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1 Great, except...
Overall, I'm very pleased with it, but there is a problem.
HP just published an update on their web site, that limits the volume applied to the internal speaker. Apparently, the internal amplifier is too powerful for the speaker, and without artificially limiting the audio level, the speaker will be damaged.
Mine failed this way, and now it will be two weeks being repaired by HP, assuming that they don't decide to charge me a minimum fee of $85, and there's also the shipping.
So, my nice Ipaq will be out of service for a while.
And I was thinking about having that ram upgrade installed, which would have left me with no warantee..
2 Just a perfect PDA!
This is my fifth Pocket PC atfer migrating from the honorable palm line. I must confess that Ipaq hx4705 has all I have be waiting for in a compact pc. Just name but a few,,,security, speed, view, touch pad and size. The VGA IS EXCELLENT.. If you are in the market for a high end pda, don't hesitate as this is the right pda for you. So far I think it worth every dollars I invested on it.
I must say I am proud to have invested on this little machine.
Storage is unlimited. I have 2GB CF AND 1GB SD CARDS on my Ipaq. Now I have more than enough room for any thing I can possibly load on it.......Just a Perfect machine and technology.
3 Great Machine
I've had my 4705 since December and adore it. It's fast, fits well in my hand and the screen is wonderful. While very nice while using QVGA, I'm still blown away by the VGA quality when using a third party progam to use the full potential of the screen. The only drawback with that is the size of the fonts and some of the icons in that mode. But more and more programs are including larger fonts and icons for true VGA use. Overall, I love it, and consider it money well spent.
4 Don't believe any of the negative reviews of this device.
This iPaq gets none of the love it deserves. In truth, it is the best stand-alone PDA available on the market. First, let me address the immediate complaints made about the 4705.
1. Price
Um, get a paper route. This is the highest end device of its kind, because of its speedy processor, VGA screen, and extras which are packed into the device. There are Pocket PCs available for much less money, but with lower price you sacrifice quality.
2. Size
Seven Ounces, the size of a pack of index cards. This PDA fits in your front pants or jacket pocket, and form factor dictates that it be that big to accomodate the large screen.
3. Screen flip cover.
This is removable. I've never understood this complaint.
4. Touchpad.
Using a floating cursor, like a laptop computer is actually a huge convenience. Using the pad as a navigation director isn't easy, so be aware of that before purchasing.
Anyway. The 4705 runs on a very fast processor, and can handle several tasks at once. The VGA screen displays 640X480 pixels, making videos, games, and websites absolutely gorgeous to view. There is tons of built-in memory, as well as SD and CF slots to accomadate another 3 GB of storage. This is more than enough room for all your videos, music, photos, games, and PIM. Pocket Informant is included, to manage your Notes, Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts. It integrates with Outlook for your Calendar, Contacts, Notes, Tasks, and Inbox. ActiveSync 3.8 works very quickly, and you'll have no problem taking both your office, and your personal life with you on the go. Microsoft Office is included, so you have both Word and Excel. You can read, edit, write, and print documents and spreadsheets. These can be transferred to and from your computer. Windows Media Player 9.0 is included, allowing you to listen to .wma files, or watch .wmv files. A free e-book reader can be found to allow you to read books on the device, and if you subscribe to Audible.com, you can listen to books. There are literally hundreds of games that you can find for the device that are mind blowingly realistic graphics-wise. Some are free, some cost a small fee to download. HP Image Zone lets you make slideshows of your favorite photo albums. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are also integrated in the device. This means you have two options of accessing the internet at any given time. Wi-Fi means that you can get a high speed internet connection near a Wi-Fi hotspot such as a coffeehouse, hotel, airport, office, home network, etc. If you're not near a Wi-Fi area, you can connect at dial-up speed using a Bluetooth modem. I use my Motorola V710 phone from Verizon. This may cost more, so check with your wireless company. All in all, this device is a life saver. To recap, I use this iPAQ to:
1. Maintain my Contacts, Calendar, Notes, Tasks, and Inbox
2. Keep all documents and spreadsheets handy
3. View all my photos
4. Read ebooks
5. Connect to the internet whenever, wherever
6. Play numerous PC console- quality video games
7. Listen to hours and hours of music
8. Watch video, including full length DVD movies
9. Record notes
And tons more! This iPAQ is worth every penny you'll pay for it. And if you have a job that involves anything more complex than soaking french fries, it will basically pay for itself, because you'll save hours from your job. The question isn't: Should you buy the HP iPAQ 4705? The question is: You haven't bought the HP iPAQ 4705 yet?!
