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Summary: Good device... but.... Think twice !!!
Review: This IPAQ 1910 or 1915 (Europe) its a nice device with a very good screen and it works OK... but there are bad things too.
HP will not make available upgrades to PocketPC 2003 and this is bad. Plus it crashes a little bit especialy with the use of SD cards.
Finally, it has no cradle.
I should be considered only if low cost is the master key or if the user will only use the device for simple functions.
To install must of the software and retain some memory to run it a SD Card has to be installed.
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Summary: GREAT PDA!
Review: This PDA has simplified my life! It's VERY easy to use. It also works great when connected to my computer. I don't know why you would want to pay more than this one, when it does what you need for work.
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Summary: it can lose all data at any time
Review: This is a sweet unit with a fatal flaw - it can come one, and stay on, until the battery is completely drained. Complete data loss. HP is in denial about this.
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Summary: nice, if you don't mind randomly losing your data
Review: The unit will sometimes leave the display on. This happens without warning. When it does happen, the battery drains down to nothing, and all your data is lost. HP denies there's a design flaw, but just search google for iPAQ 1910 battery problem and you'll see I'm not the only one with this problem. Otherwise, it's a great unit. I'm going to try and get a refund for mine, and buy something else which doesn't have this problem.
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Summary: Thanks Hewlett Packard
Review: I only cant believe how much can help me thats unit, i bough before a Palm 130,then i though in sold thats and buy one new, i dont know which one choose, the palm zire or this Hp1910,i was here asking about this in some dealers here in ecuador, all them tell me that the better option could be the HP1910, now i buy this and simply I love this,,,,...
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Summary: Great pocket PC! Small, lightweight, and lots of features
Review: I recently purchased this pocket PC from Amazon.com and love it. I had looked at many different models, and this one seemed superior to the rest. The color output is among the best I've seen and comes in handy if you want to import pictures from your desktop or browse the net. It is very small and lightweight, fitting nicely in a purse, palm of your hand, etc. I would recommend getting a memory card if you want to download music or pictures since they use a lot of memory. Also, I bought a metallic hard case from the web... that is specifically designed for this model. It has openings for all the buttons that you would need, and protects the unit better than the soft leather case that Amazon recommends. Some people have bought the desktop cradle as an extra. If you like cradles then go for it, but the USB connector port that comes with the model works the same way and is very easy to use, making the cradle unnecessary. The processor is 200mHz, which is adequate for everything I need, but if you want the fastest model out there, then you should look at the Dell Axim (400mHz). The Dell is faster, but also is a much larger and bulkier model. I have been told that the HP 1910 can be easily increased to 300mHz, using a free upgrade available, and if you do this then you will have a speed near the Dell model, but be able to still have the lightweight, compact design of the HP 1910. Overall, I love this model, and definitely am glad that I made this purchase. Good luck with your search!!
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Summary: Excellent, but buy the 1940/1945 instead.
Review: Updated August 1, 2003:
The HP Ipaq 1940 (also called the 1945) is physically identical to the 1910, but has a faster processor inside and an updated version of the PocketPC operating system. Since the 1940 and 1910 have the same list price, buy the 1940 instead. The rest of my review was written before the 1940/1945, but it applies to both devices. The 1910/1940 is intended for people for whom size/weight is more important than power and expandability. For such people, the HP 1910/1940 is an outstanding choice. It is very well-made, the display is brilliant, the device runs all but the most processor-intensive applications and games very well, and you can vastly increase the storage capacity by purchasing an SD card. On the other hand, you should look elsewhere if it's important to you to be able to add a modem, network adapter, or GPS receiver, or if you want to be able to watch movies or play the most processor-intensive games. The one thing that bothers me about the 1910/1940 is that HP nickel-dimes you for the extras. For example, the box includes a syncing cable and a separate AC adapter/charger, but not a cradle. The cradle is extra, and not cheap. It doesn't include a case or even a measly cover for the display. So plan on picking up one of those, too. If you want these extras, add their cost to the price of the 1910/1940, and the total is not cheap. I would say, not competitive. The low-end Dell Axim is a far better value (though much bigger, heavier, clunkier). Better yet is the brand new HP 2210/2215, which is basically a high-end Axim in a much slimmer, lighter case. But the 1910/1940 itself is still great, a pleasure to use, and - if you can live without the costly extras - a good value.
