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| Hewlett-Packard iPAQ 310 Bluetooth 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator | 
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| Brand: Hewlett-Packard
Category: CE
List Price: $449.00
Buy New: $216.41
You Save: $232.59 (52%)
New (13) Used (4) Refurbished (2) from $179.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  94 reviews
Sales Rank: 5932
Platform: Pda
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 800 x 480
Display Size: 4.3
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 3.4 x 4.3 x 0.7
MPN: 310
Model: 310
UPC: 883585309559
EAN: 0883585309559
ASIN: B000VRYLU2
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Too much too soon? June 22, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
When I got this unit via the Amazon Vine program, I was looking forward to it. I have an older Magellen GPS unit for my car, and it works great. The only problem is that it's rather bulky. The iPAQ 310 promised a much smaller and lighter form factor, as well as the ability to run with it away from a power source. Unfortunately, the promise didn't measure up to reality, and I think I'll be keeping my Magellen.
The 310 looks really nice, but I was less-than-thrilled with the routing paths it provided. On a number of occasions, it ignored an obviously more direct path to take you on a round-about trip. Since the main thing I wanted it for was navigation, it failed in the primary task. The additional stuff like MP3 player and video player are nice, but I already have iPods and iPhones to do that stuff. I would have preferred it be really great at one thing (navigation) rather than mediocre at a number of things.
If you're willing to look at this as a true iPAQ that happens to have GPS built in, then you might have a better impression of the overall package. But if you're looking for this primarily as an in-car navigation unit, it leaves much to be desired.
 top of the line GPS June 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have had this unit for about 4 months now. When I wanted to buy a GPS, never having owned one, I hesitated between the Navigon 7100 and the HP iPaq 310. The reviews I read about the HP were mixed. The negative ones were not convincing to me. It sounded more as a critique because the HP does not behave like a TomTom or Garmin. I am glad I bought this unit.
One of the complaints was that the HP switches from 2D to 3D mode by itself. To me that is a feature. When you are so far from the destination, you really do not want to look at the details of the road. That is when the 2D-mode kicks in automatically. As you get near your destination, you care about the streets preceding the destination. Again, the HP switches automatically to the detailed mode showing the 3D, which in my opinion is superb.
In 3D-mode you get a super high resolution scenery of the back-ground. In my case you see the mountains exactly as I see it in front of me. Perfect scenery on the HP screen.
Do not get fooled by the Garmin users or TomTom users. This unit is perfect. I find every function to work as designed.
There never was a problem with the sound being too low. At least my unit never had a problem from day one.
Connecting bluetooth with your cell phone is a breeze.
Finding the satellites took place very quickly.
So far there has been two firmware upgrade. The only problem with the upgrade is that the provided software takes a long time to download the firmware.
I would recommend this to any body
Flexible device June 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Invaluable for navigation and finding the closest Thai restaurants. Was originally rather buggy, but recent update seems to have stabilized things.
Neat trick: with the installation of an SDIO wireless card, such as the Spectec SDW-820 SD WiFi Card (802.11b) and some software tinkering, you can get Opera running on it, for portable internet access, albeit only to unsecured networks.
Battery life is rather skimpy.
 Happy overall May 31, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Since this is my first GPS, I have no basis for comparison. However, I like this GPS very much. It wasn't too difficult learning the menu options, but it did take a little getting use to. Overall, I'm happy with my purchase.
 Disappointed May 24, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was initially impressed after receiving the Ipaq 310 4 days ago. It acquired satellites quickly, the display was crisp, bright, and clear. Routing was acceptable. The interface was fairly intuitive. Then the problems started. The unit crashed twice. It spontaneously turns itself on, twice draining the battery as the device sat unused. HP support recommended I return the device for repair, but since Amazon has a 30 day refund policy, I think it would be wise to cut my losses before I am stuck with a remanufactured lemon. I will be returning the unit for a refund. Listen up, HP: fix the problems before releasing the product!
Update: I took the advice of another reviewer and gave this unit a chance. After several weeks of use, I am glad I did. While not perfect, this unit works quite well after all. I learned that turning the unit off while it is navigating will cause the battery drain problem: apparantly the supplied case fits a little snug, and it is easy for the power button to be accidentally pressed. If the unit activates, afer having been switched off while navigating, it will then stay on, draining the battery. The unit has crashed, bit not while operating. THe routes are quite good, and there are plenty of adjustments in the software to allow the user to tweak the results. I do like the advanced features this unit sports, including multipoint routing, and the good display. All in all, I'm glad I kept this device. I would now rate it at least 3 stars, and would recommend it to friends.
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