5 Super PDA!
My husband and I currently own an ipaq 1945 and a new member to the family, an ipaq hx4705. I absolutely love it! It is super fast, performs tasks rapidly and efficiently. The screen is amazing, frontrunner in its class, and can be viewed outdoors better than any pda screen I've ever seen. Too new to find many accessories locally, though, only drawback so far. Large 4" screen is lovely, and very easily switches to landscape mode for right or left handed individuals. Wifi works seamlessly, and even can access files and copy them to its memory from our other networked desktops at our home. Wifi is a huge advantage.
We had to get a pda with compactflash and sd card slots, and this one is perfect. Lightweight, metal body (not plastic and painted silver like most of today's pda's), buttons that are not able to get junk under them because they are flat, and a neat protective flip screen that comes with it are just a few of the features. IR port is on the bottom this time, so it is much easier to use our ir keyboard. New thumb-cursor controls at the bottom are hard to use at first, but become a neat way to use the pda without scratching the screen. Overall, awesome pda that really delivers, with a ton of ram and endless possibilities. Just a little ahead of its time for now.
6 If your looking for one of the best this is for you!
I have owned my HX4705 for about 3 weeks to this date, and I love it. I have used it has a mp3 player and a video player many times ( actually nearly every day) and the quality is excellent.
Besides its media features the hx4705 is a great business tool. It comes with a large number of apps that I haven't even tried yet. But pocket informant is one of my favorites, basically its a add-on to the calander program, which allows you to easily enter and view appointments and such with greater detail.
The huge Screen is my favorite part of this iPAQ, with a 640 x 480 display everything looks so crisp and, well, pretty!
For those that are unfamiliar with windows pocket pcs in general, let me tell that that is a strong backing of these products and many sites on the web have freeware apps of all kinds.
One disappointment with this iPAQ is that the IR port is on the bottem on the unit, which means its pointing down. I really wanted a tv remote program but the lousy placement of the IR forces you to use a remote program while holding the device backwards.
If you are not convinced you want to commit this amount of money for the hx4705 I would suggest Rx3115 pocket pc by hp. I have also used one and they are great too.
7 Great for Remote Desktop
Apart from all the obvious cosmetic advantages of VGA resolution and its beautiful colors, the absolute best reason for buying the iPAQ HX4705 VGA Pocket PC is this:
You can use it to connect to your desktop PC back at the office or home (using the included Terminal Services Client feature and your Bluetooth cellphone or WiFi), and the iPAQ's display view is just like the one you see on your desktop! No more scrolling and jumping to see the whole display area, like on the old QVGA Pocket PCs. The icons and letters in the VGA display are very small (necessarily), but thanks to bright backlighting and excellent resolution, anyone who can read a newspaper without glasses should have no trouble with the fine text.
This device has made mobile computing from a Pocket PC truly practical. Best "early adopter" purchase I ever made.
8 Nice Unit with minor flaws
HP tends to really have top of the line Pocket Pc's and they hold the title with this great unit. The VGA screen is really amazing along with the speed and other funtions of the unit. However, the few flaws in the unit itself are the fact that the buttons are very hard to press and networking problems can occur. Heres the quick rundown:
Pros:
-VGA Screen is Top Notch!
