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The latest version of Mio’s mapping software brings it in line with the rivals
Miomap v3 is a major upgrade to Mio’s version 2 mapping software. It’s available as an upgrade for users of older devices such as the Mio 268 and 269 and is preloaded on their new range of GPS, we’ve seen it recently in our review of the Mio C710.
Version 3 breathes new life into the software both in terms of the interface and the range of options available to configure your journey. Menus are now more accessible, with large thumb-sized buttons and a far more intuitive feel.
Mio has also redesigned the interface and you will find more detailed maps that use different colours to depict landscapes such as lakes and rivers, woodland and built-up areas. In terms of colour scheme, a vibrant silver, green, blue and red theme replaces the rather bland grey and orange version seen on previous versions.
The refreshed Cockpit view displays position on the road and a control panel includes three configurable boxes displays to show a range of information including current speed, distance to destination, distance to next waypoint and time to arrival.
The current speed limit is shown on screen and you will find one-touch access to route controls and the main menu display. There are also some interactive map controls that configure elevation and display angle, access to GPS receiver information, volume controls and view modes.
An integrated speed camera database also allows manual additions and TMC support is available with the correct aerial attachment to warn and divert you away from traffic jams.
On the whole this new version of Miomap looks and feels far more usable, bringing it into line with the excellent Tomtom software and providing Mio with a great platform on which to launch their new range of GPS.
Upgrades to version 3 are available from the Mio website. Prices vary according to the device you upgrade, but all updates are available on SD-MMC card for instant integration.
Also consider:
Mio C710
Mio’s high-end satellite navigation device comes packed with a wealth of
features
Tomtom Go 510
A stylish and well-featured GPS from the market leader
Destinator 6
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Pros: Colourful, vibrant maps; large easy to access
controls; smooth panning and zoom controls; informative, interactive maps
Cons: Not a particularly cheap upgrade
Overall: A decent update to Mio’s software that brings it in
line with rivals that previously offered better functionality
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mio maps in n ireland
bought a mio c210 good little gps let down by map coverage and mio customer serv 3 weeks 2 reply 2 any questions asked very blunt answers n ireland buyers beware maps are a letdown most of west belfast is not on it ect .wase of money better suited to uk mainland
Posted by phil, 28 Mar 2007
Clasic Form over function update
Looks better, but functionality wise is a lot worse. You can only store two locations permanently! Only tells you 100yds from a roundabout where you are going (which exit) and no longer says road names / numbers. V2 was much better - only upgrade if you really need more upto date maps.
Posted by Tobor, 04 Jul 2007
Bizarre routing
I upgraded my MIO 269 to V3 a few months ago and the routes it is selecting (in all modes)is quite bizarre. I used to laugh at reports of people getting stuck in country lanes etc. but it's now happening to me! I tried it on a local route I know well but it took me down a narrow lane about four miles from where I live which I didn't even know existed when it could have kept on a main road. Also has a nasty habit of ignoring a newly input route and trying to take you to the previous destination. I have to agree with Tobor - stick with V2, it's much better.
Posted by Ken, 12 Sep 2007
MioMap new antipiracy protection - crap !
We jus bought our 3rd MioMap 520 because we did not have v.3 on 168 nor P550. We also bought Eastern Europe miomap v.3.3 and discovered (after the facts) that you cannot do a back-up copy on another SD card !!! So we need to use the original and also only on 1 device at a time !!! Had we known this I would have never bought it !!! We paid 105 euros, not peanuts, for just the soft, so this is crap and I would really like people to BAN Mio and buy other brands to show them that this unacceptable. Total bill : 450 euros and we can lose the data tomorrow !!!!
Posted by Lolo, 26 Oct 2007
HELP please
I have a 268+ and love v2, so got excited about the v3 upgrade. Stunned that it cost nearly £100 for software alone (you can get some sat-navs for that!). When it arrived on an SD card it warns you to make a copy... but I've tried everything and it simply won't copy. Has anyone succeeded, and how?
Posted by Graham T, 02 Jan 2008
fed up now
Having passed the SD card to a friend in IT, they eventually made a backup copy and I at last have v3 loaded on my 268+!!! The first day I used it (testing it on a trip to work) it tried to take me the most weird way it has scared me about using it on longer, unknown journeys. And despite the manual promising speedcam updates, the website says they are not available on the 268+! Remind me... why did I upgrade?
Posted by Graham T, 07 Feb 2008