Even larger screen in new Mio Moov 580

The European branch of Mio Technology has welcomed a new member into its family of Moov SatNavs today: the Moov 580 Europe Plus, which will be available in the shops from this November. The device is filled to the brim with the newest technology Mio currently has available for its navigational solutions.

Screen

The most noticeable change to the exterior is the giant 4.7 inch screen. Mio wants to offer its customers an even more comfortable user experience, Its screen is considerably larger than that of any competing unit, which means there is more room for menu icons, which are also easier to operate. During navigation, there is more room to display the map and for the treasure trove of information which is overlaid onto it.

The exterior of the Moov 580 features an aluminium border, which gives the unit an overall classy and stylish look. The new system is also only 18 millimetres thick, which makes it very sleek and handy.

MioMore

The Moov 580 user can also use MioMore. This connected services technology enables the user to download content directly to the SatNav and use all kinds of online services, think downloading POI sets during a drive, and the use of Local Search. This service enables the searching of specific locations in the area by means of (parts of) the name or type of destination. For the first time, the databases of the telephone companies are consulted for this.

This new device also enables navigating by means of NavPix photos originating from Flickr or Google Earth. It’s also possible to create locations of your own and to share those with other users.

Handsfree

Of course the handsfree function via Bluetooth connection to the mobile phone is included. Other included features are text-to-speech and the reception of actual traffic information via RDS/TMC. Through a separate quick choice menu, the driver can also contact emergency services in case of car trouble or an emergency.

As we’ve become accustomed from Mio, the Moov 580 Europe Plus also contains pre-installed safety cameras. And a built-in FM transmitter enables the playing of sound through the regular car stereo speakers.

Mapping material

Mio is and will remain a loyal customer of Tele Atlas, at least for the immediate future. The Moov 580 features a complete and recent map of 33 countries in West and Eastern Europe. This new device will feature maps with the Tele Atlas release date of April 2008, which also include the 3D orientation points which were introduced by Mio last year.

Price

As mentioned earlier, the Mio Moov 580 Europe Plus will be available starting next month, and the recommended retail price is € 279, but no doubt the actual price in the shops will be a bit lower than that.