-Speaker is loud
-Card Slots are good
-Great Metal Finish and Feel
-Speed is amazing too!
-Battery Life GREAT
Cons
-Touch pad is hard to learn how to use
-Buttons are hard to find
-Rom is weak
All and all, this is one of the best units out there. If you are looking for a quick pocket pc for work or pleasure, this can really suit both areas!
9 Very Disappointed!!
I got this device as a Christmas gift. Very excited, I started to play with it right away. I only enjoyed for about 5 minutes, and then it started to freeze. The only way to make it work again is to disconnect the battery and have it cooled down for about 15-20 minutes.
I did like it a lot, because it has a large vivid color touch screen. The touch screen was also very responsive, unlike my old one, which I had to press hard to execute a command. The size and weight is just about right. You can comfortably rest it in your palm, and browse the internet. The touch pad is kind of useless to me, but I think it makes this device look unique.
I wanted to buy it again after the first one was returned, but discouraged based on the experience that I had. HP should work harder on their quality control, especially a device cost this much!
10 Touch pad adjustment
I've had the HP 4705 for about a week now. Very impressed with the screen clarity. Nice solid feel to the metal case. The touch pad was almost useless at first because it would jump to the left when you wanted to up, or it would jump to the right when you wanted to go down. Rather frustrating. However, in fooling with the settings, I found that you can reduce the sensitivity of the pad, and lo and behold, it works right now. :-) Guess it's sort of like how Windows 3.1 came with an impossible double click speed. (Microsoft finally got the double click speed set right in new versions of Windows.) Maybe HP will take a hint and have the touch pad default to a less sensitive setting in the future.
11 Just about right!
Well, it's an incredible machine. I had my doubts when it came to actual size but when it's in your hand, in your pocket or on your belt it's actually about the right size considering the 4 inch VGA screen. Battery life is quite exceptional. A previous review suggesting it was lousy with the Bluetooth or Wi-Fi left on, well, I'll let the reader figure that one out.
The touchpad may take a while to get used to but it's a real joy to use after the learning curve. Try to keep in mind this unit is not a gaming machine, it's made for business and more serious endeavors but you can play a mean game of Pinochle during the off time.
The only negatives that I have for this machine is:
1. Only 64 megabytes of ROM. It using Windows Mobile OS, much of the software available is a bit bloaty, hence you must be quite selective what and where you install it.
2. Has Pocket Informant software installed in ROM hence it cannot be deleted unless HP chooses to do a ROM update.
Beyond that, it's a great Pocket PC.
12 Gadget lovers dream! Best PDA right now...
I'm a gadget lover, and the hx4705 is one sweet gadget! Web surfing at my local Panera bread, or checking a quick email (via home wireless network) before going to bed has NEVER been so easy. I personally feel this is the perfect bridge between a desktop PC and a laptop. I debated buying a laptop for over a year, but I didn't want to shell out $1500-$2000 for something I would not use as often as I can use my hx4705. And I got mine through an employee discount from HP for $585. Enroute to work, I can read PDF's, read an ebook, create simple Word docs (redundant, since all my Word docs are "simple"), play a game in VIBRANT color, or listen to MP3's. This is mostly what I will use this for, so it suits me fine. BUT, it's nice to know I am capabale of doing other things (GPS, camera, BlueTooth, etc) if/when the need arises down the road. I LOVE THIS THING!!
I would like to comment on some of the negative commentary I have read here in Amazon and in several online reviews.
REBOOTS - Yes, they happen, but I've have yet to have to reboot where I lost data. I have yet to own a PDA which never needs a reboot.
WEIGHT - Are you kidding me? Saying this device is heavy, is like saying the screen is TOO colorful! First off, it's a PDA, so if you can lift and hold a TV remote control comfortably, this PDA will NEVER cause you any hand/wrist injuries. Second, the added weight only means this thing is NOT constructed of CHEAP PLASTIC (i.e. Visor). I'll take a few more ounces for better quality construction any day.
