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Hewlett Packard FA196A Handheld GPS Receiver

 
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Key Features
  • GPS Type: Handheld (Outdoor)
  • Form Factor: Handheld
  • Map capabilities: Download maps
  • Enhanced accuracy: WAAS enabled
  • Receiver Type: 12 Channels
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Never ask for directions again! Turn your HP iPAQ Pocket PC into your guide with the iPAQ Navigation System which provides turn-by-turn directions to any address nationwide. The system features Navtech map data which provides detailed street-level maps to any destination. In addition, the iPAQ Navigation System features an extensive point-of-interest database, with over one million entries, to quickly and easily direct you to nearby restaurants, hotels, gas stations and more.
 
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Average Rating: 4.0
 
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Giddy up with a great GPS!

Date of Review:  Apr 17, 2005
The Bottom Line: Good choice for road trips & treking. Does not provide military precision, but then again, who cares ;-)
Review: ;-) Please see updates at end, ciao! ;-)

I have owned the HP IPAQ Bluetooth GPS navigation receiver for 4 months now, following is a "beat the heck out of it abuse road report" for this unit.

In my professional life, I am a...
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  5.0

by: mrcycling
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Size, weight, good TTFF, good accuracy
Cons
"non-slip" pad on bottom...
 

Great compromise device

Date of Review:  Feb 13, 2008
The Bottom Line: If you need occasional GPS and have a device that supports bluetooth then this is the unit for you.
Review: At first I wondered what I would do with this device that I got for Christmas a year ago but it has turned out to be a very versatile and helpful device.

I have a fantastic sense of direction and know my way around quite well so I don't...
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  4.0

by: Coz
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Inexpensive, small size, easy to use
Cons
Slow to "sync up" when...
 

iPAQ GPS

Date of Review:  Nov 25, 2005
Review: Recently purchased iPAQ hx4705, needed a GPS, si I bought iPAQ GPS receiver with NAVTEQ from HP. I have two GPS units in my cars, so I kind of knew what to expect. I was kind of disappointed an I am returning my GPS unit.

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  2.0

by: desant
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Great customer services at HP,
Cons
Poor POS DB, fixtures don't work for...
 
 
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Product Details and Features

Product MPN
MPN fa196a#aba

Key Features
GPS Type   Handheld (Outdoor)
Form Factor Handheld
Map capabilities   Download maps
Enhanced accuracy WAAS enabled
Receiver Type 12 Channels

Technical Features
Audible Features   Voice Navigation Instructions
Trip calculator   Route Recalculation
Included Software/Maps   USA Maps, Canada Maps

Other Features
PC Interface NMEA-0183
Antenna Built-in

GPS System
Accuisition Time - Cold 45 sec
Accuisition Time - Initial Time 38 sec
Accuisition Time - Hot 8 sec
Update rate 1 per second, continuous

PDA Features
Compatible PDA OS Pocket PC, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows ME
Compatible Devices Pocket PC Based PDA

Battery
Battery Type and Quantity Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack
Battery Life 8 Hours

Warranty
Warranty 1 Year

Dimensions
Width 1.9 in.
Depth 1 in.
Height 3.3 in.
Weight 0.21 lb.

Miscellaneous
UPC 829160067339
Product ID 21775649
 
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