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Compaq iPAQ Navigation System 128i review

7.4

Editors' Rating

Very Good

3.7

Members' Rating

Poor

Typical price:£ 850

Verdict

Although cheaper satellite navigation systems are available, Compaq's handheld-based solution has much to recommend it... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Voice-enabled route guidance
  • Convenient, portable unit.

Cons

  • Bulky GPS jacket
  • No external antenna support
  • Voice instructions need more volume.

Key Specs

Built-in devices: GPS receiver
Operating system: Pocket PC 2002
Software included: Pocket CoPilot, UK maps
Expansion slots: CompactFlash

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Member Opinion

3.7

Average Member Rating

Poor

3 Members have reviewed this product

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Anonymous

Anonymous

Very expensive, ugly

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2.0

Terrible


James Cooper

James Cooper

Overall a good device

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6.0

Good


Ron Kennedy

Ron Kennedy

Lovely if it works

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3.0

Poor


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