Mio MOOV 310 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

by Mio

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0015DP6Y6
• Item model number: MOOV310
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #50,026 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

"From the Manufacturer (June 19, 2008)"

Maximize your driving experience with easy-to-follow voice-guided directions and access to over 3.5 million points of interest with the svelte, stylish Mio Moov 310, which features an extra-large widescreen 4.3-inch LCD for clearer text and more map on the screen. It comes with a 12-month Traffic Messaging Channel subscription, which helps you to avoid unexpected accidents, road blocks and traffic jams with its real-time traffic alerts. With pre-loaded maps of all 50 U.S. States and Puerto Rico, the Mio Moov 310 is ready to operate in minutes with no computer set-up required. Other features include 1 GB of internal memory, an SD/MMC memory card slot, and up to 2.5 hours of battery life.

Never miss a turn with 3D indicators and clear voice turn-by-turn guidance.

The Mio Moov 310 comes with a one-year paid Traffic Messaging Channel (TMC) subscription. Powered by ClearChannel's network of affiliates, TMC provides real-time updates on accidents, detours and construction that could delay or prevent drivers from reaching their destination. With TMC real-time alerts, you'll be warned early of trouble spots up ahead and get suggestions for routes around the obstruction.

The Mio Moov 310 sports a 4.3-inch, square-shaped display (480 x 272-pixel resolution) with a bright, anti-glare screen for easy viewing in any environment. All the controls, buttons and menus accessed via the touchscreen have been optimized for ease of use and fast access to the features you use the most. If you know the address of your destination, you can use the software's address-entry wizard and its on-screen keyboard. You can also use the Multi-stop Trip Planner function if you're running several errands. The Moov 310 allows you to save up to 200 destinations in a favorites list for easy access to your most visited addresses and points of interest.

While most GPS devices will alert you that you are "about to turn left in 100 yards," the Moov 310 goes a step further and includes an advanced Text-to-Speech feature that reads the actual street name as your next turn approaches--enabling you to spend more time watching the road and less concentration on the GPS screen.

Mio Moov devices feature the new SiRFInstantFixII GPS receiver, which deliver faster GPS signal locks so you can begin navigating as soon as you're ready to drive. The SiRFInstantFixII chip can find and lock a GPS signal in as few as five seconds during typical device start-ups, almost half a minute faster than other GPS devices. For users in cities where tall buildings can impede GPS signals--creating "urban canyons"--a fast signal requisition can be the difference between missing a turn and arriving on-time.

Other features include:

• With over 3.5 million points of interest, it's easy to find restaurants, gas stations, emergency assistance, hotels and more.
• United States street-level maps are pre-loaded on the 1 GB internal memory
• SD/MMC memory card slot for additional map loading
• USB port for connection to your PC
• Internal speaker
• Dimensions: 5.1 x 3.3 x 0.7 inches (WxHxD)
• Weight: 6.1 ounces

The Home screen.

Clear mapping directions.

What's in the Box
Mio MOOV 310 GPS device, car mount, car power cord, software and documentation CD

Product Description

Turn-by-turn Spoken Street Name Voice Guidance. Never miss a turn with 3D indicators and auto-zoom views. Clear voice guidance lets you hear the directions so you can focus on the road. Stylish Design that fits easily in a pocket or purse makes it easy to take the Moov 310 with you. 1 Year FREE Real-time Traffic Alerts. Receive real-time traffic alerts as they happen! It helps you to avoid unexpected accidents, road blocks and traffic jams, getting you to your destination safely! Preloaded U.S. Map of All 50 States and Puerto Rico. No PC download or SD card required. Moov 310 is ready to navigate straight out of the box. Preloaded with Over 3.5 Million Points of Interest. The Moov 310 makes it easy to find restaurants, gas stations, emergency assistance, hotels and more. No More Waiting for GPS Signal with InstantFixII. Get fast and accurate GPS signal reception every time. No extra fees and PC connection required. 4.3¿ Touchscreen Interface. The bright, anti-glare touchscreen makes it easy to type in your destination and easy to see while you¿re on the road SD / MMC Slot for easy additional map loading.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mio Moov 310 -- So far, so good :-), May 7, 2008

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Grammy21 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mio MOOV 310 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Electronics)

True, I have only had this item for a little over a week, but am finding it to be very easy to learn and use. The only "down" side is that much of the time it initially takes what seems to be lengthy time (2-3 minutes) to find the satellites. Once it has locked on to the satellites it works very quickly. It configures routes quickly and accurately. I can use it in the house to set up routes, etc., with no problem. (It doesn't always note the exact house address as the locale from which I am working, but is usually within a door or two.)

