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Mitac Mio 168 review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D): 69x24x112 mm
Weight: 147 g
Built-in devices: GPS receiver
OS & software
Operating system: Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC
Software included: Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Pocket Outlook, Calculator, Solitaire, MSN Messenger, Pocket Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player 9 for Pocket PC, Jawbreaker, Inbox, World Clock, Voice Command, Transcriber, Letter Recognizer, Block Recognizer, Pocket CoPilot Live, Mio Utility, eBackup, E-Viewer
Synchronisation software: ActiveSync
Desktop software: Outlook
Host PC system requirements: PC with Windows 98/ 98SE/ME/2000/XP
Processor
Processor: Intel XScale PXA255
Clock speed: 300 MHz
Memory
Memory expansion: SD/MMC
Installed ROM: 32 MB
Installed RAM: 64 MB
Display
Display type: TFT
Display size: 3.5 in
Native resolution: 240x320 pixels
Colour depth: 16 bits
Connectivity / expansion
Docking cradle: No
Wired connections: USB
Wireless PAN: infrared
GPS receiver: yes
Expansion slots: SD/MMC
Power
Battery type: Li-ion
Number of batteries: 1
Claimed battery life: 12 h
Input devices
Touchscreen: Yes
Stylus: Yes
Navigation button/wheel: Yes
Audio
Audio input: microphone
Audio output: speaker, headphone jack
Voice recording capability: Yes
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Overview

Mitac Mio 168

Editors rating
Rating: 7.5
Verdict

The Mio 168 is the first Pocket PC handheld to incorporate a GPS receiver. However, it lacks several features that Pocket PC users have come to expect.

Typical price

£ 449

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