Mio A701 review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D):	59x21.8x117 mm
Weight:	150 g
Built-in devices:	GPS receiver, phone

OS & software
Operating system:	Windows Mobile 5.0
Software included:	Outlook Mobile, Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, PowerPoint Mobile, Windows Media Player 10 Mobile, Transcriber, Letter Recognizer, Block Recognizer, Pocket IE, eUtility, E-Viewer, E-Calculator, Mio Menu, customised Today screen, Mio Map
Synchronisation software:	ActiveSync
Desktop software:	Outlook

Processor
Processor:	Intel PXA 270
Clock speed:	520 MHz

Memory
Memory expansion:	SD/MMC (+SDIO)
Installed ROM:	128 MB
Installed RAM:	64 MB

Display
Display type:	TFT
Display size:	2.7 in
Native resolution:	320x240 pixels
Colour depth:	16 bits

Connectivity / expansion
Wired connections:	USB
Wireless PAN:	Bluetooth 1.2
Wireless WAN:	GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, GPRS
GPS receiver:	SiRFstar III
Expansion slots:	SD/MMC (SDIO compatible)

Power
Battery type:	Li-ion
Removable battery:	yes
Number of batteries:	1

Input devices
Touchscreen:	Yes
Stylus:	Yes
Navigation button/wheel:	Yes

Audio
Audio input:	microphone
Audio output:	speaker, headphone jack
Voice recording capability:	Yes

Overview

Mio A701

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Editors rating: 7.5

Verdict

The Mio A701 is a decent GSM/GPRS/GPS handheld with some nice features, although it lacks Wi-Fi. We aren’t the biggest fans of Mio Map, but you can buy this device without the navigation software and install another application.

Typical price

£ 449

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