How is this Mio C220S GPS? Bestbuy $189.99 online only

[wmhu]

Any comments on this Mio DigiWalker C220S and this price? What's its price in US?
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10090114&catid=23496&CMP=NLC-email_weekly#

[exstasie]

I want to know this as well.

Was considering buying it, but only because its hackable.

Heard that the US maps that it comes with aren't very good at all.

[email2patel]

Reviewed by: CNET staff
Reviewed on 2/5/07 The Mio DigiWalker C310x is an updated version of the Mio C310 that includes enhanced mapping software and an improved interface. The portable navigation system continues to offer preloaded maps of the United States, more than 3.5 million points of interest, text- and voice-guided turn-by-turn directions, and automatic route recalculation. The compact device also has pedestrian and bicycle modes and includes a built-in MP3 player. The Mio DigiWalker C310x is available now for $449.99. For more information, please read our review of the Mio C710 and the Mio C310.

[exstasie]

Reviewed by: CNET staff
Reviewed on 2/5/07 The Mio DigiWalker C310x is an updated version of the Mio C310 that includes enhanced mapping software and an improved interface. The portable navigation system continues to offer preloaded maps of the United States, more than 3.5 million points of interest, text- and voice-guided turn-by-turn directions, and automatic route recalculation. The compact device also has pedestrian and bicycle modes and includes a built-in MP3 player. The Mio DigiWalker C310x is available now for $449.99. For more information, please read our review of the Mio C710 and the Mio C310.

Thanks,

but that looks likes its for the C310x and not the 220s, unless they are the same model.

[mikesxf]

smaller memory 256M compared to c310x 1G and C310s (canadian) 512M

totally hackable

not worth it for $189

[Aske001]

The Canadian 220 only has the "major roads" US maps. Other Mio models like the 310SX have the full US street maps, but there's no legal way to buy them for the 220. You can download them from various internet sources, but that would be wrong. :)