Mio has announced the launch of the A501 PDA mobile phone model. The device comes packed with the most evolved GPS performances, which will prove highly useful for those who tend to lose their way on a frequent basis.

Mio A501 comes with Windows Mobile 5 installed, which could use some upgrading, as most evolved smartphones nowadays manage to pack the latest version of the software. Putting windows Mobile 6 on this device will probably improve only slightly its performances, as it has several other features which could use some upgrading.

The A501 comes packed with the SiRFstar III GPS receiver and boasts an intuitive interface for route planning. The 2.7 inch display touchscreen is just what this device needs for providing the best view for the user on the route he should follow. The 320 x 240 pixel resolution is also one of the highest for handsets nowadays and proves to be excellent for the kind of images that this device has to provide for its user.

The user can take advantage of these evolved performances for other performances aside that of GPS navigation. The handset has a 2 megapixel camera with auto focus and flash which will provide image captures of an average quality. Moreover, the EDGE technology of this handset means that the device is also capable of supporting 3G data transfer with the highest speeds.

The device's memory can be expanded up to 2GB through a standard SD/MMC card, as to make sure that the user does not have to cram all his data on a memory space which proves to be too small. Other specifications include USB and Bluetooth connectivity.

Mio A501 will be available for the price of USD 400 from now on. The price is quite high, especially when considering the fact that the device could use some considerable updates, especially when it comes to its software.