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When the PDA works it is awesome. The problem is, getting it to work. Almost half of the time I use the HP IPAQ Pocket PC Rx1955 I have to push the reset button on the back of the case. This must be a common problem because HP actually sends a tool with the package for performing a reset. The tip of the PDA pencil will work well if you lose the tool. My unit was also supposed to come with Windows 5.0 which should have an Adobe Reader built into it. This was not the case and when I contacted HP about it (after trying to get answers for about 3.5 hours) a technician in India (we all love outsourcing don't we?) told me they couldn't help me even though it was a problem with thier product, and I "need to find the proper add on researching it on my favorite browser". What kind of crap is that? Finally, someone from Adobe (American) had seen this before and helped me locate and set up the program. The last bad thing I can say, as if this isn't enough, is the wireless internet reception could be better. While not the worst thing in the world, it can be bothersome at times. When it works, the unit is excellent. The problem is getting it to work. Comparing it to my old Cassiopia I bought in 1988 this thing has color, but the Long outdated Cassiopia is hands down a better piece. Folks, keep your outdated PDA or buy a Palm. DON'T buy HP!!!Read full review
The 189.00 price suggests you bought your unit refurbished as did I. I normally don't do that, but the new one I purchased took a long time to figure out what the heck was wrong. HP was very helpful in getting it to work properly with the right firmware upgrade without blaming the real culprit, widely known as Microsoft and Windows mobile. No manufacturer could possibly sell 100% of their units problem free with Windows mobile. When my device was working flawlessly after the firmware upgrade, I promptly dropped it, then again, then the third time a bad angle on impact. Broken screen, PDA works. No good to me. Buying refurbished is risky, it could be just a simple return, or badly beaten up return. I was lucky, and got a good one. The refurbished units are sold with the upgrades, and it works right out of the box. Love it. I bought another one for my daughter because the Rx1950 mp3 player and video was far better in quality than any Ipod or podcast. 2GB SD cards available for 50 bucks; and I thought my daughter would be set. No Dad, it's not an I-pod. Jeeezzz. It's better and does more things! I told her you can't email or IM somebody with an I-Pod, and she says that's what her phone is for. I give up. :-)Read full review
I mainly use the iPAQ PDA to sync with my company appointment calendar for time management. It is great to have Excel on the iPAQ for simple analysis when comparison shopping. The device boots fast. Others had problems out of the box because they didn't download product updates from HP site. I did that first and have had no problems :D The iPAQ gets good signal strength for WIFI (better then my old laptop with a 802.11b PCICMA card. No surprise that MSNBC, MSN, and HOTMAIL sites from Microsoft work better with pocket windows then others I've tried. Much rather surf on laptop, but handy in hotel/traveling to quick boot iPAQ instead of dragging out the laptop. Nice to view photos on it. Haven't tried MP3 player, but read that works good too. The SD card slot is a necessity, because it doesn't come with much room to load programs, photos, or music. I had a Sony Clie Palm OS device for years before this. This is a good value for a device still sold in stores (May-2007). I look for good value in technology. I don't need the latest tech, it is easier on my family budget. I'm not an iPhone fan. I keep personal contacts on cellphone. I don't want a smudged display to work my calendar, light spreadsheet (much better then calculater!) or a quick surf of the internet.Read full review
I like that it is fully compatable with my computer and if I need a driver for it to work better it is easy to find and get put into place. I needed away of organizing on the go and reducing the amount of material that needed to be at my fingertip whil travelling. I would buy one again and in fact this is my second. I broke the LCD on the first one in the first 3 weeks and replaced it almost immediately.
I mainly use the iPAQ PDA to sync with my company appointment calendar for time management. It is great to have Excel on the iPAQ for simple analysis when comparison shopping. The device boots fast. Others had problems out of the box because they didn't download product updates from HP site. I did that first and have had no problems :D The iPAQ gets good signal strength for WIFI (better then my old laptop with a 802.11b PCICMA card. No surprise that MSNBC, MSN, and HOTMAIL sites from Microsoft work better with pocket windows then others I've tried. Much rather surf on laptop, but handy in hotel/traveling to quick boot iPAQ instead of dragging out the laptop. Nice to view photos on it. Haven't tried MP3 player, but read that works good too. The SD card slot is a necessity, because it doesn't come with much room to load programs, photos, or music. I had a Sony Clie Palm OS device for years before this. This is a good value for a device still sold in stores (May-2007). I look for good value in technology. I don't need the latest tech, it is easier on my family budget. I'm not an iPhone fan. I keep personal contacts on cellphone. I don't want a smudged display to work my calendar, light spreadsheet (much better then calculater!) or a quick surf of the internet.Read full review
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