06-23-2003, 08:24 PM
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Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 15,171
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CNet Reviews the iPAQ 1940
Since the iPAQ 1940 is not generally available yet, reviews have been rare. However, it looks like CNET got their hands on one, and the performance looks promising!
"Comparing the H1940 with the older model, we immediately noticed a big performance boost. Video and certain games ran much more smoothly. For example, playing Hexacto's baseball game was difficult on the H1910 because of swing-timing issues. On the H1940, it became a whole new ball game, and we were suddenly able to pepper the field with hits."
They've already given it an Editor's Choice. And when SDIO Wi-Fi becomes available, this diminutive little unit will be just as powerful as the big boys. 
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06-23-2003, 08:57 PM
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Philosopher
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 495
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it sounds like all of those 2003 OS xscale optimizations really paid off with improved battery life :roll:
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06-23-2003, 08:58 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 225
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The following quote is from the Performance section:
"You may also use the Bluetooth to connect to a phone, a headset, or a PC for Internet access or syncing."
So the headset profile is finally available? Can anyone confirm this? I'm a little skeptical of CNet's reviews. If so, is it built into the OS or is it implemented by individual manufacturers?
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06-23-2003, 09:05 PM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,162
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By headset profile do you mean using it as a phone using a headset?
I doubt they implimented that. I like the improvements - it looks like there are a number of apps in ROM that weren't there before too - like the backup util and others.
If I were to upgrade, I'd probably go for the 2210 first, but still - this definately looks good.
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06-23-2003, 09:21 PM
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Theorist
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 300
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They also have a 2210 review up,
The bad: Not as slim as the H1940.
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06-23-2003, 09:22 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 204
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this is the baby i am waitting for
sold my 5450 and i am stuck without a ppc again  lol
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06-23-2003, 09:24 PM
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Theorist
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 267
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Size Matters!
At least to me anyway. I have to come to conclusion. To experience the full benefits of being a "power user," a 2 lb. notebook is in order. But for PIM stuff, and multimedia(which I only find as practical use), this baby is a gem!
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06-23-2003, 10:43 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 114
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Built-in bluetooth is awesome.
If/when thepocketsolution.com releases a cover-up flip cover for the HP iPaq 1900 series, I'll buy the 1940. I don't like full cases, and I prefer a thin flip cover that doesn't add any bulk.
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06-23-2003, 10:51 PM
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Theorist
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 279
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BOO YA! :alfdance: Great reviews. Looks like I was wrong about the inclusion of a 2.5-3.5 headphone adaptor.  But I'm very happy that the Samsung processors are fast little beasts.
I'm resolved to go PPC-less for a couple of months... we'll see what happens. But I am VERY happy with the way things are turning out, and I imagine I'll be a proud 1940 owner in September.
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06-23-2003, 11:07 PM
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Sage
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 623
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Very nice. 8)
This is the form factor I've had my eyes on for a while, and now this new unit is making it even harder to hold out from buying one. Like what has already been said - Size matters.
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