Mio Technology Becomes First To Introduce GPS PDA Phone With Built-In Maps Of China And Taiwan
December 02, 2005 [Pocket PC phone] | By Edward J. R.
Here we present official information from Mitac about Chinese A700 Pocket PC phone with built-in GPS. It contains many details and gives also a preview of what we can expect in A701 that will be sold in Europe and USA...
Below we present information Sammy Huang from Mio Technology (division of Mitac corporation).
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Mio Technology Becomes First To Introduce GPS PDA
Phone With Built-In Maps Of China And Taiwan
Mio A700 features numerous
world-firsts in handheld-based GPS navigation
Mio
Technology on November 29 launched its Mio A700 GPS PDA phone at Taipei 101,
the world¡¦s tallest building. Taipei 101 proved a fitting venue for the launch,
as the Mio A700 can itself claim several world-firsts. The world¡¦s first GPS
PDA phone to integrate maps of both China and Taiwan, as well as leisure
information, SMS location Service, Location Call, and a positioning wizard. In
addition to its uniquely intuitive interface for taking advantage of GPS-based
navigation services, the Mio A700 is also a full-featured mobile phone packed
with useful travel information and a personal safety feature that is perfect
for business travelers who spend time on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. The
Mio A700 is currently available for sale in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong only.
Complete maps of both China and
Taiwan
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The
Mio A700 is a GPS PDA phone that can support digital maps for the entire
world. Besides its built-in navigation features, it includes China and Taiwan
maps with complete map data for nearly 200 cities. The maps incorporate more
than 1,300,000 data entries for commonly used facilities such as banks,
shopping centers, gas stations, hospitals, restaurants, hotels, and
recreation sites. In addition, Mio Technology has thoughtfully added iGOGO¡¦s
China travel information with its more than 9,000 entries, ensuring that a
Mio A700 user will never be at loss as to where to go¡Xand never need fear
getting lost on the way.
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The
Mio A700¡¦s integrated maps of Taiwan include the most up-to-date driver maps
that enable users to take advantage of route planning, spotlighting of speed
cameras, and speed limit warnings¡Xsparing them from traffic fines resulting
from unfamiliarity with local traffic regulations. The Mio Map feature also
provides Text-to-speech function. At the same time, Mio Map includes a
searchable database of 400,000 addresses and more than 60,000 pieces of
lifestyle information covering all of Taiwan. The Mio A700 exclusively offers
an updated version of the iGOGO travel guide, making it easy for users to
navigate the island. And the Mio A700¡¦s phone functionality allows users to conduct
phone calls while using its navigation features, so there¡¦s no need to fret
about either missing a call or losing one¡¦s way.
SMS Location Service
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The
second of the Mio A700¡¦s world-firsts is its Mio SMS Location Service feature.
This feature allows the user to append his current location automatically to
any SMS text message. A message recipient with a Mio A700 will then be able
to immediately pinpoint the sender¡¦s location on her A700¡¦s map¡Xand then take
advantage of the A700¡¦s route planning and real-time navigation features to
get to where the sender is located. Mio SMS Location is perfect for arranging
appointments with friends, eliminating the need to specify an exact location
in advance, and for giving loved ones peace of mind by letting them know
where one is.
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Location Call
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The
Mio A700¡¦s third world-first is Location Call, which allows the user to
broadcast his current location to a predefined group of recipients. Not only
can location call ease the anxieties about personal safety when traveling in
an unfamiliar area, but it¡¦s a must-have for those on a mountain trek or
off-road driving adventure.
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Mio positioning wizard
The
Mio A700 also eliminates concerns that using a mobile phone will result in slow
positioning performance. Mio¡¦s new device not only includes a high-sensitivity
embedded antenna, but also provides the Mio positioning wizard, which assists
the user in obtaining Mio-supplied satellite signal data by linking to a
computer or using GPRS to get online, ensuring that the user can take advantage
of the speediest positioning services when on the road.
Intuitive navigation interface
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The
Mio A700¡¦s GPS-based services are accessible through an intuitive interface
designed by Mio to accommodate how people actually use navigation features in
the real world. The result is a humanized, easy to learn, and simple to
operate interface for viewing and using 2D and 3D maps.
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Communications, business
applications, and entertainment features
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The
Mio A700 is not only an incredibly powerful navigation tool that can help
users find their way wherever they find themselves in China and Taiwan, but
it also allows users to receive phone calls and converse while accessing
navigation features. The Mio A700¡¦s business-oriented features include the
ability view and edit Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents, as well as
e-mail, and also the ability to create text messages and documents using an
on-screen keyboard. The Mio A700¡¦s built-in 1.3-megapixel camera and
extra-large storage capacity lets users take and store up to 5,500 photos
right on the handheld. And despite its wealth of features, the Mio A700¡¦s
battery provides 4 hours of talk time and 200 hours on standby when using its
phone functions, and 12 hours of listening pleasure when taking advantage of
its music playback capabilities. The Mio A700 is truly a handheld that can do
it all.
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Smart looks and powerful
features for the business user
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The
Mio A700 is available in silvery black and platinum white models that boast
elegantly flowing contours. The stylish looks provide a pleasing visual
complement to the veritable personal business center that lies within, with
its rich array of practical features that make it a perfect fit for the busy
mobile business professional.
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Mio A700 Product
Specification
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Operation
system
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Windows
Mobile™ 5.0 for Pocket PC Chinese version
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CPU
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Intel
Xscal PXA 520Mhz
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Display
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2.7¡¨
Transmissive TFT LCD 262K
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GPS Module
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Built-in
GPS module, SiRFStar III
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Memory
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128
MB Flash ROM + 64MB SDRAM
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Camera
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Build-in
digital camera with 1.3-mega pixel, Zoom 2X, 4X, 8X
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Extension
Slot
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SD/MMC/MMC Plusmemory card¡ASupport SD/ IO
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I/O
transmission interface
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USB
1.1 for ActiveSync, Bluetooth V1.2
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Communication
system
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Tri-band
EGSM 900/1800/1900, GPRS(900/1800/1900 or 850/900/1900)
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Battery
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130
0mAh, Talking time 4 Hrs, Standby time 230 Hrs
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Dimension
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107mm(H)
x 57 mm(W) x 18.8 mm(H)
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Weight
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148g
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