Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Model#: 181.6A Weight: 1.10lbs Height: 1.34"     Width: 3.74" Length: 7.44" Average Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars	Retail Price: $899.99 Online Sale Price:
Features: Get fast performance with 206 MHz processor, 32 MB SDRAM, and 2-D graphics acceleration Features 640 x 240 screen and 3/4-size keyboard Powered by rechargeable lithium-ion battery Includes pocket versions of familiar Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint as well as Internet Explorer for Handheld PC What's in the box: Jornada 720, Stylus, AC adapter, Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, USB Docking cradle, Sync cable, User Manual

User Submitted Hewlett Packard Jornada 720 Handheld PC Reviews (cont...)

I eyed and coveted the sexy tiny Vaio's but my Mac loyalty said if I want a laptop, get a skiny G4. Realizing that the G4's or IMacs wouldn't solve my problem as well as crossing over to the PC platform would, I considered one more option - the Palm world. The reality was that I wanted a computer that would do everything my old slow Mac and very fast PC did, and could do it seamlessly. About that time the New York Times featured an article that compared Palm OS and Windows CE platforms (worth finding in NYT archives)and I was sold. The handheld PC's are based on very tried and true technology (not withstanding the general societal complaints with Microsoft, which I will not indulge in.)

The next was to choose among the various models. Again, what I wanted was a tiny computer, not a fancy organizer, and the Jornada 720, despite its cost, attracted me. A little shopping around, and I found a new one for about..., when they were retailing at close to $.... I instantly fell in love with it--even though the modem didn't work properly. The general complaints I read on-line about HP was that their service support left much to be desired. After a couple of frustrating rounds, I finally got the matter straightened out (HINT: persistence pays)and got the modem fixed. I have been extremely happy ever since.

I sync it at work and bring my documents with me on the train (and finish what I need to do while comuting, obviating the need to work at home). I do wish it could sync with my Mac- which is the ONLY drawback- but it is actually softening me toward PC's. Here's the best part, I recently accessorized it with a Colorgraphic VGA-Out card and can now run my powerpoint presentations from my J720 (which I named "Jordy," by the way). No more bulk, no more being caught on the road with a powerpoint on a disk but no laptop to run it. I pull out my tiny, light in weight, Jordy and dazzle the crowds with my great graphics and pithy presentations.

This is an extremely functional unit. I have recently been using it as an MP3 player (fabulous!) and have asked my family to grace me with the IBM Microdrive next gift-giving season. The only complaint I have now is that it isn't easy to find the breadth of software programs available for Palms, but they are out there and apparently growing. I highly recommend this product. The price is coming down so go for it!

Date: 2002-01-17
excellent
For those who wish their PDA would do a little more - this is the tool for you. I compared the 720 with a couple of other pda's and by the time I added up all the options for the pda I would need to buy - I paid for this with $$ left over. I've had mine for about a year with no problems and have enjoyed it. The only options I've bought so far were a 512 mb cf card which holds a BUNCH of MP3, an adapter to plug a projector into and last week an adapter to fit onto my cell phone that let's me dial from anywhere using my cell phone minutes.