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HTC P3300 review

Oct 17, 2006 gps navigation, reviews 1 Comment

The French site GPSandCo did a very extended review of the HTC P3300 and we translated it for you.

Introduction

HTC is the number one on the market of PDAphones with its own Qtek brand similar to great names like HP and Orange in particular.

HTC had already launched a PDA with integrated receiver GPS, G100 but which was not marketed officially in France and which very was not successful in terms of sensitivity GPS. And HTC also manufactures PDAphones GPS iPAQ hw6515 and hw6915 for HP.

With P3300, HTC launches its first highly anticipated PDAphone GPS under its own brand.

Let us see what this P3300 is worth, especially on the level of sensitivity GPS and its performances for which it is awaited the turning, Qtek 9100 having a similar processor having disappointed on the level of its performances, even if it met success.

Design features

• Processor: TI OMAP 850 at 201 MHz
• Display: Touch screen TFT LCD 2.8 inches with 65536 colors and 320×240 pixels resolution (QVGA)
• Cellular module: Quad-bands GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), GPRS and EDGE
• GPS: Integrated GPS SiRF III instantSiRFfix (A-GPS) receiver
• External antenna port: Yes
• ROM memory: 128 MB
• RAM memory: 64 MB
• USB:1.1
• Infra-red: No
• Bluetooth: 2.0
• Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g
• Integrated camera: 2 Megapixels (1600 x1200) with x2 zoom,no flash
• Video: MPEG4 format with 128 x 96 or 176 x 144 pixels resolution
• Ports: MicroSD
• Battery: 1200 removable mAh
• Operating system: Mobile Windows 5.0 (AKU 2)
• Dimensions: 11 x 5.8 x 1.7 cm
• Weight:127 G

TomTom is getting ready to release Car Connect

Sep 30, 2006 gps navigation, hacks, tomtom 5 Comments

We just got the word that TomTom is getting to release a device called Car Connect, that will let you use your existing car audio system for voice guidance, music, etc. The bluetooth device is compatible with TomTom GO 510, 910, and TomTom Rider.

The Car Connect’s capabilities is not limited to audio only. The device can also switch your navigator from day to night view as soon as you turn your headlights on.

Since installation does require messing around with the electrical wiring in your car, professional installation is suggested, and required for warranty. You must be using TomTom software version 6.52 or greater for TomTom Car Connect to work.

Your car will need ISO-compliant connectors or an “Aux in” socket to support Car Connect.

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tomtom ONE North America review already done

Aug 19, 2006 gps navigation, reviews, tomtom Leave a comment

Here is another PCMag review. These guys are always the first to get their hands on the newest gadgets. Just yesterday we posted about TomTom announcing the release of the new ONE for North America, and bam, today we get the review.

The review almost says nothing negative about the new TomTom ONE and gives it 4 out of 5. Listed at $500, ONE packs all the features of its big brothers such as GO 510 and 910 but only lacks in text-to-speech and bluetooth phone interface department. If you don’t care about these features the new TomTom ONE is the one for you. It is about $500 cheaper than Garmin Nuvi360 and $300 TomTom GO 910.

In my road tests, the ONE produced exactly the same routes for our standard test routes as did the GO 910. I prefer the ONE’s map display to the Garmin nüvi’s. Though the ONE lacks text-to-speech, the voice prompts were clear, easy to understand, and more complete than those of some units I’ve reviewed.

TomTom GO 910 review from pcmag

Aug 13, 2006 gps navigation, reviews, tomtom 3 Comments

We’re adding another review to the TomTom GO 910 review series. This one is from the picky guys at pcmag.com. The bottom line is they find the TomTom GO 910 a bit too pricey ($800) for not having a traffic receiver and give it 3.5 circles out of 5.

Overall, the TomTom GO 910 is a good, solid GPS. I prefer the screen display in navigation mode to that of both Garmin and Magellan. But the lack of a traffic receiver (one will be available as an option later this year, at a price to be determined), user interface issues, and observed routing problems keep it from getting the highest recommendation.

But they do list some good things about the 910 too:

• includes detailed maps of Europe
• speaks 36 languages
• choice of virtual keyboards
• extensive POI database
• MP3 player that can play audible books
• slide viewer
• phone support via bluetooth
• TeleAtlas map database
• text-to-speech capabilities

TomTom GO 910 review once again

Jul 12, 2006 gps navigation, reviews, tomtom Leave a comment

In case you haven’t read enough TomTom GO 910 reviews, we found another one for you. UK’s gadget magazine T3 reviewed the TomTom GO 910 and gave it a big thumbs up.

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The GO 910’s design is unmistakably TomTom. It’s bland, but it does the job. Although it boasts a larger screen than its predecessor the GO 700, the unit is actually smaller overall. That’s pretty amazing when you consider it’s housing a 20GB hard disk, of which 8GB is taken up by maps of Europe, America and Canada. That leaves 12GB for your pics and MP3s – which are easily accessed via the TomTom HOME software.

Always looking for improvements, TomTom has also redesigned its suction mount. Gone is the lever, now just hold the sucker in place and twist the rotating disc to increase suction. There are also a number of connectors on the mount -for an external aerial, a 12V adapter, a TMC receiver, a mic and an audio out. You can buy a cable that lets you control your iPod via the touchscreen. But you also need to connect it to the car stereo, as the inbuilt loudspeaker is no good for music.

This picks up satellites with ease – it took us just under 30 seconds. But the main improvement in use is the addition of text-to-speech, so the navigator reads out full road names instead of just advising you to “turn right”.

You can still connect to your mobile via Bluetooth for hands-free use, and the PLUS service gives you yet more options, from traffic alerts (£40 per year) to safety camera updates (£20 per year). Add a USB dock for connecting to PC or MAC, and you’ll struggle to find a better satnav.

Oh, and did we mention it’s £50 less than a Go 700? A must-have.

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TomTom GO 910 Video Review

May 8, 2006 gps navigation, reviews Leave a comment

Pocketinfo published a hands on video review of a GPS receiver. They test drive the TomTom Go 910 in the streets of Amsterdam.

The TomTom GO 910 is a high-end Personal Navigation device. The device has some great built-in features like a 20GB hard disk with the European maps pre-installed, Bluetooth car-kit, Remote control and you can even control your iPOD trough the TomTom GO.
Of course we tried to test all of these features including the synchronization software called TomTom HOME and the new Text-to-speech feature.

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TomTom GO 910 Review

May 1, 2006 gps navigation, reviews 1 Comment

TomTom has quickly become known for its easy-to-use, bright, and colorful GPS navigation devices. The company’s latest offering, the TomTom GO 910, is the first to provide preloaded maps of the entire United States, Canada, and Europe and has more features than a Boy Scout’s Swiss Army knife. At $799, the price is steep, but the GO 910 is more than your everyday GPS navigation system.

For starters, the GO 910 sports a large four-inch widescreen touch-sensitive display that was visible during daylight but not too bright at night. The backlight sensor and antiglare screen did a respectable job in our tests.

We had no trouble getting started, and within a minute or two we had a GPS signal, typed in a destination, and were off. The GO 910 comes with a new mounting device that allows you to easily place the navigator on the windshield, as well as move it from car to car in seconds. The included remote control means you don’t have to reach up to the device if you need to tweak something. We found it easy to type in a city name, input the type of place you’re heading to, and select it from a list. You can also reach your destination by ZIP code or address….

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