Mio Moov S500

The Mio Moov S500 is a 13.9mm ultra-slim and stylish device designed with Mio’s Innovative Mio Spirit Navigation SoftwarePrint Preview that provides easy-to-use user interface combined with a GPS Chipset 20 channel SiRFstarIII receiver, easy-to-follow voice-guided directions, pre-loaded with more than 3.5 million POI (Points of Interest) with an integrated Travel Book, for details like historical data, business hours and other useful facts; Lane Guidance function, the innovative Explore Mode for easier search of POI (Points of Interest), fitted with Samsung 2443 400MHz processor, 1GB of internal memory, a built-in diagonal 4.7-inch touch screen TFT (WQVGA) Widescreen LCD panel for clearer text display and more map display with 480-by-272-pixels colour display high resolution. This GPS gadget comes with Win CE .Net 5.0 operating system, Capture Button for recording journey, the new Economical Routing function, Speed Limit Warnings, enhanced GUI (Graphic User Interface) display for easy navigation, does not required any computer set-up to operate the device, plus it support high-speed USB 2.0 and uses a microSD memory slot for connectivity.
Specifications
The Mio Moov S500 features the new Innovative Mio Spirit Navigation SoftwarePrint Preview with an easy-to-use intuitive user interface, complete functions for exploring destinations and useful features that can help plan your trip smart and even provide a cost saving solutions. The new Mio Spirit navigation software also uses breakthrough technology providing users with a total navigational experience. Its user-centric Mio Spirit UI redefines the menu flow and map view with an intuitive Menu Button and menu control that provides quick access to the main menu and major functions at a touch of the screen. This innovative navigation software provides access to all additional information from a single menu users do not have to search through multiple layers of categories to find information and functions. The newly designed TruMap map view, removes cluttered information on the top of the map, providing the clear and clean maps for easier navigation. It is also pre-loaded with famous landmarks in superb 3D format to help you get a sense of where you are. It feature a Lane Guidance with Junction Views function which displays clear lane instructions and realistic 3D images of signposts and turn indicators for making the right turn at the right time. It offers the innovative Explore Mode providing a new way to explore your surroundings by browsing maps and seeing all nearby POIs at a glance. Just click on any spot on the map, the POIs are displayed in an easy to read and intuitive way, which allows you to quickly find places worth visiting. Searching for POI’s is also easier where it allows users to input keywords to find the specific place or even combine keywords, like place and city names, for more specific search results. In terms of map coverage, the Mio Moov S500 comes pre-loaded with maps of South East Asian countries such as Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
In addition, the system also provides voice navigation instructions and street name announcement (Text-to-Speech) feature which enables users to hear a voice announcing the actual street names along the journey enabling you to know when to make the next turn and stay focus on your driving. It also provides a Capture Button for instantly recording details of journeys, locations or voice memos to My Places for future revisiting or to share the experience with family and friends. It is powered by Samsung 2443 400MHz CPU, 1GB of internal memory, fitted with a diagonal 4.7-inch touch screen TFT (WQVGA) LCD, 480-by-272-pixels display high resolution with a bright and anti-glare screen for easy viewing in any environment. Other feature includes the new Economical Routing function, to provide you with the most fuel-saving route, Speed Limit Warnings that helps you drive safely and arrive at your destination quickly, NavPix Photo Navigation (through its MioMore Desktop 2 PC software) which allows users to download free geo-encoded photos from Flicker and then transfer them for navigation; support Google Maps, support multiple language user interface which include English, Thai, Bahasa and Chinese), plus it also support for postal code searching where it enables users to find a location easily with 6-digit Postal Code Search (available in Singapore). Apart from that, it is compatible with the optional Traffic Messaging Channel (TMC) subscription service, which can provide real-time updates on accidents, detours and construction that could delay or prevent drivers from reaching their destination. The TMC also has real-time alerts for early warnings of problem roads ahead and provides suggestion for alternative route to use. It also support USB 2.0 connectivity to personal computer, support microSD memory card slot providing more storage capability and additional map loading, support MP3 file playback, Picture viewers, a windshield mount and car adaptor; plus a built-in antenna and an internal speaker. The Mio Moov S500 has a dimension of 5.1-inch (131mm) in width, 0.5-inch (13.95 mm) in depth, 3.3-inch (85mm) in height, weighs in at 5.78 ounces (164grams) and it uses an integrated Lithium-ion rechargeable battery (720mAH battery capacity) with manufacturer estimated battery life of up 2.0 hours.
The device is an innovative ultra-slim and lightweight Global Positioning device that offers the new Mio Spirit Navigation SoftwarePrint Preview, combined with a GPS Chipset 20 channel SiRFstarIII receiver, voice navigation instructions and street name announcement (Text-to-Speech) feature represents value for money due to its advanced technology of in-car or portable navigation systems that offers various kinds of features to help users in navigating any type of vehicles to arrive to the required destination. The Mio Moov S500 is definitely recommended for automotive usage and also can used for directions when walking on the street due to its portable size that fits easily into a pocket. Furthermore, it received five stars recommendation and awarded ‘Editor’s Choice’ and ‘Best Buy’ awards in the United Kingdom.