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Summary: Satisfied consumer
Review: After doing some research, I felt the iPAQ 3135 offered the most bang for the buck. I enjoyed using my Palm, but made the leap to iPAQ. I wasn't sure if it was the correct choice. But after recieving the iPAQ 3135, I found that it surpassed my expectations. Installation of the syn software was a breeze. Exchanging MS Excel and Word files from my desktop computer posed no difficulties. My only regret is that I can't find another 3135 for my wife!
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Summary: To big, battery drains fast!
Review: The compaq Ipaq is high teck gadget, but if you are planing to carry it in your pants pocket for daily use, you will get sick of it.. And plus that the battery drains too fast! Imagine beinging in the middle of your day, looking for a phone number in the street and your pocket pc runs out of battery... That really disturb me.. It happend to me a few times, I had to go back to my old palm pilot Vx, and is serving with no problems...
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Summary: How can you live without one of these?!
Review: Someone at work almost sold me on a Palm device when I decided to do some research. Immediately after trying a Ipaq H3635, I knew the palm devices (were awful). The salesman told me there was an affordable b/w version available for around $250. Unfortunately they didn't have one on hand. Out I went in search of a H3135.It turned out to be one of the best purchases I ever made since my Celeron 300A (which I am still using today...). As an IT person, I need to take notes and keep my schedule handy often. Enter the Ipaq. WOW! It turned on immediately so I could play with it after opening it in the car. Li-ion batteries too boot. After 20 or so minutes I was able to figure out what it had to offer and headed home. Can you believe that people pay $200 for an MP3 player? This thing does all that and so much more. I can even record meetings to I can review what happend durning a meeting and catch those nuances that you usually overlook. The PC installed effortlessly and synched without a hitch. I use Office 2000 at home and have USB available. The wireless web has nothing more to offer than I can get downloading the AvantGo sites over a cable modem. Simply connect it, download the pages and head to work. Additionally it grabbed my email and contacts without even my knowing. What a great device! There are so many things I can say about this thing. The only remotely bad thing is the reflections on the screen. It is glossy and is difficult to read at times. The backlight is an indiglo type display and works really well at night. Twighlight is a different story. The battery life of this thing is absolutely astounding. I have used the thing for an entire week without recharging under normal use. Playing MP3s took only slightly more energy. Suggestions: Buy the Serial adapter if you plan on using it with NT so you can synch at work. A car adapter would be helpful if you travel but because of the life of the battery, not a big deal here. If you can find a b/w version, BUY IT. I haven't really needed the color "features" yet. Best bang for the buck in a palm device by far!
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Summary: The REAL future in Personal Computing
Review: My first computer was a Timex Sinclair. I have had dozens of computers since then. A computer's ability to fascilitate creation of and organize data and make it available quickly is so powerful and can add so much to a persons productivity. BUT what if you don't work at a desk? I am an electrician. Whenever I needed the information on the computer, I was not in a position to access it. Then along comes the Pocket PC. Suddenly I have the power of a desktop computer with me at all times. This is the computer I have been waiting for for years. Sure, color would be nice, but until I can afford it, my 3135 will do fine. And with Transcriber entering text is a snap. "Note" allows me to make quick schematics and trouble shooting notes. I have vender names and phone numbers with me at all times. This machine is improving my productivity, and has even improved my memory in some strange way. I can't imagine being without it. Don't hesitate to purchase (and use, use, use!) one of the most significant technological advancments of the last 30 years.
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Summary: The best
Review: I have had other Handhelds, this is by far the best, It's fast, and very nice looking. I bought it with the past Pocket PC OS and upgrade it to Pocket PC 2002, it works perfect. As far as I can tell this is the only one that can support the upgrade because of the Intel Risc processor it uses. For me this was the best option in order no to carry my laptop around.
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Summary: Best Mobile Storage
Review: Best value for the money. With CF Jacket, it is my mobile office. I keep lots of office documents on CF. With Avantgo, I read latest news on go. With e-book reader, I enjoy books on go. With microsoft maps and street, I have handy pocket maps of entire city on hand. Only problem, 16 MB RAM not enough for lots of programs. Install new program on CF. Will not stream MP3 songs from CF. Donot have option to change default sound note recording to CF.
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Summary: Extraordinary Bargain for an Outstanding PDA!!!
Review: The Compac IPAC 3135 is a terrific bargain for a very powerful PDA. The IPAC does everything I need it to do, including keep track of appointments and phone numbers/addresses, display pictures of my children, play music, download my email, and create Word files. It does much more than any Palm-based PDA, and for much less money. Add the Targus Stowaway, and you have a pocket computer to take to meetings or classes that will allow you to keep every bit of information needed. The lack of color is not a problem, but the display could be brighter and should be addressed. Still, this is a steal!!! Get one while you can..........
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Summary: The BEST PDA Ever!!!!
Review: I just got the Compaq iPAQ and it is the BEST!!!! It comes with a lot of useful programs and there are a lot of Freeware programs available online. The Windows Pocket PC OS is really nice, and the handwriting recognition is one of the best. I recommend this for anyone who wants either a stylish PDA or needs a reliable PDA or both. This is a great value and if you go to the Compaq website there is a coupon to get a free upgrade (+ s/h) to Pocket PC 2002. WOW!!! The iPAQ RULES!!!
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Summary: Avoid this product!
Review: This is the worst computer product I have purchased in my memory. Even without the screen backlight activated battery life is less than 15 minutes. With the backlight it will boot and before I can even open an application the machine notifies me that power is low then shuts down. I like the System when it is plugged in but that's not how I want to use a handheld PC. Shame on you Compaq!
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Summary: Absolutely in love with this gadget!
Review: I originally wanted to buy an eBook reader, but after investigating the options, I realized it was crazy to buy a dedicated device. So I got the iPAQ instead. I was a little worried that the screen would be too small to display enough text to be an easy way to read a book. But it's absolutely fine. I just finished my first full length eBook, and loved the fact that I can read in bed at night without the bedroom lights on. It's also great to have a book with me at all times: I can read while I'm pumping gas, while I'm waiting in the car to pick up the kids, etc etc etc. But its usefulness goes FAR beyond book reading. I have contact information with me at all times. I know which soccer field my sons' games are on. I can add things to my shopping list while I'm standing in the pantry. I have my virtual wallet with me. I also have added a few games too, and those are also good ways to kill time. I left my iPAQ on my bedside table last night, and it woke me up this morning to remind me of an early appointment. It's a programmable alarm clock! I've subscribed to AvantGo channels, so after syncing with my PC in the morning, I can read the local newspaper or a Joke of the Day or BBC news any time, anywhere. I could go on and on. I'm more impressed with this device than any gadget I've ever owned!
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