Advent ADV3500PC 7" Portable GPS Navigation with built in Tablet PC @ Buy.com--was 899.00/ now 269.99 w/ FS

Portable gps w/ tablet

I don't know too much about this (so, dont be hatin'!!-lol), so ya'll can tell whether its a good deal or not...and I know you will --just thought I 'd put it out there

This is one powerful unit.Use it in your vehicle, at home, at the office, at your favorite coffee stop, or anywhere you please.It?has a Windows XP operating system, 30GB Hard Drive, Wi-Fi, and an advanced GPS system with full maps of the USA and Canada with turn by turn verbal instructions (even speaks street names!). The Advent ADV3500PC 7-inch Windows XP Personal Computer with built-in portable navigation and Wi-Fi is powered by a 256MB memory and supported by a 30GB hard drive. The TV screen panel delivers a crystal-clear panel resolution of 800 x 480. Navigation includes full U.S./Canada mapping. It has a built-in Card Reader and two USB ports. The ADV3500PC is MP3 and Video Playback Compatible and comes with a headphone jack, rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, windshield mounting bracket, AC/DC adapters and a full functioning remote control. It is one of the first products to truly provide all of the features of a PC in an Ultra Mobile device designed for business and personal needs and with GPS Navigation and Bluetooth functions added

Features
1.8? 30 GB Hard Drive
AC/DC Adapters
Bluetooth
Built-In Card Reader and Two USB Ports
Full Functioning Remote Control
Headphone Jack
Includes Windshield Mounting Bracket
MP3 and Video Playback Compatible
Panel Resolution 800 x 480
Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery
Turn By Turn Voice Prompts
USA and Canada Maps

If you're moving/going to South Africa, maps are available.

do you have to pay a monthly charge to access the internet on this thing?

Holy cow...I've never heard of this unit..but appears to be a great alternative to Archos if you can go nuts with it (modifying).

Why the ***** have I never heard of this? I need to do some research.

its a 1GHz cpu with 256mb RAM
its also a touchscreen
runs Windows XP

same as the Jensen NVX3000PC
eBay it..

Now that the Viliv S5 and X70 (atom based) are likely to start meeting demand and shipping in decent quantities soon, it's not surprising that this device and the Samsung Q1 are on sale today. But this device is 1/2 the cost of the S5 and X70 right now. This is quite a deal for what it is, and I'd probably buy this over a F500bt for my car, but after you see the S5 and X70, it makes pulling the trigger on this sorta hard. still.. for the price, tempting.

This is tempting, it would make a great car PC for integrating into the dash, especially since it takes up so little space.
I see 1GHz CPU, but what kind is it? VIA?

Here is a cut and paste out of the Jensen manual(probably the same unit)

standard section Item V1
Graphic part Display 7”WVGA TFT LCD touch screen type
Resolution 800*480(Max 1024*768) pixel
3D Graphic Support O
General Size 192(W)*120.5(H)*25(Depth)mm
Weight 695g
CPU V1A 1Gigah
Memory 256MB DDR2 533
Storage 1.8” 30 GB(HDD)
Mini SD card slot
Navigation Functions GPS Antenna Internal type SIRF-3
Navigation Type Microsoft Streets & Trips 2007
DMB Function DMB Normal DMB included
Normal DMB Data Broadcasting O
Function Supported Land-based Wire Lan 10/100Mpbs Ethernet(extension port included/option)
Wireless Lan External USB type option
Multi-tasking O
System Recovery O
Input/Output Speakers Mono
Microphone Internal
FM Transmitter O
Remote Control O
TV Output O

Interface USB 2.0, mini SD slot, headphone jack, TV-output port
Extension Port USB 2.0 monitor Port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port
Power Supply Battery Internal Lithium-ion battery 1800mA
Battery Life 1.5 Hours
Power Range Input: 100~240 volts, 50~60 Hz/Output 12V, 4A

Whoo Hoo, I got the owners manual for the Jensen version. Check out the specs, 1024x768 display! And remote control! It uses a Via Gigah chip. What ever that is. Its going to be slower than an Atom.

Thinking about this, a net book is a better deal. But, this does have touch screen and is car friendly.

Looking over the manual, its using AMI BIOS and a Via Eshther chip. 1GHz. There seems to be a module that enable 10/100 Ethernet and external monitor with 2 additional USB ports. I don't see if it is included with the GPS(?) Uses the Via CX700 chipset. Can boot from an external USB optical drive.

i thought about getting it but some people says it boot up so slow. ithink if you want navigation get a windows ce based one.

i decided to skip this deal.

I guess these days less people buy this kind of devices. When you have iPhone or similar type of smart phones with built-in GSP, and Web Browser and many other features, you really don't need this type of GPS. I would save money, and go with iPhone unless I really need big screen.

I ordered one last week - should be here tomorrow.

from what i researched, i think this is a great deal.

Why?

This was originally marketed to new car dealers for installation in new cars and/or used cars.

