HP iPAQ Pocket PC hx2495

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Quick specs
OS provided: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Premium Edition
Installed RAM: 64 MB
Processor: Intel 520 MHzXscale
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Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 12 reviews
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4.5 stars

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"see how this one works"

by menk51 on December 22, 2005
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"Awesome Unit once its tweaked!!!"

by borgesent7 on February 10, 2006
2.5 stars

4 out of 5 people found this helpful

"Handsome but Buggy"

by GM700 on December 27, 2005
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"Fair machine. Lots of glitches. HP service not helpful."

by leonardo3903 on April 10, 2008
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"HP iPAQ hx2000 Pocket PC Series Firmware Update"

by mendiola_loyola on May 29, 2006
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"Returned it after 5 days"

by LAsbury on April 4, 2006
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alaTest.com

Editors' rating: 87

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 411 reviews of HP iPAQ hx2400 (2410,2415,2490,2495) from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 78/100. Comparing these reviews to 78565 other PDAs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 87/100 = Very Good.

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mobiletechreview.com

Editors' rating: 100

Summary: logo next time.

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pocket-lint.com

Editors' rating: 80

Summary: HP overhauls its workhorse PDA to make sleeker and more user friendly but it's still a bulky beast

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CNET product brief

Description: The HP iPAQ HX2495 is a Pocket PC-based, business-oriented handheld device.Compared to other business-oriented handhelds on the market, it is midpriced at around $450.You can expand the memory of this unit using Secure Digital (SD), or MMC media.The Microsoft Windows mobile 5.0 premium edition operating system comes installed on this handheld.

Pros: Runs on the Microsoft Windows mobile 5.0 premium edition operating system, which is more advanced than some similarly priced handhelds.An available CF slot allows even more expansion, such as wireless connectivity, or additional storage.

Cons: Since this device runs on Pocket PC, it will work only with Windows, not with Linux or Macintosh operating systems.

Suitability: A business-oriented handheld, suited for professional use.Also, its display, supporting 64,000 colors at 240x320 resolution, makes it adequate for viewing color images.This handheld supports the Bluetooth private area network protocol, meaning it can wirelessly connect with other Bluetooth-enabled devices within about 30 feet to synchronize data, access e-mail and the Internet, exchange files, and print documents.This handheld will also store and play back MP3 audio files that are stored in the system's memory.The Wi-Fi (802.11b) capability of this PDA allows you to connect to wireless networks in offices, airports, and in hundreds of public areas (charges may apply).

Value: Overall, this handheld has good features for the money.

Suggestions: (1) If you plan to enter large amounts of data, consider getting an external portable keyboard for your PDA.(2) To see how this PDA stacks up against our Editor's top picks, check out the Handhelds Feature on CNET Reviews.

CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.