Mio has addressed these issues and more in the new Mio DigiWalker C230, released in fall 2007...The Mio C230 is one of the best entry-level portable GPS devices on the market right now...The C230 is in direct competition with models such as the Garmin Nuvi 200 and the TomTom One...

Clear, bright screen; highly portable; text-to-speech directions; good features, performance for the price...Some small onscreen icons can be tricky to press; cramped onscreen keyboard; no multimedia features or...Though it shares some of the pitfalls common to budget navigation systems, the $249.95 Mio DigiWalker C230 surprised us with a few features we don't usually see in low-cost...

The Mio DigiWalker C230 portable navigation system offers text-to-speech functionality and an affordable price tag...Its screen is much improved over its...The onscreen keyboard is a bit cramped, and we wish there was an easier way to adjust the volume....Tell us what you like about this product...However, if you're looking for a very basic navigation system or are new to GPS, the...

"Menu is generally good (it took a little bit time to figure out what is what since I did not have much experience with GPS in the past..."

"I will continue to use the Mio C230 on trips that take me into the unknown but I seldom bother to turn it on, on local trips unless I need a good laugh..."

"The c230 fits in neatly into my pocket and I am good to go..."

"Good price for a unit that has 64MB of RAM and Windows CE 5, which makes it easily upgradable to newer navigation softwares..."

"So always good to have the next exit memorized as it takes about 30 seconds to reboot..."

"The only good thing about it is that the touch screen works well..."

"Very fast battery recharge of 2 hrs or less and good run time on battery power4..."

"I don't care that much about having 6-million POIs, so the c230 fits my needs just fine..."

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