Mio’s award-winning PND based on u-blox GPS delivers premium navigation, entertainment and Internet experience

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Mio’s “Moov V780” multimedia PND integrates u-blox’ AMY GPS module  PDF version (English, German) Thalwil, Switzerland, March 8, 2010 – Mio, a leading manufacturer of GPS navigation devices, has selected u-blox’ AMY-5M GPS module to power the Moov V780, a high-end personal navigation device (PND) and multimedia player. The PND earned an International Forum Design 2010 (iF) award for outstanding quality of design. “With u-blox’ cutting edge AMY GPS receiver module at the heart of the Moov V780, we have designed a sleek, high-performance PND with market-leading features.” said Justine Liu, Global Marcom Director of Mio Technology. “The Moov V780 delivers a rich and powerful mix of navigation, entertainment, information, and fun.” The ultra-slim 14 mm device with 7 inch touchscreen combines personal navigation with multimedia features including web browsing, high-definition TV, photo/music management, and Email. The device depends on u-blox’ ultra-low profile AMY-5M for fast, precise, and low-power positioning. AMY is the world’s smallest GPS module. “We are extremely proud that Mio has chosen our AMY-5M for the Moov V780.”said Ming Chiang, Country Manager, u-blox Taiwan “AMY’s combination of leading GPS performance, low power consumption and extremely small profile contribute to the compact size and high performance of the Moov V780.” AMY high-resolution photo About u-blox u-blox is a leading fabless semiconductor provider of embedded positioning and wireless communication solutions for the consumer, industrial and automotive markets. Our solutions enable people, devices, vehicles and machines to locate their exact position and wirelessly communicate via voice, text or video. With a broad portfolio of GPS modules, chips, and software solutions together with wireless modules and solutions, u-blox is uniquely positioned to enable OEMs to develop innovative solutions quickly and cost-effectively. Headquartered in Switzerland and with global presence in Europe, Asia and the Americas, u-blox employs 200 people. Founded in 1997, u-blox is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. (www.u-blox.com) 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. (www.mio.com) u-blox contacts Herbert Blaser, VP Marketing Phone: +41 44 722 74 69 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it u-blox contacts for Investor Relations Jean-Pierre Wyss, Chief Financial Officer Phone: +41 44 722 74 20 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Thomas Seiler, Chief Executive Officer Phone: +41 44 722 74 22 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Mio contacts Sharon Chu, Branding PR and communications dept. Mio Technology Corp. Telephone: 886-2-2652-5888 ext. 5204   E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it