Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Model#: H55.55 Weight: 5.19lbs Height: 5..4"     Width: 3..3" Length: " Average Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars	Retail Price: $1,126.08 Online Sale Price:
Features: A powerful and flexible Pocket PC with enhanced security and wireless features Integrated Bluetooth for wireless connectivity both in and out of the office All the benefits of the Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 Premium operating system Biometric fingerprint reader for serious security What's in the box: iPAQ Pocket PC, USB Desktop cradle/charger, AC Adapter, holster with belt clip, lithium-ion battery, getting started poster; charger adapter, hp iPAQ Pocket PC Companion CD

User Submitted HP iPAQ 5555 Pocket PC Reviews (cont...)

since i'm in the student council and i am an adminstrator in the university's forums site.. i can keep track of all the new registers .. and keep in mind the important stuff to do for the council and the forums .. i can even access the net to check out the forums and edit things very quickly :)

as for bluetooth .. i get access to every bluetooth enabled device.. works just great .. i can even get applications and files from other pda's

the only disadvantage is the battery for me .. other than that all works fine :)

worth the money ..

the new add ons and soft paqs are just great

i recommend u check out pocket pc magazines .. they have tons of info .. and software that is very useful

Date: 2003-11-28
WARNING
Had to return this item 4 times due to screen misalignment issues. It would stay in a loop at the align screen option. I am on my fifth 5555 and it finally works without a hitch!

Date: 2003-11-06
Fingerprint recognition poor, otherwise not a bad model
Pros:

- It feels solid and well constructed. For example, the stylus holder has an internal spring that gently pops the stylus out of the shell when you press it. The whole unit compares very favorably to something like the Toshiba e755, which both feels and looks cheap.
- Performance is great. Documents and programs open instantly.
- Configuring Wi-Fi is easy, and it's easy to tell when Wi-Fi is active by the green light on the face of the unit. I didn't test Bluetooth, but connecting to my 802.11b network was straightforward.
- Looks great. It's one of the most stylish PPCs around, and people will definitely notice it.
- The "getting started" poster that comes with the unit is useful, and while I wish it had printed docs, the online PDF is well-written and reasonably substantive. The docs weren't an afterthought.

Cons:
- It's expensive!
- I couldn't get fingerprint recognition to work reliably. Biometrics contribute to the high price, and they didn't work well enough to justify the premium.
- Wi-Fi signal frequently disconnected. Maybe that's the state of handheld Wi-Fi? I'm not sure, but for the price it should hold the connection more reliably.

Overall: I returned it. There are too many units with comparable specs for substantially less, minus the biometrics. Still, if you need to have fingerprint recognition (and if you can get it working reliably), this might be the unit for you. Leaving aside the fingerprint recognition, I was very impressed by the overall quality and will probably purchase a less expensive HP.

Date: 2003-10-28
Best of Breed
It works well every time I turn it on, and isn't that what you want from a PDA? Great screen, powerful processor, flexible and well designed, works with all 5000 series accessories, integrated Bluetooth, lots of software available, integrates perfectly with MS Office, etc. all add up to a wonderful PDA. I have minor quibbles (like not providing a cradle that accepts a spare batter) but nothing that stopped me from buying one. I am a convert from Palm (and an old Psion user) to Pocket PC and I am glad that I switched. It is a more flexible platform, I find. If you can stand the price of the 5555 it is a great PDA.