Lost in translation

German gadget maker Mio isn't a well known brand round these parts so we had no expectations when picking up its new GPS receiver, the C520, a mid-range device. Although it looks similar to competitor products from Garmin and TomTom, the real letdown was the outdated maps. That can be corrected but its interface still lacks something compared to its rivals. Full review of the Mio C520 in today's paper.

In games, Forza Motorsport 2 (X360) retools the excellent racer sim with many worthy upgrades and an appeal spanning petrolheads to casual gamers. Mercury Meltdown Revolution hits the Wii and feels instantly at home thanks to responsive tilt controls. Meteos: Disney Magic (DS) simplifies the falling-blocks puzzler and adds layers of cuteness, neither of which improves on the original.