I agree with the reviewer that the speaker is poor and the synthesized voice is not the best. I also get some wrong directions e.g. 'Turn right at the about' when it's actually straight on or left. However the worst thing about the Ipaq 314 companion is that it crashes randomly whilst driving! ... Read review
This is a Premium quality Mains Uk travel charger with 2 year warranty Features to the ... more
mains charger Intelligent IC chip inside recognizes a fully charged battery and automatically switches to a saver mode to prevent overcharging and short circuit. Led light CE Certified and ROSH 1 meter long cable 2 year warranty Lightweight design Safe to use with 110 volt to 240 volts with travel adaptor so you can take this on holiday with you can use all over the world. Travel adaptor not included.
Postage & Packaging:£4.50 Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
This is a Premium quality Mains Uk travel charger with 2 year warranty Features to the ... more
mains charger Intelligent IC chip inside recognizes a fully charged battery and automatically switches to a saver mode to prevent overcharging and short circuit. Led light CE Certified and ROSH 1 meter long cable 2 year warranty Lightweight design Safe to use with 110 volt to 240 volts with travel adaptor so you can take this on holiday with you can use all over the world. Travel adaptor not included.
Postage & Packaging:£4.50 Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Advantages: Awesome screen, low price. Disadvantages: Random crashes, poor software support, no full reset
I agree with the reviewer that the speaker is poor and the synthesized voice is not the best. I also get some wrong directions e.g. 'Turn right at the about' when it's actually straight on or left. However the worst thing about the Ipaq 314 companion is that it crashes randomly whilst driving! Instead of recovering your route it then requires re-selecting and has the audacity to display a message telling you not to operate it whilst driving which ... ...screen! The software update process is fraught with difficulty even for the tech-expert and can result in an unrecoverable device. There is no 'back to factory defaults' reset so if you haven't managed a backup (by no means certain) you will have to return the device to the factory.
All the above is a real shame because it's a beautiful device and the 3D/2D scroll wheel would be a joy if the machine would leave the zoom where you put ... more
I agree with the reviewer that the speaker is poor and the synthesized voice is not the best. I also get some wrong directions e.g. 'Turn right at the about' when it's actually straight on or left. However the worst thing about the Ipaq 314 companion is that it crashes randomly whilst driving! Instead of recovering your route it then requires re-selecting and has the audacity to display a message telling you not to operate it whilst driving which has to be cancelled by hitting a small button on screen! The software update process is fraught with difficulty even for the tech-expert and can result in an unrecoverable device. There is no 'back to factory defaults' reset so if you haven't managed a backup (by no means certain) you will have to return the device to the factory.
All the above is a real shame because it's a beautiful device and the 3D/2D scroll wheel would be a joy if the machine would leave the zoom where you put it!
Advantages: Great screen and compact unit Disadvantages: Navigation, sound, no access to standard windows screen to load tomtom!
...3d, a real disappointment and hp are not putting mind at ease by saying the 3d coverage will get better. Cannot understand what the voice commands are saying, speaker is also poor and distorted. The map keeps reverting back to 2d mode when driving for no reason, this is dangerous as I have to keep finding the 3d button. Outlook and media player are not pre-installed & need to be down loaded but cant 'cause hp website will not allow me to register. ...
roboreeves 23.12.2007
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Product Information for "HP iPAQ 314 Travel Companion" »
Gps system
Recommended Use
Automotive
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Aerial
Built-in
Features
2D / 3D map perspective
Built-in Memory
2 GB
Supported Memory Cards
Micro SD Card
Digital player
Digital Player
Built-in
Supported Formats
MP3, JPEG
Connections
Connector Type
USB
Battery
Battery Enclosure Type
Internal
Included Qty
1
Technology
Lithium Ion
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories
Car power adapter, carrying case, AC power adaptor, automotive windshield mount, USB cable, stylus
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support
1 year warranty, 2 years warranty
Manufacturer's product description
Enjoy the journey as much as the destination. Whether you're on the road for business or pleasure, this advanced, high-definition 3D navigation system provides a wonderfully immersive experience to help you find your way. Confidently follow turn-by-turn directions to the places you need to go, with both spoken and on-screen guidance. Even street names are spoken to help you along the way. Pan and zoom to the level of detail you desire. Quickly zoom in from 3,000 meters to street level view. On the touch screen display, use your finger to simply slide the map in the direction you want to view. Let your iPAQ Travel Companion guide you to family, friends, and business associates using your Microsoft Office Outlook Mobile contacts. Before you go, tailor your travel experience with HP's online trip planning services and download it to your iPAQ 314 for a more productive trip. View your route comfortably on the spectacular, high-definition touch screen display. Find your location fast with the dual-core 600 MHz Titan processor with autonomy acceleration. Keep your maps and points of interest at hand with 2 GB of flash ROM storage. Transfer content quickly and easily from your PC with the high-speed mini-USB 2.0 connector. While you travel, use your iPAQ 314 as a hands-free answering system for your Bluetooth -enabled phone. Then when you arrive, enjoy your digital media library, business multimedia content or even a challenging video game on this premium high-definition entertainment system. Travel first class with the iPAQ 314 - perfectly suited for your business or personal adventures.
