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Summary: The best PDA so far
Review: The iPaq H3650 has just about everything you want. It has a sufficient amount of built-in storage; it records voice at the touch of a button; it plays voice and MP3s through a built-in speaker, which does not sound bad (or you can use headphones); it syncs with your Outlook and other Office documents; and it also includes IE and MS Reader.The screen is VERY easy to read and the color very good (although 12 bit not 16 bit). Word documents look great, even tables are readable (although large tables are tough because of the small screen size). Same goes for Web pages, save pages for offline viewing and you can read them on the iPaq (screen size annoyance depends on the particular Web page design). The only bad things I can say is that the auto-light sensor does not work well for me. It usually picks a setting too dark for my tastes. Syncing Outlook Tasks is a bit annoying as it sticks them all as documents in your sync folder. Syncing on my Win98SE system with USB is erratic but works flawlessly on Windows 2000 Pro. Closing porgrams is annoying, even with the Compaq button. Why they left out the close button on each app is beyond me. Overall this is the best PDA yet. All the advantages of a Palm plus it works with your regular Office documents and has a useful Web browser. Getting used to it takes about an hour. It suffers from the obvious limits of its size but this is its advantage as well. The screen makes reading easy and I've read 40 page Word documents on it with ease. With some more memory, a modem card, and perhaps a travel keyboard like they have for the Palm, you really can leave your laptop at home. Now if only the expansions would get off backorder so I could get some more memory...
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Summary: The time has finally arrived - iPaq packs it in!
Review: It was quickly apparent to me why I waited all these years to finally purchase a handheld PDA - simply put; the other devices just don't have the features like the iPaq. As an IT professional, we all tend to yell/moan about Microsoft operating system domination, however, this device/software is proof that the windows operating system is headed in the direction needed to communicate seamlessly with new and exciting handheld devices, like the Compaq iPaq. There will always be better products in the future, but I feel the iPaq has finally opened the gate to what a handheld should at the very "least" have built in the device. Congrats Compaq!!!!!!
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Summary: iPaq Connectivity
Review: A great product, but is there any software available which will allow sync with Lotus Notes, my company's email standard?
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Summary: Great PDA for USB user's - Serial users BEWARE
Review: After much research and investigation, I chose the IPAQ over the competition - even while most in my office were on Palm platforms with the latest techie's buying HP's Jornada. While I'm delighted with the functions and speed of the Ipaq, I quickly became very dissappointed when I found that Compaq cannot provide Serial connectivity to Sync as all of their marketing material states. Unfortunately, my (Fortune 50) employer is running a Win95 platform, which does not support USB - so I'm forced to use a serial connection. I've spent hours calling Compaq, much of it on hold, to find that there will be no serial cords or cradles available until December (yes they said December - can you believe it?) And while they have offered me a refund (not what I want), Compaq has yet to offer a solution; and I'm about ready to find a local tech shop who will build me a patch cord and send them the bill. Compaq needs to deliver the complete product and functions so vividly exhibited in all of their web based literature. And with Comdex coming, they must know that the competition will be on their heels! Note that the literature shows USB or Serial Cradle, depending on region: they tell me they're only shipping with USB and that Serial is a (customer payed) option.
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Summary: IPAQ Bummer Story
Review: After waiting forever to finally get my IPAQ 3630, I opened it hoping to get started synching up to my Outlook at work (where we have NT and NT doesn't support USB). It comes only with a USB cradle and the Serial version isn't even shipping from Compaq yet. Compaq's "service" department says they have turned all accessories over to retailers and to check with them. No Help From Compaq At ALL! They didn't even tell me they weren't being shipped yet. I had to get that info from one of the internet vendors... Seems like someone at Compaq would have seen this problem coming. NT doesn't support USB. HELLO!!!!
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Summary: Amazing speed and features
Review: My friend has a casio cassiopeia e115 and I have to say, mine kicks his a**. Armed with both the best hardware on the market and the newest version of windows CE, this thing flies and looks good while doing so. The sound is pretty darn good for such a small device and the device is extremely user friendly. The auto-adjusting light is a god-send...especially when you want to save some battery life. I usually only have to recharge mine once a week! I use my new toy for everything: email, dictionary, book reader, mp3 walkman, note taker. If you need an all-in-one handheld solution, this is your bag, baby.
