It's thin (only .50" wide). It's light (only 4.23 ounces) and it's bright with a clear and dazzling transreflective color display. The iPAQ h1910 Pocket PC offers a great combination of features and distinctive design that fits your lifestyle. It allows you the freedom to access essential personal information and entertainment at your convenience.Stay productive with Pocket versions of familiar applications including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. Listen to your favorite MP3 or WMA music files, watch Windows Media videos and play games at your convenience. A removable battery provides capability for extended use while away from a power source. A SD memory card slot as standard is provided for transferring and storing music, pictures and more.
It's thin (only .50 inches thick), it's light (only 4.23 ounces), and it's bright, with a clear and dazzling transreflective color display. The iPAQ H1910 Pocket PC offers a great combination of features and distinctive design that fits your lifestyle. It allows you the freedom to access essential personal information and entertainment at your convenience.
The HP iPAQ H1910 Pocket PC comes with a 200 MHz Intel XScale processor, 64 MB RAM, 16 MB flash ROM, and a Secure Digital memory slot for additional memory. The display is a color transflective TFT LCD, 16-bit touch screen, capable of displaying more than 64,000 colors with 240 x 320 resolution.
Programs installed on the Pocket PC include: Microsoft Windows CE, Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Voice Recorder, Notes, Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Pocket Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player (for playing MP3 files), Calculator, Solitaire, Inbox (for e-mail), Microsoft Reader (eBooks), File Explorer, MSN Messenger, Terminal Services Client, VPN Client, Infrared Beaming, Clock, Align Screen, Memory, Volume Control, iPAQ Task Manager, iPAQ File Store, iPAQ Backup, and iPAQ Image Viewer.
The iPAQ H1910 comes with a slim removable battery, a USB synchronization cable, an AC adapter, a charging adapter (tethered to the AC adapter), a quick-start user's guide, and an HP iPAQ Pocket PC Companion CD-ROM (including Microsoft Outlook 2000, ActiveSync 3.5, add-on applications, and a reference guide).
The HP iPAQ H1910 comes with a one-year limited warranty.
What's in the box
- iPAQ H1910
- Slim lithium-ion removable battery
- USB synchronization cable
- AC adapter
- Charging adapter (tethered to the AC adapter)
- Quick-start user's guide
- HP iPAQ Pocket PC Companion CD-ROM (including Microsoft Outlook 2000, ActiveSync 3.5, add-on applications, and a reference guide)
1 Hardware Problems
At first this worked great. Then I started experiencing image problems on the screen. Finally after a little more than a year, the iPAQ stopped working. I was in the middle of updating something when the screen went black and wouldn't change. I charged it although it was fully charged, and then it wouldn't turn off. Still, nothing on screen. Overall, I'm very disappointed. My next handheld will not be an HP.
2 One should try this
I received iPaq as a birthday gift from my fiance.I know quite well about electronics.
My initial impression was Wow..
The Display/Graphics is extremely pleasing.Navigation is very simple..so any starter who is not very techno savvy can operate this PC with ease.Since the operating system is Windows CE,its very simple to browse thru(as many are familiar with Windows GUI).The best feature ofcourse is Outlook Syncup (must for all Pocket PCs ofcourse) but its easy and quick.The software installation is not too difficult either.The sound quality is good and works great with a Secure Digital card as well.
Now for a few Cons,
The conventional "CROSS" at Top,right hand corner doesnot stand for "Closing" of the program but it means "Minimising" the screen.That leaves your program still running in Backgroud.So even if the display shows your "desktop" (Today screen) there are functions running in backgroud...This will make your PC freeze often if many programs are running.
This PC freezes very often and I have to reset it then.
If it freezes real bad then you will have to Hard reset it which means your data is lost.
So I would suggest that "Stop" all the running programs at certain intervals..You have that option in "Settings".
But overall I am very happy with the performance...
I would advise one to buy it.
3 Sync problems keep cropping up/no support
I've had mine for 1.5 years, and it's very useful, except for one problem. I can't sync. At all.
At first it synced fine, but after a while, I had occasional problems and would have to spend hours getting it to work, because my comp would not be able to find the device (I've found many reasons for this, and trust me - they are a pain to chase down - even fluff in the connector and an iffy signal to the interface will do the trick). This time, I've spent a week of evenings searching for the solution. When I checked the HP Web site, this item was totally lacking in help, I believe because it is no longer sold. My comp is fine, the device is fine, and the Activesync is there - they just are not speaking. I call this the "family feud PDA" - they are close, they are family - they won't talk.
I've given up on it - bought a Palm-based product for a bit higher cost. So easy, plus it has a camera, an MP3 player, and it syncs!
4 hp1910 - Nice size, lousy hardware, would not buy again
I've used PDAs for 10+ years and this unit does not compare favorably. Best features: Screen is great, software on the PDA works great. Three biggest drawbacks: 1)Unprotected buttons on front and side lead to inadvertent activation of software and battery drain whenever the unit is touched (think pocket, purse or briefcase), 2) this unit communicates only through synchronization, there is no way to communicate with any other hardware (no GPS, no serial port connection, etc.), and 3) the Microsoft ActiveSync software and/or the interface with this device is buggy (I've had lots of problems that were only recoverable by finding and deleting folders and files on my PC and then starting the connection process from scratch). I would not buy this product again and was very disappointed to uncover the missing serial port capability (not obvious until I got the unit home).
5 Very useful for the price.
I recieved an HP iPAQ 1915 as a gift at the end of last year, and it's great. The only difference between my 1915 and the 1910 is that the 1915 supports SDIO. But the 1915 is very hard to find, so this is the closet thing to it. If you need Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, this does not have it and a card for that feature will not work without the SDIO slot. So if you need those features, look at higher end models.
I am a big computer person, and this is MY first PDA, although other people in my family have had them, and it's great. One of the things I use mine for is basic organization using the included calander, tasks, contacts, etc. The programs are done very well, the files take up little memory, and it takes little effort to record the info you need. But if you all you need is an organizer, there are much cheaper alternatives. If you use it for more, like me, then read on.
Those tasks don't show this PDA's true cababilities. So what does? Well, games of corse. And I don't mean tetris and solitare. Can you say Nintendo and Gameboy? Yes. If you get one of these, you can get an emulator for it, and it'll play your favorite Nintendo and Gameboy games flawlessly. Of course, to download ROMS, you need to legally own the actal game. But the picture is rich, and there is no lag unless you're multi-tasking or trying to run a more intensive emulator, such as Super Nintendo or Gameboy Advanced, neither of which I have tried. There are many games writen specificly for Windows CE as well, which should run well on it. The display shows all of these beautifully.
It can also play music! Download Windows Media Player from the included CD, and you can listen to WMAs or MP3s on it. Other progams can be downloaded or purchased that can play other formats. I use WinamPAQ to paly 80kbs ogg vorbis files, which maintain CD quality while being smaller than an MP3 file. The sound quality is superb, and under settings and audio, you can adjust the bass and treble. It goes pretty loud, but as any portable music player, heavy bass and high volumes will distort some. But my main complaint comes in here. A 2.5MM HEADPONE JACK. WHY HP!?!?!? This is smaller than most headphone jacks, which are 3.5mm. This means you'll have to use their bad included headpones, or buy and carry around a bulky converter.
An SD chip can be purchased if you plan on putting large programs, music, etc. on your iPAQ. They come in many sizes between 16MB and 4GB. 128MB-512MB should be sufficent for most people.
As far as specs, they are fairly good for the price. The 200Mhz XScale processor can run basic tasks very well, as well as some more complex tasks. But listening to music while doing other stuff can stress out this CPU, and performance will suffer. If you plan on multi-tasking, get a version with a better processor. The 1900 series come with 64MB of RAM, but only 46MB is available for the user because there is only 16MB of Flash ROM. So it requires some essential programs be loaded to RAM. The available 46MB is storage and temporary memory. If you want good performance try to leave at least 1/3 of the memory empty for programs to use temporarily. A slider in the memory setting allows the user to adjust this. But this ammount of memory can store thousands of word and excel documents, tasks, contacts, appoinments, etc.
All-in-all, it should be fast and versitile enough for most people. It is a good comprimise between price and features. And it is one of the smallest PDAs available with a 320x240 display. Those who need to run more intensive programs, have more features, etc. should upgrade to a higher end iPAQ. Those who only need basic organization features can get a low end Palm or dedicated elecronic organizer for a lower price.
6 Smile
When it freezes it up on me it never looses it's data. I think when they came out with pocket pc 1910 they really took there time on this product. I recommend this product to anyone who love there electronic toys. The graphics are just breath taken when playing age of empire. The sound quality is so great it's like haven a home speakers built right in it. It's lightweight and very easy to hold. This is the best the pocket pc I ever bought.
7 Beautiful in the Outside! So so in the Inside.
I have to be honest, i was a little disappointed. This Pda is absolutely stunning, simple, the LCD is great, the color are amazing but the battery wears off real quickly, even though it is connected to the pc. I do not use that much and before you know it the battery is dying. HP needs to come up with something better for their batteries. The letter recognizer do not even waste your time on it. What happenned with the case, that is the leats HP can do, include a case! and a standard headphone jack.
