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Editorial Review Enjoy music, videos, and Internet applications on the go, with control at your fingertips! Powered by the Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC operating system, the iPAQ rx1955 offers big functionality and modern design for a reasonable price. Read more
Features 3.5" TFT Active Maxtrix screen with 16-bit colorIntegrated 802.11b wireless LANIncludes touch-screen, five-way navigation button and stylus input sourcesMicrosoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Premium operating system90-day limited warranty
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it's a lemon
I was ready to really love this pda. It's nice and thin, feels good in the hand and was the cheapest PDA with wireless. I mainly needed it to check my email when i'm out and about.
Works as designed...mostly
It does everything they sayt it does. My only quibbles keeping this from 5 star status is Windows Media Player insists on loading media into the small internal memory rather than my 1 gb sd card. And the wireless occasionally does not connect to my access point, dropping th ewep key settings when it doesnt connect right away.One other flaw is the terrible IR range.
Bravo!
This is an extraordinary, cute and very well priced pocket PC which I am sure you will also love once you take it in your hands. It offers various operations and is small enough to put it in your pocket. I am very, very satisfied with it and I want to congratulate HP for yet another great product!
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3. Garmin iQue M3 Pocket PC integrated with GPS by Garmin
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list price: $533.32
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(price subject to change: see help) Asin: B000ACURFG Sales Rank: 5622 Average Customer Review:
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Features M3 Pocket PC Integrated With GPSInternal Memory 64MB RAM/ 32MB ROMSD Expansion Slot For Memory Storage240 x 320 Pixel ResolutionInternal 1250m Ah Lithium Ion Battery
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NOT compatible
I am not a tech 'saavy" person.I found it extremely dificult to begin using my unit.I wasted HOURS of my life on hold and on the phone with tech support trying to trouble shoot the problems.The first dude was okay helpful, but it didn't matter, because after a 62 minute phone call (including 30 minutes of hold time) still the unit was not functioning.The next 2 cust service people decided that it could be the cord, so each of them sent me out a new cord- which was not the problem.The next dude was much more knowledgeable and we found out that my processor, because it is not intel, was not compatable-that is after I also found out that the disc they send is DVD, not CD, so I was already using my daughters computer to attempt to load the disc.So in the end, I was able to copy the DVD onto the hard drive then copy to the card reader.But of course, I have still not loaded active sync and therefore I cannot back up or save any contact or calender info.I was told from Garmin that if the batteries die then all your contact and calender info is deleted.I can buy an additional backup system and back the info up to the SD card, but I will have to borrow a friend's compatible computer to do that!!!!
Nice idea but buggy software
I bought this unit as a gift for my wife. We already have a Garmin GPS unit that we love and she had a need for PDA functionality so this seemed ideal.
I love it
This is better than I expected with large software interface buttons and loud speaker.The only thing is...if you are not familiar with GPS devices, it may take you a little while to figure out how the antenna aquires a signal.
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4. HP iPAQ RX3715 Pocket PC by Hewlett Packard
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list price: $449.99
Asin: B0002DV9DC Sales Rank: 16237 Average Customer Review:
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Features Integrated WLAN 802.11b, Bluetooth IrDA and USBMicrosoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition softwareSamsung S3C 2440 processorBuilt-in 1.3 MP camera, 1280 x 960 resolution, 4x digital zoom, video record and playback152 MB user available memory
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finally got it, and love it
I used to have RX3115, but I took the LCD out to replace the cracked LCD on HX2415
not for everybody, but it does have a lot for the $
My attraction to the RX 3715 is the bundle of features it contains, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, reasonable memory with a 1 GB SD card, and the little digital camera.If you are looking for more speed, this is not for you.But, if you want a multi-package, it is.
You have to learn your PDA first...
