Pay Big Bucks For Your hw6510

[Jon Westfall]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.expansys-usa.com/product.asp?code=120564' target='_blank'>http://www.expansys-usa.com/product...asp?code=120564</a><br /><br /></div><i>"HP's latest Pocket PC comes with a built-in GPS receiver! The hw6510 Mobile Messenger Pocket PC includes all the features you have been waiting for in a single device. Make calls, access email or the internet with a range high-speed wiresless connectivety options, run GPS software and access the latest Windows Mobile PPC software applications via one machine."</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/westfall-20050724-hw6510.jpg" /> <br /><br />As Brighthand pointed out, you'll be paying big cash if you have the urge to get this new iPAQ ahead of the pack. Expansys swears they have 17 in stock, so if you've got the $$$ and desire, check it out (If you've only got $$, I guess you'll have to wait until it's release here - no playing around on the expansys "grey market")

[csterns]

Anybody know what the battery life is like? I assume it is unlocked? What about OS upgrade?

[Darius Wey]

As Brighthand pointed out, you'll be paying big cash if you have the urge to get this new iPAQ ahead of the pack. Expansys swears they have 17 in stock, so if you've got the $$$ and desire, check it out (If you've only got $$, I guess you'll have to wait until it's release here - no playing around on the expansys "grey market")

I've yet to stroll into my local Harvey Norman (http://www.harveynorman.com.au/viewPage.tho?targetType=claSitePage&amp;target=350&amp;crumbTrail=+Communications+%26+Office+Products+%3E+Pocket+Pcs+%3E+Pocket+Pcs) to check out the hw6515, but I tell ya what: it ain't a pretty price. :|

[csterns]

Ah being on the cutting edge sometimes has it price :D I just ordered one I'll let you know. I may get one for my wife she. I like the built in GPS. She always gets lost. The price is well worth it for her not to call me and ask for directions especially when I am with clients and she doesn't know where she is. It's hard to give her directions when she doesn't know where she is.

[MikeUnwired]

Ah being on the cutting edge sometimes has it price :D I just ordered one I'll let you know. I may get one for my wife she. I like the built in GPS. She always gets lost. The price is well worth it for her not to call me and ask for directions especially when I am with clients and she doesn't know where she is. It's hard to give her directions when she doesn't know where she is.

I never get lost -- someone is always telling me where to go. :D

My wife has the same problem. I tried to explain the concept of inner and outer loops of the Baltimore Beltway one cold rainy night -- she almost ended-up in PA before I got her turned south.

She has the same problem when it comes to selecting a printer on the home computers -- you never know where it's going to come out.

[csterns]

My haven't we come a long way; mutiple computer, mutiple printers. I remember the good old days - one 10mb monochrome computer and one dot matrix printer and DOS! Ah those were the days - NOT!

[Chris Spera]

Wow! The price has come down!!

Originally, the price was WELL OVER $700US. Now, its $699. I am assuming that the price will drop drastically once they are released here in the US.

[alex_kac]

I desperately want one for my wife too. She actually asked me to get her a PPC with a keyboard - and this would be perfect. The only thing is - she has no need for GPS or Cell usage. It'd be a PDA for her only as she only wants to use her Razr as a phone.

The 4315 was also a consideration (still is), but its a might too big, I think for her.

[MitchellO]

As Brighthand pointed out, you'll be paying big cash if you have the urge to get this new iPAQ ahead of the pack. Expansys swears they have 17 in stock, so if you've got the $$$ and desire, check it out (If you've only got $$, I guess you'll have to wait until it's release here - no playing around on the expansys "grey market")

I've yet to stroll into my local Harvey Norman (http://www.harveynorman.com.au/viewPage.tho?targetType=claSitePage&amp;target=350&amp;crumbTrail=+Communications+%26+Office+Products+%3E+Pocket+Pcs+%3E+Pocket+Pcs) to check out the hw6515, but I tell ya what: it ain't a pretty price. :|

Actually I don't think that Harvey Norman Price is too bad. It sits at a lower price than the IIs (normally $1350 I think).

[digital843]

The Japanese have a saying - "Want a thing long enough and you don't."
My wireless contract for the 6315 expires next month and still no 6515 which I really wanted. Recently got Sony's small T350 notebook with Cingular service and while it is more to carry, it also offers more so I think I will drop the wireless on my 6315 and see what comes out in the next few months. Can still use the handheld for anything that is not wireless - games, lists, Word, etc.

John