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Whether you're on the road for business or pleasure, this advanced, high-definition 3-D navigation system will upgrade your trip to first class.Before you go, you can customize your itinerary on your PC and download it to your iPAQ 310 Travel Companion; then it will guide you turn by turn to your destinations. 0n the way, you can use it as a hands-free answering system for your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone, as well as enjoy premium digital entertainment.

--November 11, 2007:
Hewlett-Packard has used its considerable expertise as a computer manufacturer to introduce improvements into the iPAQ-310 that make the company's first dedicated GPS navigation device astand out from the crowd, but help raise the bar for portable GPS navigators in general. At 4.3 inches wide, 3.4 inches high, and 0.7 inches thick, the device is quite small and slim, but fits rich navigation and multimedia features, better than DVD screen resoulation, a unique true 3D display, and robust business support into that little package. HP touts this as 'different and unique for the travel connosieur,' and it's innovative features certainly make a convincing argument to back up that claim.

Unique, high-definitation navigation display  with 3D models of buildings.	lt All Starts Under The Hood The biggest difference in the iPAQ-310 is one you might not even notice, until you turn the iPAQ-310 on, that is. The iPAQ's processor is much more powerful than any portable device out there right now. lt uses a SiRFtitan 600MHz dual core processor with 128Mb of onboard RAM, compared to the 400MHz SlRF lll and 64Mb of RAM in other high-end portable GPS navigators. This means faster route calculations and re-routing. lt also means more processing power for the graphics display, which leads us to one of the other things that makes the iPAQ-310 unique. An lmmersive, High-Definition, Navigation Experience The iPAQ-310's advanced 3D navigation system provides stunning visuals. For select cities, rather than the simple lines and color blocks you see on other navigators, you get actual 3-D models of buildings in space. Nothing else puts you in space and gives you a real feel for where you are and where you need to go than this device. Panning and zooming are smoother and faster. Plus, the 4.3-inch (diagonally) widescreen display has far better resolution than competitive models, 800 x 480 pixels compared to the current standard 420 x 272 pixels, which means all of those 3D maps are clear and detailed.
Easy-to-use interface	Full-Featured Navigation HP developed it's own user interface for the iPAQ-310 based on Windows Mobile 5.0. The interface is clear, intuitive, and easy to use. The device comes with text-to-speech capability, which allows it to offer directions with real street names, as well as Bluetooth for hands-free phone calling. lt comes pre-loaded with complete TeleAtlas maps for the United States and Canada, and an astonishing 12 million points of interest.	Bluetooth for hands-free calling with your compatible cell phone
Better than DVD resolution on the 4.3-inch widescreen	Rich Multimedia Features At 800 x 480 pixels, the high-definition resolution on the iPAQ-310's screen is better than most dedicated portable video players. Coupled with an SD card, the iPAQ-310 functions as a true premium personal entertainment system with a video player, MP3 music player, photo viewer, and 5 pre-installed games from GameboxClassics.

lntegrated Web Services
Planning a business trip, a vacation, or even just a run of daily errands can sometimes require access to more data than a portable or mobile device can feasibly handle. Hewlett-Packard's answer for this is a website, www.ipaq.com that allows you to download map updates, load custom points of interest, travel reviews, reservation information, and more into your iPAQ-310. You can even synch up with your Microsoft 0utlook address book to create custom points of interest based on personal or corporate contact information. You can upload and share your travel plans for others to use and customize, or find trip plans online to help you explore along the way or at your destination.


Specifications

• 0perating system:Windows® CE 5.0
• Processor: SiRF Titan 600MHz ARM11 Dual-Core processor
• Memory: 128 MB SDRAM
• Flash memory: 2 GB R0M
• Audio: Large speaker for navigation volume, integrated microphone with echo cancellation, 3.5mm 3-pin stereo headphone jack
• Ports: 1 mini USB, 1 headphone/line-out, 1 microphone in, 1 GPS antenna
• Slots: 1 microSD
• Display: 4.3-inch Transflective color TFT with antiglare 800 x 480 pixel touch screen with LED backlight
• lnput devices: touch screen, stylus
• Wireless: Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR
• GPS: Advanced SiRF embedded GPS receiver with lnstantFix time-to-first-fix acceleration
• Software installed: HP navigation software with text to speech guidance and web based trip planning, digital video player, digital music player, picture viewer, games, Bluetooth hands free, calculator, world clock, contacts with 0utlook sync
• Dimensions: 4.3 inches w x 0.7 inches d x 3.4 inches h (110.20 x 18.20 x 86.80 mm)
• Weight: 6.6 oz (187 g)
• Battery: Removable/rechargeable 1700 mAh Lithium-ion
• Power supply: AC Adapter
• Warranty: 0ne-year parts and labor in most regions; 90 days technical support for software in most regions. Additional offers may vary by region

