It is triple wireless - but who says you are going to use all 3 simultaneously? Odds are you'll use one or two at any one time.
I only use VGA screens today. But frankly, I have a hard time carrying my PPC around with me unless I know I will need it because of the size. So I have no problem with 240x240, though I'd prefer 480x480 I just understand the concept that when you want something _small_, you can't have large battery with large screen size.
I really don't like the Wizard or Apache. Just way too underpowered, way too big. Now a WM Treo...that interests me, except that I won't get Wifi, I won't get GPS, and probably will suck on RAM.
I really cannot see how EITHER the 6500 OR the 6700 are poorly specced or "disasters". They are very very nicely specced devices targeted at exactly my market. They are not targeted at yours. And that's not a problem. That is why we have choice in devices.
Anybody looking for a perfect device that will satisfy every single range of mobile user is going to be severely disappointed.
Well said, Alex. The 6500 series has not been a disaster in any realm. I'm sure he means the 6300 series, but you'd think someone who's a master at criticizing this device would get their facts straight.
I've owned the 6515 for the past three weeks, and it is perfect for what I want, 240x240 and all. I travel for business frequently and get bombarded with email. The GPS (using Mapopolis, personally) and keyboard are saviors.
The unit is not without fault. Battery life on this one is not great for power users. There havebeen a few user issues with the cradle losing USB connection completely, regardless of the PC it's attached to. Overall, though, HP did a fine job with functionality vs. size. It even comes with a flip-style screen cover and a belt holster (blackberry-style).
While there are probably a number of ways to get one in the US, how, specifically did you get yours, was it unlocked and/or which wireless provider are you using it with?
Well said, Alex. The 6500 series has not been a disaster in any realm. I'm sure he means the 6300 series, but you'd think someone who's a master at criticizing this device would get their facts straight.
Actually I was referring to the 6300 series. I made a mistake - which I readily admit.
Not sure where you get the 'master at criticizing this device' from?! Sure I criticise in this thread - and the majority of my criticisms stand - but you make it sound like I'm on a crusade...! Just giving my opinions y'know...
On another point I made earlier - I did some checking and found a tedious technical document that said, basically, that 802.11g is actually more efficient than 802.11b and so actually uses less power. Which is surprising (though 802.11a uses more). So I take back that criticism.
Now - if it wasn't for the pathetic resolution (nothing could persuade me that 240 x 240 isn't a huge step backwards) and mini-SD then this could be a good machine. As it stands, however, they make it machina non grata to me...
While there are probably a number of ways to get one in the US, how, specifically did you get yours, was it unlocked and/or which wireless provider are you using it with?
Also, how is the phone reception? Speakerphone volume? BT connectivity decent? And finally, does it have voice tags? Thanks.
While there are probably a number of ways to get one in the US, how, specifically did you get yours, was it unlocked and/or which wireless provider are you using it with?
I took the over-priced, high stakes, route of purchasing the unit off of eBay from a Singapore seller. Ended up being a great seller. Yes, it's unlocked and I'm using it on TMobile USA with EDGE speeds in the Denver area.
Duncan, OK..."crusade" seems a bit overdone, I admit. You oftentimes have a strong tone on devices that are not for you equating into it's not for others, as well. VGA is very nice, having used a V50x for awhile; but I require a converged device that's small enough to take anywhere. The 6515 isn't tiny, by any means, but it works by having my phone and PPC with me at all times, plus communicator and GPS navigator.
Reception is outstanding. Although many reviews of pre-production units have praised the speakerphone volume, I find it weak. It's not unusable, but it can't be used in a noisy environment. On the other hand, music and audio played through the speaker is probably the best I've heard on a PPC. Weird, I know, how it can be different for media and phone functions; but this has been verified by other users on www.davesipaq.com forums.
Bluetooth is oustanding; it even conects to the HP BT Stereo Headphones without a hitch. Negative on voicetags built-in; you'll have to install MS Voicecommand to get anything close to this, I believe. I haven't tried this personally, though.
Duncan, OK..."crusade" seems a bit overdone, I admit. You oftentimes have a strong tone on devices that are not for you equating into it's not for others, as well.
I think you are reading more into what I said than was there. Sure - if I don't like a device I'm not shy in saying so - but then why not? I gave my opinions on the device - but in no way said or implied that it wasn't for others - indeed I prefaced my second post with the words 'For me' and ended with 'JMHO' - which makes it pretty clear that I'm talking about whether the device is for me and just giving a personal opinion...
Reception is outstanding. Although many reviews of pre-production units have praised the speakerphone volume, I find it weak. It's not unusable, but it can't be used in a noisy environment. On the other hand, music and audio played through the speaker is probably the best I've heard on a PPC. Weird, I know, how it can be different for media and phone functions; but this has been verified by other users on www.davesipaq.com forums.
Bluetooth is oustanding; it even conects to the HP BT Stereo Headphones without a hitch. Negative on voicetags built-in; you'll have to install MS Voicecommand to get anything close to this, I believe. I haven't tried this personally, though.
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