No comments about Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3950 - Windows Mobile 2002 - PXA250 400 MHz - RAM: 64 MB - ROM: 32 MB 3.8" TFT ( 240 x 320 ) - IrDA.

5 comments about Compaq iPAQ 3650 Color Pocket PC.

1. Overall, a fantastic product. I use it every day for business and personal matters. The handwriting recognition is especially useful. It would be useful if there was a pad which could be used in conjunction with it to enable bigger handwriting which would lead to even greater accuracy - hopefully, someone will develop and sell it. Battery life could be longer, however, I have no doubt that there are plenty of people working on that issue.



2. I had an Ipaq 3150 before this unit. That unit was a replacement for my Palm IIIXE. Each time I have changed my Handheld, it has been a step up. Now, going to the 3650 has been a giant step forward.

   The color screen is great. It is well lit, easy to read. The programs that come with the unit halp me keep myself organized at home or on the road. I already used Microsoft Outlook to organize everything while at my desk. The Activesync software that comes with the Ipaq automatically found all my appointment, calendars, and contacts and put them into my Ipaq for me.

   Sure, it only has 32mb of storage. But I have hundreds of contacts, 40-60 eamails per day, and I subscribe to Avantgo for offline web broiwsing and I never get near the maximum.

   If I want to store some music files, I just add a 64mb Compact Flash card and I have plenty of space. That 64mb card can store about 2 and a half albums when compressed into WMA format. I use my Ipaq on planes as a music player similar to an MP3 player (Can't call it an MP3 player if I use WMA files, can I?) All I do is hook up my headphones, turn on the media player (Included with PocketPC software), and put the player in my breast pocket.

   The only thing I would like to see is longer battery life. I regularly travel and after 8-10 hours of continuous use, I have to recharge it.

   One accessory I would recommend....I picked up a USB Sync cable that also recharges the battery from your USB port. It's great when on the road...one cable both charges and syncs up the Ipaq...




3. Very nice machine - I use it everyday. The software out for it is growing. I have owned this machine since Jan '02, and have had no major problems with it. I think it is better than any palm device I have ever used.

   Cons:
   Software - MS still has some glitches... but only once in a while (~1/month) after a sync the machine will 'freeze' and needs to be soft reset (w/no loss of data).
   Also be aware of another problem other ppl have encountered with pluging in the ear phone jack to listen to music, then removing them and having no sound on the external speakers. This may have been fixed on the more recent devices.

   ...




4. But after several months of owning it, I am noticing some things I don't like.

   Pro's:

   Pocket PC operating system is wonderful. It is just like Windows and has everything Windows has to offer in a little tiny version. I am a programmer, and love the ability to connect to databases with this product

   MP3. What else do I need to say about that?? Wonderful!

   Document Library: A specially designated place tos tore eBooks was a wonderful idea!

   Screen: Crisp and clean. Perfect clarity, much better than the Sony's.

   Con's:

   Battery Life: Very short. I need to recharge fully every night and do a restore as the battery dies throughout the day.

   Size: Very bulky. In today's marketplace I find it hard to believe this model cannot be more compact. Warning: This BARELY fits in the Coach mini-office.

   Lack of accessories: Try to find a hardcase for this model. Yikes! Without it, your iPaq will turn on on its own, draining the battery even more.




5. The Ipaq is a great pocket pc overall. The Good and the bad

   Bad- With small amount of memory you can sometimes have a problem of certain programs not functioning properly. Since the pocket pc manages its memory automatically you cant always use your on board memory to its full advantage.

   The foul part on Compaq is that you must buy accessories for example the carring case you get with it is a sleeve which is tight as hell to pull your pocket pc which means you need to buy accessories and since there is no slot to stick a memory card in you have to buy a new sleeve that allows you to put a memory card in then you got to get the card seperately which all together can run you over another 100 or more which as we know will be more. Which is funny cause you can get a real pc for the price of this.

   I guess buy now your wondering what the good is:

   Well if your the type like me that has a lot of appointments on a daily basis and keeps forgetting those important meetings than this is definately for you. Its great because you have many programs that interact with your pc like word and excel plus once linked to your pc you can connect through the net download and whatever which is cool. The programs that you can load are amazing like you can turn your pocket pc from a calculator to a voice command gaming system to even a remote control for any tv stero or vcr or dvd player doesnt matter.

