Review : HP iPAQ hx4700
Posted by Chris Leckness on 01/16/05 in Mobilitysite Reviews, PocketPC
Author : Chris Leckness
Vendor : HP
Price : $649
iPAQ hx4700 FAQs : Click Here
VGA!
This past year, the most anticipated PocketPC feature was a VGA Screen. From late July when other new iPAQs were announced to now, it seemed that the hx4715 (model number early reports had labeled the 4700/4705) created a big fuss. Preorders everywhere and no official word from HP to tell us when it was to be officially released. The wait was killing many members of iPaqHQ.com as well as others, some even gave up and went other routes. Finally, they are stocked at online outlets and stores. Was it worth the wait to me? Yes. While its not likely to become my everyday PDA, it is packed with some great features and has a marvelous screen.
The iPAQ HX4700/4705 series is one of the first PocketPCs with a VGA Screen. The ASUS A730 is the only other PocketPC available in the United States and it has a 3.7 inch screen. The Toshiba 830 and the VGA version of the Loox are available in Europe and the rumored Dell Axim X50 is expected to be released in the US soon.
VGA?
A picture can answer that question better than I can!
Photo taken with same light, same distance , and max brightness
Review : HP iPAQ h6315 PocketPC Phone
Posted by Chris Leckness on 01/16/05 in Mobilitysite Reviews, PocketPC
Author : Chris Leckness
Vendor : HP and T-Mobile
Price : $499 Bundled with a contract at T-Mobile / $599.99 from HP
Less is More?
I love gadgets, but it does get to be a burden to carry three gadgets when there is a gadget out there that eliminate the need to carry all three. I love my music, music is the key to sanity in the IT world, so I have to tunes with me. Now everyone (even my 11 year old daughter) has to have a cell phone right? Yes, a cell phone is a necessity to me. Last device, a PocketPC. Enter the HP iPAQ H63xx series. MP3s, a phone, and a PocketPC all wrapped into one attractive package. I had to get myself one of these. Being a webmaster of a couple sites, being connected is a plus. With GPRS, I can check on my sites anytime, anywhere.
What do you get?
- HP iPAQ h6315 Pocket PC Phone
- Desktop cradle/charger
- Battery
- Removable keyboard
- AC adapter
- Headset and carrying case
- Stylus
- Getting started guide
- HP iPAQ Pocket PC companion CD
- SIM card for wireless service
REVIEW : HP IPAQ 5550
Posted by Chris Leckness on 01/16/05 in Mobilitysite Reviews, PocketPC
Rating: (7 out of 10) 
Note : This review can also be applied to the iPaq 5150. The machines are almost identical. The 5150 does not have WiFi, biometric fingerprint scanner, and has only 64mb RAM and 32mb ROM.
Introduction
"Why is this site reviewing a 5 month old PDA? That is old news!" - Admit it, that’s what you are thinking. Right? Well, I’ll answer anyway. In case you are unaware, iPaqHQ.com is a new site, it was created a few months after the h5550 came out. Now we have to go back and catch up so we can provide the most info for our community as we can. In fact the pending arrival of this Pocket PC is why I finally decided to create the site.
I received this unit a week ago and it has only been outside of arms reach a few hours. Yes, I even slept with it under my pillow to see if the alarm works. I obviously have not run into the dead alarm trouble that many have complained about. It works just fine for me. Of course, I silenced it and fell back asleep anyhow. 3-4 hours of sleep a night is rough I tell you.
What is in the Box?
This is the 1st thing most want to know. What does all this cash get me.
Review : iPAQ rz1715 Mobile Media Companion
Posted by Chris Leckness on 01/16/05 in Mobilitysite Reviews, PocketPC
iPAQ rz1715 Mobile Media Companion
Author : Chris Leckness
Vendor : HP
Price : $279
It’s a Pocket PC, that’s it
I am not 100% sure, but I believe this machine is to be marketed towards new customers as an entry level Pocket PC. This unit is referred to by HP as the HP iPAQ rz1715 Mobile Media Companion. The rz1715 is the lowest price iPAQ to be sold by HP, but this lower cost brings some shortcuts. Last year’s iPAQ h1945 was offered for $20 more, but was smaller, felt to be of better quality, had more memory, and at least had Bluetooth. In this review, I will cover the design, features, performance, and value of this machine.
"Get the entertainment essentials you need at a superb value with the sleek HP iPAQ rz1715 mobile media companion. You’ll soon be viewing and passing along photos and music from your patio chair, listening to your favorite songs in transit to appointments or on vacation, and staying on top of your schedule, "to-do" list, and contact info with the handy personal information manager (PIM)." - Hewlett Packard
What do you get?
In the box
- HP iPAQ rz1715 unit
- AC adapter
- USB sync cable
- Stylus
- “How do I” Guide
- HP iPAQ Pocket PC Companion CD
- Documentation kit
The unit came with a nice protective film over the display for protection. Since I already had ActiveSync loaded up, I did not even install anything off the CD initially.
Review : Dell Axim X50v (High)
Posted by Chris Leckness on 01/15/05 in Mobilitysite Reviews, PocketPC
Author : Chris Leckness
Vendor : Dell
Price : $499
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The moment we’ve all been waiting for?
