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Posted by Ralf Jurrien

Wednesday, October 3rd 2007 - 20:50 CEST - Comments: 0

A t the DigitalLife technology tradeshow, Mio Technology, a leading worldwide supplier of personal GPS navigation devices, unveiled its newest portable navigation and entertainment device designed for those looking to maximize their travel experience. The Mio DigiWalker C720 combines the convenience of GPS technology with useful tools including a two-megapixel camera, real-time traffic updates, a 4.3-inch widescreen display, text-to-speech driving instructions and enhanced Bluetooth capabilities. Whether traveling across the country or simply driving through town, the C720t's integrated tools make it a perfect companion for a explorer's digital lifestyle.

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Mio DigiWalker C720 multimedia navigation

The Mio DigiWalker C720t makes it fun and easy to capture and store digital photos of your travels. The integrated two-megapixel camera allows users to embed GPS coordinates into images and navigate back to the photographed location. Business card recognition software is also included with this feature, automatically inputting data into your contacts list by simply taking a photo of a business card. Adventures with family, friends or colleagues can now be easily stored, organized and enjoyed over and over again.

DigiWalker C720t portable navigation

"We are confident that the Mio DigiWalker C720t multimedia navigation will dramatically alter the perception of GPS technology," said Kiyoshi Hamai, North American sales director, Mio Technology Ltd. "Mio Technology is committed to moving beyond simple driving directions by combining GPS with other portable technologies, and we see the ability to navigate to destinations shown in photos and to sort images by location as a natural evolution of the Mio Technology promise. We're thinking outside the car."

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Mio C720t navigation - Split-screen interface

To help users avoid traffic jams and car accidents, the Mio DigiWalker C720t navigation comes with a Traffic Messaging Channel (TMC) cradle and three-month paid TMC subscription. Real-time updates, provided by ClearChannel's network of affiliates, can be easily viewed on the Mio DigiWalker C720t's split-screen interface, which will instantly allow you to route around the obstruction. The Mio DigiWalker C720t navigation has an industry-leading 12 million points of interest in its memory to provide endless recommendations for shopping, dining, sight-seeing and entertainment across North America. Users can now customize their point-of-interest database by using photo-posting sites such as Google Earth and Flicker to load additional "PhotoPOIs" onto an SD card. The point-of-interest database is just a jumping off point to a lifetime of plotting your own course.

Mio DigiWalker navigation C720t Price & Availability

The device includes full maps of the US and Canada, as well as additional map information for Mexico City, Guadalajara, Aguascalientes and major roads throughout Mexico. With expanded map data and integrated features, you're ready to cross every border in North America - unless your dog eats your passport. To top off this all-in-one GPS device, Mio has incorporated essential features in the Mio DigiWalker C720, including integrated Bluetooth support and a built-in media player for sharing photos, music and videos. The DigiWalker C720t also comes packaged with a car mount, USB cable and protective carrying case. With pre- loaded maps, the Mio C720t is ready to operate in minutes with no computer set-up required. Digital video, audio and photo files are easily loaded using the built-in SD/MMC slot. The MSRP for the Mio DigiWalker C720 is $599.95 US. The device is available immediately at select Best Buy locations as well as other national consumer electronics retailers.

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