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HP iPAQ Pocket PC hx2490c

HP iPAQ Pocket PC hx2490c
  • Quick specs
  • OS provided: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Premium Edition
  • Installed RAM: 64 MB
  • Processor: Marvell 520 MHzXscale
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  • alaTest.com

    Editors' rating: 89

    Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 405 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 77208 other PDAs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.

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  • mobiletechreview.com

    Editors' rating: 100

    Summary: logo next time.

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  • newbie.org

    Editors' rating: 100

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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 HX2490C is a Pocket PC-based, business-oriented handheld device.Compared to other business-oriented handhelds on the market, it is inexpensive at around $395.You can expand the memory of this unit using Secure Digital (SD), or MMC media.Runs on Microsoft Windows mobile 5.0 premium edition.

Pros: Runs on the Microsoft Windows mobile 5.0 premium edition operating system, which is more advanced than some similarly priced handhelds.A second expansion slot supports CompactFlash media, such as wireless adapters.

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

Suitability: Made for those who want a device that can meet the needs of various back-office or industrial applications.Also, its display, supporting 64,000 colors at 240x320 resolution, makes it adequate for viewing color images.You can use the Bluetooth capability of this device to connect to cell phones and other devices that are similarly enabled.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: In view of its inexpensive price, this handheld has good features for the money.

Suggestions: (1) If you think you'll enter large amounts of data, consider purchasing an external portable keyboard for your PDA.(2) For news and reviews of the latest handhelds, visit 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.

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HP iPAQ Pocket PC hx2490c