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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: - * Great Product Except for the Dashboard Holder ...
I love the i-PAC 310. It's a great navigation tool. It synchs great with the computer - very versatile. I like the bluetooth feature. The only theing I'm not crazy about is the dashboard holder, which seems flimsy for the product.

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Buyer's feedback: - Broken but fixed
This unit arrived factory sealed. After being charged and fired up, it failed to acquire a satellite track. I called HP support. After working my way through the automatted phone system (which doesn't seem to know HP sells a GPS)and multiple disconnects, I was finally able to talk to a real person. She shipped me a mailing package and the GPS was back in my hands in about 1 1/2 weeks.

I can't really tell you how this unit compares with other units. This is my first GPS. These are just my impressions:


1) Documentation sucks !! Both for the unit and the software updating documentation. Even the updated documentation sucked.

2) Maps, POI's, voices, and etc. are all updatable via the web. The updating software is confusing to operate though. The interface is less than intuitive and documentation is again an issue.

3) If found the GPS had many features and options but is less than intuitive to operate. Expect to spend some time learning to work your way through the various screens and options.

4) If you drive a Lexus and are 25 years old, you might be able to hear the speaker. On the other hand, if you listened to too many loud rock band in the 1960's, don't even expect to know there is a speaker.

All in all, I am very happy with the unit and I would buy another one.

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Buyer's feedback: - * Not Happy ...
Directions not very clear and Tech support had no clue as to how to operate unit. Bluetooth operation useless. Not clear and hard for others to hear that are called.

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Buyer's feedback: - No issue with this gadget
I have been using the Travel companion for the past few days and I do not have any complaints on it. I do not understand why there are so many bad ratings for it. Essentially, it is a device packed with features...you have to read the online manual ( on the CD) to used it well...Once you have done that, it is a fabulous machine...If you do not even bother to even read the manual, then I think you will have problems and possibly a "simpler" device would be better for you.

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Buyer's feedback: - * No Suction Here!! ...
I am pretty much happy with the IPAQ 310. I guess one could say I'm "Nit Picking" because the Suction Cup Mount provided is USELESS! Not once has the supplied mount stayed on the window. It's not good to see your IPAQ 310 falling off the mount for a Hard Landing! I had to purchase the Bracketron "Nav-Mat" GPS Dash Mount which sits on the dashboard to hold the HP unit in place. Other than that, the unit itself works just fine for me. I have been using GPS products long before they became "Hot". I really prefer using my Laptop because of the 15.4 Screen. I like to see a whole lot more than these tiny screens. As far as I am concerned, Delorme has the best software on the market, namely "Street Atlas" for PC's.