02-23-2003, 09:00 AM
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VERY Detailed Review of the iPAQ 1910
http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/hp1910-review.html
You've heard me and a few others raving about our new little (emphasis on the word "little") iPAQ 1910s, including comments about how gorgeous the screen is. If you'd like to read one of the most detailed reviews yet written about this great Pocket PC, check out this one published on the Gadgeteer Web site.
When I say this is a detailed review, I mean DETAILED. Some of the information they share includes:
� Side-by-side photos with other Pocket PCs
� Close-up photos of the device from all angles
� Minute-by-minute analysis of the 1910's power consumption
However, I'm not quite as convinced as the author is that the 1910's battery doesn't have sufficient capacity, although I haven't done an in-depth analysis. I've been able to use my device pretty heavily during the course of the day and still had plenty of power to spare.
Give the article a read, though, and let me know if you think your 1910 has enough juice.
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02-23-2003, 09:22 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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8O You know as a die hard palmOS user, I must say this is the one device that could actually make me come over to the the "dark side"! OOOOOH baby! I.... don't... know... if... I... can.... resist.... AHHH!
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02-23-2003, 09:22 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Feb 2002
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This review is over a month old. I though I even remember seeing the link to it here on PPCT
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02-23-2003, 11:28 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
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Add 2 hours to the batt life, 64MB of accessible RAM, and a 400Mhz CPU and I'm sold. Until then as the article says this will be considered a "budget Pocket PC" for most. As I had stated prior until someone deleted it :? :
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The 1910 device is one of those devices that will always inspire controversy. The 3635 iPaq released summer-fall of 2000 was one of those devices where you just look at it and go AHHH that is cool. Every aspect of it was new and revolutionary at the time. New type of screen, new CPU, new type of batt, new method of expansion, best speaker on a PDA, brightest screen, etc, etc, etc. The 1910 doesn't really have anything all the revolutionary in it per say. Its the size that makes it revolutionary in a way. So for those where "size matters" its a godsend a beauty to behold. For those where they don't mind carrying two decks of playing cards in their pocket this is nothing more then an underpowered Pocket PC. Like Obi Wan said. It all in the point of view.
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My growing concern is that thinner devices like the 1910 will always take a back seat to their chunky, fully featured brethren. This would be a serious shame if this does end up being the case. I think form factor and size does play a part in people purchasing choices, I know it does with me.
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02-23-2003, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Jonathan1
As I had stated prior until someone deleted it :? :
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Deleted? It wasn't deleted. It was moved into the HOFS, because it wound up being part of one of your typical off-topic rants...
See, it's right here...
Steven Cedrone
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"My eyes are rolling back in my head so far I can see my grey matter bubbling and frothing from reading this thread....bleh." JD
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02-23-2003, 01:57 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Apr 2002
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Originally Posted by Jonathan1
My growing concern is that thinner devices like the 1910 will always take a back seat to their chunky, fully featured brethren. This would be a serious shame if this does end up being the case. I think form factor and size does play a part in people purchasing choices, I know it does with me.
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I guess people don't think power and (lack of) size mix.
Considering that the iPAQ H1910 is $300 and the iPAQ H5450 is $700, what do you think a good price would be for an iPAQ H1910 with 32MB NOR ROM, 64MB SDRAM, SDIO Slot, and 400MHz PXA255 XScale processor?
Let's say $500 would be the price of such a Pocket PC. Would you be willing to buy one for $500?
Throw in Bluetooth to the mix and you have a device that rivals the iPAQ H5450 in functionality.
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02-23-2003, 03:18 PM
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Throw in Bluetooth to the mix and you have a device that rivals the iPAQ H5450 in functionality.
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I Don't think HP would do that. It would totally decimate sales of the 5000 series. I guess the only people that would buy a 5000 series is those that absolutely need some particular type of sleeve. Otherwise, heck, the "super" 1900 would rule.
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PDA Lineage:HS Visor->Visor Prism->Casio EM-500->Casio E-200->HP Jornada 568->Ipaq 1910->IPAQ 4150->IPAQ 2750 with Motorola RAZR V3->Imate K-JAM->Treo 750->HTC Touch Cruise
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02-23-2003, 04:39 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Feb 2003
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Screen is great but!!!!!
I must agree with all reviewers this screen is the brightest and best I have ever seen on a palm or pocket pc. The problem is you only get two hours on the battery plus the biggest drawback is the screen tilt which irritated me to no end which is why I went to the Axim. I can turn up the brightness and still get 5 hours on the Axim.
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02-23-2003, 05:12 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Aug 2002
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Originally Posted by Jonathan1
The 1910 device is one of those devices that will always inspire controversy. The 3635 iPaq released summer-fall of 2000 was one of those devices where you just look at it and go AHHH that is cool. Every aspect of it was new and revolutionary at the time. New type of screen, new CPU, new type of batt, new method of expansion, best speaker on a PDA, brightest screen, etc, etc, etc. The 1910 doesn't really have anything all the revolutionary in it per say. Its the size that makes it revolutionary in a way. So for those where "size matters" its a godsend a beauty to behold. For those where they don't mind carrying two decks of playing cards in their pocket this is nothing more then an underpowered Pocket PC.
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The original IPAQ was popular for the reasons you mentioned, but more-so because it was smaller, lighter, flashier, and more ergonomic than other PPCs at the time. The biggest complaints about it were the lack of expansion without the bulky sled, lack of a user-replaceable battery, and inability to press more than one button at a time.
The HP1910 has an even better screen (best of any PPC) and is even smaller, lighter, flashier, and more ergonomic than the original IPAQ. The HP1910 has expansion, user-replacable battery, and you can press more than one button at a time. It also retails for < 300 and has been on sale for < $200.
Obviously, it is not for everyone. To diehard PPC power users, the HP1910 might not be exciting, but it is a revolutionary device.
BTW, as far as battery life goes, I get 3-4 hours with normal use (overclocked to 300 MHz, usually at max brightness). That's crappy, but I almost never need more than that. I also have a spare battery, but have only used it a couple times. Still, if anyone is considering getting the HP1910, it's worth the $40 for a spare battery so you don't need to worry about it.
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02-23-2003, 05:24 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Apr 2004
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I agree with Jonathon, if they want to cut the processor in half, take out integrated wifi, decrease the ram then I would call it a good 'budget PPC'. My only complaint with all the reviews of these lower priced PPC's is that they all play up the size as the only reason for purchasing this 'budget priced ppc' over the 5455 why not give me some real reasons why it is better than the 5455?? The screens look the same, the 5455 has more memory, 400mhz as opposed to 200mhz processor, built in wifi and bluetooth so I guess I'm missing out on why this 1910 and other lower priced PPC's are better than the 5455 like they insist in these reviews.
I think the 1910 is a good machine on its own and have looked into getting one for my wife (or the Dell) but I consider it comparing apples and oranges when comparing the 1910 to the 5455. It's like comparing a Ford to a Ferrari, look they both have engines and provide the basic functions of transportation so we can compare them right, too bad the consumer doesn't think that, at least I don't.
BTW, very well written review even if I don't agree with alot of it.
RickB
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