8 things you need to know before you buy the h 1910
The h 1910 is the best pocket pc I've seen. It may be older than the others, but it is less expensive because of that. The only disadvantage is that the H 1910 does not have wireless internet acess or blue tooth. It also is not made for I/O (input/output)devices such as a keyboard, plug in modem, etc. That is really the only problem with it -- that, and it needs a memory card (sd card)if your are to do anything on it. It works perfectly for what it does, and with downloaded progams it can do anything the newer ones can do. Plus it has a very small slim design and is truly a POCKET pc.
I have been using mine for almost a year and still like it.
9 Could Be Better
This is my first pda.It has features that make it very easy to set up and use for those who are "technophobic" or less experienced.If you need something that will keep appointments,has multi-alarm functions,keep contact info,and jot lots of notes,this is good for that.You can also download games,your PC song playlist(if you have any mp3s),or other applications to waste time with(ms reader is nice). However,you should know that if you want to expand anything but the memory,such as adding a gps,wi-fi card,or other "module"type devices,they will NOT work in the slot provided-it is not SDIO,which I did not know about when I bought it.BIG mistake.If you want to do simple things,a different(and much cheaper)pda might be better.If you want to do complex things(like get email...yes it has it-but it's useless),a model a level(or more)up would be better.Another big annoyance-this thing is powermad! If you get one,plug it in every single day!Let it go one week(even without using it)and you could wind up having to do a restore.The battery just doesn't seem powerful enough for even mild usage.The screen is pretty,it's lightweight and small,it's easy to use,but a little expensive for being so simple...
10 Good item for organization
This item is great for organizing your schedule, storing music, photos, documents, etc. Word Documents and Excel spreadsheets can be transferred back and forth and you can download your email from outlook and read it on the go.
If you want to have mobile internet access and mobile email however, this is not the device for you. There is no way to expand this device to be mobile.
If you are not worried about that aspect, I would recommend this device because the price is lower. If you don't worry about having the absolute top of the line, and don't care about web mobility, then this is the device for you.
11 WOW!!! I love it!
I once owned a Palm 5X but that is nothing compared to this hp ipaq 1910. I am writing this review from my new 1910! I got this on Wed. 12, 2003 and the very same day I was browsing the web! It allows my P.C. and handheld to be online at the same time. There were no problems setting up the software. It is completely user friendly and has super easy to navigate menus.
Now, for a first time user of PDA's this is an awesome unit and well worth the money. Windows Media Player gives me problems with displaying video, and has alot of conflicts with some of my MP3 files. But all around this is an awesome machine. I am about to order the HP SDIO 1.3 megapixil Digital Camera for this unit. I'll write another review after I have it.
All in all it is really alot better than I expected it to be.
BUY IT FOR YOUR MOM & DAD!!
They'll love it.
12 Needs more memory
Disadvantages: 1. Not enough memory, to get more memory you would have to purchase a SD card which cost about 80$
2. you have to download software to get more out of your pocket pc, software which cost more money.
3. Cradle not included, which cost more money
Overall the potential is worth the buy
The HP should have added more software to it.
13 Back to Palm after this toy
I went from my old reliable and durable Palm M125 to the iPAQ 1910 and was terribly disappointed. There are a few pluses, most notably the familiar Windows feel in both the operating system and applications, and the slim, light feel. Unfortunately, the 1910 has almost no battery life at all. It was almost completely drained after a busy business day. Second, finding accessories is futile. There are few, if any at all. No keyboard, modem and even pitifully few decent protective cases. Third, the lighting and contrast is poor in a well lit area and adjusting the backlight and contrast puts a fatal strain on an already weak battery. Finally, after finding no peripherals, finding applications other than what is boxed is almost impossible. Luckily, the packaged software is ample (Word, Excel, etc) but Diogenes had an easier search. Lastly, the 1910 had a fragile, toy-like feel to it. I treat my tools well, but I'm not comfortable working with something that feels like glass.
My iPAQ was quickly retired after I went back to Palm and got a Zire 71. I've crossed the desert and found my oasis!
14 Good product with dumb flaws
I agree with the people who have said that this is a lovely, functional, little pocket PC. But it has a couple of stupid design errors.
One of the advantages of owning a pocket PC is that you can download books from Audible.com. In terms of total time spent, listening to audio books is is one of the main ways I use these machines - when commuting, air travel, exercising and so on.
The problem with this model is that the 2.5mm jack ear phones are [weak], break easily and then are bloody hard to replace. No one in Bangkok ... seems to stock them. Amazon.com and other online retailers do have some, but will not ship electronic items overseas.
So for the sake of a [small] item, a key benefit of this machine is lost to me. ...
In addition, I changed from a previous IPAQ to this model because of the size advantage. However, none of my IPAQ accessories (cradles and keyboards) fit this model. And, keyboards for this model are difficult to find.
...
15 Before you buy this product, read this review
1, The SD slot only accept memory card and will not accept SDIO 2, Unlike the IR on the 2215 and 3950 series, it is not a consumer grade and does not come with the "universal remote control" software.
3, It comes with Pocket 2002.
4, The "cradle" is sold seperately for $$$. It only comes with the cables.
5, This is the low-end PocketPC regarding performance.
With all the negative, I still rather like this PDA. It is small, thin, and very easy to carry around. The best part is its price. At $$$$, you get a PocketPC with color screen, removable battery and small and slick MP3 player.
16 I'm about to return this item
I exchanged my viewsonic v35 (had some HW problems synchronizing) for this one because the size and looks of it is so attractive.
I figured the slower processor (200) is not going to be an issue, but I was wrong. Compared to viewsonic, it's too slow loading just about anything, including your calendar and address book. I've had it for less than 24 hours and I've already had to reset it twice because it crashes and freezes in mid-work.
RAM is only 48, but that's not a real issue as it also has a good amount of ROM space.
It doesn't have a cradle (which is prices as about 1/4 of the cost of the pokcet PC itself (read: not worth it).
It does not have a a leathercase (defitely a must have unless you don't care about scratching up your device).
Honestly, earphones carried no weight in my decision to purchase this device.
The screen is not as sensitive to the stylus as most other palm and pocket pc devices are. I literarly had to PUSH to do about anything, where it was click or drag or ...
Bottom line: If I were you, I would invest a little more and get something better. You'd be suprised how much of a differnce another 100 MHZ will make!!
17 Good device... but.... Think twice !!!
This IPAQ 1910 or 1915 (Europe) its a nice device with a very good screen and it works OK... but there are bad things too.
HP will not make available upgrades to PocketPC 2003 and this is bad. Plus it crashes a little bit especialy with the use of SD cards.
Finally, it has no cradle.
I should be considered only if low cost is the master key or if the user will only use the device for simple functions.
To install must of the software and retain some memory to run it a SD Card has to be installed.
18 GREAT PDA!
This PDA has simplified my life! It's VERY easy to use. It also works great when connected to my computer. I don't know why you would want to pay more than this one, when it does what you need for work.
19 it can lose all data at any time
This is a sweet unit with a fatal flaw - it can come one, and stay on, until the battery is completely drained. Complete data loss. HP is in denial about this.
20 nice, if you don't mind randomly losing your data
The unit will sometimes leave the display on. This happens without warning. When it does happen, the battery drains down to nothing, and all your data is lost. HP denies there's a design flaw, but just search google for iPAQ 1910 battery problem and you'll see I'm not the only one with this problem. Otherwise, it's a great unit. I'm going to try and get a refund for mine, and buy something else which doesn't have this problem.
21 Thanks Hewlett Packard
I only cant believe how much can help me thats unit, i bough before a Palm 130,then i though in sold thats and buy one new, i dont know which one choose, the palm zire or this Hp1910,i was here asking about this in some dealers here in ecuador, all them tell me that the better option could be the HP1910, now i buy this and simply I love this,,,,...
22 The Pocket PC is great, but....
I bought my 1910 when it came out in Dec. 2002. I wanted something that literally would fit in my shirt pocket without feeling that I was carrying a lump of coal in there. I considered the then-new Dell pocket PC, but this one was smaller, lighter, and at least as capable. Functionally, I definitely give it 5 stars. In particular, the display is as bright and crisp as on the more expensive iPAQ models. My dissatisfaction is, to a degree, my own fault. I knew when I bought it that no accessories for other iPAQ models would be compatible. But I thought that in a few months, either HP or third parties would address this. However, there is still no reasonably priced custom-fit case for it, nor a keyboard or modem. Maybe sales haven't been high enough to justify this. If you view this as a top-end PDA on which you can play MS solitaire, rather than as a fully functional pocket PC, then you should be extrememly pleased.
23 Great pocket PC! Small, lightweight, and lots of features
I recently purchased this pocket PC from Amazon.com and love it. I had looked at many different models, and this one seemed superior to the rest. The color output is among the best I've seen and comes in handy if you want to import pictures from your desktop or browse the net. It is very small and lightweight, fitting nicely in a purse, palm of your hand, etc. I would recommend getting a memory card if you want to download music or pictures since they use a lot of memory. Also, I bought a metallic hard case from the web... that is specifically designed for this model. It has openings for all the buttons that you would need, and protects the unit better than the soft leather case that Amazon recommends. Some people have bought the desktop cradle as an extra. If you like cradles then go for it, but the USB connector port that comes with the model works the same way and is very easy to use, making the cradle unnecessary. The processor is 200mHz, which is adequate for everything I need, but if you want the fastest model out there, then you should look at the Dell Axim (400mHz). The Dell is faster, but also is a much larger and bulkier model. I have been told that the HP 1910 can be easily increased to 300mHz, using a free upgrade available, and if you do this then you will have a speed near the Dell model, but be able to still have the lightweight, compact design of the HP 1910. Overall, I love this model, and definitely am glad that I made this purchase. Good luck with your search!!
