Entered CNET Catalog: 12/23/2004
SKU: 0829160336602
Manufacturer: HP
Manufacturer description
The versatile HP iPAQ hx2415 Pocket PC allows you to maximize personal productivity. It comes equipped with both integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to enable access to the Internet and email from corporate, home or Wi-Fi hotspots (in select airports, hotels, and other public places) and to allow cable-free connections to other devices with Bluetooth wireless technology. All the models in the hx2000 series include enhanced security protection with HP ProtectTools software secured by CREDANT Technologies.User opinions
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4.5 stars
out of 7 user reviews
PRETTY GOOD PDA FOR $250.00
Pros: PRICE, USES SD & CF FOR EXTRA MEMORY
Cons: BATTERY LIFE WHEN USEING WIFI IS NOT THE BEST
Review: I HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT THE PDA MARKET NOW FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS. I NEVER REALLY PURCHASED ONE BECAUSE OF THE HIGH PRICE. I SAW THIS IPAQ 2415 ON CLEARANCE AT SAMS CLUB A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO FOR $250.00 AND PURCHASED ONE ON THE SPOT. I KNEW IT WAS A GOOD PRICE BECAUSE THE USED OLDER IPAQ MODELS GO FOR THAT MUCH AND MOST OF THEM DON'T HAVE BUILT IN WIFI. YES THERE IS NICER ONES OUT THERE WITH MORE BUILT IN MEMORY AND ALL BUT RIGHT KNOW I DON'T WANT TO SPENT $500-$700 DOLLARS. IM NOT A HEAVY PDA USER SO FOR NOW IT SERVES THE PURPOSE. I LIKE THE FACT IT HAS BUILT IN WIFI SO I CAN GET ON THE INTERNET CHECK MAIL ECT. MY COLLEGE HAS FREE WIFI FOR THE STUDENTS AND MANY PLACES NOW OFFER FREE WIFI SERVICE WHICH IS REALLY WORKS OUT WELL. THE PDA ALSO SERVES AS A MP3 PLAYER AND I CAN WATCH MOVIES ON IT TO WHICH IS WAY COOL. THERE IS A COUPLE OF THIRD PARTY SOFT WARE PROGRAMS FOR ABOUT $30 THAT WILL CONVERT DVD MOVIES OF ANY KIND TO FIT ON A 128MB MEMORY CARD. THE AVERAGE MOVIE IS ABOUT 70 MB IN SIZE. ITS GOT THE BLUETOOTH BUT I HAVEN'T MESSED WITH THAT YET. ANOTHER GREAT THING ABOUT IT IS THAT IT HAS TWO EXPANSION SLOTS SO YOU CAN USES SD & CF CARDS. IF YOU DO BUY ONE GET THE EXTRA ACCESSORIES LIKE CAR CHARGERS, SYNC CABLES AND SCREEN PROTECTORS OFF OF EBAY BECAUSE YOU WILL SAVE TONS OF MONEY ON THE ACCESSORIES. ANOTHER TIP IS THAT THE PDA HAS 64 MB OF MEMORY WHICH IS SHARED WITH THE RAM WHICH MEANS YOU ONLY HAVE 64 MB FOR FILE STORAGE AND RAM TO RUN PROGRAMS. THE PDA USUALLY SPLITS THE MEMORY IN HALF TO FILE STORAGE AND RAM SO THEY AREUSED EQUALLY (EXAMPLE 32MB SYSTEM MEMORY & 32 MB RAM TO RUN PROGRAMS. WHEN YOU LOAD EXTRA SOFTWARE INTO THE PDA CHANGE THE DEFAULT INSTALL DIRECTORY TO THE SD OR CF CARD. IT WILL ASK YOU AT A PROMPT DURING THE INSTALL. THIS WAY THE SOFTWARE WILL LOAD ON THE EXTERNAL MEMORY AND NOT THE INTERNAL MEMORY AND YOU WILL HAVE FOR MEMORY FOR RAM TO RUN MULTIPLE PROGRAMS. ANOTHER THING IS I DID IS UPDATE THE ROM (BIOS) AND I FOUND IT TO BE A LITTLE BUGGY AFTER THE UPDATE. THE ROM UPDATE FIXED A FEW THINGS THAT I NOTICED BUT IT ALSO ADDED A COUPLE OF QUIRKS THAT I DIDN'T HAVE BEFORE THE UPDATE. NOTHING MAJOR JUST A FEW LITTLE THINGS I NOTICED. OVERALL A GOOD PDA FOR $250.000 WHICH IS CHEAPER THAN AN IPOD AND IT DOES MUCH MUCH MORE.