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Summary: Wonderful little IPAQ1910
Review: If you ae looking for a functional, easy to use PDA then this could well be it. I've had this IPAQ for 3-4 days and am already very impressed. Be aware that this PDA does not come with a cradle, only a AC charger and USB lead. A cradle is available but check the price, it is a little pricy, but necessary in my opinion. Manage, retrieve and organize your contacts, review and send emails, schedule your appointments, download News and Sports Web pages, et al, it does it all. Being windows based makes this clever little thing very intuitive and straight forward to use. I had a bit of trouble installing the software and getting my laptop to see the IPAQ but after a half an hour it righted itself. Now I have no problems synchronizing at home or in the office. Mine has 'hung' on me a few times already but seems to be stabalizing now. A quick tap of the Reset button on the side sorts that out in a few seconds. ...oh yeah, its also a cool shiny toy, get one...you know you want to...nice one HP!!
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Summary: charging the unit , included software & hardware, other info
Review: So far, I really like it. Price is right! (I even for a $25 rebate from amazon, though this supposedly runs out at the end of June 03.) The unit is light and has a very clear screen. Stylus seats deeply. Don't think I'll lose it as long as I take reasonable care to make sure it's pushed in all the way! (One can buy 3-pks of styli.) There's no manual. I got warranty info about New Guinea, but no manual! I did stumble upon pfd file here on amazon, which can be printed (load your printer with paper--105 pps!). There is a reference guide, supposedly on the accompanying CD (see below). I had a hard time finding out what software came with the unit. Evidently this is a state secret! (1) pocket Word (2) pocket Excel (3) Windows media player (4) pocket IE (5) Solitare (Start>programs>games>solitaire). Other stuff, too, (calculator, calendar, but no other games) but, as far as I can tell, no database software. Also, the comes with a CD that has Outlook on it, if you don't have that already on your desktop (it won't work with Out. Express) and sync software. There are other things on CD (supposedly "Microsoft add-on software" and "PC enhancements"-- whatever those might be!). Solitare comes set to 3-card. Tools>options to set preferences. Word has no "save" function. Just hit "ok." "Ok" also serves as "back" button. Not sure yet what round rocker button in bottom middle does. I also had a hard time find out what hardware came bundled with it. (Another secret.) You get (1) the unit (2) an earphone cord (many others have noted you need to pop down to Radio Shack and get an adaptor that converts 2.5 to 3.5) and that the earbuds are uncomfortable. Can't comment on this, as I've not tried it. (3) a sync cord that links the USB ports on the unit and your desktop (4) an A/C power adaptor and a converter plug (5) all kinds of arcane warranty info and some ads. (6) a "getting started" brochure that is bare bones, to say the least; but what info is there is well-written and clear....it's just vestigial and assumes you know a lot about computers. You do NOT get (1) extra battery (2) battery recharger (as you might get with a digital camera) (3) charging cradle (4) carrying case. I was missing the A/C power adaptor and the charger adaptor (shown pictured in the "getting started guide") and contacted amazon. They said I have to return the entire unit for entire replacement (argh! I just loaded up files) or contact hp. I did the latter (800-474-6836; also Spanish option). They wanted to send me to amazon, but I said amazon had already told me to contact hp. After quite a while, I was able to communicate to the tech support person (difficulty in understanding him) that I needed these two items. Said he'd ship right away and expect to get them (from Ottawa, Canada) in 7-10 days. We'll see! To charge your unit, there are four ways (this info is also hard to find, but here you go!-hey, I'm a teacher and I want to share my hard-won research!): 1. Buy a charging cradle, which is an extra cost (no universal one to fit several PDAs, just one for the 1910, according to hp tech support; I couldn't get an answer as to whether an other hp PDA charging cradles would also fit the 1910, but I think I read this somewhere on a customer review site-maybe here on amazon). This is the most expensive option. $40, I think. Don't quote me. I didn't look into this too closely since I didn't want to do it this way.
