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(More customer reviews)Should you get a PocketPC? Should you get the Ipaq H2215? Depends of course on what you want to do, what difference it will make in your life, is it worth the money. The price of the unit is without a memory card...and yes you will need a memory card. I have a 1GB card and it was worth the money. Was the Ipaq worth it? For me yes.
I also bought a foldable keyboard so add that to the price. I am a graduate student and I bought the Ipaq knowing it had a recording function. This is very handy for me in interview situations. I like being able to display PDFs, PowerPoints (not very usable but a nice 'toy' this since the slides are so small), word documents, EXCEL, etc. The addition of the keyboard actually allows me to create files and I really like the size of the Ipaq even with keyboard compared to a laptop.
Of course it is not all work. I had an audible.com subscription for a couple of years and can play my library on this. If you have never tried audible with a pocketpc...it is a worthwhile experience. I am an avid reader but I have found that there are times when listening to a book is just the thing. With 1GB it is not an Ipod but it gets the job done for me and the sound is very good with MP3s. Add avantgo, ebook reader, and ahem, Pocket Everquest and it is a pocket entertainment center.
It is also extemely verstile. To get an idea of what a pocket PC can do for you visit a website that had downloads of applications. I found a very nice scientific calculator with graphing functions that would be at least $70 or more dollars for $12 as a download today. I am also trying out something called pocket earth that is very interesting.
Why 4 stars? I didn't really need bluetooth and there are other products out there a bit less exsepsenive if you don't need that. But HP customer service is A1. If you ask an email question they usually reply within 24 hours although for my old Jornada it use to be within in an hour. The unit comes with a CD-ROM with multiple utlities that you will find useful. In addition to price (and it is a very fair price btw overall) I feel the battery life could be better. Granted size played into that but you will find yourself recharging quite often. In a way that is a backhanded good thing though, it means you are finding uses for it, even if they are frivolous. So if you are willing to spend the money for the unit AND the money for a memory card big enough to serve your needs AND the money for a keyboard if you plan on actually creating documents with the Ipaq and it still seems worth it, enjoy your new pocket computer and your new toy. I am.
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iPAQ 2215 Pocket PC. Integrated Bluetooth technology allows communication with other Bluetooth devices. Transflective liquid crystal display with over 64,000 colors works in all light conditions. Local and corporate-class network printing available with free downloadable software (link provided on each units CD). Manufacturers one-year limited warranty . 64MB memory, 32MB Flash ROM. Powerful 400 MHz Intel® XScale™ processor for super-fast multimedia and multitasking Offers optimal features and performance. Includes Secure Digital and Type II Compact-Flash card slots for media, wireless options and additional storage. 900mAH. 3.5" Touch Screen and iPAQ Task Manager access and launch programs easily. Integrated and visual equipment. Adjustable standby settings. Powered by Microsoft® Windows® Pocket PC 2003 Premium Edition. Includes iPAQ Pocket PC Companion CD software, USB Desktop cradle/ charger, AC adapter, slipcase, rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery (charges up to eight hours) and charger adapter.
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