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Summary: So far, not impressed... (and I have owned 6 pdas...)
Review: So far I am not that happy with my 2210... This is my 6th PDA(yes, I am a tech junkie :-)) in the past 8 years and this has not impressed me very much. My previous PDA's were: 1. Casio Agenda (128 kb, the basic of the basic but never had to be reset)
2. Apple Newton (still the best after all these years)
3. Palm III (I regret this one very much)
4. Palm V (excellent)
5. Sony Clie 760 (not bad, but expected a lot more...) And now this ipaq 2210. I was afraid of going into the dark world of Pocket PC... so far: 1. I have had to reinstall Active sync and outlook three times and I am still having problems with the installation.
2. The standard battery runs out of juice extremely fast (between 3 and 5 hrs) and then it takes so long to get recharged...
3. Syncronization is anything but smooth (these unresolved items are starting to annoy me)
4. I have had to soft reset more times in one week this ipaq than I had to reset all the other pda's together.
5. And how hard it is to bring from Palm OS to Pocket PC all my contacts and calendar data.
6. As well, I wanted to migrate from Eudora to Outlook... not easy at all.
7. Handwriting recognition. No better than Newton's 7 years ago and no better than Palm either.
8. The Clie's display is better at the resolution level
9. No easy way of knowing how much battery is left (too many tabs before getting there) But not everything is so bad... 1. CF and SD slots. This is the best thing since sliced bread. I hate Sony's memory sticks (expensive and propietary stuff is not nice at all)
2. Built in bluetooth. Wished it had wifi as well without having to use an external card (CF or SDIO)
3. Notes are very nice
4. Calendar is ok
5. MP3 sound is awesome!!!
6. Display brightness is outstanding
7. Files organization is much better than in the Clie's PAlm OS
8. Interchangeable and upgradable battery (hate the palm V and the clie on that)
9. Best cradle yet I am still in the process of getting to know and understand Pocket PC and it has not been easy (specially compared with Palm OS 2). It is sad seeing Microsoft and Palm fighting each other instead of having both companies incorporating the best of each into a single product. Hopefuly, when I get more proficient with Pocket PC I will be able to extract the full potential of this very nice PDA.
Rating: 
Summary: A significant life enhancer
Review:
My first PDA, after doing some research & asking around among associates about their experiences. What a joy! I have had my iPAQ Pocket PC h2215 three months now, and it has enhanced my life & efficiency.
I am a journalist at a newspaper, a soldier in the Army National Guard and a writer at home with other community commitments. I was seeking a device that would help me improve my organization & time management. This gadget has not disappointed. I use it more than I expected. It goes with me everywhere. In fact, it will be going with me when I mobilize for a year next month, and I have no doubt that it'll survive in the cargo pocket of my BDUs with an adequate case.
I recommend the disposable screen covers and spare styluses as worthwhile accesories. I agree with others here that a vibration alarm option would be a worthwhile product upgrade, though the musical alarm never fails to wake me in the morning, which is quite impressive for such a small device, given how heavily I sleep.
My iPAQ is synchronized with my home office computer and my work computer. I carry it between the two and slip it into the stand when I arrive at each place. I have had no problems with synchronization. It works beautifully with Outlook.
I wasn't sure if this upgrade from an old-fashioned organizer was worth the money but, oh boy, was it ever. I particularly like the feature that allows me to easily program repeated appointments and repeated tasks, meaning they only need be entered once. I like the little touches like that someone's birthday info from the Contacts files appears on the Calendar.
I use the Calendar, Tasks and Contacts heavily. I use two spreadsheets rather less heavily, and I find the spreadsheet a little awkward to use on such a small screen. It can be a pain to keep track of the fields.
I find the stylus very easy to use on the keyboard, and I especially like the feature that tries to complete words for me, saving typing strokes.
I bought this because a successful friend of mine spoke very highly of PDAs and because Dave Allen in his book "Getting Things Done" (also highly recommended) suggests using a device that you will want to play with to improve organization. For me, this is that device. It's a little miracle.
