06-16-2004, 02:00 PM
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iPAQs Pass FCC/Bluetooth Specs
The world's worst-kept secret, the iPAQ 6300, just got a little worse-kept; the FCC has approved the device for use in the US, and as usual, we get plenty of documentation to back it up, including photos and a user manual. Here's a frontal pic from the FCC docs:
Just as interesting is the fact that a pair of devices known as the iPAQ 3400 and 3700 just passed Bluetooth certification. Surprisingly, those devices seem to be only BT 1.1 (not 1.2) compliant, and the list of profiles doesn't include Handset/Handsfree. Moreover, the Bluetooth SIG doesn't seem to publish more specs about devices that pass, so we'll have to continue speculating on what those devices are.
I've got a pair of pictures of the back of the h6300 as well from the FCC documentation, one with the regular battery and one with the extended battery. Note the battery lock switch at the bottom... and is the camera "missing" in the second picture? 
 
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06-16-2004, 02:05 PM
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Mystic
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Re: iPAQs Pass FCC/Bluetooth Specs
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Originally Posted by Janak Parekh
The world's worst-kept secret, the iPAQ 6300, just got a little worse-kept
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You mean a little less worse-kept?
Interesting stuff. Doesn't look like I'll be wanting this iPaq much anymore. Bring on the 4700s! lol
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06-16-2004, 02:11 PM
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Mystic
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No headset profile in a large ppcpe bluetooth device? Very bizzare.
This is why i would wait for the Mpx - a ppcpe made by a phone company.
Surur
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06-16-2004, 02:14 PM
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Damn camera. 
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06-16-2004, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Surur
No headset profile in a large ppcpe bluetooth device? Very bizzare.
This is why i would wait for the Mpx - a ppcpe made by a phone company.
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I agree, although the larger screen and quad band on the 6300 are tempting too. I'm going to have to make a pro/con sheet for the 6300 vs. the MPx.
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06-16-2004, 02:33 PM
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At first when we heard about this device I almost fell off the chair from excitement. Now, as the information leaks it keeps getting worse and worse to me. I sure would like a single device to handle all my needs but not at the expanse of performance and functionality. Now this device with 128 MB, VGA and decent battery life and some speed, would be a move in the right direction, but as it stands now it is a Pinto dressed to look like an AMG Mercedes. :cry:
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06-16-2004, 02:42 PM
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Okay - I try not to make comments about what a device looks like (after all it is soooo subjective), but boy is that one ugly Pocket PC....
That combined with what in my mind are not really stellar features means this is really not something that would appeal to me.
Bring on VGA!
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06-16-2004, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ale_ers
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Originally Posted by Surur
No headset profile in a large ppcpe bluetooth device? Very bizzare.
This is why i would wait for the Mpx - a ppcpe made by a phone company.
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I agree, although the larger screen and quad band on the 6300 are tempting too. I'm going to have to make a pro/con sheet for the 6300 vs. the MPx. |
I agree.
But I think you should add the XDA2 in the list. Maybe it doesn't have WiFi, but this can be added, and 64MB of extra RAM can make a lot of difference...
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06-16-2004, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by szamot
At first when we heard about this device I almost fell off the chair from excitement. Now, as the information leaks it keeps getting worse and worse to me. I sure would like a single device to handle all my needs but not at the expanse of performance and functionality. Now this device with 128 MB, VGA and decent battery life and some speed, would be a move in the right direction, but as it stands now it is a Pinto dressed to look like an AMG Mercedes. :cry:
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Damn right
*Continues wait for HP Explorer*
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06-16-2004, 02:49 PM
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Pupil
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Does Anyone With Decision Influencing Ability at HP Read This Website??
As a T-Mobile subscriber, I have been anxiously waiting for this device. My T610 is a great phone with its Bluetooth headset. I also have the T-mobile PPC (I switch the sim card from one to the other).
I would use my PPC more if it had bluetooth headset capabilities.
After reading the owners manual for the 6300, the bluetooth profile can send business cards (who gives a ...) & other items that are easier done with either WiFi or IRDA but it doesn't HAVE A HEADSET PROFILE!
What are they thinking? You can use Bluetooth on the 6300 to connect to your cell phone (You made the 6300 a cell phone already HP) but you won't have the functionality that most people would want Bluetooth for?? If you are going to carry around the bulky design of the 6300 as your primary device, a bluetooth headset makes it MUCH more user friendly (as opposed to the cheaply made wired headset for the PPC which I have broken 4 of so far).
I hope these are not the final specs. I am NOT willing to upgrade my T-mobile PPC for a device (even if it is supported by T-mobile directly) that doesn't have the Bluetooth headset profile. Since I have replaced my PPC twice (once I dropped it, the second time I upgraded to 2003 & the device went batty) and both times T-Mobile was more than generous with their exchange policy, and their level 3 tech support has fixed a few GPRS glitches for me, I doubt I'd feel comfortable buying a device that T-Mobile doesn't sell and support.
COME ON HP--If already spending the money for the hardware and having with the great connectivity options 6300, give it the functionality it deserves...PLEASE.
Anyone else share this concern?
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