Basically I got the same problem as Frank did and I suspect we are not alone here. One day the screen started freezing on me right at the end of the booting sequence and software reset did not help. I thought something had burned out inside and prepared to send it back for warranty repair. However after short talk to HP tech support it turned out that special hardware reset (two buttons and one pin, you can find it in product support section at www.hp.com) perfectly solves this problem at the unfortunate price of losing everything stored in the memory. I have worked out a good habit to back up memory regularly so it took me 5 minutes to recover. Regarding the searches of more reliable device I have one question: Are you always changing your desktop computer when Windows freezes on you? PDA is just another computer with Windows on it, so be prepared for unexpected particularly when you feed your little buddy with uncertified software. The camera on this device did not meet my expectations. I need sharp pictures of text. I am too lazy for re-typing info from different text sources and prefer taking a picture of them, but most of my pictures turns out to be unreadable. (Maybe I am a lousy picture taker, but this device does not work for me anyway). In spite of all the above I like this device. MP3s sound great. Outdoor pictures turns out good. Movies play smooth and nice. Mike is acceptable for speech recording. Battery life is unmatched as long as you do not turn on wireless. What else do you expect from small multimedia PDA? I would buy it again, especially if it were half-price:)
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5. HP iPAQ RX3115 Pocket PC by Hewlett Packard
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list price: $299.99
Asin: B0002UBDDG Average Customer Review:
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Editorial Review HP's new iPAQ RX3115 enables you to access digital content anywhere in your home, as well as edit, share and print photos directly from the handheld. It features both Bluetooth and wi-fi 802.11b wireless connectivity, a fast 300 MHz processor, 56 MB of user-accessible memory, and an integrated speaker and microphone (as well as a headphone jack). Read more
Features Integrated WLAN 802.11b, Bluetooth IrDA and USBMicrosoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition softwareWatch and listen to your favorite video and music on the goControl most home and office audio/video equipment with a single device56 MB of user-accessible memory
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Good pocket pc
This is a great pocket pc it has everything I need to do my work. I would highly recomend you get this for your teenager because can help them with their school work.
You will waste your life trying to get it to work.
I bought mine in Dec 04. Like many people I thought I needed this to stay organized. The basic features worked fine (Contacts, Calendar, etc..) It's when you try to use features like Wifi, bluetooth, Nevo, Etc... that you waste hours before you get it to work properly. If you have the time you can get them to work, but I found that I never really used the wifi or any multimedia features.
Didn't want to tap anymore
My RX3115 worked like a charm. beautiful display. onboard memory is very small- buy a card and store all your stuff on it. had no problems synchronising with my regular computer. bought it in February '06 and now it won't respond to my stylus anymore. grrrr......
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7. Dell Axim X5 400 MHz Pocket PC by Dell Computers
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list price: $299.00
Asin: B00007GPI1 Average Customer Review:
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Editorial Review The Dell Axim X5 is the ultimate handheld device, delivering style and outstanding features at an affordable price. It's powered by the Intel XScale processor at 400 MHz to help you keep up with the tasks of everyday life, and is equipped with 64 MB SDRAM and 48 MB Intel StrataFlash ROM. Read more
Features 400 MHz Intel XScale Processor, 64 MB of RAM, and 48 MB ROMBrilliant 3.5" high-resolution transflective 65,000 color displayIntegrated CompactFlash Type II and Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard slots to add storage or wireless communication cardsBuilt-in microphone, speaker, and stereo headphone connectorWhat's in the box: Axim X5, Stylus, Sync cradle, AC Adapter, 1440 mAh Lithium-Ion battery
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GRRREEEEAAAAT
I have owned my Axim for about 3 years and I love it. Sure there are better looking PDA's out there (Palm & Sony) but I have to use MS Office for work and tend to use it at home as well so there was really no alternative. That said it is a good thing!!! I use mine for e-mail and browsing although browsing can be slow due to processing power. I added a CF Wifi card which is cool, I also found an external folding keyboard and docking station on e-bay at a great price. I used to use a Psion 5 cause it had an excellant keyboard but now I use the Dell all the time. Add a 256mb CF or SD and you have storage for a shed load of songs, the media player works great!!! I also wrote a book on it last year (which was published!!) I have used it with TomTom software and GPS which worked vey well. I have also sync'd my mobile (cell) phone with it to use as a modem and back up my contacts on that via IR although bluetooth works better. My only gripe is the back-up battery can drain very quickly and i have lost all info once but now keep regulary backed up to avoid this problem.
Screen Froze and No Option to Repair
Up until recently I have enjoyed the Axim. That is, until the screen froze. It no longer responds to the stylus. I called Dell Tech Support (if you can call it that) and they told me THEY DO NOT REPAIR THE AXIM. My only two options were to trade in my existing Axim for the same model (yeah, right) which would cost me about $150, or buy a completely new pda. They don't even have a service dept. for the Axim. I couldn't believe that any company would put their name on a product and not stand behind it. DO NOT BUY DELL.
Dell Customer Service leaves a lot to be desired.
I've been reading the reviews about Dell Customer Service on Amazon and other shopping web sites.I was relieved to see that I was not the only one that has expeirenced the difficulties dealing with Dell.They continue to show a lack of organization and because of that I'm now sure they spend a lot of time apologizing to their customers.Tech support is a hit or miss depending who you talk to, if you can understand what they are saying.
