Ultra compact Mio C310X GPS / mp3 ................... $199 CC (possible $159!!!!)

[TimeKeeper]

CC online order only

Review: http://www.epinions.com/content_299245145732

Hack: http://johntam.com/tiki-index.php?page=Mio+c310x+GPS

Side note: I just moved to Seattle from D.C., so I actually do not know any place at all.
(imagine I am heavily rely on GPS right now) Anyhow, I did the side-by-side comparison with Garmin C330, I found Mio C310x to be more accurate and faster. (mount both devices on my windshield) C310x load w/ Tele Atlas' August 2006 map version. New 2007 version should be out during the spring.

New SiRFstar III is indeed faster with 20 channel, 12 Satallite link. (yes, you can even monitor each individual satallite's signal strength)

Con: UI is bit confusing.. took me whole day to get use to it! (maybe because it also got more function...such as browse-able map, adjustable view angle, multi-des routing, etc...)
Battery life on GPS tracking is about 100 min w/ full charge.
Garmin C330 actually last around 160 min.

Both can be charge w/ USB cable.

***** with zikronix's coupon , you might able to get it for $159!!!! ******

 

[zikronix]

looks pretty hot. to bad i dont have 199.99

 

[foghorn67]

I got mine from CC in the mail yesterday. Great little unit. Got the 'basics' installed for the hacks.

 

[jatwell]

The ability to view MPG4 and make it a full blown WinCE PDA sold me, neat!

I haven't messed with it yet, but it may be possible to run NavTeq based GPS software on this unit as well as the included TeleAtlas maps.

$199 is a steal.

 

[gtd2000]

Originally posted by: jatwell
The ability to view MPG4 and make it a full blown WinCE PDA sold me, neat!

I haven't messed with it yet, but it may be possible to run NavTeq based GPS software on this unit as well as the included TeleAtlas maps.

$199 is a steal.

Mine was $135 back in December via FW

 

[egore]

Since this is so hackable, does anyone know or has anyone seen if this can function as a chart plotter with proper software? In other words, I would like to use this on the water for navigation as well. Thanks much!

 

[zikronix]

Originally posted by: gtd2000

Originally posted by: jatwell
The ability to view MPG4 and make it a full blown WinCE PDA sold me, neat!

I haven't messed with it yet, but it may be possible to run NavTeq based GPS software on this unit as well as the included TeleAtlas maps.

$199 is a steal.

Mine was $135 back in December via FW

if my friend is working mine will be 149.99

 

[TimeKeeper]

Originally posted by: egore
Since this is so hackable, does anyone know or has anyone seen if this can function as a chart plotter with proper software? In other words, I would like to use this on the water for navigation as well. Thanks much!

There are some guru out there, maybe you can ask question at this place.
Such they actually put TomTom into the device!

http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=77503

 

[THRILLHOv]

what version of windows ce is it?
i have an ipaq 1945 with windows mobile 2003
the new version of TomTom wont run on it any more.
is this windows mobile 5?
full featured with the hack?

 

[michaels]

I bought this and have been using it a week, damn nice little unit.

 

[TimeKeeper]

win CE version 4.2

 

[THRILLHOv]

Originally posted by: TimeKeeper
win CE version 4.2

so wait, its not even mobile 5?
but tomtom 6 works on it?
i thought tomtom6 didnt work on 2003
hmmmm well i bought 2 (one for my mother)
i just have to decide if i want to spend the $50 for the upgrade to tomtom 6

 

[zikronix]

using this coupon...http://www.wackynoodle.com/print.pdf you might be able to get it for 159.99 before tax

ymmv

my friend did and it worked fine.

 

[TimeKeeper]

Originally posted by: zikronix
using this coupon...http://www.wackynoodle.com/print.pdf you might be able to get it for 159.99 before tax

ymmv

my friend did and it worked fine.

Now that's HOT!!!

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: THRILLHOv

Originally posted by: TimeKeeper
win CE version 4.2

so wait, its not even mobile 5?
but tomtom 6 works on it?
i thought tomtom6 didnt work on 2003
hmmmm well i bought 2 (one for my mother)
i just have to decide if i want to spend the $50 for the upgrade to tomtom 6

how can you upgrade to the tom tom 6 ?

is it just the software ?

 

[THRILLHOv]

i bought tomtom 2004 for my PPC, then upgraded to tomtom 5 last year, and this year i got the offer again to upgrade to 6 for $50

(yup, they just send me the CDs)

 

[zikronix]

Originally posted by: TimeKeeper

Originally posted by: zikronix
using this coupon...http://www.wackynoodle.com/print.pdf you might be able to get it for 159.99 before tax

ymmv

my friend did and it worked fine.

Now that's HOT!!!

yea ive been hosting that coupon since circuit city pulled it.

 

[TimeKeeper]

Originally posted by: isekii

Originally posted by: THRILLHOv

Originally posted by: TimeKeeper
win CE version 4.2

so wait, its not even mobile 5?
but tomtom 6 works on it?
i thought tomtom6 didnt work on 2003
hmmmm well i bought 2 (one for my mother)
i just have to decide if i want to spend the $50 for the upgrade to tomtom 6

how can you upgrade to the tom tom 6 ?

is it just the software ?

hey buddy~~
Well... I mainly use this for GPS purpos. But you might want to read through this thread.
http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=77503

 

[SwiftWind]

Thanks OP. The hack was easily done too!

 

[zikronix]

for the modders out there. I just installed. Tomtom6 and iguidance....not impressed with either. just my two cents.

 

[Darkstar757]

Originally posted by: zikronix
for the modders out there. I just installed. Tomtom6 and iguidance....not impressed with either. just my two cents.

Why are you not impressed?

 

[zikronix]

well the tomtom stuff...im sorry just want as intuitive as the MioMap (iGO) maps wernt any better. Now regarding the iGuidance i need to play with it some more. But while the mapset seems better the user interface is one of those things that wont work for my fiancee. She needs its as less confusing as possible. The other problem is with the iguidance the screen size is smaller because of all the crap.

 

[TimeKeeper]

Originally posted by: zikronix
well the tomtom stuff...im sorry just want as intuitive as the MioMap (iGO) maps wernt any better. Now regarding the iGuidance i need to play with it some more. But while the mapset seems better the user interface is one of those things that wont work for my fiancee. She needs its as less confusing as possible. The other problem is with the iguidance the screen size is smaller because of all the crap.

Quite true!
For simplicity, my wife insist on Garmin's UI.

 

[zikronix]

Im still playing with the I guidance...I see its potnetial...but meh....who knows. Garmin is good dont get me wrong....but garmin also isnt a 150.00 GPS


one thing i think I would use I guidance for though is the ability to load topo maps so when im out farting around huting then i can find my way back.

lol

 

[TimeKeeper]

Originally posted by: zikronix
....but garmin also isnt a 150.00 GPS

ha haha........ that's exactly what I said to my wife!!!!!