The 4.3 inch wide screen models from the Mio C-series, the C320 and the C520, are now available in slightly different versions. To differentiate between the old and the new models, the letter ‘b’ was added to the product name. The new C620, the top-of-the-line model with 3D maps, is now also available in the shops.Basic
The new basic versions of the C320 and C520 can be recognised by their curved back. There’s also a difference in the included accessories, or rather, the lack of them. The C520b no longer ships with a carrying bag or home charger. Technically the devices are identical to their predecessors - the ones with no ‘b’ in their name.The C320b (which includes maps of Western Europe) ships for the retail price of ¤ 249 / £ 179. Its bigger brother (also with Western European maps) is available in two versions: the C520b (¤ 299 / £ 215) and the C520tb which adds RDS/TMC support to the package, but will cost you ¤ 50 / £ 35 extra.
C620 and C620t
Apart from the refreshed C320 and C520, Mio also presents a new top-of-the-range model within their wide-screen PND range: the C620. This model features a 4.3 inch touch screen, a 400 MHz CPU and SiRF Star III chipset (same as the C520). The device measures 26 x 81 x 20 millimetres, and weighs 190 grams. The big difference is in the software, more particularly the MioMap 2008 map software. This consists of customised iGO software, combined with version 2007.7 Tele Atlas maps .The unique thing about the MioMap 2008 is the inclusion of 3D orientation points and the 3D map display. The screen now displays the contours of the local surroundings more naturally. Important valleys and hills are added to the maps, and also major buildings like Big Ben and the Eiffel Tower.
The Mio C620 is available now for the price of ¤ 399 / £ 289. The C620t (which includes an RDS/TMS module integrated into the car mount) is yours for ¤ 449 / £ 325.
We’ve also received a review example of the Mio C620, so you can expect an in-depth review of this new Mio offspring here very soon.
