HP iPAQ 4155 Pocket PC Review
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Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Office
Model#: FA175A#A
Weight: .19lbs
Height: 4..5" | | Width: 2..8"
Length: "
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Average Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
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Features:- Slim, sleek, and affordable
- Integrated Bluetooth for wireless communication with other Bluetooth devices
- Secure Digital slot for greater storage and expansion
- VPN software provides enhanced security for wireless connection
- Removable/rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery for continuous power
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User Submitted HP iPAQ 4155 Pocket PC Reviews (cont...)
Date: 2004-01-22
Never worked--terrible customer service
I ordered an HP iPAQ 4155 online on Nov 27 and received it on Dec 4 just in time to take it with me on a business trip overseas from which I returned just before Christmas. The 4155 never worked--the only screen that ever appeared was the alignment screen. Due to the holidays, I didn't get around to calling HP Technical Service until Jan 8. HP confirmed that the 4155 didn't work and told me that it could be repaired but not replaced because it was more than 30 days since the purchase date(35 days after receipt).HP TA said that the case had to go to Customer Relations to appeal for a new one.Hearing nothing by Jan 21, I called and HP said no customer relat no. was available & to wait one more week to hear from them. I am very unhappy with HP service to date.
Date: 2004-01-19
Great Product
I have had my 4155 for two months now and I have had none of the problems mentioned in some of the other reviews. I, in fact, dropped my unprotected pda from pocket height onto a marble floor and, while I picked it up with my chest pounding, discovered it suffered not even a scratch. In addition, mine has yet to crash.Blue-Tooth and Wi-Fi work great, plenty of memory for my needs, and the speed is plenty. A little pricey but for the size and functionality I found it worth it.
Date: 2004-01-18
Smallest full featured iPAQ yet!
If you've been looking for a thin and compact iPAQ with all the essentials including wi-fi and bluetooth, and you don't need a compactflash slot, then this is it. I was online thru my wifi network at home within seconds, almost configures itself. I have a Netgear 802.11g/b system and have easily gone anywhere inside my home as well as outside, approx 50' with no problem at all. I thought this model was the "ultimate" iPAQ until I tried my son's 4355, exactly the same plus integrated "thumb keyboard", and I was surprised by this because I have large fingers. The 4355 is slightly thicker, .1", and less than 1" longer with the keyboard and it's a better design than a Sony Clie because the keys are both larger and better spaced. However if your bottom line is smaller is better then you can't go wrong with the 4155. The only reason it doesn't rate 5 stars is battery life, if hp had used the same battery as used in the 4355 I would have given it 5! Buy an in car charger, problem solved.
Date: 2004-01-07
buyer beware
do your homework before you buy this device!! it is primarily / solely for folks who work in a wi-fi shop....or spend their life in starbucks. getting it enabled to go on a wireless network is a nightmare...and do not count on the new compaq tech team to be helpful...i spoke to them 3 times, rec'd 3 different ideas on how to proceed. i finally just returned the pretty device. i likened it to a date who looked great but was dysfunctional....
Date: 2004-01-06
My Fifth Generation PDA
This is my fifth generation PDA--two levels of Sharp organizers followed by two levels of Handspring Visors--and certainly this one wins on display, size, weight, and capability. The wireless capability is great and works well for me both at home and at work. There are three things that keep me from giving it a 5 star rating: 1)the documentation (what little there is) is pitiful--Handspring provided an excellent PDF-based manual; 2)you can't buy the accessories most places--Best Buy, Circuit City, Office Depot, etc. I guess that's what Early Adopters face!; and 3)you have to be very careful to seat the unit properly in the cradle on the first try. If you don't, you'll have to reboot and try again.
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