"It’s interesting to see Mio add in all these features to try and compete with the big three. Features aside, if this unit can’t properly navigate, then what’s the point?"
Does this mean that it doesn't navigate well? I know nothing about it. Has it been tested?

Why do you assume it can't properly navigate?

What is the use of wide screen if it is split in half and map is still reduced to 2.5-3.5"

Anthony - Some have claimed that the Mio's navigation engine is slow. I'd personally love to see how this device operates. We'll have to wait and see.

Syed - You actually have the option to turn this feature on and off. You can have the full screen or you can use the split feature.

I suspect the c720 will work like the c520. The split screen can be “un-split” with one click to use the entire screen for the map if you like. It is your choice. I personally like the split screen on my c520. I like the ability to view the location of POIs on the map while being able to read their name or group on the split screen. The split screen can display the next 4 pending turns or it can display route information (distance, estimated travel time, time, speed, ETA).

Routing and maps on my Mio c520 are not perfect, but they were not perfect on the Magellan I returned either. The Mio gets me where I want to go.

Look at the "All Others" forum for MIO c520. Besides the camera and more POI, I suspect it the C720 will be like the c520.

I think that the Mio C520 would do a much better job of routing if they would fix the map data that says that most of the major road apart from interstate highways have a top speed ot 75 kph or 47 mph. This also make it do a bad job of predicting arrival times when routing on these roads. If they could get this fixed then I would love the C520.

Looks like the C720t is a C520 with added camera and real time traffic.

I have been using my Mio C520 for almost 3 months now. Overall the routing and tracking is fast and accurate. It is highly customizeable and has tons of advanced features, none of which are gimmicky. It has automatic night mode based on date, latitude and time zone and some cool screens that show satellite signal strength and your altitude. That said, this GPS is not for the gadget shy person. There is a slight learning curve, but your experience becomes satisfying once you get past it.

One of the key strengths of the Mio C520 is its 6 million POI database that is fairly current and well categorized. You can find restaurants based on cuisine("Chinese", "Italian", "Mexican", etc).

Voice prompting is a bit chatty as you merge into a freeway. (This can be annoying in a place like LA where there is a merge every 5 minutes). And routing can be a bit quirky in the Bay Area California. (I agree with Paul's comment about its tendancy to route you on freeways over other major roads. Choosing "Economical" instead of "Fast" mode alleviates this problem somewhat). It otherwise works great in the Pacific NW.

I've had no bluetooth pairing problems with my Nokia E61, but it is reported to have trouble pairing with Treos and other phones.

Overall I am very impressed by this GPS. I think its hard to beat at its street price of under $300.

hi
yes this is the right saying here that this device is good if it can do good navigation.
i bought mioc520 and the next day it started restarting itself after every 2 hour or almost 7-8 times a day andthe routes provided by it are even not the best
get slow while recalculating maps and some times hangs up.
the shop finally replaced it n the same problem with the new one.
now they saying change the brand i m confused myself wat i ll go for now.
please provide me a solution (i dont wanna go for tom tom one or one xl).
my id is sandyausie@yahoo.com

Hi Everyone!

I've has a Mio C520 for about 7 months and it's been a nightmare of problems that Mio has never fixed. And now, they've pretty much given up on me. The problems I (still) have are:
1. U-Turns off of Freeway exits - every time a route has me take a freeway and I need to make a Left from the freeway exit, the unit prompts me to make a Right, drive about a 1/8 mile, then U-turn and head in the opposite direction. This is with the U-Turn option switched off.
2. Changes in Map View - while following a provided route, the unit's map display will change from "vehicle direction up" to "airplane view" after every prescribed turn. I then have to set the map view back to "vehicle direction up".
3. Route selection - is absolutely awful. I have a simple 17 minute drive to work. Every time I try to use the device to provide a route to work (like when I first tested it, and after software reloads), it always recommended neighborhood streets (speed limits of 25 mph). The route I take is by way of streets that are 40 - 45 mph. I took the recommended route one time and it took 15 minutes LONGER to get to work.

I am so done with Mio.