   I have found it very useful in my newly busy life and a great benefit for reminders. Battery last pretty long even with the color screen I mean if you plan on using it the whole day and plan on doing serious programs on it better bring your charger.

   Later

5 comments about Dell Axim X30 - Windows Mobile 2003 SE 312 MHz - RAM: 32 MB - ROM: 32 MB 3.5" TFT - IrDA.

1. I'm sorry the person below had a terrible experience with their Axim, but I could not be more pleased. I previously owned a Palm handheld and it sat mostly unused except for reading e-books during long waits. The switch from my bottom-of-the-line Palm to this bottom-of-the-line Dell was like going from a Yugo to a Ferrari for me. I have absolutely no problems with crashes, lost files, or otherwise. I use it constantly to note my appointments and it is so easy to synch with Outlook on my desktop. I love that it easily recognizes "normal" handwriting, unlike my Palm which required special characters, and that it includes Windows Media Player - which is also incredibly easy to synch with WMP on my desktop. I have a 1GB memory card just for music, and 250MB card for games. They easily switch out. In a few years when I'm ready to upgrade, it will definitely be another Axim.



2. My new x30 automatically deletes calender events older than 2 weeks. The manual is very skimpy. The online help is just ads.
   I've had my Zire for years w/o problems. It just wont hold Microsoft Office products.



3. I've owned a Dell Axim X30 for a couple of years. It is a really great product, well made, and works like a champ. The people who can't find files, use the Office products, etc. are having user problems, not product problems. The X30 is really good as are the newer Axims.



4. Ive had this PDA for a year and it has great features. You should also probobly get an sd wifi card if you want good internet access, but they're only like 20 bucks.



5. I cannot believe there was a PDA on the market so nice and yet so unbelievability cheap! I am in the medical field of work and this device made my life a whole lot easier.
   
   PROS- It has bluetooth and wireless Internet capabilities
   It has windows media player for all your music and videos.
   It Syncs with your computer right when you place it on the cradle, you can chose folders that will automatically update when the device is synced.
   You can set passwords on all of your stuff.
   You can load your pics on to it and set them as your background
   And it has Microsoft word, Excel, and a bunch of other cool programs
   
   Cons- surprisingly, I haven't found anything I don't like about it.
   
   I would recommend this to anyone. I loved it so much, i bought my son one and he's in 10th grade and says it helps him with all of his school work.

5 comments about Asus A626 3.5-inch PDA Windows Mobile 5.0, Wi-fi (802.11 B+g), Bluetooth 2.0 (edr),.

1. I don't know a lot about PDAs, pocket pcs, iphones, whatever.
   
   But I do know that this one is pretty good at what it does... it works. It starts up immediately, shuts off immediately, recognizes your handwriting impressively well. It runs programs quickly and effortlessy. I've read a lot of other good reviews on it as well, but I don't know enough to compare it to other handhelds.
   
   My only minus is the picture/video quality. Compared to iphones and itouches, it's definitely below the bar.
   
   Buy this if you want something good for work or school.
   Buy an iphone/itouch if you want entertainment.



2. This product is fine quality, but it came already updated to WM 6.0. I needed a device running WM 5.0 so the automatic upgrade did not serve my purposes. If this matters to you you should check it out.



3. It does everything I expected, often better than expected. It came with Mobile 6 preinstalled, but that's a mixed blessing. The only annoyance, and it's a slight annoyance, was needing Outlook 2007 for complete synch'ing. I still prefer Office 2003 to Office 2007 - and WinXP to Win Vista.
   I have not been pleased with HP PDAs, as they don't last long. I'm hoping to have better luck with Asus.



4. I've owned a few PDA's in my life (like most of you). I was at the point where I bought into the idea that a phone with pda qualities would satisfy my need for constant information management and communication. I was wrong. I realized I just wanted my phone to make and receive calls. Enter the Asus 626. This is a sleek, user friendly device with a killer screen and WM6 standard. I don't use the PDA like I used to, but when I need it, it's there. The bluetooth connects perfectly. Wi-Fi connections are a snap, and I can surf the net in portrait or landscape at the touch of a button. The media player is pretty good, too.
   
   Maybe in a year or two (or when the bugs are worked out on the I-Phone), I will try the smartphone that does everything again. For now, I'm happy with my Asus.



