Enjoy The HP iPaq Navigation system

admin — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:40:11 +0000

Most Pocket PC users will be lost without their iPaqs HP that they organized. Now, thanks to HP IPAQ Navigation, your IPaq can go even further, preventing you from getting lost on the streets. Compatible with H1940, H2200, H3870, H3970, H4000 and H5000 series, as well as the most recent iPaqs (rz1700 series is the only exception), $ 330 Includes a Bluetooth GPS receiver and maps of the United States and Canada. It’s a bit expensive compared to other receivers on the market, but its experience makes it an ideal travel companion for IPaq owners.

Compared to other GPS receivers we’ve tested, IPaq navigation system a bit bulky, measuring 3,3 by 1,8 by 1,0 inches and weighing 3.4 ounces. A nice touch, however, the rubber grip on the rear panel of the device, which prevents it from sliding on the dashboard. Or better yet, use the included vent mount for a safer alternative. At the bottom three LEDs that blink blue for Bluetooth, GPS signals are green, and orange for charging the battery. The power switch is located on the left side of the device, and there is the power cord on the right (car charger comes with the kit).

The software uses Navtech data and includes street-level maps of USA and Canada, which you can download to your Pocket PC from your region or city, 25 -, 50 -, 75 – and 100-mile segments. Once the card is installed, you can choose to navigate to your destination in any of six ways: at the address indicated in the intersection, on your own favorite destinations, or through the contact list. There are also options for the construction of courses based on shortest distance, or you can stay on the back roads and highways to avoid altogether. It is not as comprehensive as the software included in the DeLorme Earthmate or TeleType receiver, but voice-guided turn-by-turn directions and real-time information (remaining distance, estimated time of arrival, etc.) to get a job. In addition, there are attractions database with more than 1 million entries in numerous categories, such as restaurants, hotels, ATMs, and petrol stations.

We tested the IPaq navigation system with IPaq h4150, and it kept us on the road, as we have overcome in the San Francisco area. We rose at three critical signals about 40 seconds, and they hold firm, even though we went in between tall buildings. Voice and visual directions were accurate, and if you missed the turn, the system will automatically redirect to the course.900mAh receiver (milliamp hours) lithium-ion battery for 8 hours, unfortunately, he came up short in the hour of our tests.

Enjoy The HP iPaq 310 Travel Companion

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 19:35:40 +0000

Last year, HP introduced the HP IPAQ rx5900 Travel Companion, a sleek gadget that combined the powers of PDA and portable navigation systems into a single solution. This was the first GPS device for the company, and it enjoyed moderate success with our readers. Now, HP has decided to launch its first GPS-only venture with the new HP IPAQ 310 Travel Companion. This sleek device with exceptionally beautiful and sharp screen and has attractive features on the inside, as well, including text-to-speech, integrated Bluetooth, and 3D-rendering of the building.Unfortunately, things go wrong, as soon as we hit the road. IPaq 310 was awful at route recalculations, which gives us clear direction and in a roundabout way to their destination. In addition, the voice prompts it was difficult to hear and understand. It is a shame because we really wanted to like this device, but HP should work out some bugs before we are ready to fork over $ $ 449 for a portable nav system. At the same time, if you are looking for a mid-level to advanced in-vehicle GPS, we’ll offer Mio DigiWalker C520 and Garmin Nuvi 660.

Design
Although the HP IPAQ 310 Travel Companion does not surprise different design than other portable navigation systems, is another sleek device. It sports an attractive black chassis and black plums with a soft finish on the back panel, which makes for a nice addition to any car interior. IPaq 310 also has a thin profile (4.3 inches wide by 3.4 inches by 0.7 inches deep 6.6 ounces) so you can easily carry it between vehicles or pack in your suitcase for use with a rental car during travel.

On the front panel you will find a spacious 4.3-inch TFT touch screen, which shows with 65000 colors at a sharp 800×480 pixels, which makes maps and text look more clear and bright. This is one of the best displays we’ve seen on a GPS device to date, and we could read it in various lighting conditions including bright sunlight. You can adjust the brightness, and have the option of a night mode, which will automatically switch the map flowers at night for better viewing. The touch screen reacts to our team, even though the system itself can sometimes be sluggish, you can make it appear on the screen did not immediately respond to your touch. On-screen keyboard on the close side, so users with larger digits may have a hard time entering the address with only their fingertips. Fortunately, there is the stylus on the top of the device for more accurate text entry.

For the most part, the user interface HP intuitive and easy to understand. Home menu presents you with five clear options: Navigation, Entertainment, Contacts, Extras, Settings. However, once you dive deeper into these parameters, the functions of all the different buttons, not always obvious. Manual is very barebones, but at least explains the purpose of each icon.

The power button is located above the display, and there are expansion SD slot on the left side.On the right you’ll find a reset hole, port mini-USB, 3,5 mm headphone jack, external antenna connector, as well as the multifunctional steering wheel jogging, which can be used to adjust the volume and backlight, scroll and select various menus, or zoom in / out card.

Features
HP IPAQ 310 Travel Companion was built from scratch and not use the navigation software TomTom. Instead, it uses its own navigation software HP and comes with preloaded TeleAtlas United States and Canada. As in most other portable navigation systems, you can get a referral to a specific address, point of interest (POI), the location from the list of favorites or recently visited list, or home address. After entering the destination, the route can be calculated in several ways, including the shortest, quickest and most economical, and you can instruct the system to avoid certain road types and maneuvers, such as roads, toll roads and turns. There will also be IPaq dedicated website where you can plan your trips in advance, and then send them IPaq 310. This is a good option if you have time to pre-plan your trip because you can use the full computer screen and keyboard to enter all the information. Unfortunately, this feature is not live at the time of this writing, so we could not verify it. HP said that the site should be ready for public use in late November, but did not give a specific date. Other goodies include an automatic navigation route recalculation and alert the security cameras.

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Enjoy The HP iPaq Navigation system

Enjoy The HP iPaq 310 Travel Companion