TOUCHPAD - Not the greatest idea, but if you practice enough and you like the idea, it works fine. I like the stylus, personally, and usually use it. I may get a thumb keyboard for banging out quick docs, as well.
PRICE - In my case, the hx4705 is MUCH cheaper than a laptop, though it is the priciest NON-PHONE pda. But you get bang for your buck with embedded 802.11b, Bluetooth, 4" VGA screen, etc. Personally, I like keeping my phone and PDA separate, and I don't like gadgets that try to do too much, i.e. Phone-PDA-Camera.
If you are on the fence, go to a CompUSA and check it out for yourself. I did and fell in love with it. No regrets at all.
13 Absolutely Awesome
Received this last Friday evening from UPS, had ActiveSync with Outlook, Bluetooth modem through Motorola v551 and Cingular, and Wi-Fi through my home wireless network all working in a matter of minutes. The 4705 is lightning fast and makes this unit a pleasure to use. Highly recommended.
14 Awesome PDA. I love mine
My first Ipaq was a 3600. Considering the fact it went through the battery so fast it ended up just wasting shelf space. I eventually lost interest in it and got tired of having to rebackup my lost info when the battery died if I didn't recharge it quick enough.
My second was a 3955. The thing became indispensable to me. Unfortunately it started getting overloaded by all I wanted it to do at once. Doubly unfortunately HP didn't seem to think people might want a faster processor or at least more memory when they upgraded (on top of that the screens got smaller while I was kinda wishing I could view more on my screen. I honestly think Ipaqs overall got worse after the 3955 but before the 4705. They had some improvements but nothing that was important enough to upgrade to and to deal with a smaller screen).
The 4705 is the first true upgrade since the 3955. They still for some reason think people dont' want more RAM but honestly with the fast new processor, the PDA doesn't seem to suffer cause of it.
Improvements/Benefits:
1. Speed, Speed, Speed. Despite not having more RAM it's fast enough that the lack hasn't bothered me. It can still run the program that lagged the old PDA down quickly and run other programs on top of that program. It may not have more RAM but I have yet to see the processor really need it.
2. Display - Gorgeous display. I'm so spoiled by it. Cannot emphasize how nice it is. I cannot go back to non-VGA PDA displays after having this PDA... they just look so grainy now to me. On top of that, it is a large display, largest of any PDA I have yet to see ever (4.0". My previous one had a 3.7" and then they started putting 3.5" on most). And yet the 4705 is smaller than my previous PDA despite the bigger screen.
3. Size. I consider it pretty small for the fact it gives you such a nice large screen. As said, smaller than my previous PDA that had a smaller screen. It fits nicely in my purse and my purse feels roomier (it is a smallish purse and everything has to be arranged right to fit). Not great for putting in a pocket (better than my old PDA), but I bet they will make holsters for it if they havent' already (they did for my previous one). I personally would prefer it as is now than if they tried to make it even smaller and put in a smaller screen. Give me my large screen... 3.5" is too small and 3.7" is adequate at best.
4. Removable battery. Old news by now but those upgrading from the 3955 will be happy :).
5. Trackpad (only in mouse mode). I thought I'd hate this. I complained bitterly when I heard they were going to do this (I had been waiting for a suitable upgrade to my 3955 so was following news closely). I knew it wouldn't work well in button mode as real buttons and thought I had no use for mouse mode. I was half right. Button mode sux. But mouse mode is so useful it more than makes up for pretty much not having a four way button (it's useless in button mode). Of course I never really sued the four way button in my previous PDA, but that's cause inevitabley I'd have to bring out the stylus anyway (there was always something the buttons would not do). Mouse mode makes it so you don't need the stylus if you want to do something without bothering to remove it. It's still faster to use the stylus ultimately but useful to be able to use it without.
6. Recessed buttons. I like them because it means my PDA doesn't accidently get turned on by an accidental button press. Some people say they're hard to find. I haven't found that to be an issue honestly. The power button is nice for the same reason, it's harder to accidently turn it on. For something that will be put in purses/briefcases/pockets, that is a very good design feature.