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8. HP iPAQ 2215 Pocket PC by Hewlett Packard
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list price: $449.00
Asin: B00009RL1X Sales Rank: 11678 Average Customer Review:
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Features A sleek Pocket PC with the optimal combination of features, performance, and expandabilityCompact Flash and Secure Digital slots for flexibility and convenience in storage and expansionIntegrated Bluetooth for wireless communication with other Bluetooth devicesRemovable/rechargeable Lithium-lon battery for on the go powerWhat's in the box: HP iPAQ Pocket PC, USB Desktop cradle/charger, AC Adapter, Slip case, battery, getting started poster; charger adapter; HP iPAQ Pocket PC Companion CD
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Really Good Product
I really love this Ipaq it has every thing I need to do my Job with. This can really replace your laptop. But if you do buy this you will need a WiFi card to connect to the internet. Hp Job well done with this Ipaq.
wireless sdcard drains battery!! AVOID
I just thught people should know- It claims to be expandable with sd cards-while true to an extent. I purchased an expensive sd network card; now i can surf. Only for about ten minutes, because sd cards drain the battery FAST!! Now I wish I had saved up for a Dell Axim which has the network built in. My point is you get what you pay for! I hope this helps you avoid a mistake I made- thought i could save a few bucks (what a dummy don't be fooled I give the 2215 a failing grade)
battery is very bad
This product has one BIG flaw. If the battery goes dead everything is lost. The back up battery does not work. There is no way to protect yourself if you remove the battery unless you back up daily. The battery case opens often and the battery falls out. I have lost data so many times that I am replacing this product. I like all the other features. The battery problem is a deal breaker.
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9. HP iPAQ 4155 Pocket PC by Hewlett Packard
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Asin: B0000DBJTZ Sales Rank: 13383 Average Customer Review:
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Features Slim, sleek, and affordableIntegrated Bluetooth for wireless communication with other Bluetooth devicesSecure Digital slot for greater storage and expansionVPN software provides enhanced security for wireless connectionRemovable/rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery for continuous power
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I'm surprised by the problems
I've had my 4155 for almost 3 years and am shocked by the screen problems people have commented on here. I've never had any issue with the lcd and have dropped my unit multiple times (this is an understatement since I'm a clutz). It is carried with me and used often thoughout the day. I have no issues with the wifi and really have no complaints. I have not been cautious with the touchscreen and it is scratched in places (different from the lcd breaking) so I would advise anyone who is buying one to use a good screen protector from the beginning. Also, don't let the battery die because it will hard reset and you'll have to put all your programs back on. Best to back it up weekly or so using the backup utility it comes with and putting the backup on a storage card. Good luck with your purchase!
Great Balance of Size and Features
I have owned the iPAQ 4155 for 11 months now (after replacing a 3600 series) and have used it every day since.I can say that it has met or exceeded my expectations in nearly every way.The battery life exceeds 3 days of normal use for me (I haven't seen the battery below about 40 percent even after 3+ days of no charging).The wireless is fairly easy to setup to get on the internet, although I have not found this feature as useful as I thought.More complex wireless operations, like setting up a virtual desktop, are not as straight forward and the entire wireless configuration - asking weather a wireless connection is for "work" or "the internet" - could be simplified (what if it is both?) and have some bugs removed.That being said, I have rarely found the desire/need to get onto a wireless connection once the newness wore off.This may be different if you spend a lot of time at the airport, Starbucks, or other places w/wireless access.The LCD screen is bright and highly visible even in relatively bright light.I have not had a single problem with the LCD screen cracking (and I have owned at least 8 iPAQ's for employees) but I have been careful to protect mine with a metal case such as the one from Innopocket.(The included case does not go too far towards protecting the iPAQ.)Some sort of protective case is vital if you plan to take your iPAQ anywhere at all because the screen is fragile and leaning up against something with it in your pocket will surely crack it if it is not protected. (I have been surprised at the scratches, dings, and warping I have done to the metal case after walking around a jobsite for an hour with my iPAQ in my pocket - but NO damage to the device itself.)One final note: I have not had very much luck at all with "travel sync/chargers" I have purchased which intend to sync and charge the device simultaneously via USB.I have gone back to syncing via infrared (which is pretty straightforward) and charging with the supplied AC charger.
lcd cracked
I advise you don't buy this model. I was given one by my company. I used it briefly, then carefully placed it in it's case in my desk drawer.