24 Excellent, but buy the 1940/1945 instead.
Updated August 1, 2003:
The HP Ipaq 1940 (also called the 1945) is physically identical to the 1910, but has a faster processor inside and an updated version of the PocketPC operating system. Since the 1940 and 1910 have the same list price, buy the 1940 instead.
The rest of my review was written before the 1940/1945, but it applies to both devices.
The 1910/1940 is intended for people for whom size/weight is more important than power and expandability.
For such people, the HP 1910/1940 is an outstanding choice. It is very well-made, the display is brilliant, the device runs all but the most processor-intensive applications and games very well, and you can vastly increase the storage capacity by purchasing an SD card.
On the other hand, you should look elsewhere if it's important to you to be able to add a modem, network adapter, or GPS receiver, or if you want to be able to watch movies or play the most processor-intensive games.
The one thing that bothers me about the 1910/1940 is that HP nickel-dimes you for the extras. For example, the box includes a syncing cable and a separate AC adapter/charger, but not a cradle. The cradle is extra, and not cheap.
It doesn't include a case or even a measly cover for the display. So plan on picking up one of those, too.
If you want these extras, add their cost to the price of the 1910/1940, and the total is not cheap. I would say, not competitive. The low-end Dell Axim is a far better value (though much bigger, heavier, clunkier). Better yet is the brand new HP 2210/2215, which is basically a high-end Axim in a much slimmer, lighter case.
But the 1910/1940 itself is still great, a pleasure to use, and - if you can live without the costly extras - a good value.
25 Wonderful little IPAQ1910
If you ae looking for a functional, easy to use PDA then this could well be it. I've had this IPAQ for 3-4 days and am already very impressed. Be aware that this PDA does not come with a cradle, only a AC charger and USB lead. A cradle is available but check the price, it is a little pricy, but necessary in my opinion.
Manage, retrieve and organize your contacts, review and send emails, schedule your appointments, download News and Sports Web pages, et al, it does it all.
Being windows based makes this clever little thing very intuitive and straight forward to use.
I had a bit of trouble installing the software and getting my laptop to see the IPAQ but after a half an hour it righted itself. Now I have no problems synchronizing at home or in the office.
Mine has 'hung' on me a few times already but seems to be stabalizing now. A quick tap of the Reset button on the side sorts that out in a few seconds.
...oh yeah, its also a cool shiny toy, get one...you know you want to...nice one HP!!
26 charging the unit , included software & hardware, other info
So far, I really like it. Price is right! (I even for a $25 rebate from amazon, though this supposedly runs out at the end of June 03.) The unit is light and has a very clear screen. Stylus seats deeply. Don't think I'll lose it as long as I take reasonable care to make sure it's pushed in all the way! (One can buy 3-pks of styli.)
There's no manual. I got warranty info about New Guinea, but no manual! I did stumble upon pfd file here on amazon, which can be printed (load your printer with paper--105 pps!). There is a reference guide, supposedly on the accompanying CD (see below).
I had a hard time finding out what software came with the unit. Evidently this is a state secret! (1) pocket Word (2) pocket Excel (3) Windows media player (4) pocket IE (5) Solitare (Start>programs>games>solitaire). Other stuff, too, (calculator, calendar, but no other games) but, as far as I can tell, no database software. Also, the comes with a CD that has Outlook on it, if you don't have that already on your desktop (it won't work with Out. Express) and sync software. There are other things on CD (supposedly "Microsoft add-on software" and "PC enhancements"-- whatever those might be!).
Solitare comes set to 3-card. Tools>options to set preferences.
Word has no "save" function. Just hit "ok." "Ok" also serves as "back" button.
Not sure yet what round rocker button in bottom middle does.
I also had a hard time find out what hardware came bundled with it. (Another secret.) You get (1) the unit (2) an earphone cord (many others have noted you need to pop down to Radio Shack and get an adaptor that converts 2.5 to 3.5) and that the earbuds are uncomfortable. Can't comment on this, as I've not tried it. (3) a sync cord that links the USB ports on the unit and your desktop (4) an A/C power adaptor and a converter plug (5) all kinds of arcane warranty info and some ads. (6) a "getting started" brochure that is bare bones, to say the least; but what info is there is well-written and clear....it's just vestigial and assumes you know a lot about computers.
You do NOT get (1) extra battery (2) battery recharger (as you might get with a digital camera) (3) charging cradle (4) carrying case.
I was missing the A/C power adaptor and the charger adaptor (shown pictured in the "getting started guide") and contacted amazon. They said I have to return the entire unit for entire replacement (argh! I just loaded up files) or contact hp. I did the latter (800-474-6836; also Spanish option). They wanted to send me to amazon, but I said amazon had already told me to contact hp. After quite a while, I was able to communicate to the tech support person (difficulty in understanding him) that I needed these two items. Said he'd ship right away and expect to get them (from Ottawa, Canada) in 7-10 days. We'll see!
To charge your unit, there are four ways (this info is also hard to find, but here you go!-hey, I'm a teacher and I want to share my hard-won research!):
1. Buy a charging cradle, which is an extra cost (no universal one to fit several PDAs, just one for the 1910, according to hp tech support; I couldn't get an answer as to whether an other hp PDA charging cradles would also fit the 1910, but I think I read this somewhere on a customer review site-maybe here on amazon). This is the most expensive option. $40, I think. Don't quote me. I didn't look into this too closely since I didn't want to do it this way.
2. Use sync cable that comes with unit. Run it btw the USB port on your desktop and USB port on the unit, hooking tog. as tho you are going to sync. This is the easiest option. And free.
3. Get cell phone A/C adaptor. Plug into the wall. Plug the male part of the A/C adaptor into hp's 1910 adaptor and plug the other end of hp's 1910 adaptor into the USB of your desktop. This requires purchase of the 1910 adaptor. Amazon has it for $10. $12 elsewhere. (If I am able to get the charger adaptor from hp, I won't have to worry about this option. I suggest you contact hp and be sure to get the darned thing. Then it will be an easy set-up-like charging a cell phone. Think this will be the super-easiest option but can't know for sure until I get my missing parts. This also should be free.)
4. Buy 2nd battery. Probably pricey. How to charge spare battery? Not sure a battery recharger exists!
Some people buy two charging cradles (home/work), and others carry around the sync cable.
Other info:
(1) Your serial # is under the battery (not on the shipping box). Take off cover and remove battery. It's at the bottom of the battery slot and starts 4G.
(2) Line battery up with pins and don't be afraid to press down firmly to seat it.
(3) Uses "tap" keyboard (shift only works for one letter, which is nice, and shifts back automatically; you can set for all upper case, though) plus handwriting recognition with the special little alphabet you have to learn. Must be like the Palm alphabet.
(4) Haven't found a "fold out" keyboard add-on that fits the 1910 (which would be cool since I could write while on the road-I don't have a laptop). The Targus (Targa?) one doesn't fit. There may be such keyboards out there. Or, there may be one out there eventually as peripherals are available from non-hp vendors.
(5) I ordered a nice leather carry-case from Levenger for (I think) $40. Their stuff is excellent quality, but when I searched on google I found a lot of people offer cases.
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27 A Fine Little PDA and Definitely Ready for Prime Time
My trusty Handspring died recently (dropped from a height of 4 feet onto a tile floor) and it was time to replace and upgrade.
After looking at the Palm and Pocket PC devices available, I settled on two: the HP iPAQ 1910 and the Dell Axim. I chose the HP. The two main reasons that I chose the HP were size (it's the smallest Pocket PC PDA that I found) and the gorgeous color screen.
I use my PDAs in an intense business environment and for far more than as an electronic replacement for a Daytimer. For me, it's a briefcase replacement. With the larger PDAs, I ended up carrying them in my hand since they were uncomfortable in a suit pocket. Not so with the 1910. I can't tell that it's even in my pocket.
The screen is wonderful: very legible and I love the backlighting. I get several days out of the battery, and that includes spending a fair amount of time reading AvantGo content.
I interface the PDA with Outlook and have had no problems. I use the cable rather than the cradle. Just plug it in and the PDA automatically syncs.
Someone mentioned that HP does not make a case for this model. That may be true, but HP cleverly styled this one to match the size of the smaller Palms. I found a case (for the Palm M105??) at my local Best Buy that fit the iPAQ beautifully--inexpensive but sturdy. I use the case for transporting to and from the office but carry it out of its case in my pocket during the day.
My only gripes: I'd like to experiment with 802.11b wireless. The Dell Axim has that capability (as an add-on), but the iPAQ does not, to my knowledge. Another complaint: I'm very used to the Graffiti text entry from the Handspring. I used it to transcribe notes at meetings, etc. I'm having problems getting the hang of it with the iPAQ. It has been very hard to get the hang of it on the iPAQ and I may try switchin to the block method instead. The onscreen keyboard is definitely not made for heavy duty data entry.
In short, I'm extremely pleased with this PDA. There are a few little compromises, but size, screen, price, and overall quality are superb.