7. Looks. I like the looks. Of course this is very much a personal preference thing, but I think it looks sleek/powerful/useful, and not silly/stupid like most other PDAs (I went with the Jornada before the Ipaq and switched because the screen was unviewable in daylight. But i went with it cause the Ipaq looked stupid to me). Also, I like the symetry they put in it even when horizontal. It makes it much better for viewing my converted DVD movies/shows on. It would be distracting on a non sysmetrical viewing screen. And also better for using it horizontally vs. vertically. I think it was a thoughtful design feature.
Cons/things they didn't improve that should have been:
1. RAM!!!!!! I could go on a long rant why I can't believe they decided to increase flash rom rather than RAM (you can increase flash with SD cards and Compact Flash, RAM is not easily increased if increasable at all). But, that's all I'll say.
2. Tends to crash easily though I'm not sure that is not more a function of what I install on it. I find it's easy to figure out what is crashing it and avoid it (beta player tends to crash if you use the mouse mode a lot to control it. Worldmate messes up the Today screen if you don't keep the weather updated enough to display three days of weather).
3. Screen cover. Great idea, bad implementation. Sadly, it's just one small thing that could have just as well been done differently. They designed it so the cover was removed by pressing up on the hinge. Well, guess what? Right underneath the cover hinge makes a great place for grasping the PDA... or at elast it feels that way. You'll find yourself instinctively going for that area to hold the PDA and then pop, off comes the cover and you almost drop the thing. This easily could have been avoided by making the cover come off by pressing down on the hinge rather than up. And it would have created a good grasping place for the PDA (as is you have to remind yourself not to grab there).
5. Not the ipaq's fault, but Microsoft's laziness in not programming close buttons in a lot of programs. All I got to ask is, what is up with that? I know it can be done cause many non MS programs have close buttons. it's such an endemic problem other software companies have made programs that allow you to close those programs that dont' come with a close option.
6.Trackpad in button mode: Completely useless. Mouse mode more than make up for it though.
All in all, worth every penny. I have a few complaints but only one that annoys me that much (not increasing RAM). I absolutely love mine and do not miss my old one one bit and they have yet to release one that makes me wish I waited for it. I think this one will make me happy for another two years (I love gadgets, I'm sure to eventually start wanting something newer and better for it is in my nature).
15 Better than prior model...but still underpowered
The latest most powerful ipaq from hp is an improvement...but still is in no way a "pocket" pc or a laptop replacement.
Just trying running more than one application at the same time (streaming a video and checking mail, etc.).
Definitely not a device for the business/enterprise yet, but the promise is there.
Only true improvements over prior models is a/v streaming (but not over vpn network, encrypted wifi, or while bluetooth headset is attached), and the VGA screen.
Just try loading PPC applications with network drives mounted or browsing large corporate networks...be ready to reboot...and I reboot it probably 40+ times daily with heavy use.
It's a great toy/gizmo...but definitely not a serious device yet.
I'm still waiting...these PDAs are still underpowered by 400% or so.
16 Nearly perfect device -for what?
I have loved HP products since getting my 15C scientific calculator in high school in 1984. This calculator was designed for the long haul and it still works. This type of industrial strength design is what I associated HP with, and I am pleased with the iPaq 4705's build and design. It isn't ugly like the original Compaq iPaqs, and it beats anything by Dell which takes the approach that a computer should have the shelf life of a cantaloupe. Sony makes wonderful kit, but its devotion to Betamax and the like annoys me to no end. Apple's stuff is great. Can't get enough of it but it is a Windows world.
