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Old 03-04-2010, 11:41 AM
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I have been with HP from the start and can point out the key feature most of the other manufacturers like HTC are missing and why HP is really winning.

I�m using the iPAQ Data Messenger every day here and my machine rocks. It has a huge GPS antenna, Camera, HSPDA etc, it never has let me down and has all the bells and whistles. I will go to HP for next time for an upgrade again because of the most important thing OEMs -didn�t- think of.

The feature - PRICE:

I give demos of my devices to people who want to know what the device does. Back in the HPC days I worked in a shop and would show lots of customers what you can do with them.

The *First* question 99% of the people I have shown it to is - "How much does it cost?"

I bought my iPAQ DataMessenger on the Expansys website for $320 unlocked. I have a large collection of iPAQs and upgrade every 2 years. The LiOn batteries don�t last forever and the screens get worn out and its cheaper to just upgrade. The same time I bought my iPAQ Expansys had the HTCs and it was selling some devices for ~$1000.

You have to remember that this is a *phone* that should be upgraded once every 1-2 years, they don�t last forever or even 10 years. New OSes and new chips come out. Better camera modules. HP knows what the 'key selling feature is' - Its the price.

Remember Jason before you had this website and house etc. you were posting on the newsgroups how 'expensive' the iPAQs from Compaq were. Now your doing well and forgetting the key selling feature. You have to remember that most people cant afford to spend $1000 every year on a phone.

Listen to the consumer. That�s what HP did.
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