01-06-2005, 04:00 AM
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Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 15,171
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PDA Buyer's Guide Reviews HP's iPAQ hx2750
"I'm getting tired of liking iPAQ Pocket PCs. This is an old problem of mine, dating back to the first revolutionary Pocket PC, the iPAQ 3600. The trouble is, they generally turn out some of the best Pocket PCs on the market; and the end result is that the name iPAQ has become synonymous with Pocket PC in many consumers' minds. Not that we've loved every iPAQ off the line, the rz1715 was, for the price, lacking even for an entry level model. But overall they've done a great job with the iPAQ hx4700 VGA model and the hx2750 being two stunning hits among high end models released in the past few months. The hx2750 is simply a great Pocket PC, as it should be for the hefty $549 US price tag. In fact, it beat out the previous champ, the Dell Axim X30 624MHz model in our benchmarks and is the fastest Pocket PC to date. Not only that, it has an exceptional display that's noticeably better than those found on most other Pocket PCs."
If you don't need a VGA screen Pocket PC, this unit looks to be the one to get -- fast processor, lots of RAM and ROM, biometrics, and an amazing QVGA display. Plus an over-the-top flip cover! Come on, HP, I'm waiting for the "7450", which would be the sum of the 2750 and the 4700. :P
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01-06-2005, 04:07 AM
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Sage
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 601
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Anyone else surprised they couldn't have done VGA for that price?
EDIT: Hey, my #300 post and it had to be a HP criticism ! Now watch my 2215 conk out !
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01-06-2005, 04:11 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 181
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Looks like a great PDA, but sadly it doesn't look good for gaming, the D-pad looks too cramped under the biometric scanner... Gaming is what I use my X30 for all the time  Oh well, good to see some more PDAs from HP coming out... 
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01-06-2005, 05:17 AM
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Magi
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,341
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Oh my Gawd, it does have a lid!! I'm still amazed that removable flip lids aren't common place. Geez they're cheaper than a bag of chips and can save tons of money on broken screens without adding bulk. Finally HP has regained their senses. :werenotworthy:
Dave
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01-06-2005, 05:19 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 223
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Good bye 2210.......hello my new sweetie
Glad I skipped the 4700 8)
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01-06-2005, 05:24 AM
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Magi
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,341
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by Deemo
Good bye 2210.......hello my new sweetie
Glad I skipped the 4700 8) |
Ha ha! It's been a bit of a long wait for the resurrection of the Jornada hasn't it Deemo?
Dave
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01-06-2005, 05:30 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 223
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LOL....that's what I posted at Brighthand Dave :wink:
Long Live Jornada! :devilboy:
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01-06-2005, 05:39 AM
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Theorist
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 266
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I really don't understand why they don't offer VGA with this PPC... Another "close, but no cigar" for me... Too expensive for another "disposable" iPAQ. Think there will be an OS upgrade available for this one?
Me neither...
8)
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01-06-2005, 05:55 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 245
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Been waiting for this device since my 4150 got stolen and first heard about it. But now considering that there is a new OS coming out in the next few months maybe I might skip this device and wait for the new batch of devices. How bout you :?:
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01-06-2005, 08:26 AM
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Developer & Designer, News Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 12,959
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Personally, I'm choosing to skip this model. Lack of VGA, and a form factor that just doesn't seem to work all that well. Also, the D-pad looks ghastly.
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