07-21-2004, 04:00 AM
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Executive Editor
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 29,160
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hp iPAQ 4700 Price Bump Before Release?
This isn't something I can confirm, but an anonymous source tipped me off that hp has changed the price of the iPAQ hx4700 from $599 USD to $649 USD on their internal price lists. Ouch! These are likely last minute pricing changes before the product reaches the market in reaction to changing market conditions - what other competitors are doing, etc. This doesn't bode well for those of us interested in the hx4700 (I count myself among those people), but we can always hope someone at hp changes their mind. ;-)
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07-21-2004, 04:05 AM
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Mystic
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,725
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Ouch! What's with all of these anonymous sources today? Anyway, I don't take this too seriously yet. I'll have to see what the prices are when it's released. This is most likely my next Pocket PC.
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07-21-2004, 04:07 AM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,055
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Dang, that price reminds me of the days when the iPaq was first introduced by Compaq. I really don't think this device is worth $649, considering that the only added features are really just more memory and a VGA screen... sorry, but a VGA screen isn't worth $300 extra to me. The Axim lineup is beginning to look better and better to me.
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07-21-2004, 04:12 AM
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07-21-2004, 04:24 AM
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Oracle
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 830
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cdw had it on their site for $649
its comming to cdw on the 23rd
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07-21-2004, 04:35 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 209
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This sucks! I was starting to believe that it was going to be $499 (at bestbuy I think) like someone said on the previous 4700 discussion. The only thing that makes it tempting (I currently have a a730 on preorder) is that it looks like it will be coming soon. I would almost pay the difference to see the VGA, processor, touchpad, etc. Anyone have any more details on when it should arrive retail? I know Compusa gets new items at about the same time as the webstores. Are ecost and cdw usually truthful in their time-frame estimates? Any input would be great!
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07-21-2004, 04:38 AM
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Philosopher
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 498
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I thought it's $649.99 all time. So it's not a problem for me, since I can't afford one at either $599 or $649.
Buy the way, ecost has it only $560 ($100 off list price), so hurry up if you want to order one.
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07-21-2004, 04:39 AM
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Oracle
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 830
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my buddy at proportable told me that the A730 is delayed untill probebly mid august. Asus is reworking the display drivers. The Wifi/BT version will be $100 more, and will include 128mb of ram. It will be out in september.
The ipaqs will be released either friday the 23rd, or monday the 26th of july. I just ordered a rx3715 off of ecost for $444, plus $9.99 overnight shipping. It will ship in 2-5 days. (or so they say)
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07-21-2004, 05:20 AM
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Theorist
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 266
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My days of paying more than $500 for a PDA are gone... I'll go for an ultra portable (OQO, Flipstart, Sony U70, etc.) before I go this route...
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07-21-2004, 06:01 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 165
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Originally Posted by christak
My days of paying more than $500 for a PDA are gone... I'll go for an ultra portable (OQO, Flipstart, Sony U70, etc.) before I go this route...
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Just remember, if you decide to go this route, based on their track record, when the next Windows Mobile 2004 comes out, HP won't even offer to sell you the new OS, you'll have to fork out another $649 for a new device if you want the new OS. 
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