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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: - * Love this thing! ...
This GPS is great.

First thing you need to do when you get it is to go use the software that comes with it to update the device to the latest software. most of the bad reviews are of older versions of software. It has been greatly improved lately. notice the newer reviews are a lot better.

HOW TO UPDATE:
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you need to go to www.ipaq.com/navigate
you need to create an account. it will ask you for the serial number for your GPS too.

after you create an account.
Click on MAPS and UPDATES, you will see UPDATES & DOWNLOADS in the lower left corner. Select DOWNLOAD button. That will download the CONTENT MANAGER.

Install the CONTENT MANAGER. Run it. There is a help file that comes in the zip file. It will give you step by step instructions.

The content manager will let you update everything. It has map updates, software updates, more languages. It will compare what you have to what is available online and you can select what you want to update.


Here are the pros:
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1) POIs - 12 million points of interest
Can find them around your GPS location or on the route you are taking
Can search the database by name -want taco bells near you, no problem.

2) Fast Routing - and reroutes are ligthning fast
smart rerouting - if you get off route it wil attempt several times to get you to turn around to get back on the route. But if you do not turn around it will then find a route by going on the road you are already on. Love this feature since I often go on a trip and want to take roads I am familiar with. It quickly adapts to the new route.

3) Display - very clean clear display. easy to read in bright light or night. Swithces between night and day mode automatically. The street names are easy to read on the map as you drive.

4) Text to Speech - People have been complaining about the sound and speaker but i have to disagree. I have no problem understanding it. For a computer generated voice it is quite good. I usually have trouble hearing a person when I go to mcdonalds at the drive through, but don't have trouble understanding the GPS.

5) Free updates from hps website and you can plan trips on the HP website and download them to your GPS.

6) supports red light and speed cameras - it will warn you when you are coming up to a red light or speed camera.

7) if you liked the MIO GPS products, you will love this.

8) 3D terrain - not only does it do 3D landmarks and building but does 3D terrains as well and for the entire US.

9) 3D roads - It shows road elevations too. It will show elevated highways in 3D so it is much easier to navigate through mix masters.


Cons:
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1) Screen layout. I wish the information was on the left or right of the screen instead of the top and the bottom. It is a wide screen display and it just seems like a poor use of space.

2) USB cable that comes with it is the only one that will work to connect it to a PC.

3) If you have bluetooth turned on, it causes the GPS to delay activating for a couple of seconds after turning it on.

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Buyer's feedback: - Hewlett Packard iPAQ 310
Overall this is an excellent product. Graphics are far better than most competitors, owing mostly to the impressive screen resolution. Routing is intuitive and generally convenient and rerouting after a missed turn is excellent. The interface is quick and easy to use, though it has a significantly bigger learning curve than other units - expect to take some time to learn it. GPS fix is generally fast and accurate.

Being very new, the GPS does have some rough edges, giving some unacceptable glitches occasionally, sometimes requiring the unit to be rebooted. Also, the voice prompts are sub par, delivered through a single underpowered speaker. The text-to-speech generally pronounces things well, but can be hard to understand, especially over noise. The focus of the unit's design is definitely the graphic interface, other aspects seem to have been neglected somewhat - I like it, but some people may not.

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Buyer's feedback: - * The future of GPS is here ... ...
When I got my hands on this GPS, I was amazed by the size and the usability features of this unit - i just love the 3-D view - seems like a futuristic product to me, designed by people who know where the technology is headed.

Let me summarize the pros and cons:

The good stuff
(1) Good updated map, routing and POI (points of interest) database
- I read some reviews on this board where people complained of bad routing. Yes, GPS can give bad routing sometimes taking you in a
circuitous routes - but that is something which all GPS do, nothing specific to HP
(2) Great touchscreen and crystal clear screen
- I can view the maps even in bright sunlight and touch the buttons even with my big fingers
(3) Small and easy to carry around
(4) 3-D view - Even though not much of Data is not ready for the city where I travel, whenever I travel to the bigger cities, I am amazed by the 3-D view

The bad stuff
(1) Very poor volume - there is where it loses a star

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Buyer's feedback: - Great Stuff
Great Stuff, I really like it. I just used if for several days, the screen and the database are gorgeous.

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Buyer's feedback: - * Great features! ...
Overall i like this device. I have owned over 6 GPS units and this is by far the most feature rich. My kids like the games that are preloaded and I like being able to listen to music while I drive. The mount is very nice and easy to use on an every day basis. I got this for a great price on an amazon Friday deal. The voices are pretty muffled but this was not a big problem as I hooked it into my car's audio system. The GPS routing works fine, and will get you where you are going. Has tons of features. If you are looking for a full featured GPS - this is it. Overall I give it 4.5 stars as it is not for newbies and is not simple to use. But if you are a techie you will love it.