New Mios Moov away from Whereis maps

By Derek Fung on 08 August 2008

Tags: 300 | 360 | 370 | gps | mio | moov | navteq | text-to-speech | yes

With its 2008 Moov range, Mio becomes the first major GPS manufacturer in Australia to use maps from Navteq instead of Telstra's Whereis arm.

There are three models in the new range, the Moov 300, Moov 360 and Moov 370. Each unit, including the entry-level Moov 300, features a 4.3-inch screen and text-to-speech. New features — not available in all models — traffic light information, 3D landmarks, and alerts for not only speed and red light cameras but also blackspots, school zones and town entry points. All Moov models sport a new user interface which is, essentially, a warmed over version of the one used in Navman's current S-series — Navman and Mio are both owned by the same parent company.

This may be confusing for consumers as the Mio Moov range now looks, at first blush, like simply re-branded Navmans. However, CNET.com.au understands that Navman will be launching a new range within the next two months and it will sport a new, or at least different-looking, interface.

The Moov range replaces the current C-series products, including the Editors' Choice winning C520, and should be in stores by the beginning of September.

 
Moov 300
Moov 360
Moov 370
Price AU$349 AU$429 AU$549
Screen size 4.3-inch 4.3-inch 4.3-inch
Navteq maps Yes Yes Yes
Safety alerts Yes Yes Yes
Traffic light info Yes Yes Yes
Text-to-speech Yes Yes Yes
Bluetooth hands-free No Yes Yes
TrueLocal search via mobile phone and Bluetooth No Yes Yes
Traffic receiver and lifetime subscription Optional Optional Yes, built-in
3D landmarks No Yes Yes

Like this article? Click below to send it to your mobile for free!

polly
15/08/2008 05:24 PM

Purchased my MIO C520 a couple of months ago with a free promised 2008 map ugrade. i wonder which version i will get the Whereis or the Navteq?

Report offensive content

Graeme
21/08/2008 08:21 PM

Polly, the October 2008 update is Whereis. Only the new Moov models use the Navteq maps.

Report offensive content

Matthew
20/09/2008 11:12 AM

I pruchased a Mio 269+ new two years ago for $999. I have waited two years for an update just to be told in the last week that Mio no longer support the product. You have to wait 35-40 mins on hold for support only to be told that they will have to call you back which they never do. Don't buy Mio. They treat their customers like dirt.

Report offensive content

thinh
27/09/2008 10:11 PM

i have mio c510 mapv3.2 0ct 06. where can update map ??

Report offensive content

  • Leave a comment

All fields marked with * are required

What do you think

Your e-mail will not be displayed

You must read and type the 6 chars within 0..9 and A..F

You must read and type the 6 chars.


  • Garmin Nuvi 760

  • Installing speed and red light camera alerts on your Garmin Nuvi

  • Garmin Nuvi 260W

  • Father's Day Gift Guide

  • GPS navigators for Father's Day

  • CNET.com.au's GPS Buying Guide

  • Oi!: Poll: Do you want turn-by-turn GPS on the iPhone 3G?

  • Automatic travel journal created by tracking mobile phone

  • New Mios Moov away from Whereis maps

More articles »

Product finder

  • Garmin Nuvi 760

    Garmin Nuvi 760

    If you're in the market for a GPS navigator with an FM transmitter and MP3 playback, not to mention excellent safety camera warnings, the Nuvi 760 is the one to go for.

  • Garmin Nuvi 260W

    Garmin Nuvi 260W

    A good, easy to use GPS, with great verbal speed and red light camera warnings which, unfortunately, aren't installed by default.

  • TomTom One (4th generation)

    TomTom One (4th generation)

    Both the One and XL are great GPS units: compact, correctable, good looking and easy to use. At AU$349 we'd pick the narrow screen One every time though.

  • TomTom XL (2nd generation)

    TomTom XL (2nd generation)

    Compact, correctable, good looking and easy to use, the XL is a great portable GPS. But does its wider screen justify the AU$100 difference between it and the otherwise identical One?

  • HP iPAQ 312 Travel Companion

    HP iPAQ 312 Travel Companion

    It may not be entirely rational buying a GPS for its beautiful screen and multimedia features, but the 312 almost makes the case despite its numerous bugs and flaws.

More reviews »

Membership benefits

Create wishlists

Create wishlists

See a product on CNET.com.au that you want? Add it to your wishlist and send a hint to your friends and family. Sign up for a free CNET.com.au membership now!