2. Use sync cable that comes with unit. Run it btw the USB port on your desktop and USB port on the unit, hooking tog. as tho you are going to sync. This is the easiest option. And free.
3. Get cell phone A/C adaptor. Plug into the wall. Plug the male part of the A/C adaptor into hp's 1910 adaptor and plug the other end of hp's 1910 adaptor into the USB of your desktop. This requires purchase of the 1910 adaptor. Amazon has it for $10. $12 elsewhere. (If I am able to get the charger adaptor from hp, I won't have to worry about this option. I suggest you contact hp and be sure to get the darned thing. Then it will be an easy set-up-like charging a cell phone. Think this will be the super-easiest option but can't know for sure until I get my missing parts. This also should be free.)
4. Buy 2nd battery. Probably pricey. How to charge spare battery? Not sure a battery recharger exists!
Some people buy two charging cradles (home/work), and others carry around the sync cable. Other info: (1) Your serial # is under the battery (not on the shipping box). Take off cover and remove battery. It's at the bottom of the battery slot and starts 4G. (2) Line battery up with pins and don't be afraid to press down firmly to seat it. (3) Uses "tap" keyboard (shift only works for one letter, which is nice, and shifts back automatically; you can set for all upper case, though) plus handwriting recognition with the special little alphabet you have to learn. Must be like the Palm alphabet. (4) Haven't found a "fold out" keyboard add-on that fits the 1910 (which would be cool since I could write while on the road-I don't have a laptop). The Targus (Targa?) one doesn't fit. There may be such keyboards out there. Or, there may be one out there eventually as peripherals are available from non-hp vendors. (5) I ordered a nice leather carry-case from Levenger for (I think) $40. Their stuff is excellent quality, but when I searched on google I found a lot of people offer cases. mb
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Summary: A Fine Little PDA and Definitely Ready for Prime Time
Review: My trusty Handspring died recently (dropped from a height of 4 feet onto a tile floor) and it was time to replace and upgrade.
After looking at the Palm and Pocket PC devices available, I settled on two: the HP iPAQ 1910 and the Dell Axim. I chose the HP. The two main reasons that I chose the HP were size (it's the smallest Pocket PC PDA that I found) and the gorgeous color screen. I use my PDAs in an intense business environment and for far more than as an electronic replacement for a Daytimer. For me, it's a briefcase replacement. With the larger PDAs, I ended up carrying them in my hand since they were uncomfortable in a suit pocket. Not so with the 1910. I can't tell that it's even in my pocket. The screen is wonderful: very legible and I love the backlighting. I get several days out of the battery, and that includes spending a fair amount of time reading AvantGo content. I interface the PDA with Outlook and have had no problems. I use the cable rather than the cradle. Just plug it in and the PDA automatically syncs. Someone mentioned that HP does not make a case for this model. That may be true, but HP cleverly styled this one to match the size of the smaller Palms. I found a case (for the Palm M105??) at my local Best Buy that fit the iPAQ beautifully--inexpensive but sturdy. I use the case for transporting to and from the office but carry it out of its case in my pocket during the day. My only gripes: I'd like to experiment with 802.11b wireless. The Dell Axim has that capability (as an add-on), but the iPAQ does not, to my knowledge. Another complaint: I'm very used to the Graffiti text entry from the Handspring. I used it to transcribe notes at meetings, etc. I'm having problems getting the hang of it with the iPAQ. It has been very hard to get the hang of it on the iPAQ and I may try switchin to the block method instead. The onscreen keyboard is definitely not made for heavy duty data entry. In short, I'm extremely pleased with this PDA. There are a few little compromises, but size, screen, price, and overall quality are superb.
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