What's ln The Box
iPAQ-310, car kit, car charger, AC charger, sync cable, slip case



Available 0ptional Accessories

• ExternalGPS Antenna (FB058AA#AC3): Enhances GPS reception inside vehicles.Comes with a five meter cable with low profile, non-sliding puck.
• Traffic Channel Car Charger (FB055AA#AC3): Adds real-time traffic and travel information capabilities to your iPAQ GPS. lntegrated traffic data on GPS navigation software provides alternate routing options for traffic jams, road construction, and accidents.
• Sport Case (FB005AA#AC3): Sport-inspired construction with form-fitting design offers protection from scratches and knocks when on the go. Comes with detachable carabiner clip to easily attach your iPAQ to a backpack or bag. 0ffers slots to store memory cards.
• Screen Protector (FB007AA#AC3): Protects your iPAQ screen from scratches. Antiglare coating allows use in bright sunlight. lncludes handy cleaning cloth.
• Bluetooth Stereo Headphones (FA303AA#AC3): Listen to your music from up to 30 feet away from the iPAQ.

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Buyer's feedback: - * Could be better ...
HP did a good job of making a stylish looking software for the GPS. A sleek product but not fast enough. Nor is it anything exceptional than other GPS. The price range it is in is definitely cheaper compared to other products.
If you have budget that allows you to but the HP GPS system. Go for it... it got all the stuff you need!

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Buyer's feedback: - Great GPS and Easy to customize
This unit is the best I've played with it other than Garmin, Tom and Mio I had used before.

Some people complain about the volume and route calculation. But if they ever had some exploration into pocket PC, they would realize how easily those problems could be resolved. But it requires good eyes because its resolution is much higher than other GPS in the 4.3" category.

The fun of the unit is beyond the map functions. An end user can get into it and shape it to the best fit to his own style.

Don't have enough volume, raise it;
Don't like the colors, change it;
Don't satisfy the zoom response, speed it.
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Beyond GPS, there are many other applications and customization you can run, I learned almost all from the site below.
http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=96823


Good luck and welcome to the new generation of GPS.

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Buyer's feedback: - * Surprisingly good! ...
I'll keep this review short. I use high end Magellan and Garmin models on a daily basis in my work. Both systems are adequate and both have their flaws. After alot of use Magellans tend to freeze up alot and have some areas where their maps are a bit inaccurate. Garmin, while not as user friendly as Magellen has more accurate maps but more easily loses it's link. Both will usually get you where your going.

I took a chance and bought my wife an HP GPS for Christmas, and I have to say I am blown away! In the areas I have used it, the maps are FAR more accurate than either Magellan or Garmin. The HP is able to connect and find it's position from inside a house, while Magellan and Garmin tend to lose their connection by just going under a bridge. It's POI index is far more complete than either of the previously mentioned systems. It also depicts the map in a topographically correct manner, terrain is correct right down to hills and ditches, something which might not be necessary but is cool none the less.

It's has minor flaws, which include a less than crystal clear speaker. It's screen depicts alot of info along the edges of the map, which might be a burden for those with less than 20/20 vision (though the map and route are crystal clear). The other flaw is support, if you have a problem or question, dont bother searching the HP site, there is no mention of this product anywhere on-line. I had an issue with a broken cradle, which HP replaced for free, but it took alot of fruitless searching on-line before I gave up and decided to talk with a customer service rep. So make sure you keep the product box and info, cause if you have a problem your gonna need it.

All in all, this is the BEST GPS I have used. It has features that you will only find in much more expensive models and has extremely accurate maps. When it comes down to it, the accuracy of the maps is what counts the most, and this GPS will not let you down.

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Buyer's feedback: - Great product but has run time errors
Very well designed product with nice features and well laid out. However, the windows program (5.0 ce) that the gps runs on occasionally gets run time errors and completely freezes the screen. A hard reset must be performed followed by a long boot process. When program is running fine the gps is a great unit. Also, route recalculations suck-it generally wants the driver to make a u-turn and follow the original route rather than actually performing a recalculation.

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Buyer's feedback: - * Too difficult to use. After download the system would not reboot. Too many options/features for a mapping product. ...
Too difficult to use. If I wanted a video, music, and phone system I would purchase them seperate. Need to carry around a manual or provide training for the "not so called gadgit oriented person". Satilite pick up was great when the product worked. After download it would not work.