Mio Technology Integrates Pocket PC and GPS for Easy Navigation Through City Streets and Corporate Jungles

- Mio DigiWalker P550 brings full mobile computing capabilities, including
    Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, to award-winning family of GPS devices -FREMONT, Calif., Feb. 22 /CNW/ -- Mio Technology today announced Canadian
availability of the Mio DigiWalker(TM) P550, a full-featured Pocket PC
designed for busy professionals who need connectivity and reliable navigation
while on the go.  The sleek P550 fits comfortably in your suit pocket, purse
or briefcase and features mobile versions of Microsoft(R) Office applications,
integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, a full digital media player, and
naturally, Mio Technology's proven GPS navigation capabilities.  The addition
of the P550 reinforces Mio Technology's commitment to deliver products that
enhance the way every user drives, works or plays.
    "Mio Technology's GPS expertise has fueled our rapid growth in the Pocket
PC space worldwide. Our highly accurate, integrated devices are less
cumbersome and more convenient than navigation add-ons for other handheld
devices," said Kiyoshi Hamai, North American sales director, Mio Technology
Ltd.  "From salespeople traveling across the country, to couriers making
deliveries across town, the P550 is the perfect tool for any business user
that needs up-to-date information and navigation to get the job done."
    The P550's integrated functionality and stylish design make it a unique
offering in the Pocket PC marketplace and an ideal tool for corporate
road-warriors.  The product requires no setup fee or monthly charge, and is an
excellent alternative to expensive Pocket PCs that offer limited GPS
functionality.New City? No ProblemThe P550 comes pre-loaded with maps of Canada and the U.S. and contains
addresses and phone numbers for more than 11 million points of interest (POIs)
including restaurants, hotels and gas stations.  Turn-by-turn voice and text
directions are available in 16 languages, and the P550 offers multiple
navigation modes to provide accurate instructions whether driving, walking or
cycling.  For additional navigation functionality, the P550 is pre-loaded with
WorldMate(R) digital assistant software, which allows users to download
up-to-date travel information, such as traffic conditions, construction and
weather advisories, through an easy PC sync before leaving their homes or
offices. Its 3.5-inch TFT touch screen-LCD interface allows easy access to all
features and clear views of documents and directions.
    Emphasizing out-of-the-box usability, the P550 is compatible with Windows
Mobile(R) 5.0 software and comes pre-loaded with mobile versions of
Microsoft's Excel(R), Word, PowerPoint(R) and Windows Media Player, allowing
users to hit the ground running without downloading data via a PC.  Built-in
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth transmitters provide wireless connections to the Internet
and Bluetooth-enabled peripherals, including cell phones, printers and laptop
PCs. The P550 has 2 GB of onboard flash internal memory, and features an
SD/MMC slot to conveniently load and share large documents, photos and music.


    Mio DigiWalker P550(TM) Product Specifications:

    GPS Receiver Channels     20 (SiRFstarIII), WAAS EnabledMemory                    2 GB ROM, 64 MB SDRAM
    Display                   3.5" TFT with Touch Screen and 65k Colors
    Storage Format            SD/MMC Memory Expansion Module
    Battery                   1200 mAH Li-ion (up to 5 hours)
    USB                       V1.1
    Weight                    6 oz (170g)
    Dimensions                4.15" x 2.4" x 0.6"


    Price and AvailabilityThe MSRP for the Mio DigiWalker P550(TM) is $549 CAD and the device is
available immediately at a number of online outlets as well as select Canadian
retail locations, including Office Depot, London Drugs and Canadian Tire.About Mio Technology Ltd. (MTL)Mio Technology Ltd. (MTL) operations are worldwide. Foreseeing that the
mobile lifestyle and mobile commerce will be mainstays of life in the near
future, the company is dedicated to the development of enabling devices.  Its
main business is the sale of Mio DigiWalker -- branded mobile communication
products, such as smartphones, Pocket PCs and handheld GPS systems.
    For additional information on MTL and its products, the North American
headquarters are located at 47988 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538.  Phone
[phone] A7 fax [phone] A7 e-mail at [e-mail]. The
company is online at http://www.mio-tech.com/index.htm.
    Microsoft, Windows Mobile, Excel, and PowerPoint are registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in Canada and the United
States.

For further information: Customer Contact: Eric Larsen, Marketing
Director  of Mio Technology Ltd., [phone], [e-mail];
or  Editorial Contact: Greg Sabey, Account Executive of Text 100 Public
Relations,  [phone], [e-mail], for Mio Technology Web Site:
http://www.mio-tech.com/index.htm