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Summary: WOW!
Review: I have owned each version of WinCE and this is by far the BEST yet. Palm "Organizers" do not compare to this "Computer"!
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Summary: Better then the Palm (V) - Almost Right
Review: Better Hand Writing recognition ! MP3 ! Better integration w/MS Applications (no surprise) Word, Excel ! Better NOTES I use it all the time, while the Palm sat.Needs a faster CPU, a little slow You really need a CompactFlash if you want to listen to lots of MP3 (I have a 96meg). Need a way to close applications when your done. Overall a GREAT Device And I DO NOT work for MS of HP
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Summary: Finally "Windows-Powered" beats Palm, palms-down!
Review: Having had extensive experience with both WinCE and Palm handheld devices, I have to say that in the past I continued to lean heavily toward Palm -- not because it offered anything particularly cooler or better, just that it met my requirements: 1) must be stable hardware & software; 2) battery had to last up to 8 hours at a time; 3) had to have applications that met my needs (now and in the future!); and 4) it had to be "sexy" (yes, I'll admit I'm shallow). To date, WinCE handhelds & palm-helds have had a hard time making inroads in my mind on several of these key requirements. My new HP Jornada 548 Pocket PC has changed everything for me. The color is sharp and clean (yes, even with the notorious 12-bit vs. the advertised 16-bit technology), the software seems to be extremely stable, and the look of it is way sexier than even the Palm V! But probably the biggest change is the software availability that comes with the Pocket PC and from 3rd party developers. Including Pocket Word, Excel, Money, AvantGo (can't live without it!), Pocket IE, Reader (I'm in the first half of "Timeline"), and support for POP3/IMAP4 email in addition to the included Outlook Inbox -- and still leaving me nearly all 32MB of memory I started with is AWESOME! Notice my focus on applications? That's no coincidence ... a palm-held PC has become more and more important to me, and it MUST do more than just show my contacts and appointments (something I hear a bit too much from other Palm users). My Pocket PC has become an integral part of my computing day; and will continue to be even more important over the next few years. So having top-notch applications available that are fast, user-friendly (still getting used to the new spot for "Start"<g>), and seamlessly integrated with my desktop PC counterparts is critically important for me. My heartfelt congratulations & thanks to the teams at HP and Microsoft ... way to go!
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Summary: It's a Pocket PC... not a Palm Organizer
Review: I've used every Palm/Pilot product made... except the Palm VII, which is not useable in the countries I've lived in. I've also used some of the WinCE 1.0 and 2.0 machines. Every time I used one of the WinCE machines, I regreted it, and went back to the Palm... until now. The HP 548, with a 12 bit screen, is a fantastic Pocket PC. It's well built, and as fast as I would expect something this size to be. Yes, you can pay to get additional functions on the Palm, but the functionality is still limited given the processor speed and memory capacity. The 'organizer functions' are not as quick and as simple to use as the Palm... and if that's what you want, buy the Palm. However, if you want a more power, more Windows functionality, and a really impressive machine, buy the 548.
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Summary: I really wanted to like this device, BUT.....
Review: I really wanted to like this Jornada. But when I got it it just didn't feel right in my hand. The cover - which apparently others like - I hated it. The requirement to store the stylus in the cover is okay, but when you don't use the cover and put it in a pack or case there is no where to store the stylus - that can be a problem. The screen is not as bright as I had hoped. I am new to Windows based handhelds, but in PocketPC OS it is EXTREMELY difficult to shut down an application, and when you get 10 or so different things running it gets SLOOOOOOOW. HP usually turns out intuitively designed products, but the wheel for scrolling is useless due to its placement. The aforementioned placement of the stylus holder was an issue, and then comes my biggest complaint: the CF slot cover. This little flimsy piece of plastic which is designed to cover the empty (or full) CF slot, but it is very cheaply made and poorly attached - I gave it about a week before it would have broken off; and its placement was such that I hit it all the time. The multimedia was fair, mp3 files sounded good with or without the headphones, but the player ... [is poor] and I never could get any sort of avi or mpeg video files to play as indicated. Even with USB connection, it took forever to download mp3s to the 548. COST - VERY EXPENSIVE! For that price it should be manufactured with better materials. There are virtuosly no accessories for it. An external keyboard is nonexistant. There are two companies with ads in the Accessory guide who show external keyboards, but upon further checking - neither makes one for the 540 series of Jornadas. If you want to really be efficient, I would reccomend the HP Jornada 690 it has the same memory with better battery life, an internal modem, a built in keyboard and more. It works as promised, but isn't as exciting or valuable as it claims. In time, I am sure there will be better accessories and programs, but for now - I'll keep my paper organizer and pen, its faster, cheaper, and unlimited storage! Palm organizers are simpler and, in most circumstances, better; unless you NEED color and multimedia.
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Summary: note:
Review: In case you have not yet heard, the entire Jornada 540 line features a *12-bit* color display, not the advertized 16-bit
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Summary: Incredibly useful
Review: I have been the owner of Palm 7 wireless PDA. I bought it because, up until now, the Palm OS has been far superior to Windows CE. Well, everything is different now. The first time I saw this device I knew I had to have it! The trouble with the Palm 7 is that I really couldn't do anything with it. The wireless capability with the Web clipping was useless. The lack of color was appalling. And it didn't match my workflow. So the Palm sat. This device and the PocketPC OS (Win CE 3.0) match my workflow so much that i use the device constantly - about 14 hours a day. I go to work, plug it in, and it downloads all my Outlook 2000 mail into it's Outlook mail. I work on Word 2000 documents tehn I put them on the device and use Pocket Word from home to read or edit them. I download all my Web channels. Then I go home and I can use Pocket IE to read all my news for the day, read mail and respond, and work on documents. I am just so impressed with this device and it has become indispensible.
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Summary: The Best Pocket PC
Review: Many people say that the Pocket PC is not simple like a Palm Pilot. No Kidding! The Pocket PC is so much more and is worth the extra money. The HP Jornada 548 is the best. It is worth it for the extra 16 MB RAM. They are easy to use and fun! With Windows Media Player, you can easily transfer your MP3's from your PC to your Pocket PC. ActiveSync is easy to use and downloading web pages for Pocket Internet Explorer is great for those who want their info on the go but without the modem.
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Summary: Palm to Journada - Y E S !
Review: 45 minutes out of the box and I have my schedule, small XL sheet and notes ready to go. Have yet to open manual but will with time. In the future, not to far I hope, voice recognition will solve the data entry botle neck. Looking forward to using this PDA.
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Summary: It all depends on what you what......
Review: I have tried HP and Casio Palm PC's and returned thenm both. While both are very impressive, they don't fill me needs. I want a small device that will allow me to keep my schedule, check contacts, keep a to-do list, and jot an occasional note. I don't need a box that tries to do everything, is slow, and is clumsy to use. The interface really isn't conducive to editing spreadsheets or documents. I don't have time to play with the media player, and the thing is too big to slip in my pockcet. I really wanted to like these devices, but I will stick with my trusty Palm.
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