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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
4.5 stars
"A GPS Users Dream..."
Pros: Great Visibility even in daylight... Long battery life...
Cons: Obscure task manager
Summary: I've been using this PocketPC / GPS for about eight months, and I'm still in love with it!!
I use this it with Pocket CoPilot automotive software instead of MioMap. This is just a personal preference... I was familiar with the interface having used it with my previous GPS (IPAQ w/ NavMan sleeve).
I also use this GPS in a Cessna 172 with CoPilot aviation software (Yes, similar name but different product.). I've found that the GPS locks on quickly in both rural and urban situations. Urban canyons are always difficult, and the Mio locks on much quicker than my old NavMan in this situation.
Battery life has been an impressive 4-6 hours with backlight and GPS on vs. 1hr for IPAQ 3650 w/ NavMan sleeve.
The backlight allows for full-sun readability and the vibrant colors make for easy reading even in the coclpit.
The only drawback I've found is that the task menu requires several steps to access, where the IPAQ has a dedicated key for this.
All in all, a great product I recommend without hesitation!
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Please explain how you use GPS software other than the software that arrives with the MIO 168. There is apparently no upgrade to the included software, and contacting MIO seems to be next to impossible.
Any help will be appreciated.
I may be contacted directly at: fogstratus@yahoo.com
