Dr Gadget - HP iPAQ 211 Enterprise Handheld (210 Series)

	List Price: $449.99 Our Price: $367.00 Your Save: $ 82.99 ( 18% ) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
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Batteries Included: 1 Battery Description: 1 2200 mAh Lithium Ion Binding: Electronics Brand: Hewlett-Packard EAN: 0883585366170 Feature: Compact mobile handheld device with integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.0 Is Autographed: 0 Is Memorabilia: 0 Label: Hewlett Packard Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Model: 211 Native Resolution: 480x640 Publisher: Hewlett Packard Studio: Hewlett Packard System Memory Size: 64 System Memory Type: SDRAM
Features Compact mobile handheld device with integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.0 Large 4-inch touch-screen TFT display 624 MHz Marvell PXA310 processor, 128 MB SDRAM, and 256 MB flash ROM Runs popular Microsoft applications like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Runs Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Classic operating system
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Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: iPAQ 211 Comment: I was very satisfied with this device. I had read many reviews extensively and can see some of the negative point, others I don't agree with. The blue light is annoying. I don't like the fact that you can't easily just exit and lock, as I could on my Palm T/X. I fail to understand the complaints about the volume on the speaker. It performs like any other device that size and generally you would have earphones on. Yes, it would be difficult to listen to voice instructions on a GPS, but that is true of my LG phone GPS also. The fact that the ring selector thing is slightly truncated at the top does not bother me but that may be because the applications I'm interested in don't call for it that much. I have Slingbox installed and it works just great. Whenever I'm at a hot spot, or anywhere around the house, I can watch all of my satellite TV on the large screen. The supposed added pressure necessary with the stylus just has not been an issue with me. I ordered the Think Outside Bluetooth Stowaway keyboard and it works just fine. I recently got rid of my Palm T/X after it broke the second time. While it had internet access and I had managed to get on, it was extremely cumbersome and kind of a joke. With the 211, you just go on IE and you're good to go. Obviously, it doesn't take the place of a regular computer but for e-mail and brief straight-forward information gathering it works just fine. Like some others, I was a little surprised to see that you cannot turn it on by hitting an application button. A minor inconvenience. While others liked the automatic dimming function, I found it extremely annoying (constantly going from bright to dim), disabled it the first day and it has been disabled since. It is very easy to manually adjust the backlight at the Today screen. For the times when it is inconvenient to carry a full laptop (such as prolonged motorcycle trips) I have a Sony Vaio VGN-UX280P, which runs Windows XP. However, if I didn't have that, the 211 would satisfactorily emulate a regular laptop (especially with the external keyboard). I give it five stars. Customer Rating: Summary: Great Device!! Comment: This PDA is great!! It's a little bulky, but this is due in part to the re-enforced "shell" cover which I bought extra (recommended) to protect the device. I esp. like the wifi feature which allows me to access the internet in any unsecured hotspot. Customer Rating: Summary: Good for a first try, but I'd thought better of HP. Comment: I should have tested one before I bought it. File manager, downloader program, setup are all primitive. Sometimes it will do what I want, and sometimes it won't. Spend a little extra money on something better. Customer Rating: Summary: iPAQ 211 PDA Comment: Glad I spent the extra money and got this one. The larger, higher definition screen is definitely worth it. It has decent battery life(about one week on a charge with moderate daily usage). Overall, I'm happy with the product. Customer Rating: Summary: IPAQ 210/211 Enterprise Handheld Comment: HP iPAQ 211 Enterprise Handheld (210 Series) I had a very old Compaq IPAQ that finally died of old age so was looking to replace it. I settled on the HP IPAQ 210/211. After using it for a while I feel able to discuss features and pro/cons. First...it has an excellent screen with 640x480 resolution. The built in speaker isn't very loud but that is a moot point as I use headphones which are plenty loud if necessary. It is noticeably faster than the old IPAQ. Second...it has wireless built in as well as Blue Tooth. The wireless works great...as a ATT internet user I have free access from any Starbucks, city libraries, plus several other locations when traveling. The wireless is quite sensitive as I have no problem picking up the signal from Starbucks while parked in their parking lot a couple of hundred feet away. The Blue Tooth has been more of an issue. I was hoping to use it to control my various astronomical telescopes wireless through some astronomy software I own. Even though it should work I have yet to get it to work even though the Bluetooth in the IPAQ sees the Bluetooth receiver at the telescope. I finally decided to go with a wired setup. My old IPAQ had a third party multi-pin to RS 232 connector to allow me to use it to run the telescopes, while HP doesn't list one, Socket makes a CF card to RS232 adaptor which works perfectly. The neat thing is that the new IPAQ has both a SD card slot as well as a CF card slot so I can run a 8MB SD card for all the programs and files and still have access to the CF card/RS 232 adaptor. This ability makes the IPAQ a natural for people who need RS232 ability, electronic technicians, pilots, etc. Third...the IPAQ makes a great multi-media player. I use it to play music and movies...I also have the ability to transfer specials and movies I have downloaded from TV through my home computer, edit out commercials, and than save on the IPAQ. The ability to rotate the screen lets you see the wide screen image which is a good image. You can run about 4-5 hours before the battery goes dead...after which you can pop in a spare battery. This is a lot more convenient and portable than one of those portable DVD players...and you still have all the other capabilities and wireless Inet at the airport between flights. You can figure about 1 GB per 2 hour movie when saved as a portable device resolution. OK...pros/cons. PROS Screen, SD/CF dual card ability at same time, Multi-Media. CONS The big one for me is WHY did they eliminate the IR receiver/transmitter ability. While you can use wireless or Bluetooth...IR is really a much more convenient way to swap files with friends..especially since many of their units only have IR. This next is more of a wish list than negatives...only way to record sound through the built in mono microphone. While it gives good sound for notetaking...they could have made a killer portable high quality sound recorder by incorporating a stereo-in miniplug in which you could plug a high quality small stereo mike. And a simple applet that provides a equalizer (bass, treble, balance adjustment) would be useful too. The last 2 items alone would have made this a very popular item for music afficiandos. My old IPAQ had the equalizer so don't know why they left it off of the new model. The market for these PDAs is somewhat replaced by the all-in-on camera,phone,organizers but I have found the programs I need and features aren't available yet on these phones. When you have a specialized third party program like my two astronomy programs...this is the only way to go. In fact I bought the IPAQ solely based on its ability to run the two programs. Bob More Reviews
Editorial Reviews: Whether you're an IT manager or a mobile professional, you can maximize your business results with an organizer that makes the most of your on-the-go style. The powerful iPAQ 211 Enterprise Handheld will run your work applications and a broad range of third-party solutions. The large 4" touch screen means excellent viewing in a variety of light conditions. It has robust SDIO expansion and it lets you connect to the Internet and get e-mail, at the office and in Wi-Fi hot spots in airports, cafes, and hotels. Integrated WiFi - 802.11 b/g with WPA2 security Integrated Bluetooth v2.0 with EDR Marvell PXA310, 624MHz Processor 4 transflective TFT 260K color Display, 480 x 640 pixel (VGA) touch panel with LED backlight 128MB SDRAM main memory for running applications, 256MB flash ROM 2200-mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable, user changeable battery 24-pin docking connector, mini USB, Micro SD card slot Integrated microphone, receiver, two speakers, and 3.5mm 4 pin headphone jack Operating system - Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Classic Dimensions - 4.96 x 2.99 x 0.63 Weight - 114.6 grams (3.68 ounces) with battery