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Compaq iPAQ 3135 Monochrome Pocket PC Bundle (with Compact Flash Jacket)

Compaq iPAQ 3135 Monochrome Pocket PC Bundle (with Compact Flash Jacket)

List Price: $199.99
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Features:
  • All the power of a Pocket PC with a crisp grayscale display
  • Bundled with CompactFlash Expansion Jacket, enabling you to add memory and functionality such as a modem or wireless LAN Card
  • Also comes with Conduit Peacemaker Professional Software for beaming information to and from a wide range of PDAs
  • 16 MB RAM and 16 MB Flash ROM
  • What's in the box: iPaQ 3135, Two Styli, Vinyl slipcase, AC adapter, USB cable, Rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery, CompactFlash Jacket, iPaQ Expansion Pack system, User Manual


Description:

The Compaq iPAQ 3135 is one of the most stylish Pocket PCs on the market. Unlike its highly sought-after sibling, the iPAQ 3635, this model has gone largely unnoticed, despite the fact that the iPAQ 3135 has one distinct advantage: longer battery life. This is because it comes with a 15-grayscale display that, while not as sexy as the full-color screen of the 3635, is eminently usable.

Utilizing Windows CE 3.0, the latest and much improved Pocket PC operating system from Microsoft, along with a 206 MHz StrongARM processor, this is both a powerful and flexible device. The unit comes supplied with an AC adapter, USB cable, case, and software for syncing with your PC, along with a full desktop copy of Outlook 2000.

Getting the unit up and running is straightforward, and managing the synchronization with your PC is simple with the aid of ActiveSync. The usual array of applications, such as Pocket versions of Microsoft Word and Excel, are at your disposal. It also comes with some exciting additions, such as MediaPlayer, enabling you to use your iPAQ as an MP3 player. However, with only 16 MB of built-in RAM available, be prepared to buy additional memory if this is an intended use.

The design, as well as looking good, is thoughtfully laid out. The buttons are well placed and usefully assigned. In addition, the iPAQ 3135 can be easily expanded with the included CompactFlash Expansion Jacket, which slides onto the unit, allowing you to increase memory and add modules (such as a bar code scanner) using CF cards.

If you're looking for Pocket PC functionality but need to be budget conscious, the iPAQ 3135 is a great deal. --J. Weston

Pros:

  • Great price for Pocket PC
  • Includes CompactFlash Expansion Jacket
  • Sharp grayscale screen
Cons:
  • Only 16 MB of built-in RAM, but can be expanded with CompactFlash memory cards
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