HP iPAQ hx2750 Pocket PC Review

Lisa Gade writes "The hx2000 line replaces the successful but aging iPAQ 2215 as HP's mid-sized Pocket PC with dual slots and lots of power. We at pdabuyersguide.com take an in-depth look at the top-of-the-line hx2750, which is the fastest Pocket PC to date. It has a 624MHz processor, 128 megs of RAM, dual slots, WiFi, Bluetooth and a biometric fingerprint scanner for security. Sporting a new ergonomic design, the device comes with a transparent flip cover everyone is sure to love. If you have a need for speed and a fat wallet, this might be the PDA for you (if you can live with Windows rather than Linux)!" Speaking of Windows on small devices, there's coverage -- with screenshots -- originally from neowin.com, but now removed from that site, of the upcoming Windows Mobile 2005 at mobileread.com and also at davesipaq.com.

Comments

Re:Trolling for hits

[swv3752]

Actually, I was mildly curious if Familiar and Opie would boot on it.

Re:Wifi and VPN issues?

[RevAaron]

The Dell Axim X50v I just got has a VPN client, though I've not yet used it. It does has built-in wifi. To date, I've not had any issues with wifi on any WinCE or PPC device I've owned, including this Dell with its built-in wifi, a Orinoco WaveLAN card in a few devices (iPAQ 3650, Jornada 720), Compaq WL100 wifi card in an iPAQ 3650 and an Ambicom Wifi card on a Dell Axim X5 Basic and Sigmarion 3. Performance was quite good- using NetFront on the older devices or IE on WM2003 (when it finally improved) or vanilla WinCE 3.0 (where it doesn't suck) I get load times a little faster than on a desktop machine of comparable power running Firefox or IE.

I did have a ton of issues with a Linksys WCF12- nay, 3 of those cards- with a Linux-based Zaurus C760, but that was the fault of the cards, which are straight shite.

A great feature for [insert business name here]

[Jaidon]

"As mentioned, the hx2750 has a 624MHz processor, which is currently the fastest you can get on a Pocket PC, 128 megs of RAM, 128 megs of ROM (currently the most RAM and flash ROM you'll find on a Pocket PC), Bluetooth, WiFi 802.11b, an SD slot that supports SDIO, a CF type II slot (accepts type I and II cards) and a biometric fingerprint scanner for security."

That's pretty exciting actually. While I'm very "pro handgun ownership", and many feel there is enough security in the buying process already, this could make the job of gun store owners even easier by allowing them to take a thumbprint of their potential buyer to compare with the thumbprints of the permit holder they claim to be in an online database. Here in Indiana, a permit holder can simply walk in with their little pink card and a handful of cash and walk out with a weapon. This would eliminate a lot of fraud I'm certain. There are many other applications here, but that was the one that came to mind first. The point I'm stressing is that it is finally becoming practical and affordable technology.

PDAbuyersguide?

[Lord_Dweomer]

So...we get a review from a site that makes money by advertising PDAs...and they submit a *gasp* review of a HOT NEW PDA!!!!!!!!!

*cough*Slashvertisement*cough*

Thanks, but...

[mikers]

I've already got a Zaurus.

And you can replace it with an iPAQ when you pry it from my cold dead hands.

Re:Phone capability

[slagdogg]

It has Bluetooth capability, which allows it to dial a Bluetooth-capable phone handset. If you want more integration, Audiovox makes a very slick Pocket PC phone (no WiFi, but you can browse the Internet via mMode). AT&T Wireless used to sell it, not sure what it's fate is with the Cingular merger. I used it a bit for some testing and it's great. It convinced me to purchase the Dell Axim X50v (a budget version of the item reviewed here), which I'm primarily using for home control (WiFi-enabled remote control).