28 Slim and functional
I've had my iPAQ 1910 for about 2 weeks and I am 100% satisfied with the unit and what it came with.
Some of the reviews that complained about the lack of a docking cradle (don't need it) and how the software to hot sync (ok, I'm an old Palm user) with your pc stink are both very much over stated.
The 1910 comes with a charger with a USB connection. I just lay the 1910 on my pc's tower where it is safe and out of the way, when hot syncing. The cradle on my Palm was always in danger of getting knocked over (once after knocking it over I had to buy a new cradle because a little plastic piece broke off and could not be glued back on).
This unit is slimmer and lighter than the Palm Vx. I like that it has the capability to replace the battery. The Palm Vx I had to replace after 3 years has an internal battery and guess what? I found out that lithium batteries typically last about 3 or 4 years and in the Vx can't readily be replaced (supposedly the factory might be able to).
Besides the weight and size, it was the great color that really impressed me. I looked at the Palm Tungsten and other color Palms and they looked washed out to me (and cost about the same as the 1910).
29 Adequate for simplisitic mind!
Well, this is my first pocket pc,before I used the palm m105 which adequate for my work. Yes, it lacks the bells and whistle, like cf slot, short battery life and peculiar headphone jack, , and if you dont use wifi or GPS, this is the pda for you. Regarding stability, mmmm, well I have never yet to encounter any problem. "hopefully not". It is small and sturdy with a beautiful screen!
30 Adequate for simplisitic mind!
Well, this is my first pocket pc,before I used the palm m105 which adequate for my work. Yes, it lacks the bells and whistle, like cf slot, short battery life and peculiar headphone jack, , and if you dont use wifi or GPS, this is the pda for you. Regarding stability, mmmm, well I have never yet to encounter any problem. "hopefully not". It is small and sturdy with a beautiful screen!
31 A great product with poor support
Being so light, small, nice-looking, and having so many features, I am surprised that I don't see this model more often in the hands of my colleagues. I've had it for a couple of months, and it is great. Writing is very easy, navigating is easier, pictures look great and sound is just perfect.
The only down side of it is that I have been looking for a decent case and still haven't been able to find one. My stylus broke off and I went to four major stores looking for it, and couldn't find it either. What is wrong with accessories for this model? Why give us such a hard time?
Overall I can say it was a great purchase and I would go for it again if I had to.
32 Great Device - Good Price - Operates Perfectly
I'm a long time Palm user graduating from a 2 1/2 year old Palm III color PDA. I looked at PDA's for almost 8 months trying to decide on a PDA, PDA/phone, Tablet PC, etc...etc... Well, after seeing the 1910 in a store and playing with it a bit, I liked it for the build, styling, and size. It's a nice and neat device that fit's easily into a shirt pocket or day planner and feels well built.
The screen is just flat out incredible! Great contrast and brigtness and the color is very sharp and vivid. I'm not sure why people have had any trouble getting this device to sync wih their PC. I run XP professional and Outlook (must use Outlook, no Outlook Express).
I popped in the disk, hit the install button, plugged in the cradle and PDA and it popped up a sync menu. I selected what I wanted synchronized and within a minute or less it was all sync'ed up. Over 200 contacts and addresses and some files.
I love it! Great design and a really nice step up from Palm. The touch screen is WAY better and the OS is superior to Palm in my opinion. It does everything I expected it to do...........and hell, the accessories aren't even out for it yet....just wait a few months....
33 raspberries for the ipaq 1910
To paraphrase a great Latin quotation... I saw, I bought, I returned. A big thumbs down for the HP ipaq 1910. Yes, nice screen, nice graphics - but no instruction book. You had to download it from the CD which was enclosed. Is this user-friendly?? I think not. I never could "sync" the thing to my computer, either. My friend also had a problem syncing hers and finally had to get a friend who was in the computer business to do it - and he had problems with it, too. I barely had the thing for three weeks when it crashed - white screen. Tried everything I could think of to get it going again to no avail - so it went back to the store where I bought it and I got a refund. Good riddance to it. Lots of luck if you buy one - you'll need it.
34 This is a toy
I don't normally write reviews, but this PDA is not ready for the business world. I've went thru 3 palms in 5 years and they've done exactly what was advertised. I broke my last palm and decided to buy the HP 1910 because of its color screen and small size. The screen IS great and it fits easily in my shirt pocket. That is the end of the positive comments.
(note: I sync pocket outlook to desktop outlook using active sync and use desktop outlook during the weekday and the PDA only when away from my desk. When I refer to outlook below I mean desktop outlook unless I say pocket outlook)
In general this device is no where near as stable as any of the palms I've used. In the first day I had "rebooted" the 1910 more times than all my palms combined.
There is a hardware problem - if you put a SD memory card in it and have any alarms, evidently at midnight it wakes up to look at the alarms and then hangs because of the memory card. I've tried 2 different SD card vendors and it hangs on both. If you need a memory card, you have to pull it out each night or it will hang ON and kill the battery leaving you with restoring the device the next day.
Pocket Outlook is pretty but useless unless you have very simple needs. I had to purchase a 3rd party PIM to actually perform anything close to what I had out of the box with the palm. I thought this was the primary function of a PDA?
There is a problem with the syncing of task alarms (this is a "feature"). If you are used to putting alarms on tasks you can no longer do it. The PDA sets all alarms to the same time and syncs this time back to Outlook so not only is the PDA wrong, but so is outlook. The palm doesn't support this, but it also never screwed up outlook.
Some how the PDA corrupts the calendar alarms in outlook so they stop working randomly and unexpectedly. I can't count now the number of meetings I've missed because alarms on my calendar in outlook simply stopped working. I come in the next day, start outlook and all the missed alarms pop up at once. At least I know who to call and apologize to.
Active sync will simply stop running. Usually I have to reboot the 1910 and it will restart. Today, the connections config magically changed and I burned an hour troubleshooting why suddenly I could no longer sync.
This is a cute toy but I need a business tool that works solidly day in and day out. I should have dumped this when I could still return it. I'm going back to palm and selling this...
35 ipaq 1910 freezes and drains the battery - a common problem
very promising machine with one big disadvantage, which HP does want to admit in: there is a basic hardware/software problem which causes the machine to turned on (probably due to reminder) and then drains the battery. there is no solution for that, and it happens in many machines (including mine).Be aware. This symptom means that you don't have a reliable machine, and I believe that this is the main reason why I recommend to buy a different brand.
36 Compact & Light weight - Great Pocket PC
Very light and compact of all the Pocket PC's that I have seen.
Easy to use and has all the features that I need except for a vibrator alert for messages. I work in a factory and can't hear the alerts.
At [this price] it should include a cradle HP should be ashamed not to inlude one. I have yet to find a good cover that isn't bulky.
Buy it you will like it.
37 Nice Hardware - Software Doesn't Work
Well, it's been almost three months since I got the iPAQ 1910. The hardware is nice in terms of ergonomics and display. If the software that went with it and the stability of the machine were any good, I'd give it 4 stars. The problem is that the Outlook version supplied with the machine still doesn't work right (can't retrieve e-mail from a POP server correctly) and the machine has a curious habit of turning itself on (or off depending on its mood) and, if it's in the (extra cost) cradle, the ActiveSync software ceases to work when that happens.
After numerous attempts to install (and re-install) Outlook and ActiveSync I have sort of worked out a compromise (use Outlook Express for e-mail and reboot the 1910 when it gets in a bad mood). I also have something of a relationship with a Microsoft tech who has been working on the Outlook problem for months to no avail.
When I bought the iPAQ, I saw a review commenting negatively on the software. "Just another crank who doesn't know what they're doing" I thought. Wrong. I've been dealing with computer systems and software for several decades and this is the worst product I've seen.
38 If equipped with a faster CPU, this would be a perfect one
I selected this one mainly because of its size. I don't play game, so 200 MHZ CPU is acceptable (but is little slow when you view pictures). I use this mainly for playing mp3 files and reading ebooks. The 48 MB user accessible memory is very limited (especially after you installed some applications) so you have to buy extrnal memory card. This unit only takes SD card, which is more expensive than CF card. The non-standard 2.5 mm headphone jack is not very convinient. This unit comes with a cheap headphone matches the 2.5 mm jack. To use your own headphone you can buy a 2.5 to 3.5 converter at "your local electronics store". But I'd rather bear with these just for the ultra-compact size.
Overall it's a very good PDA. Haven't had any problem with it yet (one month). The only complaint is the speed - sometime it does take a second or more to switch between applications. The build-in speaker is loud enough for indoor, personal listening. But if you want to use it when driving a car the volumn is not loud enough - this disappointed me a little bit.
I bought it from Amazon for "a good price" and there is a ... mail-in rebate. The number #1 competitor would be DELL Axim. For same price (with coupon and promotion) you get 400 MHZ CPU and dule expansion card. But DELL is so bulky. It can't beat this lovly small device. But if you don't care about the size that much go with DELL because it's such a good deal.
A leather case is a nice addition to this PDA. Though HP doesn't sell one,
39 Excellent, but beware non-standard headphone jack!
Everything I've read in the other reviews is correct. Pocket PC finally matches Palm in size and weight, having surpassed this other operating system in all other aspects. However, what made HP decide to put a non-standard 2.5 mm plug for audio in the 1910 instead of the standard 3.5mm minijack? One of the reasons why I use a Pocket PC is its ability to play audio, and if this is high in your priorities, make sure that you have this question solved. What an unfortunate way to create an uncalled for problem in what otherwise is an extraordinary product!
