Description



The Mio Digiwalker A701 integrates a SirFStar III GPS receiver, mobile phone and PDA functions into one compact, distinctive product. With the SirfStar III chipset integrated the Mio Digiwalker A701 is capable of quick, reliable satellite fixes. Tri-Band GSM/GPRS phone functionality ensures that the A701 can be used in most countries and for internet and e-mail access. Windows Mobile 5 has been supplied and this provides new features including persistent memory and the latest office applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Media Player 10.Based on the Intel PXA270 processor running at 520MHz the Mio Digiwalker A701 has a 2.7-inch screen, which is capable of displaying a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. Persistent memory is catered for with total memory 192MB of memory which is split 128MB of ROM and 64MB RAM, along with a 1.3 Mega-pixel camera.



Features

Mio DigiWalker A701 is basically a Windows Mobile 5-based smart phone but, without any significant increase in dimensions. Embedded is a 20-channel GPS receiver and the latest version of the MioMap software. The 2.7inch transmissive LCD although hard to see in direct sunshine can be overlooked for it's clever ability to rotate to landscape mode and widescreen mounting. The Mio DigiWalker A701 features a 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth and hands free/headphones combo. The 1300mAh battery supports 4hrs of talk time or 200hrs of standby. The Intel PXA-270 520MHz processor runs smoothly and there’s plenty of storage space - 128MB of flash ROM and 64MB of RAM. The GPS application comes on a 256MB SD card (there’s only one slot). Other features include ; Built-in SirFStar III GPS Receiver for accurate navigation .The phone incorporates Tri-band 900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS mobile phone, enabling internet and e-mail access on the move, Supplied with Windows Mobile 5, incorporating Persistent Memory and the latest Microsoft applications, Bluetooth for connecting with the outside world and accessories , A Fast 520MHz Intel PXA270 processor ensures optimum usage with applications , A bright 2.7" screen capable of a displaying a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels , Generous 192MB of memory split 128MB ROM & 64 RAM , 1.3 Mega-pixel camera for catching special moments in an instant and SDIO Slot for expansion.

Specifications

Detailed specifications of the Mio Digiwalker include; Operating System: Windows mobile 5 Edition , Processor / CPU: 520MHz Intel XScale PXA270, Internal memory: 192MB of memory 128MB ROM, 64MB RAM, Internal storage: SD/MMC Expansion Slot, GPS Chipset: GPS Built in - SIRFstar III, Display / Size: 2.7-inch TFT LCD, 320x240 pixel display, 65K colors, Weight: 150g, Dimensions: 107 x 57 x 18.8 mm (2.24" x 4.21" x 0.74"), Battery: 1300 mAh Li-ion , Battery Capacity: Talktime: 4 hrs, Charge: 3hrs, Standby: 200hrs , Camera: 1.3 Megapixel camera, Sizes:1280 x 1024 x / 1024 x 768 / 640 x 480 / 320 x 240 / 160 x 120, Digital Zoom: 2X, 4X, 8X , Video: Record: WHV, H.263, Play: WHV, H.263, MPEG4, Ring Tones: 128 Polyphonic Ring Tones , Headphone: 2.5 mm mini jack (stereo), TMC: External, Triband: GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 and GPRS , Features: Bluetooth V1.0 / V1.2, Windows Media Player 10.

Conclusion

The overall impression from the Mio A701 is very positive. It is not the best device ever made in the world but however it excels many other PDAs. Excellent performance, fast processor, sufficient memory, fast graphics, with a sample 640x480 pixel video with 1.5 Mbit bit rate, which is a very good result and means that it is possible to watch both optimized and non-optimized video at a high quality, with some exceptions. This is definitely a competent device.