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Never travel alone again! The HP iPAQ Travel Companion provides a spectacular 4.3" diagonal 3D touchscreen display for all of your directional needs! This sleek package will help you find restaurants, museums, and millions of other points of interest, all pre-loaded into memory. It responds almost instantly to any request, thanks to a SiRF Titan 600MHz dual core processor and 2GB of flash memory packed into its compact frame.
The 800 x 480 pixel display has room to show you everything in startling color and exquisite 3D detail. It even shows the elevation of roads and bridges, so you can figure out if you have an over- or underpass before you get there! HP based the interface on Windows CE 5.0, for ease of use and intuitive navigation. You can choose to be vocally directed to your next destination through the text-to-speech feature, so you can keep hands on the wheel and eyes safely on the road.
With TeleAtlas maps for the U.S. and Canada, 12 million points of interest, and access to www.ipaq.com for a wealth of new features from HP, you're always up-to-date. You can even plan a complicated itinerary on your PC and transfer it to the iPAQ through the USB port, and it will then give you direct turn-by-turn guidance to your destination. To round out the amazing package, it can even function as a hands free Bluetooth phone device for your cellular phone! The iPAQ 310 stands ready to be your constant companion -- no more will you be an accidental traveler!
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10 |
It does do text to speech
- Pros: Crystal clear display
3D buildings
12 million POIs!
search POIs by name (TOMTOM 6 doesn't)
Can be hacked to run other software (including IGO 2006 and TOMTOM 5 or 6.00)
- Cons: None
- Other Thoughts: You have to select a different voice to get text-to-speech and then it will speak the street names. Also, HP just added a new upgrade on their web site to update the system. They even put out a new user manual. When it was initially released it was more of a beta... i can only gues they were rushing it out for christmas.
- Pros: Accurate, easy to use, great 3-d interface, good price, many features such as hands free bluetooth phone conncection.
- Cons: sometimes it gets confused, but almost never happens.
| Model | iPAQ 310 |
| Type | Portable Navigation Device |
| Screen Size | 4.3" |
| Bluetooth Capability | Yes |
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10 |
Awesome machine, Terrible software
- Pros: Superb screen resolution, DualCore, 128MB RAM
- Cons: Text-to-speach(TTS) is useless, Short battery life, TimeZone not setting properly, Mediocore GPS signal performance
- Other Thoughts: I performed all the updates as of 2008, Feb 19th.
Battery - after bringing the GPS home fully recharged from the car, and after three days when I tried to drive without the adaptor, the battery was totally drained. On full charge, it lasts about 2 hours.
GPS signal - Not so good. I have a BT GPS receiver device for my PDA, HOLUX 1000. In the same environment, HOLUX fixes the position much faster on cold startup. ipaq 310 often rotate-stop-rotate the map when stopped on a red light.
GPS Route - I tried to go to Target store, and used POI for it. I ended up in a very quiet resident neighbor about 7 blocks away from Target. Does my ipaq wants a break? One time this also gave me wrong exit directions on highway. Maybe it thought I was on a road next to the highway. Never experienced with my HOLUX + Tomtom6.
Timezone automatic update - I set it on automatic. I live in GMT-8 (Portland, OR), ipaq updates my ipaq to GMT-7 all times.
Unless a major update, I'd stay away!!!
- Pros: Very clear display and voice , nice features relative ease of use.
- Cons: Locks up frequently, battery will not hold charge. On second unit replaced by new egg. HP support is worthless, will not refund money either since it was not purchased from them. Get a map before purchasing this product!
