Mio 269

Manufacturer: MiTAC Industrial Corp. Part number: MIO269+

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2.0 stars Mediocre
Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 5 reviews

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Bottom Line:: Given the Mio 269's inconsistent performance and terrible interface, you can buy a much better GPS device.
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3 stars

Nice idea, but...

by gerschneebelflivitz on August 6, 2006

Pros: Size (form factor).

Cons: User Interface and maps.

Summary: Pros: Nice hardware / form factor design.

Cons: Allows you to enter contacts, but no routing from those contacts; inaccurate maps (even in areas that haven't changed in decades); thin

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Summary: Pros: Nice hardware / form factor design.

Cons: Allows you to enter contacts, but no routing from those contacts; inaccurate maps (even in areas that haven't changed in decades); thin POI database; device time not set by GPS; silly keyboard interface (why should I have to cycle through three keyboards just to enter a numerical address?); inaccurate ETA/ETR calculations; navigation lost when travelling on region boundaries; inaccurate touch-screen registration on some menu entries; turn notification at the exact point of the turn (couldn't it give a little more notice based on current velocity?)... There are more.

Other Thoughts: I bought this in July 2005, because I liked the physical design and I fly a lot, needing to carry a GPS with me. If you need a GPS that fits nicely in your laptop bag when you travel, *and* you're willing to put up with a junk UI, this is your device. If you want a nice UI, try another brand.

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2 stars

Bad software

by Pauldc on February 7, 2006

Pros: Bad software

Cons: Bad software

Summary: Will strongly warn against this navigator.

The software is made so stupid that one can not search for a street without first know the postal code or city or name

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Summary: Will strongly warn against this navigator.

The software is made so stupid that one can not search for a street without first know the postal code or city or name of city area before the street name is entered.

This is a limit so stupid and limiting that one very often cant find the address looking fore, a limit I have not seen on other navigators before, and a limit there in my opinion makes this navigator close to useless.

Dont buy it.

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1 stars

COMPLETELY USELESS IN CANADA

by sukisan123 on March 10, 2007

Pros: Nice Design

Cons: Software always freeze and Map is OLD

Summary: MY GOSSHHH, I just bought this in www.canadacomputers.com. This is my first GPS and i only try it for a day. The program itself always freeze when u ...

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Summary: MY GOSSHHH, I just bought this in www.canadacomputers.com. This is my first GPS and i only try it for a day. The program itself always freeze when u try to swith from map to Mp3 player. and the Map of Canada is very old. i try to find stanley ave in Niagara Falls, canada and it shows nothing and when i go to the map and see it shows RR101 which is the street name 10 years before. I'm SO MAD that i have to return this product and i still got charge of restocking fee. Never ever buy Mio brand if you are in US or Canada. Garmin is the best but the price is expensive.

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1 stars

Obsolete not supported model

by Bert0308 on December 7, 2006

Pros: nice screen

Cons: Obsolete not supported terrible customer support

Summary: I bought the 269 DG Walker in Dec 2005 on the premises that it was upgradeable and I could load maps from other parts of the world. Result: the 269 ...

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Summary: I bought the 269 DG Walker in Dec 2005 on the premises that it was upgradeable and I could load maps from other parts of the world. Result: the 269 DGW arrived with 3 year old maps of the US and a terrible interface. When I tried to upgrade, Mitac which owns Mio said they did not support an obsolete OS and therefore did not have the corresponding map. Mio defaulted their commercial responsibility on www.mobileplanet.com, mobileplanet gave me the run around. At the end of the day the consumer looses and the model I had bought 12 months ago is completely obsolete. They could not help at all because they did not keep any supporting material. Buy any brand but Mio or you will regret it!

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1 stars

COMPLETELY USELESS

by alan sidney baldwin on November 3, 2006

Pros: THERE ARE NONE

Cons: A WASTE OF GOOD MONEY

Summary: Two weeks before I intended to drive to Malta using the Channel train and other ferries, a 269+ was bought and tried in the UK. It worked very well.

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Summary: Two weeks before I intended to drive to Malta using the Channel train and other ferries, a 269+ was bought and tried in the UK. It worked very well.

At Folkstone, the address of the hotel at Tournus, France was entered into the navigation system and a message appeared on the screen that the map could not be decompressed, it stated that your map is out of date so please try another. Very convenient, everyone should have a pc in the car whilst waiting to drive onto the channel train.

After three weeks in Malta, a working phone line and broadband were connected and Mio Customer Relations were emailed.

I am still waiting for a reply after 5 days.

The 269+ is junk and obviously, Mitec could not care less.

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Specifications

Manufacturer: MiTAC Industrial Corp.
Part number: MIO269+
Description: The Mio 269 Plus satellite navigation system comes ready-to-go with detailed maps of 27 European countries pre-installed on the internal hard drive. The smooth, flat, pocket-sized body incorporates a fully integrated GPS antenna, spoken instructions and full color screen - and that's just the start. Equipped with a SirfStar III extra-sensitive GPS chip, the Mio 269 Plus catches satellite signals faster than before and holds them better. Whether you're in the center of a city surrounded by skyscrapers or in the heart of a forest, trust the Mio 269 Plus to keep track. A faster processor means quicker route calculation so you don't have to wait long to get started. Then there's the Mio Map v.2 for CE GPS navigation software. The preinstalled POIs now offer phone numbers so you can not only find a hotel close by, but also call to book your room. The compass mode makes it easy to navigate your way when you're walking around town. Mio Map even points out road signs and speed limits.

General
Width 3.1 in
Depth 5.4 in
Height 1 in
Weight 8 oz
GPS System
Recommended Use Automotive
Connectivity USB
Voice Navigation instructions
Antenna Built-in
Features Built-in HDD, Built-in speaker, Preinstalled POIs
Built-in Memory 96 MB
Software Included MioMap CE 2.0
Digital Player
Digital Player Yes
Supported Formats MP3
Built-in Display
Type LCD
Resolution 320 x 240
Diagonal Size 3.5 in
Display Illumination Yes
Color Support Color
Features Touch screen, Built-in IR remote receiver
Media Storage
HDD capacity 2.5 GB

Connections
Connector Type USB, Headphones - Mini-phone 3.5 mm
Battery
Battery Enclosure Type Integrated
Battery technology Lithium ion
Mfr estimated battery life 5.5 hour(s)
Miscellaneous
GPS design features Data transfer, Infrared port
Included GPS accessories PC cable, Earphones, Bike mount, Carrying case, Remote control, AC power adapter, Mounting bracket, Car power adapter, Windshield holder
Environmental Parameters
Min operating temperature 32 ?F
Max operating temperature 104 ?F

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