It also plays MP3s.
(Click here for larger image)The Mio 269 was
introduced in Europe back in January. The US version packs the entire North American street atlas, including Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada, along with over a million points interest, into 2 GB of the 2.5 GB hard disk. According to Mio, the remaining 0.5 GB is available to store over four hours of MP3 music files.
Other features of the device include an SD/MMC card slot for up to a gigabyte of additional storage, along with USB and IrDA ports for use in transferring files from other devices. The built-in GPS module is based on a
SiRFStarII chip with
XTrack coupled to an 18mm-square internal patch antenna. Among the included accessories is a mounting bracket for automobiles and bicycles.
The Mio 269 is available from several major on-line retailers, including as
Amazon.com,
Mobile Planet, and
PC Mall, at a suggested price of $799.
For further technical specs and details, read our news item about the
introduction of the Mio 269 in Europe.
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Other features of the device include an SD/MMC card slot for up to a gigabyte of additional storage, along with USB and IrDA ports for use in transferring files from other devices. The built-in GPS module is based on a SiRFStarII chip with XTrack coupled to an 18mm-square internal patch antenna. Among the included accessories is a mounting bracket for automobiles and bicycles.
