[jglev]

Originally Posted by ricksfiona

What's the difference between the 6940 and 6945? They cost the same but are two different models. What gives?

This is REALLY tempting... I was waiting for the HTC Excalibur, but that's only a Smartphone. With a better keyboard (that's really important when wearing motorcycle gloves), ACTUAL PDA functionality AND GPS (useful when on long motorcycle rides).. WiFi, BT AND available now... 4mm thinner than the Treo 750V and 5mm thicker than the super-thin Excalibur.... I'm trying not to pull out my bank card....

So, what's the difference between the 6940 and 6945 again ;-)

The 6945 has a camera. The 6940 does not.

[jglev]

Originally Posted by ricksfiona

What's the difference between the 6940 and 6945? They cost the same but are two different models. What gives?

This is REALLY tempting... I was waiting for the HTC Excalibur, but that's only a Smartphone. With a better keyboard (that's really important when wearing motorcycle gloves), ACTUAL PDA functionality AND GPS (useful when on long motorcycle rides).. WiFi, BT AND available now... 4mm thinner than the Treo 750V and 5mm thicker than the super-thin Excalibur.... I'm trying not to pull out my bank card....

So, what's the difference between the 6940 and 6945 again ;-)

The 6945 has a camera. The 6940 does not.

[stuxstu]

I had the hw6515 for a couple of weeks last year. Loved the device, but returned it because it came close to being broken and wasn't WM5. No insurance via Cingular for these devices.... Big draw back for me.

I am waiting to see what comes out next year. I am going to change jobs soon and the hw6900 or what is next may be a perfect fit.

Wifi, Bluetooth is all this is important to me. I own a Magellan GPS system. I wish it was SD rather than mini-sd. I would prefer 4 gig or more of storage.

Happy to see HP crank up the processor speeds. The 6500 was a bit slow sometimes. Especially with my huge contact database of more than 5000 contacts.

HP needs to get something like 128meg or more in these devices. I personally want something like 256 or 512. I just don't understand the whole 64meg thing....

My 2 cents....

[aewold]

The hw6900 series available for sale on the HP website (the only source for US devices) is an UNLOCKED model. Apparently, their deal with Cingular has fallen through (at least for now.)

There is AT LEAST a two-week delay between order date and "estimated" shipping date. I ordered mine on 09/13/2006, and was originally told that my "estimated" shipping date would be 09/18/2006, but according to the Small Business Sales people, it doesn't have a new shipping date, and I shouldn't expect anytime soon -- at least until next week. :evil:

After several attempts to get HP to tell me what GPS chip is included in these devices or what their accuracy is, I finally found out on my own that GlobalLocate is providing the GPS chipsets.

[kaiden.1]

Still think that the "Treo Look" is the hottest ticket.........everyone seems to be copying it................ Everyone!!!!!! they seem to be popping up all over the manufaturing place! Not complaining.......just an observation!

[Jason Dunn]

Originally Posted by poiuyt

Cons:
1) Does not have standard mini USB jack
2) USB cable is part of a giant cradle
3) Does not charge from USB
4) Power brick is huge

Those points really irk me - isn't it amazing how little thought the OEMs put into the connectors on their devices? They don't seem to grasp how much frustration they cause to enthusiasts like us when they decide to use some random connector. I face that same frustration with my Qtek 8500 and it's "flat USB" connector that requires me to carry a special cable just to sync/charge it. Bah! Very frustrating.

[bnycastro]

I am waiting on the Excalibur before deciding...

[ChristopherTD]

One thing I can't seem to find anywhere is the resolution of the screen.

Is it 240*240 or 320*320?

Just curious...

[marky_uk]

As Jon said in his review ... it's 240 x 240

[jglev]

And WM doesn't support 320 x 320.

[marky_uk]

Hi ChristopherTD ....

Just noticed you're in the UK

If you're on Vodafone, you can get this device REALLY cheap on contract!

I got mine (6310) last year on contract for £140 and then there was a fault with the device this year (not sending/receiving SMSs intermittently) so I spoke to their brilliant customer service and they said sure ... we're going to have to replace the handset as we don't repair them .... damn, OK ... so? erm, bad news though ... we don't have that model any more .... can we send you the 6910? .... let me think a moment .. yeah! Next day, it arrived!

If you sweet talk them, they'll also give you a very good deal on minutes/SMS/data per month.

Vodafone do not do the one with the camera (model 6915 in the UK). I think the Vodafone company that you can get from other shops (like CarphoneWarehouse, etc) gives you the phone for FREE and can get the camera one ... but I wasn't bothered! I think Misco is one that does it for free.

Hope that (very long rambling) helps you a bit maybe

Marky_UK