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Summary: Finally,
Review: So I finally managed to get my hands on the iPaq pda. I was tempted to write a completely un-objective review but after a day with the new gadget I think I will do just the opposite. At a local cafe I sat down with a frapuccino and the new package to see what was it all about. The packaging is very nice, divided between the hardware from Compaq on one side and the software bundle from Microsoft on the other. Compaq included a very nice demo CD of the product, which pretty much goes through all the details of setting up your iPaq (nice job.) They also included a booklet for the accessories, service and a quick tips card. Microsoft's software bundle was a little more on the mass-market side (you know, less details...). This includes the active sync CD and the software license for Outlook 2000. The CD also includes some extras like the Avantgo client (highly recommended) and about 10 megs worth of e-Books (mostly classic novels.) My wife saw the iPaq and went nuts, she just loved the look and the guy sitting next to me at the bar was watching the entire process through the corner of his eye. I think I was more interested in finding about what I can do with this thing. I can tell you nothing much at the time 'cause when I tried to turn it on I could not: There is a switch at the bottom that you have to move before using it. The iPaq is very nice looking, but you will have to get used to it, especially if you come from Palm land. It is not a pocket pc, despite whoever says otherwise. It is just about the same size of the Palm IIIc, and only wearable when you have a jacket on. The rest of the time you will have to carry it on your hand or in a briefcase or purse. The quick access buttons are very small and on the iPaq I still don't get what the arrow means, nor the italic Q isotype. The logos on the Calendar button and Contact are very un-expressive and reminiscent of the Outlook icons for both apps (not very good father figures.) The arrow button will launch a Quick Launch manager with all your apps, (you have to create a shortcut every time you install a program...absurd!) The Q button launches a QMenu with some useful choices. The iPaq does not have a direct button to the Programs window and this makes it difficult to navigate, especially if you don't like the Compaq QStart utility like me. You have to go through the Start menu pretty much for most of your choices, and it still doesn't include all of them, so be prepared to do a few clicks to get to a program you have not recently used. There are no direct buttons to the volume control nor to the brightness utility; and there are only few quick access buttons so it pretty much rules out reprogramming them. (I guess Compaq engineers forgot these are consumer products!). Finally, I guess most of the bulk of the software I want is on a Pocket Pc Pack that you get if you register via the Pocketpc.com website. The thing is they are going to ship mine in THREE WEEKS. Don't you think it should be included in the package? I guess Microsoft wants to know who is buying these things, since they are the deliverers. To conclude, the quick access buttons need some revision (not to mention they should put some more), the screen is simply a Palm killer, kudos for the silver Vader, gothic look, and the software still needs some more brain storming. 'Simple is better' hasn't gotten Palm to 7 million fellows for nothing. If you have a Palm V, you will definitively want to carry that one on you, and the other on your pocket (your briefcase pocket that is.)
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Summary: Just short of perfect.....for now.
Review: I finally traded in my Palm V when I (finally) got my hands on the IPAQ. Unfortunately, I discovered Compaq does not offer a wireless (without phone line attachment) accessory like they lead you to believe. I am bummed. When I called Compaq, they lead me to Sierra Wireless, where I learned the only wireless solution costs [a lot]. Hello! What was Compaq thinking? If all owners refer to their cd-rom that comes with your IPAQ, you'll notice the misleading 'expansion pack' demo that actually shows a 'wireless' expansion pack that has yet to exist. (It looks like a larger pack with a small antenna on top). Other than the major dissappointment, a fine piece of hardware in every way, shape and form.
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Summary: The things I like...from a student
Review: I bought mine about a week ago. No joke, these things are hard if not impossible to find, so when you do find one, don't waste time price comparing around town, just buy it! ...
I'll echo other reviewers by saying that this thing is the best, and blows every competing Pocket PC out of the water! The screen is so bright, you could use it as a flashlight. The software package is rich. I know Windows CE, has been known to be quarky, but all the apps run smoothly and without complications. I'd visit Compaq's web site for a full run down. Before I bought it I had been using A Visor. Let me tell you, I never got the hang of writing freehand. The iPaq's character recognition function is 100 times better. It's the best thing next to old fashioned pen and paper, still the most accurate.=) I'm a student, and the fact that you can transfer Office documents from PC-to-iPaq is very useful. The Mp3 player is a plus. And the voice recorder, is amazing. I don't even have to take notes, but if I need to, I can quickly jot down a few things and convert it into type later, although i must admit, that my handwirting could stand some fine tuning. All-in-all, this is thing is great. I haven't tried connecting to the internet yet, so I don't know about that. I do know that to do those things, as well as us CF cards you have to buy expansion packs. I haven't been able to get them yet. That is the only annoyance I can imagine. In short, get it! No excuses. (Oh yeah, it holds addresses too. Probably about 50 million.)
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Summary: IPAQ is the only Pocket PC to consider
Review: This device has changed the way I do business. It's integration with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel allow me to take notes, send Email, and work where ever I am. As a small business owner who is constantly traveling around from client to client I have foundit invaluable. I have used it on airplanes, in taxi cabs, in trains, everywhere. It has a great screen and the text recognition works amazingly well even with my bad handwriting. The sync function works very well and I am always up to date. I have purchased the Pretec modem for use on the road and am able to dial in to my ISP (MSN) with no problems. Just have to make sure I remember to get the number for the city I am going to beforehand. I would recommend this to anyone who is tired of carrying a laptop around all over the place and wants a simple way to get Email, look up contacts, etc.
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