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10. Hewlett Packard Jornada 720 Handheld PC by Hewlett Packard
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list price: $899.99
Asin: B00004ZEPB Average Customer Review:
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Editorial Review One of the nice things about Windows CE devices is that manufacturers don't have to stick to a specific design. They can make large screens or small screens, add keyboards or rely solely on the touch screen for input, and basically do whatever they want. Hewlett-Packard decided to make a do-anything device when they designed the Jornada 720, and on most counts they have succeeded. Read more
Features Get fast performance with 206 MHz processor, 32 MB SDRAM, and 2-D graphics accelerationFeatures 640 x 240 screen and 3/4-size keyboardPowered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteryIncludes pocket versions of familiar Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint as well as Internet Explorer for Handheld PCWhat's in the box: Jornada 720, Stylus, AC adapter, Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, USB Docking cradle, Sync cable, User Manual
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Good memories but you can't go home again
I am on my 2nd Jornada 720; the first one I positively loved, but in the rush to upgrade (and free up some money) I sold it in 2003.
Consider This Before Accepting Negative Reviews
The HP Jornada 720 (the final model of this line was the 728) is the finest, practical design mobile Handheld Computing device ever made. The Jornada rival is the NEC MobilePro 780-800 line. Both clamshell, mini-laptop looking, devices were high quality and expensive (average retail was over $1,000).
Excellent little machine
I bought my Jornada 720 three years ago on ebay for a fraction of the "new" price - and I love this machine.The best thing is instant startup (unlike any laptop, which takes forever to start), and of course its size and battery life (again longer than any laptop).I added a 64MB card, and use another Compact Flash card to store and transfer large files from and to my deskotop. ActiveSync works fine too, but it is slower.
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11. Navman iCN 550 Vehicle GPS Navigation System by Navman USA , Inc.
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list price: $799.99
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Editorial Review Navman has pulled out all the stops for their top-of-the-line iCN 550 automotive GPS unit. With a built-in 4 GB hard drive, a large 3.5-inch color screen, an advanced Intel microprocessor, and impressive 3-D mapping and navigation features, the iCN 550 will deliver you to all your life's destinations with ease. A rugged magnesium case, a flip-up patch antenna, and a built-in rechargeable battery mean that the 550 is ready to go right out of the box. Read more
Features Features turn-by-turn guidance, back-on-track rerouting and a 3D mapping perspectiveTouch screen-enabled 3.5-inch landscape LCD with 320 x 240 resolution12-channel GPS receiver is driven by Navman's SmartST 2005 softwareMassive POI database and North American maps stored on 4GB hard driveIncludes remote control unit
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Great GPS for driving
I have used GPS's for eight years on a regular basis. I use two Garmins and Mircrosoft Streets and Trips. Streets and Trips is a excellent program and the receiver picks up signals quickly. The drawback is that I needed to have my laptop in my vehicle to use.
Navman gets you there
I have not had the Navman 550 love enough to use it often.I tried it on a trip of 100 miles to our daughter's home.I used my usual route which is the shortest that I have found and the Navman wanted me to go another way.As I got closer to my destination the Navman picked up on my route and gave good directions.There are a couple of things that I have been disappointed with.One is the on/off switch.It is on the back and one must use the stylus to operate it.It is impossible to get to the back to operate the switch when the Navman is mounted in the car.One must remove the Navman from the mount in order to operate the on/off switch.The other disappointment is that the instructions that came with it indicated that software downloads could be obtained at their U.R.L.When I tried to get downloads they were not available at their site.I am looking forward to using this GPS unit on an upcoming trip through six states.
Great replacement for your maps!
I borrowed this unit from a friend for an 1100 mile car trip from Florida through North Carolina.Here's what I found:
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12. HP iPAQ RZ1715 Pocket PC by Hewlett Packard
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list price: $280.00
Asin: B0002DV9CS Sales Rank: 18421 Average Customer Review:
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Features Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PC203 MHz Samsung 2410 processorUp to 25 MB user available memory including 10 MB iPAQ File StoreFive Way navigation button plus 4 programmable application launch buttons3.5” Transflective type QVGA TFT, Portrait and Landscape modes
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nice pocket pc
This is a really good pocket pc because I can access the internet, do my homework and even type my papers for school. I would recommend you get this because it's a good study tool and a good organizer for teens.