Great device, other reviewers should READ THE MANUAL
- Pros: Large 480 resolution 4.3" screen. Route calculations are lightning fast, reroutes are even faster! This unit gets almost 4 hours on a full charge, but I almost always leave it plugged in with the supplied car charger. Hp has a dedicated website for this product allowing you to plan an entire trip and upload it to the device. Newegg.com customer service is A+
- Cons: The unit will lock up a time or two in the first day of use. However, I haven't had any lockups since. HP's sales support is worthless.
| General |
| Brand |
HP |
| Model |
iPAQ 310 |
| Part# |
FA974AA#ABA |
| Type |
Portable Navigation Device |
| Dimensions |
| Height |
3.4" |
| Width |
4.3" |
| Depth |
0.7" |
| Weight |
6.6 oz. |
| GPS System |
| Receiver |
SiRF embedded GPS receiver |
| Voice Guidance |
Yes |
| Audio Features |
Text-to-speech guidance |
| Built-in Speaker |
Yes |
| Internal System |
| Operating System |
Windows CE.NET 5.0 |
| Processor |
SiRF Titan 600MHz ARM11 dual-core processor |
| Memory |
| Installed RAM |
128MB |
| Memory |
2GB |
| Display |
| Screen Size |
4.3" |
| Screen Format |
TFT |
| Touchscreen |
Yes |
| Display Resolution |
800 x 480 |
| Display Features |
65K colors at 16-bit |
| Connections |
| Headphone |
3.5 mm Stereo Jack |
| Bluetooth Capability |
Yes |
| Other Connections |
Mini-USB |
| DigitalPlayer |
| Digital Player |
Yes |
| Battery |
| Battery Type |
Lithium-Ion Rechargeable battery |
| Battery Capacity |
1700 mAh |
Introduction
Never travel alone again! The HP iPAQ Travel Companion provides a spectacular 4.3" diagonal 3D touchscreen display for all of your directional needs! This sleek package will help you find restaurants, museums, and millions of other points of interest, all pre-loaded into memory. It responds almost instantly to any request, thanks to a SiRF Titan 600MHz dual core processor and 2GB of flash memory packed into its compact frame.
The 800 x 480 pixel display has room to show you everything in startling color and exquisite 3D detail. It even shows the elevation of roads and bridges, so you can figure out if you have an over- or underpass before you get there! HP based the interface on Windows CE 5.0, for ease of use and intuitive navigation. You can choose to be vocally directed to your next destination through the text-to-speech feature, so you can keep hands on the wheel and eyes safely on the road.
With TeleAtlas maps for the U.S. and Canada, 12 million points of interest, and access to www.ipaq.com for a wealth of new features from HP, you're always up-to-date. You can even plan a complicated itinerary on your PC and transfer it to the iPAQ through the USB port, and it will then give you direct turn-by-turn guidance to your destination. To round out the amazing package, it can even function as a hands free Bluetooth phone device for your cellular phone! The iPAQ 310 stands ready to be your constant companion -- no more will you be an accidental traveler!
Highlights
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4.3” Touch-screen Display
The HP iPAQ 310 features a stunning 4.3-inch TFT 65K color touchscreen display with an ultra-high resolution (800 x 480) for easy viewing of the maps and convenient, direct on-screen operations.
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3D Map Navigation with Preloaded POIs
The HP iPAQ 310 utilizes a unique 3D navigation system to display maps in three dimensions, making your travel easier even in unfamiliar areas. Search restaurants, museums, shops and other attractions from millions of POIs (points of interest locations) preloaded on the iPAQ 310 for an enhanced travel experience!
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Voice Guidance
With text-to-speech technology, the HP iPAQ 310 delivers real-time voice navigation instructions, so you can focus on driving without the need to check the GPS’ screen for enhanced driving safety on the go.
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SiRF Embedded GPS receiver
Featuring the SiRF Titan 600MHz dual-core processor, the HP iPAQ 310 delivers accurate location calculation and ultra-high sensitivity with less time consumption, making it the best travel companion whether in urban areas or densely covered forest.
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Make Hands-Free Calling
Equipped with advanced Bluetooth wireless technology, the HP iPAQ 310 connects to your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone providing the ultimate convenience in answering incoming calls hands-free during driving.
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Quick Specs
| Brand | HP |
| Type | Portable Navigation Device |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| Bluetooth Capability | Yes |
| Display Resolution | 800 x 480 |
| Operating System | Windows CE.NET 5.0 |
| Screen Format | TFT |
| Screen Size | 4.3" |
| Installed RAM | 128MB |
| Voice Guidance | Yes |
| Battery Type | Lithium-Ion Rechargeable battery |
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Reviewed By: specter on 12/28/2007
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