5. Preformed much better than expected. I was able to find lots of free software. Skip the windows media player and install TCPMP instead, plays well and did'nt have to convert most of video I already had.Only complaint is battery life. That would be more tolerable if I could pick up additional batteries and had a way to charge them. Might even buy one for my daughter now the price is $30.00 cheaper. Amazon overnight shipping was really overnight, I had it in less than 24 hours.

5 comments about HP iPAQ 211 Enterprise Handheld (210 Series).

1. The sceeen on my lovely 4 years HP 3715 broke just before my vacation - I used it also as a navigator together with a GPS receiver - and I had to buy a new PDA. I chose a HP 211. OK The screen are larger but the touch function was better on the HP 3715. Sometimes you have to touch the screen several times to activate the function. I later bought a new display for my HP 3715 - not original but cheap $25.



2. Great product that I'm still learning how to use. This was bought to replace my Palm Lifedrive which was starting to fail. The HP works flawlessly with Windows Vista which the Palm did not. I look forward to learning new things to do with the IPAQ daily.



3. The product itself is not too bad. It has a solid feel to it. Programs open quickly and respond well. As soon as you turn it on its ready to go, there is no bootup time. Has a great picture but lousy sound. I ended up buying a Bluetooth headset so I can hear it. I also strongly recommend buying screen protectors because you'll be poking and stroking pretty hard with the diddle stick until the touch screen breaks in after a couple weeks of use.
   
   The software and firmware is what's bad about it. Every time you put it on or off the charger, connect or disconnect anything, it automatically turns itself on. There is no setting to defeat this. The mobile office software and clear view PDF don't have full screen mode, so a third of the screen is taken up by the window frames. Bring up the input window and now you only have one third of the screen left see what you're working on.
   
   Bottom line, it's a great tool for doing simple tasks. It won't replace a laptop when traveling. If you're waiting for the mini PCs to become practical, this is a great pacifier.



4. The iPaq 211 is quite a bit bigger than than the 2200 that I have had for 3 or 4 years now and does seem a bit clumsier to hold. BUT it has a larger screen with twice the resolution so that it is a joy to look at and it does seem a bit more responsive. I bought mine refurbished and it's perfect. It did have a few spots of something sticky on it but they were easily cleaned off and there are now no signs that it was anything other than brand new.
   
   The good:
   It has USB host capabilities so I can transfer photos directly from SD or CF cards to a powered hard drive without a PC or Laptop. You need a special cable which costs another $50 but it is well worth it for me. The hard drive must have a separate power supply, as all 3.5" ones do. The smaller 2.5" drives are usually powered from the USB port and the iPaq has not got enough power for that. However, my Buffalo 320GB ministation is capable of being powered from the mains (my TomTom mains charger fits and supplies the 5v with the correct polarity). File transfer is SLOW (about an hour for 1GB) but that is no problem if you can get through the day and download while you have dinner or something. The reason I value this capability so highly is the ever increasing restrictions on baggage that the airlines are imposing. Hand baggage allowances within Europe are so measly now that a DSLR camera with 2 lenses, a hard drive, a PDA and a silver flute + piccolo is as much as I am allowed leaving no room for a laptop as well. And no, I would not want to pack any of that into the checked luggage.
   
   It has both SD and CF card slots so you can have your cake and eat it. That covers both my point-and-shoot and my DSLR camera so I am very happy. It also means that you can get 64 GB of storage if you invest in 32GB cards in both slots. Yes, it does support SDHC.
   
   It has full VGA resolution so that your photos actually look good. And you can rotate the screen with a long press of a button.
   
   It can run movies (with added software) without significant glitches and the screen does a good job.
   
   The wireless just works. It picks up a new connection without fuss and there is an icon to disable it (to save power) right on the Today screen.
   
   I haven't tried the Bluetooth yet but I see no reason to suppose it works any less well than the 2200 which was fine. Apparently it does support the protocol that allows for stereo bluetooth headphones.
   
   And Skype (free download) works almost as well as on my laptop (without the webcam of course). There is a tiny speaker on the front and a microphone to bottom left so that when you hold the iPaq up to your left ear it works just like a large cellphone.
   
