We've seen what the C725 can and cannot do; now, it's time to sum things up and draw our final conclusions.

The good

The C725 offers a very large (7-inch) display, with a fairly good resolution and OK colors and contrast levels (good enough for both navigation and movie watching). It provides numerous multimedia playback options, photo viewing, a built-in TV viewer, audio player, as well as a host of connectivity options that will ensure the fact that you can hook up just about anything to it. Plus, by using the FM transmitter, you can even listen to music via your car's own audio system.

The GPS module works very well, and it will most likely help you find your way wherever you might be going, since Mio's maps are quite up-to-date and reliable. Another plus goes to the accessories, which are both numerous and useful.

The bad

The most important minus of the C725 is its lack of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi interfaces. While Wi-Fi is not that common and the lack of Wi-Fi support is not that big a deal (yet), the lack of Bluetooth is indeed bad, since it would have seriously improved this device's level of functionality and, most likely, its level of popularity.

Another shortcoming is represented by the level of responsiveness provided by the touchscreen display, which is not great, users having to push on the screen in order for it to work properly.

Overall impressions

The Mio C725 is clearly a device you'd purchase if you drove a big car and spent a lot of time on the road. While the C725 can always double as a portable multimedia playback device, it's not likely that people will be carrying it around in order to watch short video clips or listen to music. However, when installed in a truck or SUV, it will most likely feel right at home, allowing its users to make their long trip home a lot more pleasurable.

Sales package

- Mio C725
- Leather carry case
- AV cable
- USB-to-miniUSB cable
- Windshield mount
- Adapter for windshield mount
- Car power adapter
- AC adapter with removable “prong” area
- Software CD and User's manual.