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| HP iPAQ Bluetooth GPS Navigation System for 1945, 2200, 3900, 4100, 4300, 5100, 5400, 5500 series | 
 enlarge | Brand: Hewlett-Packard
Category: CE
List Price: $329.99
Buy New: $115.00
You Save: $214.99 (65%)
New (4) Used (4) from $109.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  24 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Connectivity: Bluetooth
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 6.9 x 2.1
MPN: FA196A#AC3
Model: Navigation System
UPC: 829160067339
EAN: 0829160067339
ASIN: B0000DK2Y4
Release Date: November 20, 2003
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Works very well, great add-on for IPAQ May 18, 2008
I was looking for a solid GPS that wouldn't require the outlay of several hundred dollars. I already owned the IPAQ RX3715. Out of the box the IPAQ GPS unit was partially charged, the software was easy to install and sync with my IPAQ. The unit picked-up strong signals quickly.
The maps are a tad dated and although there is an update for the software I have decided to keep the original for now. A savings play.
The unit works great in the car, which is the reason for the purchase. You will want to purchase a mount for your IPAQ. The screen will get washed out in bright sun. With the voice command on, this is no problem as you still can hear where you need to turn in plenty of time to figure it out.
Overall this has made a terrific GPS investment for the price.
Comments are always welcome.
 It works but.... November 19, 2007
We bought this because we have the Ipaq but quit often it doesn't work very well. To find the satelites takes long time. It is very sensible...we had to re-load everything... it works but I prefer next time to buy a seperate gps system....
 No Support From HP May 27, 2007
The product in theory is great -- and is great as long as it works ok. However, if you have a problem with it, you will be out of luck trying to get any support from HP. Establishing the connection between the GPS system and the iPAQ and also the partnership between the iPAQ and your PC or notebook can be finicky. In my case, it worked ok the first time I used it but then later the GPS, iPAQ, and PC refused to communicate with each other. I wanted to re-install my software and start all over again but the airlines managed to lose the bag that had my software and documentation. Nearly all manufacturers have web sites offering software downloads, updates, patches, etc. for their products. Not HP for this product. If you lose your manual or installation software, forget about the convenience of finding replacements online. HP's support link tells you there are no downloads available and to contact the vendor where you purchased the Nav System. I highly recommend that you check HP's web site for online support before purchasing this or any HP product to make sure they actually offer support.
The concept of an accessory GPS unit for my iPAQ seemed like a great idea. However, after this I would only consider a dedicated self-contained GPS unit from a manufacturer that supports their products.
One more comment that I almost forgot. My HP GPS System was obsolete when I took it out of the box. The first thing they wanted me to do was pay for updated maps.
Mostly a software review April 26, 2007
I want to mostly focus on the newest HP mapping software, which I bought directly from HP's web site in April 2007. But first let me add a few important points that might help potential purchasers of this HP iPAQ GPS Bluetooth system. First, even though it says on the HP Web site that it is only compatible with a few select iPAQs, in reality it will work with ANY Bluetooth-enabled iPAQ. I was a little worried after I had ordered it, only to find out that my model (HX 2495) was not listed as compatible. But it does work just fine.
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Next, after installing the software to my PC and iPAQ, and loading the maps for Michigan and Ontario, the brand new software (version 2.02) froze my iPAQ every time, stalling on the Warning message and not allowing me click "I Agree" or do anything. That was frustrating. I called HP GPS Navigation Tech Support and found out that certain maps require a patch/fix to be installed. They e-mailed me a 12 mb zip file with directions and 6 compressed folders (one which had the step-by-step ReadMe file with the directions. Make sure you follow them precisely). After all of this was done, the software finally worked. I would think that Ontario and Michigan would be popular locations, so this large patch will probably be necessary for many users. There may be other cities and states that also require the patch.
After this hassle, I am happy to report that the software is very good and very user friendly. It comes on 3 CDs which must be postal mailed (no downloading) by FedEx (expensive shipping). The entire state maps take a very long time to load, too. Up to 30 minutes in some cases, and being spread over 3 CDs does require you to have to stay by your computer and feed the different CDs in when prompted.
I had no trouble with the Bluetooth connection. But work out a way to keep the GPS unit secure in your vehicle, such as the recommended velcro strip fastened to your dashboard and the back of the GPS unit. The closer you can get the thing to your windshield, the better. People having trouble with satellite reception probably do not have it close enough to their vehicle's windshield. The included vent mount for the iPAQ works OK, but not great. It is flimsy and I guarantee that your iPAQ will rotate a lot whenever you turn, and you will probably need to constantly turn it, but it's better than carrying it in your lap as you drive.
Here are the best features of the software that haven't been discussed in other reviews:
1) The ability to look up a specific route and then Demo the Current Route before driving. Demo Mode is a great feature. This can be done from the Pocket PC even without the GPS receiver being turned on.
2) You can look up POIs (Points of Interest) within 25 miles of your current location (alphabetically or by proximity) without having the GPS unit turned on.
3) You can save Favorite addresses in the Destination section of the software. Favorites are a wonderful feature, although you cannot organize them by folder or by topic, so your list may become very lengthy.
4) If you have a thorough, updated Contacts list in Outlook, this will benefit you, allowing you to look up addresses from that list in the Destination by Contacts section. Just pick the contact's name(s) and it will navigate you to their house.
5) Points of Interest do not include movie theaters (only playhouse theaters), and I found that certain major libraries are sometimes missing, so while being a very helpful feature, POI is far from perfect.
6) You can look up restaurants according to what kind of food you like to eat, what nationality of food you prefer (the list is extensive), and it gives the phone number and address of each location.
7) You can add one stop-over to each destination, even after you plan the route. So, if you decide to hit one of the major points of interest between here and there, it will allow you to add this, and there is also a Detour option (listed as an "Avoid Road" list). You just cross off roads that you want to avoid. Later, you can add these roads back again.
On CD #1 (right-click on your CD drive or use Windows Explorer to open the folder, avoiding Auto-Play), you will find an excellent 114-page user-friendly manual on how to use the software. Included in this PDF guide there is even a picture of how the vent mount should look when assembled.
Overall, I'm very pleased with the software. Once you get your GPS fix, you will rely on this system to get you where you want to go. It has saved me over and over, and it was worth the initial price and patching it took to get it running.
 ipaq bluetooth gps February 10, 2007
I love it the ony thing better would have been ome of the new ipaqs with GPS built in
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