Pass on it
I purchased the RZ1715 about six months ago, and it has already worn out---battery will not take a charge, before that it became unpredictable in its behavior, with a lot of soft reboots. In contrast, my previous PDA---a Toshiba that was awesome---lasted about a year. My first PDA---an inexpensive Palm, purchased simply to see if I would use a PDA---lasted two years. The RZ1715 is so radically limited on memory that "Out of Memory" errors were a daily occurrence; I had 64MB expansion card in it, but it only recognized the card about half of the time. This PDA is simply not built to last.
Good choice
I'm very saisfied with this product. It's just as I expected. No need to say more.
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13. HP iPAQ HX4705 Pocket PC by Hewlett Packard
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(30 September, 2004)
Asin: B0002DV9DM Sales Rank: 12498 Average Customer Review:
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Features WLAN 802.11b, Bluetooth 1.2, IrDA (FIR), USB and SerialMicrosoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition software for Pocket PC624 MHz Intel Bulverde technology-based processor192 MB total memory (128 MB ROM and 64 MB SDRAM)4” Transflective type VGA TFT color, 64K colors, LED backlight
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What I like about my hx4705
This is my fourth Windows PDA, first 3 were from Compaq.
Great spec - expensive, unreliable and no longer made
I've had one for 9 months and it's a great PDA, albeit a bit power hungry for the battery shipped. Love the screen.
Potential not realized
I have had my iPAQ for almost a year and bought it because of positive reviews and the high quality of its screen. I was just told by an "HP repair status specialist" that the motherboard must be replaced and there is no power to the motherboard.I only ever used it to read e-books, run a program called ePocrates - a medication database, play solitaire, and keep up with addresses and phone numbers. I could never get the wireless capability to work.It was reliable for my limited use for about six months and then began it's slow decline.I have updated it, kept "patches" current, and spent about 5 hours of my time with various online and telephone support personnel. I really miss my old Clie.My Dell Axim is also better than the HP.
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15. Compaq iPAQ 3765 Color Pocket PC by Hewlett Packard
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Editorial Review Eye-catching as well as highly functional, Compaq's iPAQ 3765 Pocket PC features a powerful new operating system, CompactFlash expandability, and a fast Intel processor. Its 64 MB SDRAM and 32 MB ROM provide enough memory to hold a robust package of applications while leaving you a lot of room for your own applications. Read more
Features Pocket PC 2002 operating system features improved handwriting recognition and new versions of Pocket Outlook, Word, and Excel64 MB RAM and 32 MB ROM ; 206 MHz Intel StrongARM 32-bit RISC processor240 x 320-inch TFT LCD screen displays more than 4,000 colorsPre-installed software includes Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Pocket Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player (MP3), Inbox (e-mail), Microsoft Reader (e-boks), and moreWhat's in the box: iPaQ 3765, AC adapter, 950 mAh lithium-polymer battery, USB cradle, USB connection cable, Two styli, Vinyl slipcase, User manual
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Amazing
The Compaq iPAQ 3765 is an amazing PDA. Well, it's not really a PDA, it's an actual Pocket PC. You have to see it to believe it. It's got Pocket PC 2002, and it's awesome. It's got Microsoft Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, and basically Pocket outlook just spread into mini programs. If you don't want to sit at your computer and read your emails cause your in a rush, just sync your computer with your pocket pc and your ENTIRE inbox will be synced to your iPAQ. I basically created my iPAQ into a super iPAQ. I got the keyboard(which is fantastic), the dual slot flash card expansion pack, a 256 meg flash card, and a MGM flash card reader. A Palm pilot is NOTHING compared to what this thing can do. THey have so many application for this pocket pc. You can play your MP3's on windows media player, watch movies or clips on PocketTV(Download the software), Play games such as the Famous Age of Empires(INCREDIBLE) Rayman, Packman and many more. Print with it, play multiplayer games, make cartoons on PocketFlipbook(Download) surf the net(Need wireless), and more. Plus they now have mad an espansion card so you can get PHONE SERVICE on it. This is one of the greatest Technological creations ever.
awsome
i paid $120 on other sites the same thing was going $499
A high school junior
It helped me tremendously when doing my school work, This is because I could type notes on it (with an ipaq compatible keyboard, not included) without using a BULKY and indiscreet laptop, and easily EDIT my notes (sooo awesome and better than using the old fashioned wire-bound paper notebooks) when I transfer the notes to my computer. Highly recommended for students. BUT, the aspects of it that helped me in school are ones that you could find in almost any PDA retailing about $150 and up (due to "DocumentsToGo" and "4.0 student" software. Both are very necessary for students). You see, I had a Sony Clie SJ20 before I upgraded to this, and I realized that both did the same in terms of school work.
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