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Mio P550 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

Mio P550 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

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Brand: Mio
Category: CE

List Price: $399.95
Buy New: $159.99
You Save: $239.96 (60%)



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Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars 19 reviews
Sales Rank: 3384

Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0
CPU Speed: 400
Native Resolution: 240 x 320
Modem: None
Display Size: 3.5
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 5 x 2.9 x 0.7

MPN: 526214980033
Model: 526214980033
UPC: 841881051756
EAN: 0841881001775
ASIN: B000HI0IL6

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Mobile navigator can support the GPS software of your choice, for the ultimate in flexibility
  • Powerful and versatile PDA running Windows Mobile provides access to all Microsoft Office Pocket applications
  • Exchange files via Bluetooth connectivity, and get online with Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Play your MP3 music, watch digital films, read eBooks, and view photos stored on SD or MMC cards
  • Weighs 6 ounces, measures 2.8 x 4.5 x 0.7 inches (W x H x D), and is backed by a manufacturer's 1-year warranty

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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com Product Description
Perfect for any road trip, the Mio P550 Portable GPS Multimedia Navigation System is a versatile navigation device, providing full PDA capability, Internet access via built-in Wi-Fi, and wireless connectivity with Bluetooth. Both affordable and stylish, the Mio P550 makes it easier than ever to get where you are going, even when you aren't quite sure where that might be. And because the P550 is compatible with most Windows Mobile 5 software, you can use it for off-road navigation as well.

Since it runs on the Windows Mobile 5 operating platform, the Mio P550 can support the GPS software of your choice. This means you are not restricted as to where and when you can use GPS, nor do you need different devices depending on the activity you want to use them for, for ultimate flexibility. For the road, the manufacturer does recommend Mio Map software, which guides you to your destination with a seamless journey, and has maps of the US and 24 European countries available. However, the P550 is equally in its element if you want to go sailing, biking, or hiking, requiring you to just add the software and get going. The highly sensitive SirfStar III GPS chipset in the P550 can receive signals from up to 20 satellites for extremely accurate positioning, even in the toughest terrain. And when it comes to connecting the receiver, you don't have to worry about getting tangled up with external antenna and extra wires, because it is already built-in. Slim and sleek, the P550 has an ultra-compact design offering pocket-sized portability that's perfect whether you are traveling on foot, by bike or in your car. The Mio P550 even makes exchanging files quick and easy via reliable, high-speed Bluetooth connectivity for synchronizing your Outlook or calendar with your desktop computer.

More than a convenient navigator, the P550 can be used with SD/MMC cards to store pictures, MP3 files, videos, and eBooks, turning this unit into a multimedia entertainment center. Now you can always take a couple of eBooks, your favorite MP3s, a film or two, and your photo album along, in the convenience of a standard memory card. And since you are only limited by your number of SD/MMC cards, you can read on the train, show relatives your family snaps, or listen to music strolling around town, taking unlimited entertainment with you wherever you go. The Mio P550 also offers all the advantages a surprisingly powerful, incredibly versatile PDA running Windows Mobile. Providing access to all Microsoft Office Pocket applications, you can go through your PowerPoint presentation, edit Word documents or create an Excel spreadsheet any time you need to, so you'll always be prepared and up to speed. And when you've had enough of work, you can also use the P550 to play games to pass the time, or use the Wi-Fi to get online and surf the Internet.

The Mio Digiwalker P550 utilizes a 3.5-inch color resistive, anti-glare LCD touch-screen display with LED backlighting, 65,000 colors and 320 x 240 pixels of resolution. This unit includes 64 MB of on-board RAM, 128 MB of memory, and infinitely expandable memory via the built-in SD/MMC card slot that is SD/IO compatible. The P550 includes a USB 1.1 connector, a built-in speaker and mono microphone, a 3.5-millimeter headphone jack, and an internal rechargeable 1,200 mAh lithium-ion battery. This unit utilizes Bluetooth 1.2 wireless technology, and 802.11 b and g Wi-Fi connectivity. The included cradle doesn't just hold your navigator, but will also charge the battery while you drive when connected to the power cable. Combined with the windshield mount, this cradle forms a very solid device holder, providing investment security and preventing vibrations. The Mio Digiwalker P550 portable GPS multimedia navigator weighs six ounces, measures 2.8 x 4.5 x 0.7 inches (W x H x D), and is backed by a manufacturer's one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Mio Digiwalker P550 portable PDA and navigator, device holder, windshield mount, AC power adapter, DC in-vehicle power adapter, USB cable, CD with user's manual, getting started CD, license agreement, windshield mount guide, quick start guide, Mio club registration card and warranty card.

