Mio C710 and C310 Bring New Features like BlueTooth wireless and Traffic
            Monitoring to Mio DigiWalker's Growing Product Line

    LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4 -- At the CES 2006 tradeshow, Mio
Technology Ltd., a leading worldwide supplier of personal navigation GPS
systems, introduced two new stylish and portable GPS devices to meet growing
consumer demand at both ends of the market.  The new devices are
straightforward, easy-to-use GPS navigation systems that feature detailed
maps, updated in 2005, of the Continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii and Canada in a
sleek, palm-sized chassis.  Designed for ease of use, the Mio C710 and C310
come preloaded with the necessary software and maps.

    Mio DigiWalker's new premium device is the Mio C710:
    The C710 is a GPS device with uncommon functionality -- the personal
navigator is designed to be mounted in a car and easily transported to another
vehicle or wherever you need it.  It features a large 3.5" screen for easy
readability and has the ability to play MP3 files as you navigate.  The C710
offers high-end features like wireless Bluetooth connectivity and embedded,
lifetime traffic monitoring functionality.  The Bluetooth connectivity allows
users to easily link the device with their Bluetooth-enabled peripherals,
computers or cell phones.  Traffic monitoring embedded in the device allows
you to easily navigate around or avoid traffic problems. The C710 is adept at
helping users avoid problems like road construction zones and toll roads.  The
device features a fully functional media player allowing users to view photos
and play video files.  It has a robust 2 GB of flash ROM and comes preloaded
with maps of both the US and Canada.  The C710 features an integrated text-to-
speech function, so that in navigation mode users are able to hear specific
street and road names while they are being guided.  The device includes an
SD/MMC reader for flexible memory options.
    Requiring no setup fee or a monthly charge, the Mio C710 is a perfect
aftermarket alternative to today's expensive built-in automotive GPS systems
or the reoccurring costs of cell phone systems.  The device comes preloaded
with millions of points of interests (POIs) allowing users to easily navigate
to everything from restaurants to police stations to theme parks.  Powered by
a 300 MHz CPU, in a stylish black chassis, the unit provides both visual and
verbal directions to the user's destination using an extra-sensitive GPS
receiver and maps stored on the device's internal memory.  By simply selecting
programmable locations such as the office, home or customer, the user can get
directions to any destination by touching a screen. Continuing on its promise
for ease of use, users' play lists and songs can be quickly loaded via the USB
port.

    Mio DigiWalker's new mainstream device is the Mio C310:
    The Mio C310 has a bold white chassis and features nearly all the
functionality of the Mio C710, with the exception of the BlueTooth wireless
and embedded traffic monitoring.  The C310 comes in either a US or Canadian
version and is loaded with the appropriate US or Canadian maps and 1 GB or 512
MB of flash ROM, respectively. An optional external traffic monitoring package
is available.  Features common to both the C310 and C710 include a fully
integrated SiRFstarIII(TM) 20 channel GPS antenna, rechargeable lithium ion
battery that allows up to 4.5 hours of untethered operation on a single
charge, 64 MB SDRAM, touch screen keyboard, built-in 1" loudspeaker, headphone
jack, and mounting hardware for automobiles.  Both devices feature a compact
size -- 5 1/2" long, 3" wide and 1" thick -- allowing them to fit into the
user's pocket.  They weigh just six ounces.  Included accessories are
earphones for the MP3 player, car mounting kit, universal AC and car adapters
with changeable plugs and USB cable.
    Whether on foot, in a car or on a bicycle, getting around in unfamiliar
areas or finding alternative routes due to changing circumstances or
conditions couldn't be easier.  The user simply selects the town, road and
address, and the C310 & C710 do the rest.  They can also be used to plan
longer trips with multiple stops in advance.  Maps are displayed in landscape
view on the 3.5" TFT touch screen LCD and in 2D or 3D.  In the 3D view, users
have a better grasp of what lies ahead, including landmarks, road conditions
and POIs compared to a 2-dimensional map.  If the user misses a turn, exit or
cannot make a transition in time, the device automatically recalculates the
route and delivers new directions in real-time.

    Feature Comparison

    Model name          C710               C310 (US)            C310 (Canada)
    Color               Black              White                White
    Flash Memory        2 GB               1 GB                 512 MB
    Maps preloaded      US and Canada      US                   Canada
    Screen              3.5 inch touch     3.5 inch touch       3.5 inch touch
                         screen             screen               screen
    BlueTooth           BT 1.2             No                   No
    Traffic Monitoring  Embedded w/        External w/          External w/
                        lifetime service   lifetime service   lifetime service
                                           (Optional)           (Optional)
    Text-to-Speech
     Directions         Yes                No                   No
    SD/MMC slot         Yes                Yes                  Yes
    GPS reception       SiRFstarIII        SiRFstarIII          SiRFstarIII
                        20 channel         20 channel           20 channel
    MP3 while
     navigating         Yes                Yes                  Yes
    Video player        Yes                No                   No
    Photo viewer        Yes                No                   No

    Price and Availability
    The MSRP for the Mio C710 is $899 and the Mio C310 is $599.  In the United
States and Canada, the Mio devices will be available during Q1 2006 through
partners found on online at http://www.miogps.com/where2buy.htm.

    About Mio Technology Ltd. (MTL)
    Mio Technology Ltd. (MTL) operations are worldwide. Foreseeing that the
mobile lifestyle and mobile commerce will be mainstays of life in the near
future, the company is dedicated to the development of enabling devices.  Its
main business is the sale of Mio DigiWalker -- branded mobile communication
products, such as smartphones, Pocket PCs and handheld GPS systems.
    For additional information on MTL and its products, the North American
headquarters are located at 47988 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538.  Phone
(510) 252-6950 -- fax (510) 252-6930 -- e-mail at . The
company is online at http://www.miogps.com/index.htm.