Mio Technology recently announced to have come up with latest in incarnation called the DigiWalker P550, which is touted to be different from Mio’s dedicated portable GPS systems. At present available in Canada; the latest product is also boasted of functioning as a Pocket PC, with mobile versions of Microsoft Office applications. The Lilliputian gadget, which can with no trouble be used for a pocket or purse, too brags built-in WiFi and Bluetooth technology, and a digital media player.
Kiyoshi Hamai, North American Sales Director, Mio Technology Ltd, enthused that Mio Technology’s GPS expertise has fueled our rapid growth in the Pocket PC space globally.’
Our highly accurate, integrated devices are less cumbersome and more convenient than navigation add-ons for other handheld devices. From salespeople traveling across the country, to couriers making deliveries across town, the P550 is the perfect tool for any business user that needs up-to-date information and navigation to get the job done.
The P550 is included with pre-loaded with maps of Canada and the United States, and over 11 million points of interest (POIs), such as restaurants, hotels, and gas stations. The comprehensive listing of address and phone number is also piled up for countless POIs. Besides, turn-by-turn directions can also be availed both by voice and text, along with 16 languages. There are also multiple navigation modes for driving, walking, or cycling. Via WorldMate digital assistant software, the holders are allowed to make a download of travel info for a city or nation to be visited by them, comprising traffic conditions, construction, and weather advisories. The entire range of the functions can be watched and availed on the more than enough 3.5-inch touchscreen TFT LCD.
More to the points, the latest P550 is also claimed to be compatible with Windows Mobile 5.0 software, and is integrated with pre-loaded with mobile versions of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Windows Media Player. With the integrated WiFi and Bluetooth technology, the P550 can also be connected to the Internet, plus other gadgets, such as cell phones, printers, and computers. The device is consisted with 2 GB of internal flash memory, and is built-in with an SD/MMC slot for extra memory. Power-driven by a lithin-ion battery, the unit is also consisted with a battery life of up to five hours. Mio’s DigiWalker P550 measures 4.15- x 2.4- x 0.6-inches, and weighs just 6 ounces. The product can currently be availed for just $549 at a selection of retailers, comprising Office Depot, London Drugs, and Canadian Tire.
