPS solution, providing directions relative to true north.
Do you prefer warmer climates? Take the Mio A201 on vacation with you … (you could even use it on your plane)
You go on vacation to have fun and relax, right? Well, what can be more frustrating than being in a country you want to explore, not being able to find anywhere, not following a tour bus to make sure you don’t get lost (again).
Renting a car during the holidays will no longer be a problem with the Mio A201. The Mio A201 works seamlessly with TOMTOM Navigator 5 software and Western Europe maps (including GB), giving you as many hassle-free excursions as you want within Western Europe. And don’t overlook using the Mio A201 GPS to find your car in a busy city. Long-term car parks, especially those at airports, show an endless stream of parked cars. Simply marking your location when you leave will help you avoid embarrassing situations.
If you prefer to explore new cities and towns on foot, thanks to Mio’s adoption of the new SiRF Star III chipset, you will find that your Mio A201 will have no problem maintaining precision in the hustle and bustle of new urban centers.
Traveling to your destination on commercial flights can sometimes be a bit tedious. With its improved precision and flexibility, the Mio A201 can brighten your journey; informing you of your ground speed, distance to your destination, actual altitude and direction, as well as your location on a world map.
All work, not play? The Mio A201 offers you both …
Not ready for your meeting? Do you travel a lot to and from work? As a pocket PC, the Mio A201 can give you the opportunity to catch up on work anytime, anywhere (if you really want to). With a generous 192MB memory, the Mio A201 provides the latest version of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Media Player 10. You can even prepare a PowerPoint presentation on the go.
If you’re visiting clients all day, the Mio A201 PDA has the ability to sync with Microsoft Outlook on your desktop, so your calendar and contacts can go with you. What is really useful is; To make customer visits quick and easy, you can plan your trip directly from your contact list in Outlook, instead of looking for the address on the navigation page.
When you’re ready for a break, you can relax and listen to the music of your choice on your built-in MP3 player, or browse your digital photo album. With a 320 x 240 pixel color LCD touchscreen, the Mio A201 ensures that images and games look vibrant and that maps are easy to read.
If you have a travel companion, the Mio A201 can let you exchange files, photos, and music wirelessly via its built-in Bluetooth connectivity.
Are you always late? The Mio A201 can calculate your route faster and avoid those traffic queues (all within the speed limit) …
Of course, you will almost certainly get stuck when you are late.
Onboard redirection options are a key feature for any GPS navigation system, and the Mio A201 offers just that, with the addition of faster route planning and calculation with its generous 312MHz processor and 64MB of RAM. Accompanying this, Mio Tech. Have partnered with the Traffic Message Channel (TMC) to provide you with free, up-to-date traffic data through your Mio A201.
Encouraging you to drive safely (and not just when there is a speed camera around), the latest Mio mapping software incorporates a rather impressive feature that allows you to take note of the speed limit for each road you are driving on. By activating this option, your Mio A201 will remind you to release the accelerator as your speed exceeds the speed limit.
Reserve a table in a restaurant or a room in a hotel. With over 750,000 points of interest (POI) at your fingertips, you can prepare your day on the go …
Whether you are in a new city or on a long trip, it helps to know where the next gas station or service stop is. If you tend to be a more organized person, it may be wise to have the contact details of your favorite restaurant or hotel close at hand, so you can book in advance.
With an onboard POI database and the ability to view contacts in the vicinity of your location or in a region, the Mio A201 accommodates both the prepared and unprepared driver.
So with the ability to connect your Mio A201 wirelessly with a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone and transform your GPS / PDA into your own hands-free kit, why not start planning your day on the go?
For the full Mio A201 GPS specification or to read about a variety of GPS systems and functions, visit http://www.globalpositioningsystems.co.uk.