I have to admit that I have a serious gadget addiction. I started with a Casio palmtop back in the early nineties, then to various Psions ending with the netbook which was nearly perfect but for lack of support and refinement, never reasched its promised potential. Even so, it was very useful, and I got a lot of work done on it. I use a Treo 600 for communicating with work, and it is nearly perfect because it simply works. But it is not a useful platform for word processing. I was going to wait for Apple to come around with a PDA, minilaptop/tablet type device (a small iMac sans pedestal?), but the Photopod completely underwhelmed me. I take a lot of digital pix with compact flash and SD card media, and wanted a viewer that would take both, and wanted Wifi and word processing without having to take my laptop (Vaio S150 -very nice, but not pocketable). My Psion Series 5MX is great for word processing, spreadsheeting on the go, but no color. Netbook -everything for it was an alpha or beta level product, and finally it is obsolete. When I saw ipaq 4705, it appeared to hit many sweetspots. The screen is the best I have seen ever for a PDA. It will probably not be surpassed until OLED displays come out. I use it to watch DVD's I've ripped. It is a great photo displayer -will take CF and SD card and my IBM microdrive -although my older IBM microdrive is too slow to pass video. The bluetooth keyboard works nicely, but it won't stay in place in landscape.
My big beef is with Windows Pocket PC OS and the miserly 64mB of memory. It is clearly inadequate, and there is no clear way for one to manage the memory. This is my first Pocket PC, and it amazes me that I can't quit out of a program from the program itself. Pocket Word is awful -I bought Softmaker's Textmaker which works mostly , but needs to work out bugs for the VGA display -it won't display text at the far right edge as you type it in especially in landscape.
The form is quite nice and appealing -I disagree with those who think it is ugly -it is quite contemporary and not the cheap looking stuff made by Dell.
I am surprised at how many times a week I have to soft reset the device to make it work. With Palm devices I have owned (Clie's, Tungstens, now Treo), the need occurs about once a month. With Psion products, hardly ever -my netbook routinely had ten or more programs running simultaneously for months and months at a time without a hiccup. This drives me crazy. Pocket Word froze up three times in a row with data loss -this is the reason why I've moved to Textmaker.
Battery life is not a problem with the extended battery I purchased -rotating the two, I have not had a power related data loss so far. The extended battery makes it impossible to fit a "standard" case (not many available yet) and will not sit well in the cradle.
Even so, there is nothing quite like being able to surf anywhere Wifi is available with this device. That is why I am giving it 4.
Like the touchpad and hate it. Touchpad takes a bit of work to get used to, and does work once you finally accept having to use it, but really does not eliminate the stylus. Scrolling annoyingly not easy -would love a jog dial, scroll wheel, or touch pad scrolling option.
Media software such as DVD/video streaming which is available for other "consumer" iPaqs should be made available. Omission is annoying, but truthfully, all of that would not run smoothly with the limited 64mB of RAM.
Pros: Screen, screen, screen. CF and SD card slots great. Wifi sniffer tricky but reliable at finding airwaves to surf. SE VGA hack that allows full VGA is great for rendering full size web pages.
Cons: Windows OS -unbearably awful requiring about a reset every 2 to 3 days. Memory is too small for a high end device such as this -am spending a lot of money for top of the line -should come with 512mB of RAM. 64 mB would be fine if the OS wasn't such a kludgy resource hog. No easy way of moving Windows components off main memory onto cards or built in Flash memory without hacking, which I don't have the inclination to do.
For me, this is a stepping stone device to Apple's PDA/Tablet type device.
17 LOVE IT!
I just received my hp product and I began playing with it. For the novice, it is a bit difficult to figure out all of the software and gadgets, but I'm optimistic. Well, contrary to those who say that this is heavy, I prefer to say it's solid. It doesn't feel too heavy and although the specs. may be similar, it's feel is much better than the 5455. It's sleek and solid. The screen clarity is absolutely beautiful. Wi-fi is simple to use. I am having some trouble connecting to my bluetooth phone. I am most likely doing something wrong. The touchpad is cute but a little strange to use. Not too practical. I find the stylus is a much better and faster way to get around. I love this ipaq. By far the best I've had!