Pros:

ultra-mini mobile personal computer
runs Window's XP Home edition (service pack 2)
1024 x 748 graphic display
appears it has window's media player - so it plays all types of Audio - MP3 plus WMA and also plays video formats.
has gps unit - w/maps of North America - USA and Canada
Gps uses voice prompts and speaks street names
has network capabilities - wireless and wired
has bluetooth
has FM transmitter (can get it's sound on your car radio)
can play games
has 2 usb ports
has slot for memory card

cons:
internal memory is only 256mb (and not sure if it is upgradeable or not
hard drive is only 30 gb (and not sure if it is upgradeable or not
processor is only 1 ghz

BUT hey it's only $269!!!!

For this you get a mini-pc with wireless networking and with GPS - how can you go wrong??

For me I've been researching GPS units and did think about upgrading my old Dell AXIM PDA with a GPS card - but since my PDA is 6 years old now it was really cost prohibitive.

I checked out plenty of GPS units and they range in price as you all know - but how many of them have full internet capability? and for this price??
So I ordered one and will be analyzing it once I get it.

What I'm hoping:
a) it has a 3 year warranty like it's twin Jenson unit.
b) the memory is upgradeable to at least a gig (so I can run office and/or ms works)
c) the hard drive is upgradeable
d) I can get an up-to-date Map for North America.

Like I said, I'm hoping it has those capabilities. I'll know soon enough and I'll let y'all know.

BUT even without these "extras", this is a great deal in my opinion. It will replace my old PDA and become my GPS unit plus be my portable PC.

Oh - someone above asked about a monthly charge for internet - my reply - internet would only be free if you were in a wireless hotspot that offered it free. many restaurants and superhighway rest stops usually have it available - and also most motels and hotels. so you could bring this on the road and it would give you access to your email and internet. Also with it being bluetooth - you may, and I said MAY, be able to hook this into your cell phone to get your internet access - that is if you pay for it as part of your cell phone plan.

I can't wait to get mine........

Korian

i ordered one on friday..anyone know if it is SDHC compat ?

I read somewhere that the Jenson had a three year warranty, but I don't remember where -

oh - if you look this up on eBay you can find a good photo of the box here -

http://imagehost.vendio.com/bin/imageserver.x/00000000/eng68/ADV3500PC-Kit.jpg

and the box shows it was Made in Korea. Which to me is GOOD NEWS - no made in china crapola.

why do you need a GPS when you have a iphone?

fujas said: why do you need a GPS when you have a iphone?

The iPhone makes a sucky GPS. It needs a data connection at all times. For that, you need a ridiculous $70/month plan. How is that a good deal? Considering most people have multiple recurring bills like that, it's no surprise some people are struggling to make ends meet these days.

skunkh8ter said: looks like a remarket of the UREN 1 from korea

nice xp machine with touchscreen, bluetooth, gps and remote (tv tuner ready)??? for under 300 is way too cool.

will try to upgrade SSD HD and memory and if that's upgradeable, this is worth at least 4 times the price.

in for 1 right now

Thanks for the info.

If it's the rebagged version of "Uren 1", the a little bit of more information can be found at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBVECIE9rQ0

microwiz said: It seemed more interesting when the display was apparently 1024x768 - but from what everyone's pasting, it looks more like 800x480? That's an awfully small screen for even the lightest-duty web browsing...

It's only 7". 800x480 is a decent resolution for such a tiny screen. It's only about the size of the face of a double-DIN car stereo.

korian said: just got mine and checking it out now -

it's SWEET!

NICE SIZE!!

The wireless network works - just linked into my home network without a problem.

Has Internet Explorer 6 - so I'll have to upgrade.

Navigation Software is Brilliant - even has my home street (which is a private road) - even the brand new tomtom I bought from Amazon (and returned) didn't have my home street on their map - this one does. COOL!!


The "stylish pen" is hidden on the side in the upper right corner - took me awhile to find it.


Still looking over the books while this thing charges up.

Will let you know what else I find -

But for right now - it's definitely worth it for me - it's a great mini-pc - or as it says, "7" Mobile PC Tablet"

COOL!

Cool... can you load Linux on it or is the OS too well-embedded? Guess there's not much reason to since the GPS software seems proprietary(?). Also, someone mentioned it's the size of a double-din. Anyone have ideas about actually mounting this in-dash?

jplee3 said:

Cool... can you load Linux on it or is the OS too well-embedded? Guess there's not much reason to since the GPS software seems proprietary(?). Also, someone mentioned it's the size of a double-din. Anyone have ideas about actually mounting this in-dash?

I imagine that you could put Linux on it, but that would probably wipe out the GPS software - maybe - not really sure - sorry -

as to its dimensions -

it is 7 1/2 inches in length SIDE to SIDE (but then add another half inch for the power supply cable that sticks out when plugged in the side),

and 4 3/4 inches in width TOP to BOTTOM

and 1 inched in height. BACK to FRONT

oh and the VENT is on the top edge so I really wouldn't put it in-dash unless it was the topmost item and the vent was clear.

This unit is BIG for a GPS unit - I'll mount it in my car tomorrow and see what it looks like. I don't want it to block my view out my windshield, so I may have to built some sort of mount lower, by my unused ashtray change tray - (below my clock in my RAV 4)

Korian

Try digital car uk forum under gps pc section and igo8 for pc and igo8 pc files sections. Much better gps softwares and maps compared to whatever that crap included on the unit