40 Good enough !
I bought this unit 3 months ago. It is very compact, it fixes my pocket, it has brilliant colors.
I have all I need in this unit, pocket excel and word. There are buttons to access quickly your contants or inbox.
I am very pleased with this HP iPAQ 1910. It is my first electronic unit of this kind. A really nice invent !
41 You won't be dissapointed
What a fanastic little machine. I traded in my Toshiba e330 as I was not impressed by the screen. What a difference, the quality of the Hp 1910 screen is simply brilliant. The stylish looks are also unsurpassed. However my one worry was the processor speed. Well this is no longer a problem as there are freeware downloads availible which overclocks the machine to 300MHZ (very simple to install). Apparently the HP 1910 is factory set to run at a lower speed than it can handle. So in my opinion there really is no reason to choose any other device in this price range. You won't go wrong with this running at 300MHZ.
Previous negative points have been small battery size (not been a problem so far), lack of a cradle (why does anyone need one?) no protective case (mildly annoying), and lack of expandability. If none of these bother you, you'll be a very happy owner.
BUY IT!!!!
42 Great small form factor
I have been a past Palm OS fan (former Palm III and Handspring Deluxe ownwer) and still feel the Palm OS is the best bet for a simple / terse environment. However the iPAQ 1910 is a great size and design also the Pocket PC OS provides a better integrated environment for more searous tinkering. My only complaint would be about the small button sizes, but this is a result of the small size.
43 I like it very much -- Optimum solution
I have been looking for a PDA for quite some time. I have started with considering the Palm products naturally then I have focused on Sony Clie series. When I was to make a decision between SJ-30 and T665 which was a though one for me because SJ-30 didnt have MP3 play capability and I didnt like the lenghty size of T665, I have noticed this baby, HP-1910 which was fitting into my requirements perfectly with the same price tag with T665. It looks beautiful with a perfect, slim design, has MS Windows CE operating system that offers a lot of utility programs free like Word, Excel and Media Player. Plus, it has SD memory card expansion slot which is a bonus for me because my digital camera is using the same type of memory card. The battery life looks allright too (It needed recharge after 2 days of frequent use). And all comes with a reasonable price tag. The one problem I had is that I still couldn't find a peculiar case which I belive is a must to keep the large screen safe. Another point as someone else pointed out is that it was locked out several times during the first days of usage. I used the hidden reset button on the side of the machine to break the lockout which didn't cause me lose my data and settings. However, once in a while I used the method of remove and replace of battery to break the lockout which caused me lose everyhing. So be carefull about it. I was reallly ... off at that time but I couldn't afford to return it for a refund or service because I liked it very much and it never locked out again since then.
44 Could be a great product if it worked
The first unit that I received was replaced by HP Technical Support because it froze and required a reset almost daily. My second unit turns itself on for a reminder and never shuts off causing the battery to completely drain and erase all of my information and settings. HP Tech Support attempted to blame 3rd party applications for my trouble but I haven't even installed any Microsoft software. I am hanging in there with high hopes for the new version of Pocket PC.
45 Suggested accessory & some clarifications...
After reading another review on the Ipaq 1910 I felt the need to write one of my own. First let me say that I absolutely love my 1910. You can't beat the size/features/price combination - with ANYTHING else on the market; pocket pc or palm. As for standard features, the 1910 comes with some basics not pre-installed, but available on the included CD for installing. Examples: Windows Media Player, Transcriber & MS Reader. While there is no "jpeg viewer" included, you can view jpegs using the included pocket internet explorer. The unit does not have any protective cover/case, though and one is definately needed. I highly recommend the slipper case by ebcases-dot-com. It's about $42 with shipping but is NOT a universal case, it's CUSTOM MADE FOR THE HP1910 IPAQ and fits beautifully. It's very compact, thus keeping the size of the 1910 down - as was meant to be. The only real complaint I have if the current lack of accessories for this awesome little product. However, they are coming - including a Wi-Fi 802.11b SD card solution from SanDisk (June, 2003) for around $130. I recommend buying a 128 or 256 MB SD card in the meantime, as you'll likely want more space than the 46 available RAM. Overall I've been very satisfied with my 1910 and highly recommend it.
46 everything you expect but still missing
I've been a PDA for about 4 years. Started out with a Compaq iPaq running Windows CE and loved it. When I dropped it and the screen broke, my extended warrantee replaced it with a Palm Vx and it did the job but I always wanted a Windows CE again. The newer iPaq models were just too large for my needs. When I saw the 1910 I ditched the Vx and Pocket PC is everything I remembered and more.
The screen on this is fantastic. Super bright and extremely vibrant. Way better than the monochrome on my old iPaq and my Vx.
If you use Microsoft Outlook, Pocket PC is must have. The one thing I really like is when you sync with MS Outlook you get all the information (i.e. multiple address, all phone numbers, etc.) unlike the Palm where it was a partial sync.
The size is amazing. Smaller than my Vx and iPaq, it makes it very nice when you're on the go. The newer iPaqs, although much like a full blown computer, are much too large to carry around daily.
The only thing keeping me from rating this as 5 stars is you to buy the cradle separately, that's bogus. Also, why isn't there a case available? My old iPaq came with a sleeve. My Vx had that flap thing and I had the optional form fitting hard case. HP needs to get with it and offer a case at the minimum and should include some sort of case.
47 Good but with flaws
UPDATE: I no longer recommend the iPaq 1910 PDA. While I still like its stylish finish and small size, the slow processor (200Mhz), slow bus (66Mhz), and lack of SDIO (or any other expansion than SD memory) make it a so-so value and a crippled device for the wireless future. You'll also likely run into endless problems with ActiveSync, as I have lately which already gave me tons of new white hair. I also have serious problems with HP's customer support and recommend you think twice before subjecting yourself to possible dealing with a customer-hostile company like HP.
The updated version of the 19xx series, scheduled for a July release, will use a non-standard processor, still gives you crippled RAM, and is not going to be wi-fi compliant. So avoid those as well.
In its place, consider a Viewsonic V3x series if you want something light and thin -- and V37 supports SDIO -- or a Dell Axim, ugly but packed with features. If you can afford it, the Toshiba e755 is the perfect PDA, with loads of memory, dual expansion slots, and built-in wi-fi that works.
*****
Original review:
I've had my iPaq H1910 for two months now. Before that I used an Audiovox Maestro (made by Toshiba) and also a Palm m505. I had the Palm only because I got it for free and used it for one specific Palm-only app. I like the Pocket PC environment much better, so I'm not an unbiased bystander in the PPC-vs-Palm platform war.
Ok, that's out of the way, let's talk about the 1910. There were two reasons for my purchase. No. 1, the absolutely beautiful screen. Compared to the washed-out screen on my Maestro, the brilliance and richness of color on the 1910 screen is just unbelievable. Even after 2 months, I still admire its quality every day, esp. since I keep a lot of JPEGs and small videos on my iPaq. I keep the backlight level at the midpoint, which is totally adequate under 99% of indoor lighting conditions and also for cloudy outdoor lighting. Outdoors when under the sun, you can go to bright or superbright and the screen is totally readable. The backlight is also flooded evenly unlike on the Dell and Viewsonic products. In short, the 1910 has one hell of a great screen.
Reason no. 2 was the compactness. You don't appreciate the smallness and light weight of the 1910 until you see it in real. Go to your local CompUSA, Best Buy or Circuit City for a close look. The metallic body is beautiful, and you won't believe how compact it is, esp. if you are a long-time Pocket PC follower. If I had to compare it to a Palm model, it's the Palm Zire, which of course has a dark, monochrome screen and only 2MB of memory (not all of which is even usable) and absolutely no multimedia features.
So I was sold on the two main selling points of the 1910 vis-a-vis other PPC models, which are plenty these days. Of course, with the 1910 you face limitations when it comes to expandability: the SD slot is NOT SDIO capable; there's no "sleeve" available; there's no CF slot.
If you are a PPC user, you may want to consider the 1910 for its compactness and brilliant screen, esp. if you don't plan to use any IO peripherals. The 1910's speed is quite good (comparable to other 200Mhz PPCs and even to some 300Mhz models.)
If you are a Palm user, keep in mind that what you pay for is more than an expensive datebook that happens to run Avantgo and Vindigo. You also get a multimedia jukebox with video, audio and picture support. Besides, on the PPC you are NOT forced to learn a new way of writing. But in the end, you should play with both to see which interface you like better.
48 Light Weight - Colorful Screen
Finally, a small PPC that does what one generally uses it for. Everything you need to maintain your contacts and appointments and still play a mean game of pinochle during slack time. Would be nice if it had just a bit more RAM and ROM, but with a 128MB SD card, it seems to work just fine.