Updated
JUST GOT OFF THE PHONE WHITH THE HP REBATE CENTER. IF YOU PURCHASED A HP IPAQ HX 2415 BETWEEN AUGUST 28, 2005 & DECEMBER 31, 2005 YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A FREE YES FREE!! MOBIL 5.0 UPGRADE CD. GOT TO THE HP WEB SITE AND FIND THE IPAQ HX 2415 THEN CLICK ON REBATES AND YOU WILL FIND THE FORMS TO PRINT OUT AND SEND IN FOR THE FEE UPGRADE CD. I'M GLAD I CHECKED FIRST BECAUSE I ALMOST PAID THE $40 FOR IT PLUS $5 SHIPPING TO GET IT BY MAIL.
JUST GOT OFF THE PHONE WHITH THE HP REBATE CENTER. IF YOU PURCHASED A HP IPAQ HX 2415 BETWEEN AUGUST 28, 2005 & DECEMBER 31, 2005 YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A FREE YES FREE!! MOBIL 5.0 UPGRADE CD. GOT TO THE HP WEB SITE AND FIND THE IPAQ HX 2415 THEN CLICK ON REBATES AND YOU WILL FIND THE FORMS TO PRINT OUT AND SEND IN FOR THE FEE UPGRADE CD. I'M GLAD I CHECKED FIRST BECAUSE I ALMOST PAID THE $40 FOR IT PLUS $5 SHIPPING TO GET IT BY MAIL.
User Rating:
4.0 stars
out of 7 user reviews
This PDA can do so much
Pros: Easy to use, Lot of flexibility, Great screen
Cons: Programs don't really close at first, Can be a bit bulky
Review: I always resisted getting a PDA but found a good deal on this one. After adapting a little to how PDAs work, this unit is great!
I'm still exploring and finding new ways to use this PDA.
It comes with a Compact Flash AND an SD slot so there is plenty of room for all sorts of files. For example, I bought a Compact Flash GPS receiver and I can store lots of maps on the SD card. It has both Bluetooth and 802.11b wireless so I can connect through my home wireless network or through my cell phone. I could cruise the internet really quickly the times I tried.
Only two real drawbacks. When you close a program it is still in memory. To close it for good you have to check programs running, select the program and then click stop. Hopefully Windows Mobile 5 can change this. HP is providing a free upgrade to Windows Mobile 5 (check HP web site for details). Another problem is it can be a little bulky. I bought an extended battery for more power and that added a lot of thickness. With the extended battery, it won't fit in carrying cases designed for "most" PDAs. If you use just the standard battery that comes with it, it will just fit in snugly. But I created a new adjustment to my case and this PDA is definitely easier to carry around than a laptop!
I'm still exploring and finding new ways to use this PDA.
It comes with a Compact Flash AND an SD slot so there is plenty of room for all sorts of files. For example, I bought a Compact Flash GPS receiver and I can store lots of maps on the SD card. It has both Bluetooth and 802.11b wireless so I can connect through my home wireless network or through my cell phone. I could cruise the internet really quickly the times I tried.
Only two real drawbacks. When you close a program it is still in memory. To close it for good you have to check programs running, select the program and then click stop. Hopefully Windows Mobile 5 can change this. HP is providing a free upgrade to Windows Mobile 5 (check HP web site for details). Another problem is it can be a little bulky. I bought an extended battery for more power and that added a lot of thickness. With the extended battery, it won't fit in carrying cases designed for "most" PDAs. If you use just the standard battery that comes with it, it will just fit in snugly. But I created a new adjustment to my case and this PDA is definitely easier to carry around than a laptop!