   Some people seem to hate the fact that the headphone jack is at the bottom instead of the top. However, I love that. It means that all the cables come from the same edge. It also means that you can put it in your pocket top down so you can easily reach the control dial and the headphone wire comes straight out from the exposed edge.
   
   The not so good:
   It takes a second or two to turn on when you press the button. The 2200 turned on almost instantly. Not a deal breaker but disconcerting. Also, the buttons for contacts and calendar do not turn the unit on as they did on 2200. It has to be on already for the buttons to launch the programs.
   
   I read all the reviews of the weakness of the main speaker (at the rear) and decided that for me this wasn't so important. They are right, the speakers are very very quiet. But you can hear it very well if you hold the unit up to your ear and a pair of headphones solves the problem completely. Now I need to invest in a stereo bluetooth pair!
   
   Also you do need to press a bit harder on the screen than on the 2200 but you get used to that very quickly. I found the bare screen rather sticky so that my letters had breaks in them and were therefore mis-recognised. (This could have been because I was afraid of scratching the screen before the screen protector arrived.) Anyway, I forked out for the official HP screen protectors (you get 3 and they last for ages) and after that, writing on the screen was a joy. If choosing off-brand protectors go for the crystal-clear ones rather than the glare-reducing. I think that will get you the smoothest writing experience.
   
   HP has not provided the backup software that saved my bacon a couple of times on the 2200. I believe there are free downloads and I will have to get one (you never know when you'll forget about it long enough for it to run down completely). However, I have now learned to install all new software to a card or to the iPaq store rather than to the default location so that at least I won't lose the programs if the power goes.
   
   Talking of which, the unit does seem to need charging at least every other day. I believe that while in use, the power lasts longer than the 2200, but when in standby, the 2200 would go for the best part of a week without significant discharge. The 211, however, seems to lose 10% of its power just overnight even with bluetooth and wireless turned off. I haven't been able to find out why this is. Some say that it is better if you stop all running programs (and maybe pop the CF card out) and so I have found, but it still isn't as carefree as the 2200 was.
   
   All in all, this is a pretty good PDA and the only one on the market running Windows Mobile that has USB Host capabilities, dual card slots and a big VGA screen. I don't need a keyboard so I am not prepared to pay almost twice as much for a umPC. In spite of its drawbacks, I love the 211 and really enjoy using it.



5. My ipaq 214 broke after 10 days of use, and HP refuses to fix it even though it is obviously well within the warrantee period. They plan to charge me half the price of the new item. The 24-pin connector was always stiff (unlike the nice cradle that came with my 4700) and became more and more difficult to connect during a trip I took to Iraq. On the 10th day it stopped working altogether, having mashed the teeth on the motherboard. I was only using this to charge the unit. HP simply does not stand by their products.

5 comments about Nokia N810 Portable Internet Tablet.

1. Out-of-the-box this device can surf the web, check your mail, do instant messaging, make VOIP calls, play mp3s and movies, and show you where you're at via the built-in GPS. Keep in mind the regular N810 can only connect to the internet through Wifi or a tethered cell phone.
   
   For the slightly more adventurous you can add more repositories to the default list (start at http://www.gronmayer.com/it/index.php?lang=en&system=maemo4) and start installing all sorts of applications and games.
   
   For the true geek, this thing is running Linux and is wide open for doing whatever you want with it. They even have a live CD with a complete development and emulation environment - though I had trouble getting a hello world working from the liveCD. Also, if the default BusyBox Linux doesn't suit you, there's work on getting Ubuntu to run on it.
   
   The GPS functionality is both great and awful at the same time. The bad - this device is horrible at getting a lock on the GPS satellites. Even with the latest OS update (which was supposed to fix this issue) it can take anywhere from 1 minute to over 20 minutes(!) for it to locate where you're at. So no hopping in the car and expecting this thing to direct you to the nearest shop. Even if you had a lock, the included mapping software only includes route finding if you pay for a subscription. The good - Meamo Mapper (a third party application you can install) allows you to cache maps from Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, and a handful of other maps (see http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5209). And if you're really inclined, it's fairly easy to make your own custom maps for it (think trail or park maps). Maps do take up a lot of space, so invest in the largest SDHC micro (with an SD mini adapter) you can find. The included maps takes up 1.5GB of the 2GB internal card (has all of the USA in the one I bought). If you really want the functionality of Maemo Mapper with a decent GPS receiver, you can connect a bluetooth enabled GPS receiver and use it instead of the built-in one. But that's yet another device to carry with you.
   