On the road the speech is clear,and the map in motion is wonderful to watch as the car is moving. Occasionally Samantha will cut it pretty close before telling me to turn, but she has warned of the upcoming turn far enough in advance for me to deal with it. I do wish it would routinely warn which lane to stay in when coming to a "y", etc. At this point I have used it for trips to places I know. I will be taking a 12 hour trip to unknown areas, and will report back about how it works for me then.

Before buying I researched the Garvin and the TomTom. I ran across the Mio Moov accidentally and liked what I saw. I was a little leary because of the extremely limited number of reviews available, but it is a new model. I had settled on the TomTom XL S before I decided to take a chance on this "new, unknown" model. So far, I am very happy with my choice. It is a great value for the money with all that it offers. (Let's see what I say six months down the road!)

JUNE 1, 2008:
I have now had the product for just over a month and I still love it! It has worked beautifully on two lengthy trips to unknown areas and on several trips to known areas. My husband has tested it by repeatedly taking his own out-of-the-way route and has been amused by Samantha's persistence in rerouting us. He said they should make one that says, "Look, Dummy, I keep telling you where to go!" She kindly and quickly reconfigures and gets it right every time.

It still takes two to three minutes to find satellites when it has been "rebooted" or often when I fire it up while in the house....but that is not an issue. Once on and running, there is no delay in routing. I still find the advance warning of upcoming turns to be adequate, even on the occasions when Samantha doesn't actually say "turn" until we are nearly on the turn. Also, remember...the visual is constantly in front of me. I know by looking at the arrow on the upper left if I will be turning left or right LONG before the turn comes.

My 32 year old daughter is directionally challenged and used my Mio Moov 310 for an extended day trip out of state. She and my granddaughter were sold! My granddaughter couldn't believe when Samantha said to turn right, my daughter didn't have to ask "driver's side or passenger side?" The visual was right in front to complement the verbals. She does a great deal of traveling to out of the way places and uses map quest constantly. She is thrilled with this GPS, and we have now purchased one for her for a college graduation present. The only thing I REALLY DON'T LIKE is the fact that my battery does not last ever over 1 hour.

My sister just purchased a TomTom 720go for significantly more than my Mio. When reading the "improvements" of the TomTom 720go over the TomTOm XL, I was pleased to see that my Mio Moov 310 has many of the features that the TomTom 720go considers "improvements".

I still rate this as a four (4) star item, and would recommend it to anybody.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My husband LOVES his!, July 3, 2008

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Tammy "Tammy" (Fort Myers, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mio MOOV 310 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Electronics)

I researched GPS systems for hours before choosing this unit as a Father's Day gift for my husband. It is his 1st tracking device, but he has repeatedly commented on how much he loves it. He travels approximately 4 days per week, making stops along the way to see customers on a daily basis. A large portion of his territory is new for him, and he is unfamiliar with the locations of his customers' offices, so he is delighted not to have to pull over to consult a map, or sit in a client's parking lot mapping out his next stop. He found programming it simplistic, and it only took a few hours to put in his entire customer base. He loves that he can find Hooters along the way, as well as his hotel locations easily. He thought he could live without one, but now, he doesn't how he managed with only a map. I am just tickled I found a gift that not only surprised him, but one he actually likes! I plan to buy another for our son, and possibly one for myself.

I was concerned that this model had only 3.5 million POI's (points of interests), as opposed to 6 million which seemed to be more common among the other brands, but thus far, everything he was looking for has been stored within the unit. (Knock wood.)

If your husband/boyfriend has large hands, the 4.3" screen is a must. He barely has room to type as it is. (He wears a size 13 ring.)

We live in Florida, and he has no problem seeing the screen in the bright light. He does take it out of the vehicle when he's not in it, though, to prevent theft, so I cannot say how well it withstands heat. It does fit in his pocket. If you have never owned a GPS before, this one is a great one to try. It has only misled him 3 times out of perhaps 250-300, and it does have a "mind of its own". It thinks he should take an entirely different route home from certain locations than he prefers, and he said it does get quite insistent when you don't follow directions and turn around!

And one other feature it has that he really likes: It knows ALL of the breaks in the highway. It down't know which ones are illegal U-turns, but it alerts you to a break before you drive up on it, in order to double back, should a U-turn be allowed and needed.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Mio Moov 310: Skip this one, November 2, 2008

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Benji J. Koshy "Amazonian" (CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mio MOOV 310 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Electronics)

I've used a lot of different GPS units, Tomtom, Garmin, and the prior Mio units. Got the Mio Moov, and returned in a couple days. Too slow, none of POI's compared to the previous C520 and C310 series. I personally don't like the new map design and interface, the C520 series had very good onscreen info. The Moov has it too, but you have to keep pressing the green button on the right corner to see details. The thing also takes too long to "think" and search for POI's or just to get to the next step when entering addresses.

I don't get what's wrong with these companies. You spend thousands on R&D and come up with a product that's worse off...