Mio DigiWalker A702

Loud, clear speaker for navigation; 3.2-megapixel camera; microSD slot; improves connectivity over previous model; emergency locator; addition of Wi-Fi

Slower processor causes lag between menu screens, still no 3G support, average route calculation

There have been some good improvements to the Mio A702 over its predecessor, the A701, and while the navigation wasn't overly effective, it is a hybrid device and can't be expected to do everything perfectly.

Pleasing looks ; Works well as a GPS

Number pad layout ; Atrocious texting ; Screen difficult to see on sunny days

Overall If you want a good GPS system with a phone and you're definitely going to be using the GPS on a regular basis -- be honest now -- then the A702 is a good bet. However, its odd keypad layout, slow responses and woeful texting ability make it a...

Pleasing looks, Works well as a GPS

Number pad layout, Atrocious texting, Screen difficult to see on sunny days

It works well as a GPS navigator but, as a phone, the slow responses and awful text messaging really let the A702 down.

Loud, clear speaker for navigation; 3.2-megapixel camera; microSD slot; improves connectivity over previous model; emergency locator; addition of Wi-Fi

Slower processor causes lag between menu screens, still no 3G support, average route calculation

There have been some good improvements to the Mio A702 over its predecessor, the A701, and while the navigation wasn't overly effective, it is a hybrid device and can't be expected to do everything perfectly.