MobilitySite Reviews HP's iPAQ 6925

[Janak Parekh]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.mobilitysite.com/2006/11/the_ipaq_6925_a_reincarnation.php' target='_blank'>http://www.mobilitysite.com/2006/11...incarnation.php</a><br /><br /></div><i>" I have been an iPAQ fanatic for years and have had a never ending love affair with them. I’ve been fortunate to have had the unique opportunity to own several and use virtually all of the iPAQ line...There have been two devices that have been my favorites, the iPAQ 4700 which I still use almost everyday and an iPAQ 6515 that I had the privilege to have own loan for about 8 months. It was a sad day when I had to send it back; it was like losing my best friend. But the memories of such a positive experience have remained so when I was given the opportunity again to use the latest Cingular version of the iPAQ 6925, I jumped at the opportunity and I have NOT been disappointed. In fact, I have been so thrilled for the past five days that the device just does not leave my hand…well, I may put it down for a moment but I pick it right back up."</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/parekh-20061114-MS6925.jpg" /><br /><br />That's about a strong a tribute a reviewer can give. Fellow MVP Jack Cook has penned an extensive review, and was particularly excited about the processor speed, excellent GPS reception, QWERTY keyboard, phone, and so on. If you've been eyeing this device, be sure to take a look at this review.

[PdaAddict]

I can't believe there is still someone at the end of 2006 who can get so excited about a device that was "upgraded" to a 416Mhz PXA270 CPU. I had this CPU in my Magician 3 years ago! Also, its hard to imagine how this device can be useful to anyone who is looking for a decent browsing experience with 240x240 res. I don't even want to go into how ugly and cheaply made the design looks.

[bnycastro]

I guess the answer to your question is: 'Different Strokes for Different Folks'
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The reviewer clearly states that he has been an iPAQ fan and he enjoyed using the 65xx series that being said upgrading to 69xx series with a better processor is probably a great thing for him. He wouldn't mind the 240x240 he's used to it.
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Personally I am unsure if I can go down from VGA to sub qVGA [of course application compatibility is also an issue]
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Still waiting for a better iPAQ... :)

[Jornada]

PdaAddict, your comment just shows that you only focus on the negative and totally disregard the countless positives that this device offers...

I own this device, and have been using it for the last 5 months. It has absolutely blown me away with how well it has worked for me. It is really the first PDA/Phone device I've used that actually delivers what it promises! There's no bugs or flaws, it just works....

I'm not sure how much experience you have with PDA/Phones, but having one that works flawlessly in all it's offered functions is something very rare and definitely we should give the hats off to HP for the attention to quality.

The 240x240 screen does not bother me at all. I don't feel any diminished experience with web browsing. Mind you, I've owned at least 6 devices before and all had a higher 240x320 resolution.

And remember, beauty is only in the eyes of the beholder. To me, I think the device is a beauty. It just looks professional and offers functionality that just works too.

I highly recommend this device to everyone!

[couplandsj]

I agree that a device that works as advertised is 100% more useful than some spec bragging numbers. Rarely do these high specs turn in useful (to the business user i.e. me).

The screen on the 6515/6915 is actually easier to read for me than the high res screens that have small/thin characters. The iPAQ is a first rate business tool.

cheers

simon

[bostonnerd]

I agree that a device that works as advertised is 100% more useful than some spec bragging numbers. Rarely do these high specs turn in useful (to the business user i.e. me).

The screen on the 6515/6915 is actually easier to read for me than the high res screens that have small/thin characters. The iPAQ is a first rate business tool.

cheers

simon

I've been evaluating the 6920 for the last two weeks for a large Fortune 500 company that has thousands of Blackberry units deployed, I too have been impressed with the unit so far. It indeed works as advertised and has been flawless so far.

[PdaAddict]

I did not mean to offend anyone who owns this device. I have owned almost every PDA/Phone device available in the US and NO none of them ever worked flawlessly. It got to a point that I am thinking of going with Nokia E70. Maybe I will give HP a shot before I give up on WM completely.

[dh]

I must admit that after a few initial problems, (solved by getting a new storage card), I'm really enjoying the 6940.

True, the screen isn't as great as my C860 Zaurus, neither is the keyboard. Then again, the Z can't make calls, has no embedded wireless (let alone 4 different ones!) and has poor Outlook compatibility.

Sure, the HP is a bit clunky as a phone, but it spends most of it's life on my belt in the comfort of it's Vaja case while I use my BT headset. Today I downloaded the latest Voice Command and it now works with BT so things are even better. :D

The 69xx series might not be the sexiest looking PDA of all time, but I think it makes a really good all-round mobile tool.