Pda for sat nav

ajm · #1 (**permalink**) 26-02-2008, 11:41 AM

I am looking for a pda to use for sat nav but unsure which is the best to go for.

I would like it to have built in sirf star III. I have found Mio P560 and Asus A696 so far. Can anyone reccommend any of these or an alternative?

**Martin Laverty** · #2 (**permalink**) 26-02-2008, 12:49 PM

The ipaq 5000 series are the best ones to go for.

http://www.totalpda.co.uk/HP-iPAQ-rx...Companion.aspx

http://www.totalpda.co.uk/HP-iPAQ-rx...Companion.aspx

Both have the sirf III receiver your looking and both have tomtom 6 pre loaded. The 5935 has Wifi and 2Gb rom so its the highest spec available.

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Originally Posted by ajm

I am looking for a pda to use for sat nav but unsure which is the best to go for.

I would like it to have built in sirf star III. I have found Mio P560 and Asus A696 so far. Can anyone reccommend any of these or an alternative?

ajm · #3 (**permalink**) 26-02-2008, 01:02 PM

Thanks for the reply and links.

What is the difference between the Asus A696 and the Ipaq 5935 apart from the A696 having windows 6 and not 5?

**Martin Laverty** · #4 (**permalink**) 26-02-2008, 01:09 PM

I'm showing the Asus as having windows mobile 5.

The HP has much more memory and comes with tomtom 6.

There is a comparison here.
http://www.pdadb.net/index.php?m=pdacomparer

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Originally Posted by ajm

Thanks for the reply and links.

What is the difference between the Asus A696 and the Ipaq 5935 apart from the A696 having windows 6 and not 5?

ajm · #5 (**permalink**) 26-02-2008, 02:11 PM

Thanks again for the link. I saw somewhere that the Asus A696 now comes with windows 6. Not sure how much mem can be used with the asus though.

**Martin Laverty** · #6 (**permalink**) 26-02-2008, 02:45 PM

Its on the pdadb page as Win 5. Not sure if there has been any updates though.

http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=pdacomp...d1=743&id2=652
Try this link the one posted earlier is incorrect.

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Originally Posted by ajm

Thanks again for the link. I saw somewhere that the Asus A696 now comes with windows 6. Not sure how much mem can be used with the asus though.

ajm · #7 (**permalink**) 26-02-2008, 02:53 PM

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Asus Mypal A696 - ... without the protruding antenna, and is encased in stainless steel instead of plastic. Together with the anti-glare touch screen, the Asus A696 exudes a solid and high quality feel. Also having great connectivity, with built in Wifi and Bluetooth this is a feature packed bargin MyPal A696 PDA!!!

Note: Now Upgraded to Windows Mobile 6.0

Taken from a web site that are selling it. (Don't know if i am allowed to post link)

freejam · #8 (**permalink**) 27-02-2008, 11:04 AM

AJM - if you need a high resolution on the PDA - for example using the GPS with OS 50,000 maps then I would suggest the HP214 (£240) plus a low cost SirF bluetooth GPS. I've tried the lower resolution PDA's they really don't cut the mustard unless used for general route planning. Pete.

ajm · #9 (**permalink**) 28-02-2008, 05:52 PM

Thanks but don't really want to go bluetooth route, want built in.

ajm · #10 (**permalink**) 01-03-2008, 10:14 AM

I ordered my Mio P560 yesterday and it has came this morning. On first view it looks ok. I have just put it on charge so can't really test it as yet but will later.

Can someone please tell me how i check to see how much mem is actualy installed and get other system specs?