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User Submitted HP iPAQ HX4705 Pocket PC Reviews (cont...)Date: 2006-06-07 Potential not realized I have had my iPAQ for almost a year and bought it because of positive reviews and the high quality of its screen. I was just told by an "HP repair status specialist" that the motherboard must be replaced and there is no power to the motherboard. I only ever used it to read e-books, run a program called ePocrates - a medication database, play solitaire, and keep up with addresses and phone numbers. I could never get the wireless capability to work. It was reliable for my limited use for about six months and then began it's slow decline. I have updated it, kept "patches" current, and spent about 5 hours of my time with various online and telephone support personnel. I really miss my old Clie. My Dell Axim is also better than the HP. Date: 2006-05-24 HP needs to reintroduce this model For some marketing reason, HP has officially discontinued this model. And won't promise to reintroduce it,-I asked. I must have bought one of the last new ones available directly from business purchase from the company. I am pleased with the unit to the small extent I have been able to exploit its functions,and it has a lot. What I immediately liked are these: A brilliant VGA quality screen. Multiple function in communication, Wi Fi and Bluetooth and infrared too. The Wi Fi works well with the included Internet Explorer. Not the latest Microsoft operating system for Pocket PCs,but that may be a plus... I am in no hurry to convert from the Win CE 2003 Second Edition,for which applications abound, to the recent upgrade, Mobile 5.0, until that has been field tested. The on board administrative calendar and imaging applications that come with the unit are very nice. Loaded a bunch of photos and have a portable show and tell file. (It is desriable for uploading when one puts the full MS Office on the PC.) Synchronization is speedy. The operating manual,167 pages, comes on CD-ROM, and still leaves out a bunch of stuff out that will have you seeking "IPAQ for Dummies," or seeking user groups. I bought a thumb keyboard from HP and it works OK for on the go note taking. Carry cases for this model are no longer easy to find in retail stores,online is about it. The one to buy is made by Bellagio. It has a slot that allows the case to sit in the cradle for recharging. Verdict: A good PDA at its original price. (I am doubtful I would pay much more than that without looking at what Dell has to offer in its Axim line. Or even checking out the phone equipped units that seem to have been released from HP.) After a year, I still find new capabilities for my 4700. I still use the 2003SE operating system,but have no problem with it,nor the onboard PIM programs. (From what I have read, the Compact Edition 2003 SE version can be considered to be essentially Mobile 4.0 and we are now up to Mobile 6.0., the new nomenclature. Since devices are made to link with OS's,I am not sure what the advantages of upgrading would be--got to get the gumption to find out someday.) Connectivity works fine. Pocket Informant seems interesting,however I think it may be too much density for a small screen. Like an onion, I seem to peel back more and more layers on this HP unit. The Image Zone with a 1 GIG card is like a full photo album. Kind of sorry the devices are now with phones,because I think we can "converge' too much and overdue the density of these things. My take on handhelds,anyway. GS Date: 2006-01-22 HP 4705 PDA works with www.instantstream.com I like making video phone calls with my new HP 4705 PDA. I when to www.instantstream.com and setup an account, the guys at instantstream call me up and installed streamphone on my PDA and sent me a video cam. In about 3 minutes after getting my web cam i made my first wireless video call to my friends and wow, I have made many many more video calls and video conference meeting while sitting in my local Starbucks on my T-mobile hotspot account. Also, it worked with my home linksys wireless account. Mick. Date: 2005-12-30 Would not buy this product! Bought this because of big screen and review's. The sync port on this unit is Very weak and fragile! We bought a bunch of these for work and have had problems with charging and sync operation. Had to send one in for repair and HP said it was not covered and would cost $299.00 Wow unit is 2 months old! Talked with our Tech Support and was told that this was not uncommon!We just bought Dells instead and love them! Date: 2005-11-23 Great product, just couldnt sync email Love the product but unfortunately my company uses lotus notes which this product does not support, so i could sync everything but my email so had to return. Which really stinks cause I love the device but if i cant get my email, then its not worth it.
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