Mio C-230 Car GPS Receiver

Pros: Size, design, accuracy, features, TTS, ease of use, price
Cons: All GPS have shortcomings. See "DISLIKES" near end of review.

NOTE: This review is about the U.S. version Mio c230, which has text-to-speech. The reason I'm noting this at the start is I recently received an e-mail from someone in the UK who, after reading my review, just bought a c230 but doesn't ...

Pros: Low price, easy first use, control of options, intelligent design, compact
Cons: Small number of POIs, only one voice is true TTS

My main experience with satellite navigation is with a GPS-enabled laptop. I still prefer the complete control of a laptop keyboard, mouse and large screen with all the functionality this entails. Unfortunately, this requires a laptop-savvy navigator ...

Pros: Small, light, reasonably priced.
Cons: Not reliable, doesn't hold the date and time settings once you turn it off.

I've decided to give my husband as a last year's birthday gift, a GPS.I have searched in the specialized stores, and (unfortunately) decided for a MIO C230, for it was light, sort of small, apparently easy to use, and reasonably priced. We were ...

Pros: It is a good toy!
Cons: The battery life could be longer.

This unit is very accurate taking you to your destination, however, the routes may differ from what you are used to.  The first time out, the unit takes you to your destination [Your results may vary.].  However, on the return trip it misses lane changes.  If you do not know your way around, it may take you a little out of your way.  However, it gets you within the vicinity of your destination.