In short, my iPAQ has wildly exceeded expectations, and I cannot imagine returning to my pre-PDA days of just a few months ago.
Rating:
Summary: Very Pleased
Review: I've had this for over 6 months. It is my first Pocket PC. It works great with outlook. I keep track of all of the office appointments and contacts between this and my computer. It is easy to hold with the rubber on the sides. The four buttons and scroll are must for quickly getting right where you want to be.
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Summary: Upgradeable, and versatile.
Review: I purchased the Ipaq 2215 in October for around $300 and I've been using it everyday. On top of the organizer, it has so many other features that I have been utilizing like mp3 player, avantGo for news, address book, bluetooth, alarm, picture viewer, Nevo remote control, scientific calculator, reading ms documents and text files. You can even update your livejournal using avantGo but I haven't used it that much. With a compact flash, and sd card slot you can always upgrade your memory, add wireless, or a camera. When I was searching for a PDA, I wanted one with an abundance of features and this little gadget has exceeded my expectations. It makes my train commute go by fast because I can read the news and listen to music. I bought it right before the 4000 series came out and I was going to wait for that one but I couldn't wait a few weeks. So far, I haven't regretted my decision. I think it's best if you find the one PDA that suites your needs instead of waiting for the 'next great thing' because if you wait, then you'll keep putting it off. p.s. Back then, I did take a look at the Dell's Axim, Sharp's Zaurus, and Sony's Clie but the Ipaq 2210's seemed to be the most versatile.
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Summary: Trip the Light Fantastic!
Review: Unlike other PDA's I've owned, the 2215 is a joy: it's light and compact, it has great included software, and ability to use both Compact Flash and Smart Media cards is a lifesaver. Moving from a Toshiba 310e, I was quite struck at the 2215's thinness and lightness. It's much easier to carry in a suit pocket and bulges less. I don't use the Bluetooth and it now (2/2004) appears that Intel will be abandoning the standard. Should you get a PDA with built-in Wifi? Do you need WiFi all the time? Do you need the bulk? This is a thin and light PDA. I've not had the problems other people report, except with the occasionally quirky third party software (although after buying, you should download the latest patches from HP support). People have reported that the plastic side-bars fall-off, but HP will in many cases replace. I've not had that problem, but I immediately bought a case. HP's included software includes a task manager (often an add-on for other PDAs), with shortcuts to Backup, Image viewing, and settings. The included backup program is fantastic and has saved my rear-end. Use it! Speaking of the need for backup, I have accidentally entirely re-set my device, loosing everything, but it had been backed-up earlier that day, so I lost only an appoinement. I don't know the cause and have been unable to replicate. That's one more reason to backup. Three additional thoughts: buy yourself a nice case since really adds to your comfort (I bought a somewhat expensive flip-top leather Sena Case www.senacases.com); purchase a better LCD screen protector (such as WriteSHIELD, available discounted through sites like PocketPCPassion); and spend a few bucks on add-on software. For an Outlook add-on try Pocket Informant (Handango.com or pocketinformant.com); for Explorer try Pocket Commander (freeware at www.freewareppc.com). You might also check the "most popular" and "highest rated" categories at Handango.
Rating: 
Summary: No complaints so far
Review: I've had this iPaq for about 5 months, and I've been very pleased with it so far. I almost got the h1940 (the smallest one available) when I saw this in the shop. What made me go for this one was the fact that it has both CF and SD card slots, which makes it infinitly expandable without lugging a gigantic expansion sleeve just for a PCMCIA card. The h1940 is simply not WiFi ready, and the more powerful, built-in-WiFi units are just too bulky. So I think it's a fair compromise to have the small package size of this and the CF slot expandability. I never saw the value in the built-in bluetooth device until I bought a new, bluetooth-ready cell phone. Now I can use the phone to access the internet via GPRS and download email even when I'm roaming internationally (thank God for GSM networks in America!) I haven't encountered any of the reliability problems with the iPaq some reviewers have mentioned, but I did manage to break the hotsync cradle on the first day I used it, and now the charger won't operate properly. Otherwise everything that comes with it works smoothly and without fuss. All in all, I think HP has a fundamentally good platform to develope future iPaqs (a higher resolution display and faster processor will do nicely).