   Overall, a very good device. If only Nokia could improve the GPS functionality, I'd give it 5 stars.



2. I live in Germany so no iphone for me, but I love this Nokia. I bought it to use as a PDA but the internet feature is great. I'm writing this review on it at a cafe in Ireland. It picks up networks quickly and the d/l speed is great. The screen is beautiful and the touch sensor works well. The chassis is beautiful as well and the keyboard is big enough for my fat fingers. The build quality is excellent and the buttons are useful and laid out well. The battery lasts plenty long enough (6-7 hours straight use) and charges quickly.
   
   The only things I don't like are that the flip stand is a little sharp on the edges and irritates my fingers a bit when I hold it and flash games can't keep a good framerate (it comes with some good games that work well though).



3. This device is amazing. Bigger screen and better resolution than an Iphone or Ipod Touch (4.1" and 800 x 480 pixel resolution vs. Iphone/Ipod Touch's 3.5" and 480 X 320). I did a comparison of this tablet vs. my friends Iphone. While searching popular sites like nytimes, espn, cnn, I immediately noticed how I do not need to zoom in on text because I can read it clearly vs. an Iphone where you are forced to "pinch" the screen and increase the text size. The higher resolution makes the web sites much nicer to browse, and instead of touching the screen and getting prints and grease on it, you use a "stylus" which is held within the device to do all the tapping for you. And let's not forget the pull out QWERTY pad. The biggest plus of them all. Also contains a hinge that pulls out so you can easily place the tablet on a flat surface if you want to show others photos, websites, etc. And it plays videos from youtube with no hitches.
   
   The only negative is that this is not a phone, nor can you always access the internet. You will either need to find a wifi hotspot or tether the tablet to your cell phone via bluetooth (a heads up, you will need a data plan with your cell phone provider to do that). If you are totally against carrying a phone and this tablet around, then maybe this device is not for you. But I'll happily place the tablet in my pocket just for the superior internet experience it provides. Plus wifi spots are everywhere, and this device is fantastic at finding them.



4. Some random thoughts.
   
   Great price for some nice hardware. The fit and finish is great.
   
   The device is a good internet tablet, but does not have strong PIM functionality. Additional community software is helping in this area.
   
   If Linux is your thing, there are a lot of additional packages out in the community that really expands the functionality.
   
   Wifi and tethering to Nokia N75 work great for connectivity anywhere. Very smooth.
   
   Built in email client has some performance issues with a large Google account via IMAP. The latest update of the tablet has helped. By the way, make sure you flash the most current firmware right out of the box.
   
   GPS is cool, but the maps are OK for rural America. Still looking for the "killer app" that uses this feature. The Turn by turn functionality is an additional subscription to the built in software.



5. Just great. Having a complete computer in your pocket enables you to do unexpected things. The decision of using Debian as a base gives you the choice of thousads of appplications to be used, although Nokia could provide a tidier way of organising the community apps.
   
   It works great as a SIP phone, too. And I don't regret that it doesn't have mobile telephony included, I prefer them separate, and also the Nokia can control the telephone with bluetooth.

5 comments about Palm Tungsten E2 Handheld.

1. I've been forced to switch from the tried and true Sony Clie' I bought more than 5 years ago to a Palm, due to a software compatibility issue. Not having a keyboard incorporated into the device slows things down tremendlously and forces me to use both hands to enter grafiti. The Palm is chunky and awkward to hold compared to the elegant design of the Clie'.



2. Palm Tungsten E2 Handheldthis is my second one. had a tungsten e for 5 years. very happy with it. excellent for anyone looking for a good base model to keep a calendar and an address book. with and sd memory card it is also a great way to carry around "bragging "photos.



3. I find it almost impossible to live w/o a PDA, so when my first E2 (which I got for free as an incentive from an investment company - those were the days!!) died, I purchased a Sony Clie, not knowing they were discontinued. When I lost its charger, too bad - no more parts. After much shopping around, I decided to go for the E2 again - more than I need for my uses, but the old one had been reliable, and I am used to the interface. The only thing I did differently this time is buy a hard case for it, cause I think the demise of the first can be traced to banging around in my handbag unprotected for years. The back "metal" was actually worn off. I heartily recommend the E2.



