iPAQ GPS System

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iPAQ GPS System

• By Elizabeth Sullivan

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What is an iPAQ?

• The Hewlett-Packard iPAQ is a PDA that is one of
  the most advanced PDAs on the market.
• One of the features that makes it so unique is
  its GPS system that can be bought to use with the
  product

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GPS System for the iPAQ

• The iPAQ has a Bluetooth enabled GPS system
• iPAQ downloads maps of cities, states, or even
  countries and the GPS connects with a satellite
  to give the user directions

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How the GPS system works

• The user downloads the needed maps to their iPAQ
  from a home computer or laptop
• The GPA connects to the iPAQ
• The GPS reads the maps and connects to a
  satellite to get exact directions
• The iPAQ gives the user directions, either
  verbally or in writing

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iPAQ GPS Pros and Cons

• PROS
• Easy to use
• The whole unit can be installed in car for easy
  driving directions
• Directions can be read to the driver to minimize
  distraction

• CONS
• Only one city, state or country can be downloaded
  at a time
• The GPS may have trouble connecting to the
  satellite if there is significant cloud cover or
  too much interfering traffic

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Where you can learn more about the iPAQ GPS

• The official HP website offers lot of information
  about all the models of the iPAQ and the
  accessories you can buy for it http//www.hp.com/
• You can research prices and different kinds of
  GPS devices for the iPAQ at http//www.nextag.com/
  hp-ipaq-gps-system/search-htm