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4.0 stars
"Biometric Security, Bluetooth, Wifi, Works Flawlessly, Large Memory"
Pros: Superb Design, High Security, Solid Build, Loads of Ram, Great Applications
Cons: Could have a TFT screen, more built in storage ram
Summary: I have owned PDA's from the first HP 95LX right up to their newest corporate citizen, the 4700.
Although HP and Compaq have joined together many aspects of the strengths of each company are present in this newest Ipaq.
The HP legendary solid build quality is present in this unit, although they have opted to make the unit from non metal components. Any unit that has an LCD screen should not be dropped. Therefore their choice of polycarbonite over aluminum/stainless really doesn't make much of a difference. Regardless this unit feels solid and stable in your hand. The added rubber grips on the sides insure you have a solid grasp of the unit.
The screen is very bright and clear, although HP could have opted for a brighter panel, or perhaps TFT. This makes some difference and obviously helps keep the price lower than its higher end sibling the 4700.
Now to the cool James Bondsy side. Corporate customers will love the biometric fingerprint sensor as well as the encryption and password protection. If you are someone that easily forgets passwords, reminders, and just can't seem to slide their various fingers properly over the scanner, then your data will get wiped out. You initially swipe fingers that you select to activate or train the system. The backup is a password, and then a reminder. Failing that, Mr Phelps, this will self destruct!! Just your data.
The average person may like having this biometric sensor so you don't need to recall passwords, but tech toys come at a premium. Go for the 2400 series instead.
The Bluetooth and Wifi configure flawlessly and the range is superb!! I have picked up access points literally across the street from my office. Very sensitive and it holds the signal very well. Bluetooth bonds well with different cellphones I tested, namely Sony Ericsson and Motorola. The wizard walks you down the yellow brick road to communication heaven.
Naturally all the excellent apps that come with Pocket PC 2003 are present and accounted for to every Pocket PC users delight.
Battery life is very good, and I recommend power users buy the extended life battery.
All in all a superb PDA, with some minor shortcomings which most of us can manage with.
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HP iPaq hx2750:
$599.99
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