4. I'm very satisfied. Nothing less than I expected. I figured, why buy a new one, especially since PDAs are fossils at this point anyway. Also, the desktop recharger and leather case were unexpectedly thrown in for free. Very cool. Thanks.



5. I am 100% satisfied with the product. Works well with my Microsoft Office 7 program.

5 comments about Sony PRS-505/LC Blue Digital Book Reader.

1. Sony PRS-505/LC Blue Digital Book Reader
   This Reader should not be sold to Europe because you need a Visa card with an American address to order books to read.
   The manual and the "interface" are not up to Apple standard. A large manual like a map of USA where you have to jump around from digit 1 to digit 9 to make any sense of the product is not a nice introduction.
   If you are not very young you can't read commercial PDFs, the text gets too small and you can't increase it very much.
   I use the reader for texts from the Gutenberg site.



2. I love the idea of this thing. I love the feel of it. And I thought it was going to be so practical, but it turns out it just is not.
   
   I travel a great deal and fill in the time by reading. It's annoying having to pack three or four books just to get through a trip, to know that you're going to have to haul them around--already read--at the other end of your trip. So this was a great thing for me.
   
   But it's expensive. Even the initial cost is a little high, but then to find out that nearly every single title available through the sony ebook website is more expensive than not only it's kindle counterpart, but also its real book counterpart was a huge let down. I cannot justify a digital copy costing more than the same content on real paper. Maybe Sony is has higher book prices in order to compensate for its lower unit cost, but it means that the only things on my ebook are the 100 free classics downloads that came with the purchase. And the classics were not the choicest of classics, either.
   
   As soon as the cost of available titles goes down, this thing will be my favorite accessory.



3. Product stopped working after 7 months. Sony store where it was purcahsed refused to take it back and sent me to customer service. Customer service wanted to charge me for a replacement and when I balked they sent me to a customer service manager that negotiated the rate down but still wanted to charge me. In addition -- being forced to send the unit back at my cost.
   
   Given the cost of the unit I would have expected better build quality and better customer service. Will bite the bullet and get it fixed but lack of quality and service will keep me from purchasing a Sony product in the future.



4. After doing a tremendous amount of research, I asked for & received one of these readers for my birthday. I had heard nothing but rave reviews about e-ink and e-paper, readability and the low/no eyestrain produced by this great technology. In all fairness, I will say that is seems like a wonderful device and thus far, it operates as advertised.
   
   Unfortunately for me, I had not read my new ebook for more than 15 minutes when I experienced massive eyestrain, a migraine-level headache and nausea so extreme it was almost debilitating. I tried again several days later with the same results. I have an unusual glasses prescription w/an acute astigmatism and even with corrective lenses, apparently this format just doesn't work for everyone. I had not read of this reaction in any other reviews or I would not have risked asking my family to order one before viewing one in person.
   
   Other family members (with better eyes) are able to use it and although they say it isn't as crisp as real print on real paper, they were not affected in such an immediate & negative way.
   
   If anyone intending to use a reader with e-ink and e-paper (of any brand)has vision issues or an unusual prescription, I would strongly advise attempting to find one of these readers for a live demo before purchasing (or at the very least, double-check the return policy).
   
   Because it had been engraved for me, it is not returnable. Expensive lesson learned.



5. Love the reader! Very light, nice screen (could be a little bit larger?). The word files are easily transferred and automaticaly formatted to RTF. One of the things I disliked is the + button (font size) in the left, the tiny button is OK, but misplaced, touch it accidentally twice in the first 10 pages! And the PDF is almost useless, at least for me, the fonts remains way too small, but you can copy the whole book, paste it in "word", and select the ideal font and size for you. Takes you 5 minutes or less, and it's a pleasure to read!
   PD: Can anyone help me with the "grey scale" thing? Sony advertises it has 6 levels of grey, but I can't found nor figure out how to adjust it!
   Overall... fantastic product!

5 comments about HP iPAQ 111 Classic Handheld (FA979AA#ABA) (110 Series).

1. Great product came on time and was in great condition as it was refurbished. The longer I have it and learn the options it has the more fun I have and the more useful the handheld becomes.



