FREMONT, CALIF. -- Mio Technology Ltd. has introduced its latest addition to their GPS Pocket PCs--the Mio 168RS. The new handheld device is a fully functional pocket PC featuring a new mapping system.
The unit features Intel's Xscale 300 MHz processor and Microsoft's Pocket PC 2003 second edition. Users can instantly power up the navigation software, Microsoft's Pocket Outlook, Word, Excel, Media Player and Internet Explorer programs and synchronize data with a PC.
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While walking down the street or driving a car, users can flip open the built-in antenna for GPS access, offering route planning and voice navigation. Point-to-point driving directions are given both verbally and visually in real time as users are en route to their destination with turn-by-turn directions. The product automatically suggests alternative routes should a driver miss a turn, take the wrong road or experience unexpected detours.
The MSRP for the standard Mio 168RS is US$599.
CONTACT: www.miogps.com
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