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The Digiwalker 168 uses mapping technology from NAVTEQ. NAVTEQ says its maps are "infused with more than 150 attributes such as turn restrictions, one-way streets and street signs -- key pieces of information that make travel easier and more efficient." The mapping database also incorporates extensive points-of-interest categories including restaurants, hotels, airports, tourist attractions, and many others.
Features and specifications include . . .
Hardware: - Processor -- 300 MHz Intel PXA-255
- Memory -- 32 MB Flash, 64 MB SDRAM
- Display -- 3.5-inch, 240x320 pixel, 64K color trans-flective LCD with LED backlight
- Input -- Resistive touch panel with stylus input and handwriting recognition; four programmable buttons, 4-way joystick, plus Enter
- Expansion -- SD/MMC card slot
- Battery -- 1350 mAH Lithium-Ion. Approximate operating times:
- 5.5 hours -- backlight at mid range, GPS at full power
- 7.5 hours -- no backlight, GPS at full power.
- 11.5 hours -- no backlight, GPS in "trickle" mode
Software: - Operating System -- Microsoft Windows Mobile Pocket PC 2003
- MioMap Professional Navigation Software --
- USA map including Hawaii
- Canadian map
- Productivity Applications --
- Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes, Calculater
- Internet Explorer
- Voice recorder
- Pocket Word, Pocket Excel
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