Name:
Location: Baton Rouge, LA United States
Date: 2004-01-11
Customer Rating: -
Summary: Better than expected
Comment: This GPS receiver appears to work great with my 4155. I've only used it a few days, but I am very pleased so far. Installation of the software and first connection to the GPS went very smoothly. I like the way that it will start the Bluetooth connection automatically on startup of the software. The maps are from NavTech and seem to be pretty complete. I've found a few mistakes, but they are generally less than the web based mapping programs. Having a power cord that is compatible with my PDA is very helpful as well.I plan on using this GPS while hiking. GpsDash (app for navigating and tracking with a raster map) works well with this receiver.
As far as negatives, the manual is only available online in the form of a pdf. The kit came with a mounting bracket, but I can't figure out how to use it. The power switch could be a little better constructed also. These negatives are pretty minor overall.
Name:
Location:
Date: 2004-05-10
Customer Rating: -
Summary: Simple, Flexible, and well designed
Comment: I have used this system with both an iPAQ 1945 and 4155. Worked with almost no issues on both devices. The "puck" has never slid across my dash, since it has a rubber backing. Even in my sports car it stayed put around quick corners. I download maps of 3-5 states onto a SD card and the data seems quite accurate. I have only had one incorrect turn given in the past 4 months.
The battery life is 6-7 hours and the fact that it uses the same charger as the iPAQ is great. I always keep the iPAQ plugged in and mounted to my dash at a good viewing angle. The Bluetooth connection is almost never dropped, so no complaints.
The only "issue" I have is the application doesn't always close out properly, so I tend to do a soft reset after using the software. Works perfect every time once I got in this habit.
Buy it and you will save time and avoid frustrations driving in unfamiliar locations.
Name: warder
Location: GA USA
Date: 2004-01-11
Customer Rating: -
Summary: Cool bit of kit
Comment: I ordered this to replace a Navman unit I used to use with my 3870, however I lost the 3870 and replaced it with a 4155 and this.The good:
- Excellent battery life
- Excellent GPS, locks in within a minute with cold start
- Bluetooth works great
- The unit comes with a power adaptor using the Ipaq connector meaning you only need carry one charger around
- The maps appear upto date
- Software is intuitive
- Routing is quick and auto-rerouting works well
- Spoken instructions are particularly good. I often don't use the display
- I like the points of interest and the way you can ask for a list and be directed to the nearest gas stations, restaurants etc.
- Never locked up
The bad:
- Only thing I've found better so far on the Navman was the map display
Generally very impressed!
Name: freestylenet
Location:
Date: 2005-02-05
Customer Rating: -
Summary: GPS
Comment: I have had this GPS Reciever for a month now, and it works very well. Sometimes it may be a little slow in getting a GPS signal, but the software is pretty good. Sure beats buying an in car system (the built ins from Honda, Infiniti, Nissan, etc) cost almost $2K! I paid $275 for this and another $290 (about) for the actual PDA. I think it's a really good deal. Plus I get wireless (iPaq rx3115) and all that other good stuff. All in all, a very user friendly system. Intial problems with set up have been solved with the help of the dedicated iPaq support line, which has been very friendly and nice. Surprising service for a technology company, in my opinion.
Name: Thomas Power
Location: East Jabib, USA
Date: 2004-12-04
Customer Rating: -
Summary: Great buy for the money. Adds value to your IPAQ
Comment: This unit does goes beyond what one could expect, especially for the price. My only other experience with a GPS has been the Hertz Neverlost system, available, when you rent a car. This little sucker did everthing neverlost did and more. If you have an IPAQ already and you need to know where you are going, than this is a must have for you. This is so precise, that it literally brings you to the doorstep of the street address you plug in! This is great especially at night, when it is difficult to see the street numbers on houses or business for that matter.
I am a pharmaceutical rep and my target list changes quaterly. This device has been the best investment dollar-for-dollar that I can ever remember making. If you are a pharma rep and your company privides you with an IPAQ, be careful. The program that your company uses takes up a lot of memory. It works OK on mine, but I find that I need to reboot it once in a while. This is a very small price to pay, for what this does. In short, this unit is for computer savvy people, who want a GPS. I wouldn't go out and buy grandma a new IPAQ and this device. For non-computer folks, consider the Magellan for the ease of use and userfriendliness.
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