Mio 269
Manufacturer: MiTAC Industrial Corp. Part number: MIO269+
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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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CNET editors' review
Mio 269 price range: $219.99
- Reviewed by: Rick Broida
- Edited by: Bonnie Cha
- Reviewed on: 08/30/2005
The good: Maps preloaded on hard drive; 1GB available for MP3s; touch screen; caters to walkers as well as drivers; includes windshield mount and car charger; fast start-up.
The bad: Difficult to use; slow screen refreshes; awkward POI database; can't play MP3s while navigating; USB 1.1.
The bottom line: Given the Mio 269's inconsistent performance and terrible interface, you can buy a much better GPS device.
User reviews
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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 ...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.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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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 ...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.1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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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 ...
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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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 ...
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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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.
At ...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.
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
Manufacturer info
- MiTAC Industrial Corp.
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- Website: http://www.mitac.com/
- Address:
42001 Christy St.
Fremont, CA 94538 - Phone: 800/648-2295
- Email: service@mitacinds.com
