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Mio Moov 300

By Derek Fung on 08 August 2008

The entry level in Mio's 2008 Moov range, the 300 features a 4.3-inch screen, text-to-speech, safety camera warnings, traffic light info and (supposedly) faster satellite acquisition.

8.4

Topics: moov, mio, gps, 300, navteq

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  Cathy gave a review on 26/05/2009 13:26 Report abuse

  I would not buy another one again just for the extra screen size, i feel ripped off

  • Bad: Really out of date maps when i bought it, today it tried to take me onto a motorway offramp thinking it was an on ramp. Major road changes not in the system, cannot update online, took me on a scenice tour of all the bad roads in Sydney last week instead of taking me where i wanted to go, took an extra hour to get there,
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  Kwiji gave 7/10 on 06/05/2009 09:18 Report abuse

  Great little Windows based unit - I used Miopocket to open up the Windows access and it allows almost anything to be done on it. Video, Music etc.
  
  I am going to see if i can load the Aussie 4x4 maps as well for exploring.
  
  Better than a locked in TomTom or Navman product with a lot more possibilities at only $230 at Harvey Norman i am very happy.

  • Good: Great cheap unit with Windows CE
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  Burg gave 5/10 on 30/03/2009 22:16 Report abuse

  Easy to use but could not correctly identify my own address, stated street number 88 when I was 26.

  • Good: Easy to use wide screen
  • Bad: did not find it that accurate.
    Sometimes 100 to 150 metres out
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  peters gave 8/10 on 24/01/2009 15:08 Report abuse

  This is my first GPS. I paid $269.00 at KMart for it. Anything else with a wide screen would have cost at least $100.00 more. I used it to navigate from Bribane to Sydney on back-roads, and then to find my way around Sydney. On the way home, I unexpectedly found myself in the back-streets of Ipswich because the freeway was blocked and the police were not giving clear diversion directions. The Moov 300 got me back onto the freeway on the second attempt, which I could not complian about. The spoken instructions were loud, clear and concise(important in a noisy car), and the software was reasonably easy to navigate.
  It does not seem to have a clear idea of altitude. For instance, sometimes on a flyover, it will think I am on the road underneath. Crossing the Harbour Bridge, it suddenly seemed to think I was in The Rocks, and told me to turn down Hickson Street!
  
  It has shown me some great shortcuts, but also at times tried to take me on a longer route than I wanted, and on on occasion it took me down a long road full of viscious speed humps and chicanes.
  
  My biggest complaint is that there seems to be no way to update the maps with corrections or minor changes on a regular basis. I understand that the TomTom allows this - a friend plugs his TomTom into a computer each week and downloads updates. But overall I am happy, it is great value for money.
  
  Another minor annoyance - at a regular roundabout, with all roads at right-angles, it says to take the 1st, 2nd or 3rd exit, instead of left, right or straight through. This was rather confusing at first, although it makes sense for roads at unusual angles, or a five-ways.
  
  Overall, I am quite happy with it, and I am sure that more expensive models would have their fair share of annoyances.

  • Good: Clear, descriptive speech, including spoken street names.
    Wide, clear screen
    Generally accurate directions
    Reasonable menu navigation (could be a bit more intuitive)
    Safety alerts
    Excellent value for money
    All accessories in box
  • Bad: No way to get regular minor updates and map corrections (as far as I can tell).
    PC software on DVD is difficult to navigate, and I am not sure what value it adds.
    Some minor annoyances.
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  Alex Loo gave 5/10 on 17/01/2009 10:52 Report abuse

  Everything is great except for one important thing --- the map information is crap. Always telling me to go to Harbour Bridge when I say avoid toll roads. Can't find my home address while TomTom and old Navman can. Telling me to turn left at freeway and pacific highway junction while it's a right only. --- I think it is due to the crap NavTeq map used (before it was whereis)

  • Good: Great user interface, 4.3 in screen, speaking street names
  • Bad: CRAP map data simply makes the most important thing ---- navigation --- wrong sometimes.
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  Fadzi of Adelaide gave 9/10 on 05/01/2009 14:02 Report abuse

  I boutght this unit at Harvey Norman for $199 and was tossing up between this and the TomTom. Why bother comparing as the Mio is in a field of its own compared to TomTom at the same level. Functionality was perfect and very easy to use. Used it to Navigate from Adelaide to Melbourne and to get around Melbourne. It was so easy to follow, gave my speed warnings and best of all together we avoided all the Tolls. Made my driving in an unfamiliar city a dream. No stressing for directions :)

  • Good: - Good Screen Size
    - Easy to use and understand
    - Red Light / Speed Warnings
    - Accurate Directions
    - Re-routing function
    - Overall functionality
    - Cosmetic Appeal
  • Bad: Would be nice if you could upload some new voices to the unit like you can with the Tomtom but this is just me wanting the Mio to be perfect :)
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  Will Rogerson gave 9/10 on 30/12/2008 00:52 Report abuse

  Just bought this Mio Moov 300 during Boxing Day Sales - superb GPS - much better value for money than Garmin or Tom Tom !
  
  For same price as Tom tom or Garmin 3.5" models , the Mio has a bigger 4.3"screen, spoken street name function, AC charger included in the box + 2 year warranty.

  • Good: Best value for money in a name brand GPS on the market !
  • Bad: None to mention....
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  Eljay gave 9/10 on 29/12/2008 09:18 Report abuse

  Just bought this unit from Harvey Norman for $199.00!!!
  

  • Good: For this price everything is a positive!
  • Bad: Nothing!! Amazing value
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  PaulK gave 9/10 on 28/12/2008 16:32 Report abuse

  Wow - a 4.3" quality GPS for under $200 bucks! Has to be the GPS buy of the year. HN did it for $198 inc 2 year warranty and a case.

  • Good: Screen is as good as anything else out there (bright, clear) and big!
    Has all the features you want in a GPS and none that you don't.
    Voice is clear, maps easy to read.
  • Bad: A little more volume would be handy but that's being picky
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  Vincent gave 10/10 on 27/12/2008 23:23 Report abuse

  Just purchased one at HN on Boxing day at an awesome price. Device has everything you need in a basic GPS such as Spoken street names and a large screen. Very easy to use and come with all accessories

  • Good: Spoken street names
    Easy to use
    Search by street first without entering suburb
    Latest mapping
    2year warranty