(FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –10/1/2009) – Mio, the world’s leading GPS maker is proud to announce that it has been awarded the iF Design Award China 2009 for its Moov S700 and Moov S401 car navigation systems. The iF Design Award China has been awarded since 2003, and is one of the best-known and most important design honors in the Greater China region.

 

The Mio Moov S700 and Moov S401 have been recognized for their sleek and stylish form factor and user-friendly design. Featuring a stunning 7” widescreen, the Moov S700 is designed to deliver a sensational user experience and includes full multimedia support—A/V input, Digital TV support and Media Player. The entry level Moov S401 is packed with a 4.3”display and ultra slim body, featuring a rubberized, easy grip bezel for easy handling.

Both models come with the latest Mio Spirit navigation software featuring an intuitive menu screens, clear, uncluttered map views for easier reading and enhanced search capabilities for fewer taps and clicks to find your destination. A convenient Home Button has been integrated to instantly return to the Main Menu.
 
The iF Design Award China ceremony, as well as the opening of the exhibition, will take place on the 15th of October 2009 during Shanghai International Creative Industry Week. All the awarded products will be exhibited during the show from October 15 to 21.

Since its launch in early 2009, the Mio Moov S Series has consistently won awards and recommendations from industry experts and media outlets around the world. In the UK, the Moov S500 won the “Editor’s Choice” and “Best Buy” from Personal Computer World, and meanwhile in Spain, the Moov S555 gained a buying recommendation from PC TODAY magazine. PC-Tidningen from Sweden also included the Moov S series in its recommendation list.

The Mio Moov S700 range is now available in Poland, Romania, Hungary, and Russia. The Moov S401 is available in the U.S. Product availability is different for each country. Contact with Mio’s local office for more information about availability and price.

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About Mio
Mio develops and markets products which enable users to take advantage of the latest developments in mobile services. The brand was established in May 2002 and now has operations in Taiwan, mainland China, Europe, North America, Australia, Japan and South Korea. Mio currently employees 1,700+ employees worldwide and sells and markets its products in over 58 countries and territories.

It is Mio’s, prediction that mobile life and mobile business will be the main-stay of life in the future. Products, including Car Navigation, Portable navigation and navigation PDA systems, have been developed by focusing on the needs of customers. Mio’s brand tagline, “Explore More”, focuses on changing the way people experience the world and letting users know that they can explore the world easily and freely.

Press Contact
Sharon Chu,
Branding PR and communications dept.
Mio Technology Corp.
Telephone: 886-2-2652-5888 ext. 5204   E-mail: Sharon.wjchu@mio.com