18 Super-fast, but big and heavy, poor customer support
The HP iPaq hx4705 (and its 4700 cousin, which is identical except for a slightly different bundling) is clearly a corporate Pocket PC. It packs a powerful processor and loads of RAM. The 4" VGA screen makes surfing the web and using Excel practical, compared to old Pocket PC's 3.5" quad-VGA screens. The hx4705 includes both wi-fi and Bluetooth, but neither of which works well: frequent dropped connections and (in the case of BT) difficulty of establishing partnerships make wireless a chore rather than productivity booster on this Pocket PC.
The biggest cons on the hx4705 are:
1) Homely styling. This is clearly not a cute toy or iPod-fashion. It's actually more than just plain; it's pretty ugly.
2) It's big and heavy.
3) The screen is washed out outdoors. Indoors it looks great, but I have a hard time with the VGA resolution outdoors.
4) Poor battery life, esp. if you leave wifi or BT on.
5) It's too expensive. Well since it's designed for the corporate office, it just has to be expensive since its designers wanted to include everything including the electronic equivalent of a kitchen sink.
The value of the 4705 is further diminished by HP's poor customer support. It's next to impossible to find someone who can help you. Accessories are alawys out of stock and way over-priced, too. This is definitely NOT a consumer-oriented company.
Should you get the hx4705? If you are a consumer, forget about it. This is way over-equipped and you won't use 90% of the features (or they are too hard to learn anyway). I'm not even sure if corporate power users need something so fancy. On the other hand, if you drool over VGA and wireless, and have the deep pocket, this could be a versatile (if ugly) toy for you.
19 Newest and Best PDA
I've had about 7 PDA's starting with a Handspring DX. I went on to CLIE's and decided to go to PPC.
My first was a Toshiba e740 and I don't really want to go into the problems that I had with that one. Basically it was terrible and so was customer service. I then went with a Dell Axim 5 ADV because I thought that it had the most bang for the buck. It was very good at what I needed it for and it served me well for 2.5 years. I gave it to my son and decided to splurge on an IPaq.
This 4700 is great. Plenty of ram, fast processor, dedicated graphics processor ( I don't play many games, but you can't believe the display with some 3D games ), 2 card slots and WiFi and Bluetooth. Sure it is on the high end regarding cost, but I can say that this is more of a notebook replacement than a PDA.
If you're looking for bang for buck, check this out. Remember, you get what you pay for.
20 The best iPaq to date!
I buy a new pda every year and I've acquired tons of experience on these devices. From teh Apple Newton to the this awesome machine I've seen em' all, and I'll tell you, the PDA has come a long way and this is the latest tech. If PDa's were cars, then the Dell AximX30 is a 2004 Mercedes-E500, the Treo 600 is an 2004 760iL BMW, the Axim X50v is a 2005 Porsche 911 GT Carrera, and last but now ay least, the Ferrrari Enzo...is the iPaq hx4700. When you watch the Lord of the Rings Return of the King on the iPaq (use Pocket DVD Studio to transfer DVD to PDA) you will be blown away by the VGA screen. Furthermore, this has one of the biggest screens available, a whopping 4.0" display (considered a cinema screen in the handheld world). Next, it has Wi-Fi (802.11b; wireless internet; if you go to Starbucks often, whip this baby out, go to Internet Explorer and surf the web by checking the last stock quotes, stream music, watch news clips, etc.) and Bluetooth (a technology to communicate with other high-end devices like the Sony Ericcson P900 phone) in addition to infrared-which it obviously has too. It has 192MB of which 80MB is iPaq storage ROM. And, it has the fastest processor ever made, an Intel 624MHz that can be overclocked by special software to about 660MHz easily. Two card slots allow the owner to use an SD card and CF Type II cards-I use a Lexar 1GB SD, and a 5GB Seagate Microdrive to watch movies and listen to music. Last, it has the first finger touchpad for pda's like the ones in laptops in which you use your finger to move the cursor.
