Mio PND based on u-blox GPS receiver

08 March 2010, 3:36pm

Thalwil, Switzerland, March 8, 2010 – Mio, a leading manufacturer of GPS navigation devices, has selected u-blox’ AMY-5M GPS module to power the Moov V780, a high-end personal navigation device (PND) and multimedia player. The PND earned an international Forum Design 2010 (iF) award for outstanding quality of design.

“With u-blox’ cutting edge AMY GPS receiver module at the heart of the Moov V780, we have designed a sleek, high-performance PND with market-leading features.” said Justine Liu, Global Marcom Director of Mio Technology. “The Moov V780 delivers a rich and powerful mix of navigation, entertainment, information, and fun.”

The ultra-slim 14 mm device with 7 inch touchscreen combines personal navigation with multimedia features including web browsing, high-definition TV, photo/music management, and Email. The device depends on u-blox’ ultra-low profile AMY-5M for fast, precise, and low-power positioning. AMY is the world’s smallest GPS module.

“We are extremely proud that Mio has chosen our AMY-5M for the Moov V780.”said Ming Chiang, Country Manager, u-blox Taiwan “AMY’s combination of leading GPS performance, low power consumption and extremely small

MIO

u-blox

Geo: International