Product Description
The Mio P550 is one of the most versatile navigation devices available, providing full PDA capability, Internet access via built-in WiFi, and wireless connectivity with Bluetooth. And because the P550 is compatible with any Windows Mobile 5 software, you can use it for off road navigation. Just load the software you prefer - and go.


Customer Reviews:   Read 14 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars husband loves it!   November 10, 2008
Scarlett L.
Easy to use and idiot friendly! Couldn't have made a better birthday present for my husband as he frequently gets lost and forgets things like my birthday! He claims that it could use a longer battery life & Mio is not currently offering map updates. The extra long car charger cord comes in handy as well.


4 out of 5 stars not too bad   October 13, 2008
J. Moore (Northern Michigan)
Its not too bad of a product, the wireless card works great in it. It even works with my stereo bluetooth headset. One problem with it is that if it is left alone without turning it on, it won't turn on, and i have to plug it into the charger and reset it. I dont know if its a problem with the device itself or the battery. The gps part is ok, just wish you could get updated maps on it. But if you have an internet connection you can use the gps with google maps through the pda part of the device. This device also does not come with java preinstalled, so you will have to find software to be able to use any java software or games. Another problem is with windows media player on it, sometimes it wont find all the songs on the sd card. I haven't had any problems connecting it with my computer using windows vista, I use windows mobile device center (available on microsoft's website for free) to sync it with my computer. But once you learn the quirks the device has and how to deal with them, its a good product at a great price.


4 out of 5 stars Mio P550   September 30, 2008
V. Dreiden
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Very good GPS, plus fully functional PDA. Short battery life - if you are going to use WIFI or bluetouth its just 20-40 minuties.
Bigest advantage of PDA GPS - you can install software from different vendor.
I tried to use Skype on this unit (WIFI). Built-in mic has very bad quality and I can't connect and re-direct sound stream to the bluetouth headset.



5 out of 5 stars Engineering At its best   August 7, 2008
Highland Rock
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

MIO P550 has a solid construction feel and MIO Map is EXCEPTIONAL. The smart zoom feature truely showcase user interface excellence. My 06 Jeep's factory navigation (which is made by Alpine with Navtech) does not even come close with the amount of features.

Useful features include graphical display that informs you Satelite signal, user selectable display on car speed, time, and destination distance etc. Real time one touch to change map view to birdeye view, true North or direction. You can view the entire route before doing any edit on the routing. User selectable routing methods include shortest, fastest, by car or walking. The map is so detailed, it even shows incoming lane and center island.

"My POI" feature allows user to set a large # of addresses limited only by the size of "disk" space. One can also create groups for addresses by state, city or anything one wishes. I would say give yourself 15 minutes to play thru the basic features.

Because the operation system is Microsoft. So one would expect to know the importance of performing "CTRL_ALT_DELETE" which is simplified by a reset button. The Microsoft media player, as many Microsoft products, is not exactly stable and can take up a lot of memory. When one closes a program, Windows DOES NOT close it; you have to go to system setting in order to terminate any Microsoft applications. MIO map needs 6 MB to run; so one needs to know "how to operate" the OS a little.

Mobile PowerPoint, Excel & Word are actually useless. If you need to use any of these software, Take your laptop with you. IE works fine but finding a free hotspot is getting harder. I have not tested SkyPE, so really can not say anything on phone call performance under 802.11G or B.




1 out of 5 stars terrible PDA   June 1, 2008
Cheng Qu
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

It's really a terrible PDA with so poor quality. I bought it in November last year. It stopped working when I used the GPS last month, and when I tried to restart it, it formated itself. I had to restore the system and the map. Then this problem occurs again and again. Whenever I plug the charger in, it stops working. After some days it recovers.
I contacted the customer service of MIO, the agent let me try this and try that. Now I still cannot use it.
I asked for a return or a replacement, but they said no way.


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