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Summary: My first PDA & I LOVE it!!!
Review: I bought my HP iPaq 2210 in August 2003 and have had no problems at all. It's the very first PDA I've ever used and it has definitely sold me on them! The couple of questions I've had, HP quickly and courteously answered. In, fact I'm planning on getting another one for my husband! I need to get a new laptop/desktop for home and because of my satisfaction with my iPAQ, I will probably get an HP.
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Summary: Keep your receipt - you'll need it!
Review: I was really excited about getting a new iPAQ 2215 - I'd shopped long and, I thought, carefully. I've been very disappointed with it, though. The large button in the center broke within a week. Then, after I'd had it about two months, it broke completely. I was staring right at it and it shut down, never to turn on again. I'm not generally rough on things - my last handheld was a Palm Vx that I bought around 1999. It still works, so I don't think the breakage was due to me. Keep your recipt! Or, better yet, choose a different handheld.
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Summary: Great Service!!!!!
Review: HP, Sony, Palm, Ect ect. only ship with 1 year warranties. If you want more it is up to you to buy more warranty. That is why retailers offer it as an additional service. Don't say HP has poor service because your warranty expired. You knew (or should have known) what the warranty was prior to purchasing it. HP has probably the best service out there. I've read reviews on it and used it for my laptop. Most people like me are very satisfied with their service and support. If your product is defective under their warranty they will issue you a box. They pay for Next Day Fed Ex all ways. Most people that send their PDA for service Monday have it back on Friday. If you are thinking of buying a PPC then don't hesitate to buy this one. It is very sleek and stylish. I like it a lot. If you want wireless connectivity I would get the next model up that has built in WiFi, or you could get a WiFi Compact Flash Card.
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Summary: Poor Service from HP/IPAQ
Review: PLEASE read this before you buy an HP IPAQ product so you know how you will be treated if you should have a problem. I own about 6 HP products between IPAQ's, printers and scanners, and I always chose an HP before any other product, until NOW.
I purchased 3 IPAQ's within 2 months. One for myself, my husband, and my father to the tune of $1350! There are days I don't even use my IPAQ, so it isn't abused. My IPAQ froze up on Thanksgiving day of 2003. It would not do anything, so on Monday, I called HP service, they said they wouldn't do anything because the 1 year warranty had expired. I purchased two of the three on Oct. 4, 2002 and this was November! I thought, oh, this product is only good for 1 year of use?
So I talked to a few "higher up's" in the service area and got told that I am on my own. Then I had my husband call up there and they agreed to send us a box with shipping paid so we could send the unit back for them to diagnose the problem. Fair enough. They call within a week and left us a message telling us that the mother board is shot and it will cost $217 to fix. I just got done paying $450 for the product just over a year ago!! You have to be kidding!! This unit was obviously DEFECTIVE from the beginning. And because of a few days of warranty lapse, HP won't step up to the plate and help at all.
So my husband calls back up there and talks to another "higher up" again (because obviously he got further than I did the first time), and her verdict was that HP will not stand behind their product at all. We have to pay the entire bill. Well I will tell you what, I will not fix this HP product, nor will I EVER buy an HP product again. And furthermore, I am in one of the hugest business markets in the world and talk to customers all day long, and I will be sure to tell them of how HP treats their customers. They should stand behind their product, Period!
If they haven't figured it out, PEOPLE make a business and HP's people and policies are ludicrous! If I have a customer that has a problem and is 2 months out of warranty, I will make our manufacturer stand behind their product and fight for my customer's rights!! It is obvious that HP doesn't care about their customers at all. Good to know!! Beware of big business.
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