03-07-2003, 01:02 AM
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Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 15,171
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HP iPaq 54xx Volume Patch Released
Finally, HP has released a fix to one of the most nagging problems of the 54xx units: the anemic volume control. Has anyone installed this fix, and if so, does it work?
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03-07-2003, 01:26 AM
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Theorist
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 262
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Yes!! Works!!
(only with the headphones, as the patch title says)
OK.. it's not the most powerfull device on the history... but it's a loot better.
Well done HP! 
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03-07-2003, 02:03 AM
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Sage
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 740
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I've noticed that it made the iPAQ speaker play the hi-ends a little bit more. The sound is much "tinnier" than before.
However, it makes a HUGE difference with my headphones. One word: Ouch! I wasn't expecting it to be THAT loud!
Christopher Spera
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03-07-2003, 02:20 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 204
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indeed it makes a diference, now i can tleave my headphone on max :lol:
one question thought, which is the right place to check for updates???
i have this page bookmarked which does not include this update
http://www3.compaq.com/support/reference_library/viewreferencelibrary.asp?countrycode=1000&catid=702&famid=1998&prodid=5689|iPAQ+H5400+Series+Pocket+PC
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03-07-2003, 03:00 AM
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Pupil
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 13
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I no longer own an iPAQ, but I just wanted to note that Thoughts has been an invaluable resource for finding out about the latest patches and upgrades. I don't understand why companies like Compaq don't send their registered users an email notifying them of the patch. Isn't that why we register?
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03-07-2003, 03:01 AM
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Pupil
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 31
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paris,
you have the "reference libarary" bookedmark, and you still should have it bookmarked. Its ment for notifications/documents/guides and things of that sort. The acctual downloadable updates are here:
http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/fi...e/71_5553.html
best regards,
Kevin
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03-07-2003, 03:03 AM
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Pupil
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 31
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Cliffbrooks,
They do  its called product notification, and I just got an email from them a few minutes ago with updates for my laptop and iPAQ:
Please do not reply to this email. The HP Product Change Notification (PCN) website will shutdown on March 7, 2003. Proactive delivery of Product Change Notifications (PCNs) and Customer Advisories (CAs) by the PCN website is moving to HP's Subscriber's Choice. As part of this transition your account information has been migrated to the new location. We encourage you to begin taking advantage of the feature-rich notifications delivered from HP's Subscriber's Choice at http://www.hp.com/united-states/subscribe/
Regards,
Kevin
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03-07-2003, 03:36 AM
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Theorist
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 300
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What a difference!
Now they may need a patch to make the volume lower. Just kidding.
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03-07-2003, 03:43 AM
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Theorist
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 262
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by Paul P
What a difference!
Now they may need a patch to make the volume lower. Just kidding. |
Yes.. could be necesary.
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03-07-2003, 03:59 AM
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Sage
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 651
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Finally, good sound from the headphones. I did notice that the sound is a bit thin but that's ok, at least I can hear the thinnest now :lol:
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