2. I love it. All functions are great. It is everything you need in a handheld computer.



3. This is a great PDA for running epocrates and looking up other related information when away from the computer. It has great software, but battery life is limited.



4. So far, I am very pleased with my iPAQ. This is my first PDA, so I wasn't sure what to expect. I bought mine mainly to use with an English-Spanish dictionary. The screen is clear and has good resolution.
   
   From the pictures and videos I saw online, I didn't care much for the look of it. But now I am quite pleased with the way it looks. It is small, has a nice metallic looking finish on the front, and I like the feel of the black rubber material on the back. I think the buttons on the front could be better. They feel a little flimsy, but they are acceptable and I haven't had any problems.
   
   Some have complained about the speaker being on the back of the device. It would have been better if they could have put it on the front, but it is no big deal. The speaker is loud enough for a small device like this(Media Player which comes with the iPAQ can play MP3 songs). I imagine most people will hold the device in their hands and not place the iPAQ on a table top, so blocking the sound shouldn't be an issue. Anyway, you can plug headphones into the iPAQ.
   
   I didn't know too much about PDAs and Windows Mobile (It came with Windows Mobile 6) before I bought this. I was worried about the time it would take to start the device. I found out it turns on in about 1 second. What I like is that I can use my dictionary, turn the device off, turn it back on later, and in a second I'm back to the dictionary. I don't have to wait.
   
   I installed ActiveSync on my PC to sync with my iPAQ. When I connect them via USB it syncs automatically. I was worried ActiveSync would be a nuisance or HP would install some nagging software that asks me to check for updates or something like that, but that wasn't the case. ActiveSync only pops up when I connect the two. Also, sharing files is easy. To copy a file from my computer to my PDA, I just drag-and-drop the file using Windows Explorer.
   
   Another thing I wasn't sure about was how the expansion SD memory card would be inserted. I didn't like that it is inserted in the side without any cover. I thought it might stick out, but actually it sits flush with the edge of the side. To remove it, I would have to first push it in for it to pop out. I've never had it pop out by accident.
   
   There are a few annoyances. When I connect the iPAQ to Wi-Fi a small blue light stays on in the top-left corner. I'd prefer to have an option to turn the light off, but I can live with it. Scroll buttons on the side to move a page up and down would have been nice, that way I could hold the device and scroll on a page using the same hand. It is not convenient scrolling using the buttons on the front-bottom.
   
   Overall, I am very pleased with the iPAQ and think it's a great value for the price. I would wait before you buy a case for it. I like the black protector that HP provided.



5. This is the third Ipaq that I've owned. Love the new interface and it is fast. Only complaint is that the battery life isn't as good as my old rx3115, but this can probably be solved by purchasing a different battery with longer life.

5 comments about Palm TX Handheld.

1. So far I have had no problems with my Palm. I only use it for basic things such as the calender and internet, but it's been great!



2. The Palm TX goes beyond the traditional PDA. Built in Wifi works great. Areal plus when you are on the road. With all the added palm feature this is great for work or relaxation.



3. I have purchased my fifth and probably last Palm. I am trying to transfer my information (on my PC) to this new Palm. I have had no success. I spent about 5 hours with the "customer service" rep and the self help web site. This was a total waste--I still have not been able to hot synch to get the information on the PC to the new Palm. As it is the new unit is in the box and I guess I will donate it to a charitable organization in that it is useless to me.
   
   
   Ernie Lathem



4. Hello, I was wanting to write a review for this when I went to the website and couldn't find a place to put the review in. So I'm glad when this e-mail came! I haven't had a chance to explore my Palm TX too much but from what I have seen so far - it is great! The order came in less than 5 days and it was great to have free shipping on it as well! Thanks so much!



5. Started off freezing a couple of times, but I decided to give it more time considering all it was capable of doing. It has always been great with WIFI connecting to internet. It has just been freezing up pretty frequently. I have had it since around July 9. It has been doing a lot better. I don't download software to it and I admit I don't use it to its full capabilities so I can't speak to those. But for my use (just checking my email when I am away from my laptop), my calender and my address book, memos, notes etc. It works fine. I don't watch videos, listen to music or play games. If I could have found the same thing as a tungsten e but with internet capabilities for cheaper, I would have bought that.
   
   So if your needs are simple, this is expensive. If your needs are more complicated and require everything this is suppose to do, I would be cautious.