12-18-2004, 11:05 PM
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Magi
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,186
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PC Magazine Names iPAQ rz1715 One of the Ten Worst Products of 2004
"iPAQ used to stand for quality. Then HP bought Compaq, and you can't bet on an iPAQ anymore. Witness the fundamentally flawed iPAQ rz1715. HP's low-end PDA was designed to compete with low-cost products from Dell and Palm, but it lacks any of their redeeming qualities. The glacially slow processor and anemic memory make using it torture, but at least the pain is short lived�because the battery wears out hours before the ones on comparable units do. It's a pity this iPAQ's so bad, but don't saddle yourself or your friends, with this boat anchor."
That's gotta sting a little. Still, if you're going to be the worst, you might as well go all out. Parents, if you're considering the rz1715 as a stocking stuffer, I'd urge you to consider the comparative advantages of a nice lovely piece of coal instead. :mrgreen:
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12-18-2004, 11:52 PM
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Swami
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 4,396
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The New HP?
No more sleeves, no Windows Mobile 2003 SE upgrades and the worst PDA of 2004. Is this the new HP? Invent, Carly!
Steve
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12-18-2004, 11:53 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 486
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Don't take the entire iPaq line down just because of a couple dunce products.
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12-18-2004, 11:56 PM
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Magi
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,186
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Originally Posted by alex_kac
Don't take the entire iPaq line down just because of a couple dunce products.
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Absolutely not. HP has some great devices - this just doesn't happen to be one of them. 
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12-19-2004, 12:06 AM
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Sage
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 717
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I am surprised this thing did not take all the 10 spots. It is THAT bad.
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12-19-2004, 12:30 AM
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Executive Editor
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 29,160
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Originally Posted by alex_kac
Don't take the entire iPaq line down just because of a couple dunce products.
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I don't know...the new "brick" design is really bad IMO. They had SUCH a wonderful device in the 4150...it just needed a new OS!
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12-19-2004, 12:31 AM
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Executive Editor
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 29,160
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:werenotworthy: Pat you RULE - that graphic is hilarious! :lol:
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12-19-2004, 12:55 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 211
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You'd think that with a name like "GigaFast," the WF717-APR router would deliver a great performance, but you'd be GigaWrong. Buy this one and you'll end up GigaSad in no time... It's also GigaBuggy...That's not just GigaBad, it's HellaBad.
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At least the iPAQ didn't get this kind of treatment. He must REALLY not like the router. :-)
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12-19-2004, 02:01 AM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,051
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Originally Posted by Jason Dunn
I don't know...the new "brick" design is really bad IMO. They had SUCH a wonderful device in the 4150...it just needed a new OS!
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12-19-2004, 03:13 AM
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Magi
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,341
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I didn't even buy a 4150 till the "rz" came out. Then I grabbed one figuring it may be a while before something as good as the 4150 came along again. I'm sure glad I did. I heard the "rz" design team is now working for Lada! :lol: :lol:
Dave
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Linear Mode
