Mio Blog: Q&A of Mio C-Series Map Update in North America

We received your questions on MioBuzz the blog and Facebook, for answering all of you - please see the questions and answers below.

Q1. When is Map update available for my Mio DigiWalker C-series?
Mio has a MME MAP update solution for Mio C-series. The MAP update is only available through service center, please call Mio hot line to order the in house update.
Q2. What is the MAP version on this release?
The MAP version on this release is 2008.10 by Tele Atlas.
Q3. What is MME?
MME stands for MioMore Express, it is a proprietary user interface for GPS Navigation system by Mio
Q4. Why is the software changed from DigiWalker to MME?
Mio’s contract with its software vendor for C-series had been matured. In order to give customer continuous support Mio decided using its own proprietary software which is newly available.
Q5. What benefits will I get from MME?
MME itself is a relatively simpler interface, it has been used in NA market for over a year and proven to be user friendly. With MME, Mio takes better control on the update supports.
Q6. What models are supported by this MME Map update?
Mio C220, C220S, C320, C520, C720t customers can purchase the software upgrade for immediate MAP update to 2008.10 data.
Q7. What is the POI do I get from this MME MAP update?
Depending on your GPS memory, POI count is 3.9M for US model
Q8. What is the price of the MAP update DVD? How do I get it?
A: Price is $59.99 plus freight and handling. Please call Mio toll free: 1-866-646-4477 1-866-646-4477 to order
Q9. What is the disadvantage after SW changed to MME?
A: Because of MME is simpler, in general, the following features found in iGO, are not available: Coordinate search; Split windows; Less languages (missing Turkish, Vlaams, Greek).
In C520 and C720t, search by Contact is not supported; MP3 can not play in the background; BT is not available inside the MioMAP.
in C720t, Mexican MAP is not available, POI count is now 3.9M as other models.
Q10. What functions are supported differently?
Picture Viewer is now through Navpix; MP3 and BT are working as independent applications
Q11. I have a Mio C230, is the MAP update available for it?
A: Unfortunately, this version of MAP update is not available for C230 and C310 series.
Q12. Do I have additional voices to download
Yes, there are many options of TTS and normal voices in DVD for you to transfer
Q13. Is Speed alert feature supported by MME?
Yes, speed warning can be enabled, if speed limit is not available, user can setup general warning speed
Q14. Can I go back to my old software after this MME Map update?
A. Unfortunately, it is not possible to uninstall the MME MAP update.