The market for dedicated PNDs is under threat from GPS-equipped smartphones, and from tablet PCs such as Mio's own, recently announced
Moov 380. However, the company apparently reasons that consumers will still buy single-purpose gadgets if the price is right.
The new Moov S401 appears extremely similar to the Moov M400 announced last September. However, that model had targeted Europe, and, later, the U.S, whereas the S401 is apparently intended for customers in Asia.
Mio's Moov S401
(Click to enlarge)Like the M400, the S401 runs Windows CE 5.0 -- overlaid with Mio's "Spirit" software (above) -- on a 400MHz Samsung S3C2443 processor. Again, it also employs SiRF's starIII GPS receiver.
According to Mio, the S401 includes 128MB of RAM, 2GB of flash storage, and a microSD expansion slot. Its 4.3-inch touchscreen has a resolution of 480 x 272 pixels, and a TMC receiver is optionally available, the company adds. The PND is said to have a built-in, non-removable battery allowing for two hours of cordless operation, plus a USB 2.0 client port.
Features and specifications released by Mio for the S401 include the following:
- Processor -- Samsung S3C2443 clocked at 400MHz
- Memory -- 128MB of RAM and 2GB of flash storage
- Display -- 4.3-inch touchscreen with 480 x 272 pixel resolution
- GPS -- SiRF starIII chipset
- I/O -- mini-USB port
- Expansion -- microSD slot
- Battery -- Approximately two hours of operation
- Dimensions -- 5 x 3.16 x 0.72 inches (127 x 80.5 x 18.4mm)
- Weight -- 5.2 ounces (147.5g)
Further informationMio did not cite pricing or availability for the Moov S401, but the device appears to be available now. More information may be found on the Mio website, here.
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