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Not only mobile phones are getting built-in GPS but now also GPS devices are getting phone functionality. Note that since many GPS devices for usage in cars are powered by Windows CE (on which also Windows Mobile is...

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BrianC · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:32 am Post subject:

I have owned an HP iPaq 312 Travel Companion which is also a GPS running on Win CE5. It doesn't have phone capability so this one is even more versatile.

I like the idea of a multi-purpose device as I don't need a GPS every day and it is a waste for the device to just sit in the draw and not being used. Given the GPS has a big screen, it is only logical that the unit be also used as a portable media player. Add in Adobe Reader and you can use it to read eBook. And in Flash Lite and you can use it to play games. Indeed I would like to see manufacturers add in features like mobile digital TV (like DVB-T and DVB-H) and that would make the device truly a travel companion.
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chrisoldroyd · Joined: 18 May 2008 Posts: 27

I agree with Brian, its bit big to use as a phone but as a portable media and ebook reader it would be a great device
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