If there is no satellite lock, or you are not navigating to a destination, you will simply see the current time and a speedometer as shown below. The first is the information panel shown above. It also gives your estimated time of arrival, the current time and estimated time en route.Īt the lower right portion of the screen are four icons which will place different information on the right side split-screen panel. I really like this feature it provides all the information you need at a glance, including distance to turn and direction of next maneuver, distance to destination, and speed. Another distinguishing feature is the split-screen map interface, shown and discussed below. The inability to do this with Garmin’s nuvi and StreetPilot c5xx lines has led to some complaints. One is the degree to which you can get in "under the hood" and fiddle with its settings. The Mio C520 has numerous strengths, a couple of which bear mentioning right off the bat. I’ll come back to some of the other main menu features later, when I discuss the pros and cons of the unit, but since the Mio C520 is first and foremost a navigation device, I want to delve right into that aspect of it. Once you go into MioMap, there are other settings options as Note the Settings option in the screen shot above.
In the main menu screen below, you can see options for audio, video and pictures. This unit does it all, and that is its strong suit. To see how the Mio C520 compares to other units, check out my Mio GPS comparison chart. The C520 features text-to-speech, so you’ll get "turn left on Highway 128" instead of just "turn left." Heck, this device can even play videos! If you don’t want all those bells and whistles, be sure to check out the budget-priced Mio C220. It has a thin, flat form factor, 4.3" wide touch screen, SiRFstar III chipset, 6 million POIs, an MP3 player, Bluetooth for hands free cell phone use, and can be upgraded for live traffic. The Mio C520 comes pre-loaded with TeleAtlas maps of the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. It offers high-end features at a very reasonable price point.īefore we get into the details, lets talk about the basic feature set. I was impressed from the moment I took the unit out of the box – this GPS receiver looks great and feels great. This one is going to give Garmin a run for their money. I’ve spent the last ten days or so trying out the Mio C520, also known as the Mio DigiWalker C520. For current recommendations, please refer to our auto GPS buyers guide or check out our other Mio GPS reviews. UPDATE: This model has been discontinued.
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