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Mio DigiWalker C720T
Mio's DigiWalker 720t GPS unit is pretty similar to the DigiWalker C520, but it adds a 2-megapixel camera for geotagging photos. It also comes ready for the TMC (Traffic Message Channel) service.
Mio uses split-screen technology on the C720t. The display is split 70/30 with the largest view dedicated to the navigation map, and the other 30 per cent displaying additional information. These include the current time, speed and date, a list of the nearest POI's, traffic information and a list of the next four turns in your trip. Each of these features had a significant and positive impact on the overall navigational experience.
The Mio C720 has a slim design and slender look to it looking as much like a picture frame as it does a GPS. The give-away is the mount and associated cords coming out of the unit. The Mount for the Mio C720T is larger because it has the TMC receiver built in and feeds data through the data contacts on the bottom of the GPS. The mini-USB power cord comes out the back of the mount (not through the mount like Mio C520) along with the separate TMC antenna cord that pulls in the FM signals for the unit. These mini-USB plugs are important because it conveniently charges Blackberry too.
The power button and shutter switch are on the top right side of the unit. Easily confused for the first few days, the different size and tactile feel gives you a cue as to which is which. The back side of the unit sports a single speaker that is plenty loud, and the small camera lens. The unit ships with a protective case that will help you keep that lens scratch-free. The left side has an SD slot for media data as well as a headphone jack. The back of the unit has the speaker that is plenty loud, and a small external antenna jack.
The Mio Map menus are a mixed bag. The main screen is excellent, with clearly labelled icons and a text description, but some of the submenus feature smaller icons with no text. The lack of labelling also occurs on the map screen, so icons are small and confusing. The maps themselves are impressive though. Mio uses Sensis V14 mapping, and these are preloaded onto the unit's 2GB of memory. An excellent feature is the automatic zoom, which hones in every time you make a turn to give you the clearest possible route.
The C720t is equipped with the popular SiRFstar III GPS chipset and it takes anywhere between 15 and 30 seconds to pick up a GPS signal. The overall navigational experience is pleasing thanks to clear voice instructions and the text to speech technology works quite well. Once the city is selected, the street name, filtered by suburb, can be chosen. The address entry screen uses an on-screen keyboard and you can switch between standard, QWERTY or extra large layouts.
The usual routing options, such as avoiding tolls, unpaved roads, motorways, ferries and U-turns are all supported. Users can also set a preference for using motorways or normal urban roads, while up-to-date speed camera and red light camera warnings are also included. The C720t has an audio player, photo viewer, a contacts list and Bluetooth for both handsfree calling and music streaming via A2DP. Multimedia files can be stored on an SD or MMC card. The C720t also comes ready with a TMC cradle and antenna.
The 2-megapixel camera is also included, and it doubles as a video recorder. Photos are automatically Geotagged (provided you have GPS reception) and saved to the 2GB of internal memory. They can then be used as a waypoint in the Mio map application, or uploaded to sites like Google Maps.
Bottom line - the Mio C720T is Mio’s newest top of the line, combining the great features of the Mio C520 with a new TMC traffic cradle. Together they offer what is finally becoming an important and most useful feature for those of you who deal with traffic congestion on a daily basis. The widescreen unit features not only traffic alert and re-routing capabilities but Mio’s split screen capability with a tabbed interface that puts a lot of information at your fingertips while comfortably navigating along with the map displayed. With its Text-to-speech and Bluetooth handsfree capability the Mio C720T sits firmly in the premium segment, but like all Mios, the price is more comfortable than other units on the shelf.
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