Pros-
4" 640X480 VGA screen
Processor Speed
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
CF/SD card slots
Windows Mobile 2nd Edition; the latest handheld OS as of Nov 2004
ATI Imageon 3220 graphics chip
Software (Cleartek Powerpoint Prentation)
Included Screen Cover-broke prev. pda's screen w/o this
Cons-
1. 4.5 Hour Battery life in "real-world usage"
2. Screen gets VERY Hot (this a Pro in winter though)
3. If you're a software-monster with like 15 installed apps, this pda starts to become like a real pc with 15 sec. boot-up delay.
4. Trackpad really isn't that great, true it's innvoative but not really practical for users
5. Screen cover PLACEMENT-it's annoying and always flipping backwards since it's horizontally placed-like a young sister
6. Price- like I said, it's a Ferrari Enzo for the few at $650
7. Speaker-this really is a problem with EVERY PDA in the market
21 great screen
not that much software included. so-so tech support from hp.
nice size. bit heavy.
22 The best PDA....
Don't pay attention to the talk about the size of this PDA, what do you expect from a 4 inch VGA display. The software bundle is very extensive and useful. Let me break it down:
Pros:
Bright VGA 4 inch screen.
624mhz processor w/ two memory slots.
Touchpad and integrated button arrangement
Speaker and mic
Weight and color
Wifi and BT range
Cons:
Stylist needs to be metal
Battery should be 2000 instead of std. 1800 mah with the same foot print, but still better than the Dell x50v's 1100 battery any day.
23 Great!!!
I have gone through many a pda over the years. All of them (including previous iPaq's) came up short in the end.
This one is different; big and bright screen, touchpad (trust me, after using it, you'll wonder how you got along without it), thin and easily portable, built in bluetooth (which I haven't used as of yet) and wifi (which I use every single day).
This is the best device I have had as of yet. If it had a built-in phone, this unit would be perfect. I give 5 stars anyway.
Take the advice of someone who like most, has owned many a pda only to have them retired to the desk drawer after a month of use. If you can afford this pda, you will not regret it. I absolutly love the thing.
24 Don't Buy From Amazon - Misrepresentation
Great product; however Amazon is misrepresenting the Audible.com promotion. They claim 100 dollars off the total price; however they would not honor the code! Audible.com was great and very understanding - it is a shame that Amazon makes them look bad.
Amazon service reps were horrible they didn't think it worth their time to figure out why the code could not be applied to the HX4705.
Buy it from HP - you get it sooner and better service.
25 Incredible little gadget!!!
Ive had this device for about 2 weeks and I can just say its amazing! It is bigger than most PDA's but it is not an uncofortable size. You can easily put it in your briefcase and forget about it. The screen is superb... Ive placed a few pictures of me and mi girl and the look great, its like having a mini album in your pocket.
The wireless capabilities have an outstanding range and hold a steady connection.
BATTERY LIFE: It will easilly give you 4 days without having to recharge.
TOUCHPAD: It is very weird and hard to get used to it... but its not hard enough as to say its a disadvantage.
EXPANTION SLOTS: Cards are easy to acces, and the blend in beatifully...
SPEED: speed speed speed.... lighting fast... sometimes I think its faster than my PC notebook
In conclusion... this is my third pocket PC and it has convinced me once and for all HP iPaqs are the best PDA's out there. I highly recomend this product. You will be then envy of every pocket PC holder.
Also ... I ordered it directly from HP because amazon does not have it available imediatly... HP has the same price in the webpage... so you might want to check that out...
26 iPAQ 4700
Pros;
Great display, excellent image quality, and quite large for the overall size of the unit.
Very fast, with applications not found on previous iPAQS.
Screen cover is detachable and convient.
Two expansion slots are great.
Cons;
Application buttons are too far recessed. Hard to find by feel, must look for them. Stylus is not a pop-up as with 5500 series.
