Mitac MIO A701

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Dion
kf@
14 Jan 2009

I've used The Mitac Mio A701 for about 2 and a half years now and I love it. It has been an amazing device. The only thing I've never liked about the device is that it doesn't have WiFi. I have unlimited GPRS so it hasn't really been a problem, but that would have been nice. The phone looks great and performs well. I use the latest version of TomTom Navigator with a map of the USA on my 4gb SD card. Works like a charm and gets the GPS fix quickly. The phone also comes stock with a program that can be set to automaticaly download an Ephemeris file for quicker GPS fixes. The A701 community has been strong for a long time and you can find ROM upgrades for the A701 to Windows Mobile 6.1 if you look. All-in-all this device has been amazing and I have really enjoyed using it. It was a killer phone when it first hit the streets and still holds its own today. If you can't aford one of the newer $600+ phones then I would say see if you can pick up one of these.

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arisfk
nmx
04 Dec 2008

I bought a WiFi SDIO Card for my Mio A701. How can I install it and what are settings I must do?

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narcis_og@yahoo.com
pkc
28 Nov 2008

Anonymous, 15 Jun 2008Hello, I have a MioA701 for about a year and i must say ... moreyou solve this until now? i have solution (both)

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Ric
MSR
22 Nov 2008

condor, 14 Nov 2008Yes it can..thanks Condor

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Lucian
3c4
15 Nov 2008

i have a mio for 2 days and i have a problem...it's only language is Italian...how mai i change it?can i find a version of windows mobile for free on the internet,because i want English on it...and if a find a free windows mobile version on the internet how mai i install it in mio?does it work with a data cable...i'm anxious to get a response...thanks

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condor
n7E
14 Nov 2008

RIC, 07 Nov 2008can the mio A701 play pictures and video clips on an SD car... moreYes it can..

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RIC
MSR
07 Nov 2008

can the mio A701 play pictures and video clips on an SD card, can you play them using the mio.
anybody know

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JonMax
LpJ
23 Sep 2008

It's a great pda!I recommend!!!!

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ghostkon
0Vi
20 Aug 2008

is the best pocket pc ever...

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Anonymous
nRi
15 Jun 2008

Hello,

I have a MioA701 for about a year and i must say it is a great device. I only have one little problem. As i use the gps-function frequently i would have liked to pass the voice of the gps throught the car speakers. My garage says its impossible but he told me that i can pass the voice of gps through bluetooth. I tried to do this but i didn't find it until now. Can someone please help me? It's extremely anoying that the mounter hides the speaker. It is impossbile to hear the voice of the gps. My MioA701 runs with windows professional and the miomap V3
Thx!!

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Davie
nEp
29 May 2008

Dan, 23 Mar 2007I have just bought myself the Mio A701 and got TomTom versi... morehi, just read your question on navigation.
make sure tomtom card is in device and turned on.
tap the screen for menu options to appear, tap navigate to,
then tap address,
after inputting your adress the navigator will try to find the address,
you will probably find a white bar that will be on the right of the screen,
tap the white bar,
you need to go through the configure menu, you maight find other NMEA GPS is the one to use, on this screen you should see a yelloe and black circle rotating, further down the screen you will see a compass, this is for satelites, the dots inside the compass will be grey to start, along the bottom of the screen will be 14 rows of bars, all will be grey to dtart with,
the dots and bars will turn blue when you have made a gps connection.
press done if this works.
it worked with my version, but i only found it by playing around,
someone advised me to reset the baud rate to 5600, not sure if i needed to.
hope this helps and that you still have your mitac, i am still learning how to use mine and ive had it over a year.
d.mcdowall01@btinternet.com

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mio user
p3G
18 May 2008

flash it with latest WM6.1 ROM by poldo and u can use 8GB SDHC cards. Enjoy

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Neo
PBR
17 Mar 2008

It's a cool Phone, But It still not Enough for Person who like to use many function of fone.

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Neo
PBR
17 Mar 2008

I think that pocket PC is more stylus than the other, and it have GPS to make me more Easier. the most importan Think it have only Bluetooth, But It have no Wi-FI, Have no Ifrared, and have low Cam. But Actualy I still love it.

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Bernz
vCK
06 Mar 2008

The best phone Ive bought for years. Had it for nine months now and only had it fixed for the mic/speaker.. coz I filled it full of metal dust I think from work. GPS gets confused when you leave it in 35+ degree heat. Im still learning the Windows on it. I hope the phone carriers don't loose GSM cover as it doesnt have 3G capability though. Can't seem to copy GPS mapping onto a bigger SD 2Gig card?. Sill better than all other phones.

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KAROL
mM3
21 Jan 2008

The best phone ever!

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Anonymous
mnA
25 Dec 2007

It is a good phone sadly it has too many bugs better buy a 6110 Navigator ;)

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Dori
AeX
25 Dec 2007

I have owned my A701 for 6 months. I use the PDA function most and the GPS for navigating the city streets. Great unit, has not let me down. I have no trouble with phone reception. I like this model most, it has less buttons and more screen functions. 9/10

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tiny
p3I
16 Dec 2007

i own one of these. it's an ok device, any idea where i cand get applications and games? tiny_lone@yahoo.com

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Philippe
ny2
09 Nov 2007

I have a Mio A701 since 1,5 year the first 9 months it was working perfect, except the weakness with the battery you have maximum 1/2 hour of conversation and you can't use the GPS without external energy, I use my phone for my job and I usually have 2 hours of communication. After 9 months, it began to need to be restarted 2 or 3 time a day, I had a contact with Mitac belgium, they told me to load the Windows 6 soft. I did it, after this The errors with the phone grew up to a level as I have to use it as a GPS navigator. So I'll buy a HTC P3300 and use the Mio in my second car as a GPS navigator !!!

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