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Insight33
09-06-2002, 04:29 AM
I have the iPAQ 3975. If it weren't for a few issues (below) it would be the ultimate PDA. I've gone from original Psion organizers to Psion 3a's to 3c to Sharp HC-4500 to Compaq Color Aero to Compaq iPAQ 3630 to 3765 and now to 3975. I mention all these just to let you know that the word "ultimate" is based on a comparison of every PDA I've ever owned.

Here are the issues:

- Whenever you close (Close, not minimize) and re-start Windows Media Player the audio is distorted. You then have to click on "Compaq Audio" in the settings/system area then click on "RESTORE DEFAULT". It's incredibly annoying. Anyway to fix this for good (Registry hack?)

- Sometimes after using then subsequently turning off Bluetooth the PDA will automatically do a soft reset. It doesn't happen right away - it's usually while you're listening to music or in another application (not neccessarily music). Something seems to conflict with something else in memory that causes it to happen (I assume).

- When docked in cradle and listening to music - music will skip anytime email is touched in outlook. When email arrives or is deleted - WMPlayer skips. Not major, just annoying.

Thanks in advance for any ideas.


Ron

MultiMatt
09-07-2002, 05:13 PM
The 3970 cannot beam to a Palm OS device. I heard that this is an acknowleged issue, yet have heard no further word on a fix.

Thanks,
Matt