Mio intros DigiWalker C230

Mio has an affordable portable GPS navigation system for the masses in the form of the DigiWalker C230. The C230 comes pre-loaded with maps of the US and real-time text-to-speech directions that help you reach your destination safe and sound plainly by ear without taking your eyes off the road. This is the perfect introductory device for those who have yet to own a GPS system of any sort, and the anti-glare display makes the C230 perfect to be fitted in vehicles or carried around as you explore an unfamiliar city by foot. The Mio DigiWalker C230 will feature 1 million point of interest locations and supports standard voice guidance in 16 different languages including English, French and Spanish. It will retail for $249.95 when it is released next month. Detailed specifications are available after the jump.

• GPS Receiver Channels: 20 (SiRFStarIII), WAAS Enabled
• Memory : On-board 1GB NAND flash memory
• Display: 3.5″ TFT with Touch Screen and 65k Colors
• Storage Format: SD/MMC Memory Expansion Module
• Battery: 800 mAH Li-ion
• USB: V2.1
• Weight: 5.08 oz (144g)
• Dimensions: 3.54″ x 3.30″ x 0.94″