49 Great start but weak on key options and features
Well, got the new IPAQ yesterday in the mail. WOW, what a great little PDA. Other reviewers have talked about the wonderful features and such. However, let me share my initial experience trying to find some of the key accessories and features. First, missing from the product is any kind of protective cover. Drop this little gem the first time on a hard floor and its going to be toast. Checked the HP site and discovered they offer no solutions for the 1910 yet. Third party products look very bulky (so called universal solutions) for this very slim unit. Second, there is no built in JPEG file viewer. You must go to the the MS site and purchase a third party product. This viewer should have been bundled with PC 2002 operating system. Third, try as I might, find a way to delete files within the file exployer is not possible. I finally resorted to accessing the PDA from the desktop system to eliminate unwanted files. Forth, I discovered a website dedicated to tracking bugs in PocketPC 2002....there are lots of them [local website] and many are still unresolved.
Bottomline: Love the size, price and screen...but not impressed by the lack of critical accessories and features of PocketPC 2002. I would have thought that this hot product would have had a better launch.
50 Incredible connectivity and light weight
I'm amazed at the speed of connectivity with this little thing. I had a HP Jornada which now seems like an old laptop compared to this IPAQ 1910. I love the speed of connection thru the IR port. I keep putting programs into it and still have more than half the storage space left. It is the lightest PDA I saw when I was shopping around. Also, there are more PC friendly programs out there, so the old PalmOS rule is not in effect anymore. I strongly recommend it.
51 The best form factor of any current Pocket PC
I have owned a 1910 since Christmas -- in fact, I am on my second one, since the first one was destroyed accidentally.
There are other models out there that have more features, more in-box software, more expansion capabilities, faster performance, more memory, etc. But if form factor -- e.g., size and weight -- are a priority, you simply cannot beat the 1910. I don't need WiFi, Bluetooth, or additional accessories, so those limitations do not bother me.
The screen is great. Some complain about the "screen tilt," but I never noticed it until I read about it online, and even now I just don't think about it.
Battery life is sufficient for two to three days of typical usage for me.
I have purchased a leather flip case from Handheld Planet and while it adds a little bulk to the unit, it still rides comfortably in my pocket. I also added a 128Mb memory card, which -- despite having what seems to be tons of documents, photos, and programs loaded -- is still only about half full.
My 1910 basically has any and all information I need on a day-to-day basis and I use it constantly. It is a great productivity tool, a great convenience, and even provides some entertainment value.
I am very happy with this unit and would highly recommend it to anyone who has researched the market and knows that they can live without the expansion options and other limitations.
52 Great Price, Great Size, and a Few Compromises
I have mixed feelings about my HP1910. Overall, I like it and I carry it with me most of the time. What I don't like about it, though, is its battery life - but I am getting a little ahead of myself.
I obtained it to replace my HP Jornada 568 when it malfunctioned. The 568 was a great device that I used primarily as a phone book and a book reader, with occasional MP3 playing, gaming, and note taking. I really liked my Jornada and was upset when it died.
What originally attracted me to the 1910 was its price and its size. At ... list price, it is one of the lowest cost Pocket PC's available. There may be 1 or 2 others avail for less, but I was rushing to find a replacement and this was one that I could obtain quickly.
Sizewise, it is smaller than all Pocket PC's I've ever seen and even smaller than some Palms. For sure, it is smaller than the Palm 100 series, being about ? inch shorter, about ? inch thinner, and about the same width. It's very light and is almost unnoticable to carry. I never thought I could be able to say that about any Pocket PC.
So, with the low price and the smaller size, I purchased it with the expectation of fewer features than my Jornada.
One very pleasant surprise was the quality of the screen. Although the 1910 was significantly smaller than my Jornada, the 1910's screen was exactly the same size the Jornada. The best part was the 1910's brightness and vibrancy of the colors. At the lowest backlight setting of the 1910, it's screen was as bright as the Jornada at its maximum setting. Another pleasant surprise was the sound quality, both recording and playback.
Although not a surprise, another good feature is the removable battery. Additional batteries are availible for purchase as well, so I can do this without having to send the device back to HP. My Jornada has this also, but the IPaq family of devices usually didn't provide replacable batteries before the HP-Compaq merger.
As for the compromises, I list as many as I can . This list is kind of long, most of them are minor to me, although a couple of them do bother me. I include them so that someone who chooses this device will have a idea what they are getting themselves into:
- The CPU is an xscale processor running at 200 MHz. This is supposed to have comparable performance to other pocket PC's featuring the arm processor running at 206 Mhz like the Jornada. However, the 1910 is quite noticably slower at some tasks than the Jornada, but not always. For instance, MP3 and game playing seem to be at roughly the same speed, but paging through lists of file names or through documents seems slower. Accessing files on the storage card is slower as well. Some utilities are starting to appear to allow users to change this to a faster setting.
- The total amount of RAM available to users for storage and program running space is a little less (48M instead of 64M) than with other Pocket PC's.
- The ROM memory has also been reduced somewhat from other Pocket PC's. The impact of this is that the Microsoft Media Player and the Microsoft Book Reader applications do not come pre-installed like on the other Pocket PC's. To use them, they must be installed in RAM, which reduces the RAM available for other programs even more.
- Although the device has a SD slot for an SD card, it cannot be used for SDIO devices, only for SD memory at present. There are rumors that a coming update will change this, but don't count on it.
- Although the 1910 has great sound playback, the headphone jack is subminiature rather than miniature. This is not standard for most headphones including all headphones that I own. There are earbuds included with a matching plug, but if you would rather use your own, you will probably need to get an adapter from Radio Shack.
- Due to a missing serial interface, it is unlikely that a external keyboard will ever become available for the 1910 except for one that uses the IR interface as its mode of communication.
- Although a power adapter and a sync cable is included, there is no docking cradle or a case included with the device. The docking cradle must be purchased separately. Cases are just recently becoming available. I've been using a leather case designed for the Palm m100 series that seems to be working well.
- The usable battery life was probably my biggest disappointment with the 1910. Perhaps I am spoiled, coming from the Jornada with lots of battery life, but I am seeing typically between 2-3 hours of usable time per charge. Because of this, I find myself not using the device as often as I might out of concern for using up the battery. This mostly hurts my note taking activities. I may try to obtain another battery to see if the battery life is better. There are some users who are claiming to get 4-5 hours of use per charge. I would be happy if I could match that.
- Most 1910 screens are not completely aligned with its case, causing a very slight amount of tilting. This doesn't bother me, but there are some people that are quite annoyed by this.
I've had my Jornada repaired since obtaining the 1910, but the 1910 is the pocket PC that I carry around with me. It's easier to carry in my pocket and easier to see and it's less conspicuous when I use it in public.
If you are looking to use a pocket PC for networking, internet access, or using other peripherals, then this is not the device for you. However, if you are not looking to connect to other external devices and plan to use this for PIM activities, book or document reading, or light to medium gaming, this device might be just the ticket for you.
53 Great Pocket Pc
I have owned several pda's starting with a palm, moving to a handspring and then getting an IPAQ 3955. I loved the 3955, but it was SO big. So when the 1910 came out I loved the size and traded in for this one. 3955 had more memory yes, but to tell the truth I have been very happy with the perfomance of the 1910 and am glad I made the switch. THe screen is REALLY NICE.
A lot have complained about cases and accessories. ANd yes there hard to come by but they are out there. I bought a very nice case from Krussel for [...] that is leather and has spots for credit cards and SD cards and adds very little to the size which I why I bought it. Also there is a great company called BRANDO out of Hong Kong that has an awesome screen protector for [...] shipped.
With it being so new it is only a matter of time till keyboards and other accessories are out. But I highly recommend this product if your out for a Pocket PC that actually fits in your pocket!!!
54 Great sleek PocketPC
I love this PDA! I will not rehash the technical specs everyone else has already talked about, but I would like to mention what I consider its most notable features, both pro/com:
(1) Very small and sleek. Easily fits in even a small pocket without bulging. Reasonable minds may differ, but the size and weight differences between the 1910 and my previous PDA (an iPaq 3650) and my wife's PDA (one of the new Jornadas) is *very* noticeable in day-to-day use.
(2) Decent speed/memory. Frankly, I sort of wish that the 1910 had one of the faster (300-400 MHz) processors. But in actual use I find it to be plenty fast for the uses I actually put it to. E.g., I can listen to MP3s using Media Player while surfing with Internet Explorer at the same time. I got used to the speed of my old 3650, and this one is approximately the same.
(3) Expandability. I bought an inexpensive 256 MB SD card for my 1910 and now I use it as a portable MP3 player (six albums stored in 96 bps WMA format) and photo album. Nice touch. Also frees up main memory for running applications, which keeps its overall execution speed up.
(4) No cover. This is something I am not entirely happy with. On the one hand, no cover/case means a smaller and lighter unit, which is good. On the other hand, no cover means no screen protection, e.g., when leaving it in my pocket playing MP3s, or when rattling around inside my briefcase. I think all in all I would have liked HP to include some sort of screen cover (like in its Jornada series) or at least an inexpensive basic leather(ette) case.
(5) No frills. No built-in wireless, no built-in camera, etc. If had wanted that stuff I would have bought a larger and more expensive model. But for what I use a PDA for (scheduling, contacts, cached Internet browsing and MP3 playing) the 1910 does it all; and I get to pocket a savings of a lot of money that I didn't want to spend on frills I would seldom if ever use.
55 Sigh
This, don't get me wrong, is a great Pocket Pc, but you will find that once you have bought it that there ARENT any extras avaliable YET for this model, this is because, although much like the 3000 models, it has one very large difference. The multipurpose port on the bottom of the PPC is flipped around, so, for instance if you were to plug the 1910 into a 3000 series keyboard, you would be facing the back of the PPC instead of the screen, this I find is a very frustrating set back because I would love a keyboard for mine!
