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GPS Units

Mio DigiWalker 169

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Mio DigiWalker 169 2.00

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RRP

$999.00

Review Date

Sunday, 6th of November, 2005

What's Hot

Landscape to portrait mode toggle button

What's Not

No Bluetooth, No Wi-Fi, Annoying audio notifcations

The Final Word

While not as visually appealing or easy to use as other GPS unit we have reviewed, the GPS on the 169 did its job. The PDA however, lacks Bluetooth and Wi-Fi support.

Notes

# This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail and distribution channels, or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time and the last available recommended retail price.

Audio & Speakers

Multi language voice notifications

General

Length (mm)

125.6

Width (mm)

79.5

Height (mm)

24.2

Weight (g)

172

Warranty (Months)

GPS Features

GPS Recommended Usage

Personal

Built-in Antenna

Yes

Input Devices

4-way navigation, Buttons, Stylus

Main Display (Internal)

Display Technology

Transflective Colour TFT (Active Matrix)

Colour Support

65,000 colours

Screen size

3.5 in

Screen Resolution

320x240

Media

Supported Memory Media

Secure Digital (SD)

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

64 MB

Installed memory (ROM)

32 MB

Multimedia Features

MP3 Player

Yes

Organiser

Yes

Remote Control

Navigation Features

Mapping Software

MioMap

Navigation Features

Current Speed, Least Use of Freeways, Most Use of Freeways, Avoid Tolls, Route Recalculation, Shortest Distance Routing, Quickest Time Routing

Map Modes

2D, 3D, Day Mode, Night Mode

Destination Searching

By State, By Suburb, By Street, Recent Routes, Point of Interest (POI), Home, Office, Favorite

Route Demonstrator

Yes

Safety Warnings

Speed Limit Warning, Red Light Camera Warning, Speed Camera Warning, Accident Black Spot Area

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Battery Run Time (minutes)

4.5

Battery Recharge Time (minutes)

Processor

Intel Xscale PXA255

Processor Speed

300 Mhz

Software

Operating Systems

Microsoft Mobile Pocket PC 2003 (2nd Edition)

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , USB 1.1

Number of Headphone Jack Ports

Number of Microphone Ports

Number of USB 1.1 Ports

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Infrared

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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