There has been a huge amount of anticipation building on the VGA Handheld. A couple other companies beat Dell to the punch, but Dell seems to be countering with a right hook by undercutting the price point of its competitors. Comparatively, the Dell Axim X50v and the HP HX4700 are a fairly different, but many features are consistant in both.
| Axim X50v | HP iPAQ hx4700 | Asus A730w (*) | Loox 720 | |
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Processor |
Intel PXA 270 @ 624mhz | Intel PXA 270 @ 624mhz | Intel PXA 270 @ 520mhz | Intel PXA 270 @ 520mhz |
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Memory
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128MB ROM / 64MB RAM | 128MB ROM / 64MB RAM | 64MB ROM /128MB RAM | 64MB ROM /128MB RAM |
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Graphics
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Intel 2700G |
ATI 3220 |
Processor | Processor |
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Battery
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1100mah | 1800mah | 1400mah | 1600mah |
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WiFi
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Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Bluetooth
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Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Memory Slots
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CF / SD | CF / SD | CF / SD | CF / SD |
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IR
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Standard | Standard | Standard | Consumer IR |
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Price
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$499 | $649 | $600 | $625 |
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Length
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119.0 (4.69) |
131.0 (5.16) |
117.5 (4.63) |
122.0 (4.80) |
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Width
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73.0 (2.87) |
77.0 (3.03) |
72.8 (2.87) |
72.0 (2.83) |
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Depth
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16.9 (0.67) |
14.9 (0.59) |
16.9 (0.67) |
15.2 (0.60) |
| Weight | 175.0 (6.17) |
186.7 (6.59) |
190.0 (6.70) |
170.0 (6.00) |
The powerful Axim X50v features a large 3.7" VGA display that provides brilliant, clear images at 640×480 resolution. The large viewing area makes documents easy to see so you can work smart and fast. It also gives you an excellent entertainment experience. The integrated Intel 2700G graphics accelerator enables DVD quality playback for video ranging from cartoons to full-length movies. Play intense 3D games, access the Web or enjoy your favorite music, movies and TV programs.
The X50v delivers crisp, vivid images for an incredible viewing experience on the go. The Axim X50 features a bright 3.5" QVGA display with a 320×240 resolution, and includes the power and storage capacity to handle work and multimedia applications. Both handheld models have a sleek and stylish design with CF and SDIO expansion slots for connecting scanners, GPS systems, network cards and modems
Why VGA?
VGA (LEFT) and QVGA (RIGHT)
Review : Dell Axim X50 Mid
Posted by Chris Leckness on 01/15/05 in Mobilitysite Reviews, PocketPC
Author : Chris Leckness
Vendor : Dell
Price : $399
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The new "Sleek" Axim
Forget the X50v, the X50 Mid comes with a 520mhz, 64mb RAM, 128mb ROM, Dual memory slots, and a nice sleek design. The only thing wrong with the Mid is that it does not sport the 3.7" VGA Screen. Benchmark results show that the X50 Mid is just a hair below the performance of the X30 High.
What do you get?
- Dell Axim X50V Pocket PC unit
- AC adapter
- Stylus
- Companion CD
- USB Cradle
- User’s Manual
- Slip Case (Not available at review time though)
Review : Dell Axim x30
Posted by Chris Leckness on 01/15/05 in Mobilitysite Reviews, PocketPC
Author : Chris Leckness
Vendor : Dell, Inc
Price : $349 and $249 (High and Mid Level Models - Both with WiFi and Bluetooth)
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Rocket Powered!
Since this is the 1st 624mhz Pocket PC, there is nothing to compare benchmark scores with at this time, But I compared it to the older machines it is"Smoking"! What is the perfect PocketPC? That is a question that will never be answered, there are too many opposing views and usage patterns for that to ever be accomplished. Today, Dell released the closest to my perfect PocketPC to date. It sports the fastest processor available at this time, SDIO SD Slot, a small and light form factor, Bluetooth and WiFi, and Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition. Other than a few features that some find a must, it has everything I want in a PocketPC. The only real complaint offhand is the look. I mentioned in my X3i review last year that I really wish that Dell would have duplicated the modern, unique look of the X5 when they design the X3. Just in case you have not figured it out yet, the Dell Axim X30 is the same as the X3i with some major enhancements.
What do you get?
Out of the box you will get basically the same items with whatever package you choose. You will obviously get the actual unit you ordered and if you choose the Mid or Low Configuration, you will receive a sync cable instead of a cradle. Good news, the cradle and the connector on the unit is also the same as the X3i. I do not need a fourth different cradle on my desk.
Dell Axim X3i Advanced with Integrated Wifi
Posted by Chris Leckness on 01/15/05 in Mobilitysite Reviews, PocketPC
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Dell Axim X3i Advanced with Integrated Wifi Introduction Enter the Dell Axim X3, smaller, thinner, lighter, SDIO availability and even built in wireless. This addresses all the major complaints of non-Axim supporters. Knowing the Pocket PC community and its loyalty to certain companies, many will find a new list of complaints with the X3 also. Even Dell Axim X5 owners are already complaining about the lack of the CF slot. This does not bother me at all considering I rarely use my CF slot anyway and when I do it is for WiFi, which comes built in on the higher end model. The X3 comes in 3 flavors, Basic (300mhz w/ 32mb RAM and 32mb ROM), Advanced (400mhz w/ 64mb RAM and 64mb ROM), and the Advanced w/ WiFi (400mhz w/ 64mb RAM and 64mb ROM).
What is in the Box?
While I also received a few extras from Dell, they will not be focused on in this review. The unit came with a nice protective film over the display for protection. Since I already had ActiveSync loaded up, I did not even install anything off the CD initially. After the initial 4 hour charge, all I was worried about was powering this light little puppy up. Later I checked out the CD to see what sort of surprises I had missed. The CD had an upgraded version of Outlook. The X5 came with Outlook 2000 and this model comes with Outlook 2002. Also the most current version of ActiveSync (3.7) is on the CD.(Note : Version 3.7.1 is available now online ). In addition to those upgrades, the CD also contains the following: |
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