56 HP has produced a WINNER!!!
I have used many PDA's and had been a Palm OS user for years. But after using the HP 1910, I was an instant convert! This is the perfect PDA combining an amazing TFT display, slim sleek size, and a very reasonable cost. When I compared this model to everything out there, it was a no brainer. This PDA ROCKS!!!
57 Good, Affordable, PocketPC
What a nice little handheld! It is remarkably small, and pretty powerful for the size. With the new 200 MHz X-Scale processor by Intel, it can handle its fair share of running applications. It has 64 MB of RAM, and 16 MB of Flash ROM for storage. It is capable of using the Microsoft E-Reader. This gives you the ability to shop the many e-book titles through Microsoft and even Amazon ... There is a slot for the Secure Digital memory format so you can backup your handheld or import and export files. ... The SD slot is also good for e-books or mp3s.
This device is nice and there is a plethora of available accessories designed specifically for it. The price is great and it is probably the most affordable PocketPC. The screen is brilliant. The features are nice. The only issue I have is that the battery is a little on the weak side. I do believe that there is a better battery available though it has yet to pose a problem. I am just sure to keep it charged.
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58 Looks good.....BUT
Looks exceptional - BUT:
1. Where can one get a DECENT case?
2. Are HP going to release one with faster processer and more memory (equivalent to Toshiba e335)?
3. Why does it not have a cradle with the unit?
59 Everything Perfect except for Screen Tilt
The screen is the area that is raved by every reviewer. I must admit the screen is pretty nice until you notice the screen is tilted. The battery life is plain short. Two to three hours on medium even low brightness. I must admit however the screen is very bright. Secure digital memory expansion is not a big deal since there aren't that many useful applications, plus PDA's get outdated so soon. I picked Dell Axim for several reasons. Better battery life, no screen tilt(this issue really irritated me, better price, and better value.
60 Best PDA in its price range
I have been a hand-held computer/PDA enthusiast for approximately 7 years-first with a Psion Series 3, then a Series 5. Both were marvelous machines. Alas, my Psion 5 started to fail a month or so ago, and because Psions are no longer being produced, I decided very reluctantly that it was time to switch to a new brand.
I replaced my Psion with an iPAQ 1910. It is terrific. The large screen has excellent resolution and color. I miss the Psion's keyboard, but not much, because I now enter almost all my material (appointments, contacts, notes) into Microsoft Outlook using the keyboard on my laptop; it is transferred seamlessly into my iPAQ by the active synchronization program. When I need to enter something directly on the iPAQ, I write on its screen. The iPAQ is a wizard at recognizing my writing. It has very good battery life. And its form factor is exceptional. No doubt about it, the iPAQ 1910 rates five stars as a PDA that is used primarily for managing my calendar and address book, and secondarily for taking notes.
However, as a "pocket PC" the iPAQ 1910 comes up short. First, it has a Microsoft operating system, which has already crashed (fortunately, resetting the system is simple.) Second, the iPAQ's built-in software is limited; for example it lacks a spell-checker and a thesaurus. Third, it does not have a scientific calculator. Fourth, the alarm clock is not nearly as good as the one on the Psion.
Despite its shortcomings, the iPAQ 1910 is without doubt the best PDA in its price range. I recommend it highly to anyone who intends to use it in conjunction with a desktop or laptop PC.
61 Perfect except no accessories yet
When I was looking for a good PDA I searched for the one were I get the best bang for my buck. I settled with the hp ipaq 1910. It was a very good buy and really like it. The display is amazing and it can do almost anything I would want it to do. The only problem when I want to add on things to make this PDA better is there isn't anything compatible for it. I am a college student and the reason I got a PDA is so I could have something to do word processing on without spending so much. I thought I'd get a PDA and a keyboard and this problem would be fixed. I purchased this PDA and there were not any accessories to buy. Not even the keyboard I had planed to buy. The main reason for this is where you would connect a keyboard is reversed compared to other PDA's. I've done some research and there isn't anything out there yet to fix this problem. They said that accessories will have to be specially made for ipaq 1910 in order for it to work. Hopefully they are working on something right now and will be on the market soon. Other than this problem the PDA is perfect and will only get better in the future with more add on accessories.
62 Small Featherweight PDA
This is a great Pocket PC for a great price. Although it has a fairly low processor of an Intel 200 X-Scale, it is good enough to run programs and simple games. The h1910 is expandable with memory cards to use it as an MP3-Play and a picture viewer, and voice recorder. It is featherlight and has a four-way directional keypad, a select button in the centre of it, and four shortcut buttons including (left to right) Calendar, Contacts, Mail, Today. It can be instantly active-synced with a PC, but I have to admit, you should get a screen protector, or at least a case. The screen is very vulnerable to dirt and scratches. Here's a tip: clean the screen with a eyeglass lense cleaner or exhale on it, and whatever you do, don't touch the screen! It comes with MS Reader and about 12 books, and Windows Media Player. I kind of wished that it came with everything pictured on the box (car keys, steaming coffee mug, iPAQ of course), but the iPAQ on itself was good enough.
63 Another Palm User turns to the fantastic HP 1910
This is a great PDA! I bought this last week, have loaded up all the data that I need to herd on a daily basis, and put on a number of apps that easily fall into the "Palm User" look and feel zone.
I've been fighting the urge to move towards Pocket PC for a few years, feeling like I've been able to escape the tractor beam of Microsoft and what I've considered their mediocre (or middle of the road, or average, take your pick of the descriptor) efforts in the software area.
But the form factor, great screen, good to great Pocket PC software, and excellent price of the 1910 finally turned the tide for me. The 1910 feels very solid, great build quality, is more than speedy enough, and best of all, works as a solid replacement for my Sony Clie.
I'm very impressed with the 1910, I think HP did a fine job. More important at the end of the day is the software, and that is what swayed me. The overall quality of sofware you can buy or download for the PocketPC is on the rise, and I like the way that the Pocket PC integrates with my Desktop PC. Active Sync seems to work pretty well, and I'm able to use Lotus EasySync to sync Notes with the 1910.
Toshiba, Dell, and Viewsonic were all in the running, but the HP won on fantastic screen, form factor, and build quality. I'm very happy with the purchase
64 new to pdas
i don't know a whole lot about pdas, my dad has been using palms for about 5 years now and this seems to blow any of his away. i just like gadgets and this has my attention for now....seems like i won't be bored of it too soon...i like it, and i know cases seem hard to come by for it...i got an EB case from mobile planet that is very nice and small
65 my first Pocket PC
I was looking for something really compact. My first thoughts were on the new model of the sony clei ... same as the IPAQ itself. Being completely clueless, I decided to do some research on toshiba, sony and IPAQ. My aim was to get a cheaper handheld with less expansivity capabilities (as I am not a fan of high speed processors and GPS.....) I believe the notebook will do the job of wireless networking and I also have a mobile GPS : which I hardly use. After one week of intense research, I felt that I could write a thesis for the handhelds. My conclusion had came down to price, more battery power as well as being able to replace batteries and the screen brightness capabilities and last but not the least the design itself. HP IPAQ 1910 - the closest match found when compared with toshiba, and sony ... Once, I had decided to buy the IPAQ 1900, there was another search for its cases. I found out that the hp has a hidden website where you can custom design the cases... Well, www.Amazon.com was giving a mail in rebate for the IPAQ and I was impatient of getting the new IPAQ asap, so I decided to visit BestBUY and to my luck....so I asked them if they had any open items available for the new HP IPAQ, coz everybody knows..they are always half the original price. To my suprise they did, and I bought the device ... and the 2 yr protection plan from the bestbuy ... Hence, I gota great deal out of it, coz I knew...if the devive didnt function well...bestbuy will replace it for me. So far I have had no problems with the IPAQ 1910. If you read this far, bare in mind of purchasing a SD memroy card as well.
66 Awesome Display, Near Perfect Size
This is a great new Pocket PC. Almost a 5 star product, the only thing that bugs me is that HP left out some of the base software options on Pocket PC 2002 and left out a base backup software. Great display and great portability, comfortably pocket size and the Intel (slower version) of the 250 processor is extremely smooth, even at it's reduced 200 mhz speed.
67 The sexy little PDA that was almost a 10
My main complaint about this PDA and why I won't buy one is the fact that this little PDA offers absolutely no expendability. Not even a Compact Flash expansion pack. Nope all you get is USB sync and an SD slot. If they would have designed just a little bit of expendability this would have been a real winner. Right now I'm waiting to see what the AXIM does to the Pocket PC world.
68 Fantastic PDA, easy to carry!
I have used windows CE / Pocket PC devices in the past. But I switchd to a Palm Vx a couple of years ago, because the Windows CE devices were just too big. This one got me back to using windows CE. It fits in my pocket has a wonderful display and is just fun to use.
I need to sell my Palm Vx :-)
Wish the SD slot supported SDIO which would allow for wireless support in the future. The SD slot is only good for memory cards.
69 Great Product!
The ipaq is the greatest tool I've purchased for business, pleasure, travel and just being able to keep everything straight. If you use a planner it's time to step up to a pocket pc, and you can't go wrong with this one.
So many great options, so easy to use and a really good value.
My only real concern is losing it in my pocket behind a stick of gum!
