Mio said to be prepping GPS-enabled 3.5G touchscreen handset for Q1 2009

Not that Mio hasn't pumped out a GPS phone or two before, but the rarely-heard-from handset maker is reportedly on its way to delivering its first 3.5G touchscreen-based GPS phone in Q1 2009. Undisclosed sources singled out at DigiTimes have it that the mobile will be powered by a 3.5G chipset from Qualcomm and will come loaded with Mitac's self-developed "Spirit" touch interface. Additionally, it'll pack a 3.2-megapixel camera and should launch ahead of Garmin's oft-delayed nüvifone. In related news, Mio is also scheduled to launch a GPS-packin' MID before Q1 2009 ends, though it's still unclear if it'll choose a 7- or 8-inch panel to accompany the 3G radio and Windows CE operating system. Riveting stuff, huh?

[Via GPSTracklog]

[OCEAN 'CLAK' 20th @ Dec 1st 2008 1:14PM]

'i' don't like this iphone knock off looks cheap

[Patriks7 @ Dec 1st 2008 1:19PM]

@Clak
Die already!

[Flashpoint @ Dec 1st 2008 1:24PM]

When I purchase a product, I usually ask myself:

#1 does it do what I need it to do?
#2 does it do what i wnat it to do?
#3 if this thing stops working, can I get it repaired or refunded?
#4 does the company selling this constantly provide firmware/software support.

I trust Hewlett Packard, Microsoft, Apple and Sony because with most of their warranties, I know if I have a problem I can get it repaired or replaced without having to spend money.

I could never by any Chinese products unless they are backed by a warranty that I can have mitigated here in my country.

I think the mio looks good but, I'd have to give it extensive tests before I'd trade over from my iphone. Just looking at it, I don't trust the user interface.

[iEye @ Dec 1st 2008 1:27PM]

I actually liked the mio iGo map interface, and they animations were smooth and fluid... (C310s)

[LCDY @ Dec 1st 2008 1:45PM]

FYI...Mio is a Taiwanese-based (NOT Chinese) company just like ASUS, GIGABYTE, MSI, etc.

However, I guess their manufacturing factories could be in China...but who doesn't?

[Patriks7 @ Dec 1st 2008 2:20PM]

The questions should be, what can you do for the device!? But make sure it's on when you ask, not just the light :p

[mauricio @ Dec 1st 2008 2:03PM]

thats very cool

[PyRo1509 @ Dec 1st 2008 2:07PM]

3.5G touchscreen...

Isnt my HTC mogul a 3.5G with a touchscreen... (and keyboard)?

[Thi mam(kris120890) @ Dec 1st 2008 2:23PM]

Thats actually GPS device not a phone so your trolling loses.

[haX0r @ Dec 1st 2008 4:10PM]

Perhaps you need a reading comprehension class, or two:

"reportedly on its way to delivering its first 3.5G touchscreen-based GPS phone"

[Samboini @ Dec 1st 2008 2:47PM]

Luckily for me, your mum is cheap.

[Bryce Clifton @ Dec 1st 2008 3:57PM]

Well going by the lack of support and lack of upgrades availabe for the Mio DigiWalker I purchased a little over a year ago I think im going to avoid buying anything from this company in the future.

[bangladeshiluv @ Dec 1st 2008 3:13PM]

android is taking too long

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