Mio c310x GPS back in stock at Staples. $168 Shipped.

[aolshove]

I just purchased a mio c310x at Staples for $168 shipped. I bought the $30 off $150 coupon from eBay and phone PM'd to Frys.com ($189). The lady charged me $17 for shipping due to Frys.com price match (?? Fry's has free shipping on the c310x so wtf?), but she reduced the price another 10% because Frys does 110% price matching vs local competitors. Total to my door is $168 (no in-store pickup allowed).

There might be ways to get slightly better prices but this is what I chose to do. Hope it helps.

EDIT: Mio C310x Link

Also wanted to say that this beast is hackable to run more up to date mapping apps like TomTom Navigator 6 in addition to media players, etc. See Mini FAQ for unlocked C310x for more info.

 

[InverseOfNeo]

Link?

Also might want to say this is YMMV with the price match and coupon.

 

[Corporate Thug]

how are the maps on this unit?

 

[AlgaeEater]

Originally posted by: Corporate Thug
how are the maps on this unit?

I have one, and they're old. 02/2005

An update is in the works however, and for what it's worth, the ones they got are good. If you live around an area that had a boom of recent construction, might just want to double check another map before trusting the unit.

 

[mpresiv1]

mine was stolen a few week ago great overall device when hacked. maps were a bit outdated however, but you could always load a different set

 

[BlackPear1]

The maps in my c310x (purchased at Fry's a couple of weeks ago) are dated 11/06 - hopefully the stock at Staples has the newer version.

 

[BabaBooey]

Originally posted by: BlackPear1
The maps in my c310x (purchased at Fry's a couple of weeks ago) are dated 11/06 - hopefully the stock at Staples has the newer version.

Same here and I LOVE this little gadget,and it is worth twice the price ..

 

[JasonE4]

Originally posted by: BlackPear1
The maps in my c310x (purchased at Fry's a couple of weeks ago) are dated 11/06 - hopefully the stock at Staples has the newer version.

You still have the 02/2005 maps. The CD is just labeled 11/06.

 

[BadBrad]

This unit is now $300 at Staples. I think they raised the price back up to it's normal level because they are going to have the Mio C220 on sale starting Sunday for $200.

 

[BlackPear1]

Originally posted by: JasonE4

Originally posted by: BlackPear1
The maps in my c310x (purchased at Fry's a couple of weeks ago) are dated 11/06 - hopefully the stock at Staples has the newer version.

You still have the 02/2005 maps. The CD is just labeled 11/06.

I'm not talking about the CD - it hasn't been out of the box. But the info on the device may be the software revision date instead of the map revision date.

 

[JasonE4]

Originally posted by: BlackPear1

Originally posted by: JasonE4

Originally posted by: BlackPear1
The maps in my c310x (purchased at Fry's a couple of weeks ago) are dated 11/06 - hopefully the stock at Staples has the newer version.

You still have the 02/2005 maps. The CD is just labeled 11/06.

I'm not talking about the CD - it hasn't been out of the box.

It still has the 02/05 maps. There aren't any newer ones out yet. This has been discussed on the Mio forums.

 

[BlackPear1]

Thanks (I was editing my post when you provided this info). I'll take a look at the forum (?) to see if there's a revision on the horizon. In any event, I'm not finding many problems with whatever maps are on the unit, even in a city with constant major construction.

 

[JasonE4]

Mio Forums
I have also found even the old maps to be just fine. The Mio is a great unit, especially for the price.

 

[vetteguy]

Originally posted by: BadBrad
This unit is now $300 at Staples. I think they raised the price back up to it's normal level because they are going to have the Mio C220 on sale starting Sunday for $200.

Do you have any link to some info on the C220 for $200 at Staples? Is that in the upcoming ad?