I would highly recommend this item to anyone considering a pocket pc.
70 Form factor is what made this special
The form factor and weight is really comparable to a Palm V. I couldn't believe how light it is! My complaint with what is, or is not, included: no cradle, no case (not even a minimal one like other iPaqs), and the software is barebone (the nice utilities that come with other iPaqs are no where to be found). But I think considering the price HP has to cut corners somewhere. In the final analysis though, this gadget is really well designed. And did I mention that the form factor is superior?
71 Well Designed
The HP iPAQ 1910 is a beautifully designed PDA, with a crisp, color display and a tiny footprint. A 200 mHz PXA250 processor provides zippy performance in most applications, although the 1910 tends to drop frames in video scenes with rapid motion. The 900 mAmpH battery that comes with the iPAQ allows for about 4 hours of continuous use. The battery is not integrated into the unit. This allows users to buy additional batteries and swap them out on the fly, and also to replace old batteries without having to send the unit in for servicing. I wished that the 1910 was a bit more expandable and came with a few more options, but for the price, this unit is a real bargain that is sure to raise a few eyebrows. What more could you want?
72 Great Basic PDA!
I have owned several pda's including those based on Palm OS as well as Pocket PC. My most recent day-to-day pda was an iPAQ 3835 which I loved. However, I recently purchased the iPAQ 1910 and am really impressed. I originally purchased the unit for its size and screen and thought I would use it to supplement my 3835. But after only a few days, I am now using the 1910 exclusively. Not only does it have the best screen on the market and is really small, but I have been surprised by its battery life, the ability to change batteries, its processing speed despite a less sophisticated processor and the overall quality of the unit. It also uses the same chargers and USB cables as I was using for my 3835. Bottom line, it's a great unit for a reasonable price.
73 PDA's are useless, this one is no different.
Really, do you need this thing? No, they are useless! Don't buy one! My god, my family must have purchased over ten PDA's in the last two or three years and they all found themselves sitting in the bottom of a drawer. They are just plain useless. GET A SIMPLE NOTE PAD FOR CHRIST'S SAKE!
Unless, however, you are a major buisness man who needs his email on the fly. But if your not important, which most of you probably aren't (myself included) do not buy this POJ (piece of junk)!
74 The sports car of PDAs
I've been through six PDAs in the past 7 years, Including the latest offerings from Toshiba and Sony. This one blows them all away in "real life" use. NO it's not the fastest, NO it doesn't have a digital camera, NO it's not a phone....but stick it in your pocket and you feel like you're carrying a business card case. It's the kind of PDA that is easy to live with every day - it actually slips in a dress shirt pocket without making it look like you're carrying a deck of cards. It's INCREDIBLY light and thin and it fits perfectly in my hands. I honestly don't know how Toshiba's and Dells PDA division stays in business when its competition is like this.
Battery power blows my mind. Six days use on one charge.
It doesn't come with a cradle - so expect to shell $.. for that.
It's the best PDA I've ever seen.
75 Best yet from HP
I've been a Palm and Pocket PC user for several years and have had several of them, and I'm a big believer in them. They are great organizer and productivity tools for the busy business person, professional, student, or anybody who needs to be better organized. Next to my car perhaps, my PDA is the most useful piece of technology that I own.
This is the best PDA HP has come out with yet. It's slightly smaller, lengthwise, than the other major Pocket PCs from Compaq, Casio, Toshiba, and Viewsonic, and at 1/2 inch thick, has one of the slimmest profiles, and is significantly thinner than the Palm Tungsten and Sony SJ30 models, which are about 1/2 inch shorter in terms of length. It would fit nicely in your front shirt pocket, where I like to carry mine, the first Pocket PC really small enough to achieve this.
The unit fixes some of the problems with the early HP Jornada models, which only had 16k colors compared to the other Pocket PCs, which had 64k, and the dimmest screen. I compared this screen side by side with the Toshiba, Palm Tungsten, and Sony PEG T665C and SJ30, and it's just as bright as those. The only problem I could see was that with the unit in power save mode with the backlight off, the screen is somewhat darker and harder to read than the others, but it's okay. The screen doesn't seem to have the slightly milky appearance to it that my Compaq iPAQ 3650 has, which has a partially back-reflective screen. This is supposed to be a transreflective screen, but I'm not sure how that differs from mine, or if it does.
The only shortcomings are it only has one expansion slot instead of two, like the iPAQs do, and some options aren't available yet like on some of the other units, such as a case, keyboard, and so on. There aren't screen protectors specifically for it, but my iPAQ's screen protectors might fit it, since the screens look to be the same size. But you'd need to check that to make sure. Screen protectors are essential because, although normally the stylus doesn't scratch the screen, all it takes is one piece of grit to get trapped under your stylus and then try to write something, and then you have a big scratch on your nice new screen.
Someone here mentioned the 200-MHz processor was slow, compared to the 400-MHz processor in the Compaq, Dell and other models, but I doubt most people would notice the difference. This processor should be more than adequate for most people's needs. It's the same with the Sony PEG models. Although the new T655C and T665C Palm platform models have a 66-MHz processor compared to the earlier T615C, which only had a 33-MHz processor, I've compared all of these and couldn't really seem much difference, if at all, as far as regular use goes.
Overall, this is a fine PDA and should provide some major competition for the popular Compaq iPAQ and other Pocket PCs.
76 Great!
I'm new to the Pocket PC. I got this to replace my Sony NRV-70V or somethign, which was a lot more expensive but too big to carry around everywhere. This size is perfect, I can leave it in my pocket WITH my cellphone and its not obtrusive at all. I use it alot, everyday in fact. My old Palm OS just sat on the desk and collected dirt.
Wish I could get bluetooth or WiFi onthis though.
77 The tide turns in favor of PocketPC
First, let me make it clear that I have been a "naysayer" about the PocketPC devices for some time. I felt they were too heavy, too clunky, too expensive, and too complex. I also have had 3 different Palm devices over the years, so was experienced enough to know what I wanted.
The HP iPAQ 1910 changes everything. It is lightweight -- in fact, it is a perfect weight and size to carry around in your shirt pocket or in your purse. The screen is brilliant. The OS continues to improve with each iteration, and MS ActiveSync on the desktop is considerably better than using any Palm or third-party product. In fact, if you use Outlook on your desktop PC you are cheating yourself if you use anything other than ActiveSync with PocketPC.
This device, at a great price, is truly useful and worth the investment. Since I have had it, two people have seen it and gotten their own within a week. It has great "coolness"!
Also, if you want a case, do a search online and you can find custom made cases available now.
78 This is a superior PDA
I have been a Palm user for the last three years, and purchasing the h1910 signaled a major change for me. I never thought about buying a PocketPC device because of the size of previous devices and poor battery life. This device changed everything and I can't imagine going back to the Palm OS. This unit does everything I want and more, all the while in a tiny form factor that prices out less than a comparable Palm (there really is no Palm equal). If you are looking for a new PDA, and you don't need wireless (this unit can't handle wireless), this is without question the PDA you should buy.
79 Good but not great
I have been a pda person for years now. Most of that time was spent using devices running the PALM OS. What drew me to a windows based pda was the multimedia capability. In terms of games, and general multimedia entertainment, the pocket pc easily surpasses the competition. The PALM OS though is much better than the windows OS. It's easier and quicker to use and the PIMS that come with it are excellent while the pocket pc pims are serously lacking.
Now the specifics of this device:
The device itself is nice, very compact and pretty to look at with a beautiful screen. It lacks a little bit in terms of cpu power and why the device does not come with two expansion slots like the rest of the ipaq family is just plane silly - luckily I'm not planning on using wi-fi or I would not have bothered with this pda. Battery life is excellent. I was really expecting poor battery life like my clie had had but I was wrong.
Some problems with this device are due to its being so new. At this time not much has been made for this pda for example: case, keyboard, screen protectors but this will be remedied very soon.
Some parting advice:
If you use your pda strictly for business or life organization and could not really give a fig about the whole multimedia thing than go with a PALM based pda. On the other hand, if you are like me and get bored very easily and always need to be entertained, than a pocket pc is probably for you (Of course when sharp irons out the problems its been having with its linux based pda, the Zaurus, my pda recommendation will be all together different (now that pda has amazing hardware!!)).
80 The best yet!
I have owned three palm pilots and two pocket pc's. This unit is, by far, the best I have used. It is extremely compact...it actually fits in my shirt pocket. The screen is very bright and sharp...at least twice as sharp as my old Palm 505 or my Jornada 550. It's not the most powerful unit around but plenty fast for most users. I highly recommend it!
81 best pocket pc I ever had
I bought HP iPAQ 1910 Pocket PC about 2 months ago. I talked to all the sales rep at the computer store & electronic store such as Bestbuy & Circuitcity about the difference between MS Window base & Palm OS base. Everyone recommend the Window based model and specially this model ( HP iPAQ 1910 Pocket PC). I didn't know anything about that at that time & I just bought it. I also have a friend who bought Sony Clie model which is Palm OS based. I guess he paid almost about the same price I paid to mine. We compared those two and we found out HP iPAQ 1910 Pocket PC is much faster, more memory... a lot better machine. He finally bought HP iPAQ 1910 Pocket PC (same as mine) for this Chistmas. He & I really like this pocket PC & you will love it, too.