User Rating:
4.5 stars
out of 7 user reviews
Feature rich pda with vibrant color
Pros: buit in wi-fi, landscape orientation, design
Cons: None found yet
Review: This is my first PDA. I was setup, sync'd to outlook and on the internet via the wireless connection within 1 hour. I haven't read the manual yet. Everything is intuitive, especially if you are a Windows user. Built in wireless is the best feature along with landscape mode. Can't comment on blue-tooth as I don't need it. I'm utilizing all of the built in MS functions such as Outlook, contacts, notes, tasks and I sync daily at work. The letter recognizer makes entering tasks and notes easy. I haven't had a need to use any external programs yet. I'm sure I will use other features that I haven't yet discovered on my own once I read the manual.
User Rating:
4.5 stars
out of 7 user reviews
This PDA rocks! Looked at Axim's, looked as Palm. Made the right choice.
Pros: Easy to sync. Great screen. The flip cover is a great protector. No problem with WiFi.
Cons: Can't get stylus out when flip cover is open. If that's the worst, this is a great PDA.
Review: Bought at circuit city online and picked up at store. Great $349 on line price. No problems. Set up a breeze. Bought 2 for 1 SD 512MB at Office Depot for $49. Great value. WiFi is real easy. Use 64bit encription. Super easy to set up. I have a huge contact list in outlook. No problem to sync and set up. This thing just couldn't be work better. No reason to buy the higher end hx4000 series. The 2415 does everything I need. Haven't tried the bluetooth so can't help you there. Would recommend to anyone who asks. Only reason it's not a 10 is I don't give perfect scores to anything with less than a Gig of Ram...
User Rating:
5.0 stars
out of 7 user reviews
Dell Axim X50/X30 vs. hp Ipaq 2415
Pros: fast processor; unlimited expansion space
Cons: iPaq 2755 has more RAM
Review: At first, I was skeptical about this PPC; I heard raving reviews about the Dell Axim X30, X50, and they both cost less. But after receiving it, I was hooked. I have two family members, one has the X30, the other has the X50. RAM and processor speed are about equal. The 2415 is smaller, and has a better design. All three come with Wifi and bluetooth. But 2415 wins because of storage space. Because it has a Compact Flash Type II slot(one of the only PPC's with it), you can use Microdrives with it. I bought a 4GB Microdrive for $149(flash-memory-store.com). 4 GB Ipods cost at least $180. Currently, Microdrives are up to 8GB; and since you can use the SD card at the same time, you can store up to 9GB as of now. The 2415 can be a viable music player/video player/picture storage; the Axims cannot. With WiFi and Bluetooth, and since Microdrives and SD cards will hold more and more, this may very well be the last PPC you'll ever have to buy! Worth every penny.
User Rating:
4.0 stars
out of 7 user reviews
Excelent! Useful for my Daily Work
Pros: Practical, Software Bundled, Transparent hard cover
Cons: Hp Protect Tools Slows PDA, Battery Life
Review: It is a very useful gadget comes with lots of sofware, the screen is not better that the one of the Jornada 560 under the sun, but in regular conditions is brighter, the audio thru the headphones is of a decent quality to hear music from your external memory SD or CF, Bluetooth is perfect to print or sync with your cell phone even IR, Wi-FI/b is practical but it should support G too. Mine blocks very often and needs to be reseted.
The battery drains before the manufacturers estimated time, faster than the hp 1910 without the BT and Wi-Fi on and no memory on it.
The battery drains before the manufacturers estimated time, faster than the hp 1910 without the BT and Wi-Fi on and no memory on it.
User Rating:
4.5 stars
out of 7 user reviews
WOW!!! What a great little device
Pros: ActiveSync is wonderful
Cons: needs better battery life
Review: HP has really designed a 1st class device in the hx2415.
The unit is compact but packs a bunch of computing power. Pocket Excel and Word work flawlessly in this environment.
My only complaint is the battery drains a little quick when you have bith a compact flash and SD card in place (yes you can use both at the same time!).
The unit is compact but packs a bunch of computing power. Pocket Excel and Word work flawlessly in this environment.
My only complaint is the battery drains a little quick when you have bith a compact flash and SD card in place (yes you can use both at the same time!).
