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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Small but very very good, 9 Jun 2007
Bought one of these as I was in need of a new gadget. What I got was a satnav system (software, car mount, charger....everything you need), a personal music and video player (get some super quick Sandisk 2GB sd cards), an organizer and a throughly absorbing game on it that has wasted half my evenings recently...chuck on memory map and you've got a moving map. soooo cool. just a shame the screen is small, but then the battery does last for hours and hours. it is also pretty ood on wireless internet and bluetooth to my phone. buy one today. just remember to buy a case as the supplied one is rubbish.
6 months in - perhaps Acer got something wrong. Unfortunately you end up having to do a soft reset quite often when taking it off mains power. a minor annoyance. otherwise still great. However, it has just decided not to reboot at all. Chatting to Amazon about replacing it cos it is really good.
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18 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Official Description, 10 Jan 2007
Full-functionality and design
With mobile-users and road warriors in mind, Acer has developed the c-500 GPS Pocket PC series to achieve the perfect balance between a multi-functional product and minimum weight. Light, at only 122 grams, and a compact design ( 58 (L) x 108 (W) x 16.8 (H) mm ) ensure maximum ergonomics and absolute comfort when holding the device. For a clear view of on-screen data and maximum ease of use, the c-500 series is equipped with a bright and well-contrasted 2.8" screen that can be fingertip-operated in navigation mode.;
Latest in Portable Navigation technology -
The c-500 Series offers the best GPS technology available to guarantee efficient and reliable navigation: SirfStarIII LP GPS receiver and Navteq pre-installed Navteq pre-installed maps (latest 2006 issues). High signal sensitivity allows fast fix and re-fix, allowing maximum precision in detecting your position, and strongly decreasing power consumption. When travelling, route planning and optimisation can be extremely useful: the Acer c-500 Series comes with the Powerful Trip Planning (PTP) feature that intelligently organises the route also detecting the best places to stop, maybe coinciding with a Point of Interest, (POI) such as a Bank, a Golf Course or the Service Station. The c-500 series lists several categories of Point of Interest, (POI) that can be updated over the Internet
Special Navigation features
While driving, it is better to reduce the time spent looking at the screen. Therefore, the Acer c-500 Series can activate an useful function that simplifies the map view by showing a single, easy-to-read yellow arrow indicating the route. This helps you immediately detect the next course change while remaining concentrated on the driving. Further ease of use comes in the form of the `Type Ahead' feature, a function that provides aided address entry by eliminating redundant address combinations as you type, saving time and energy and making your journey both relaxing and effortless. In addition users will find the C500 series versatile in viewing modes (2D, 3D day and night) , in route modes (pedestrian, car, planning) and in all the other navigation functionality packed into this slim and sexy device.
Powerful Pocket PC
Wireless and GPS coverage enable your crucial information to follow you, wherever you are. To keep you connected to company networks or your personal wireless devices, to hook up to the Internet, download emails and get the latest updates, the Acer c-500 series features integrated wireless connectivity: Bluetooth (c510) / both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technologies (c530). The new Acer GPS Pocket PC runs the latest Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system that provides a complete package of office applications such as Pocket Outlook, MSN, EMail, Word, Excel and the new Power Point Mobile
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