HP iPAQ hx2495b Pocket PC (FA674B#ABA) Editorial Review: MODEL- HX2495B VENDOR- HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY FEATURES- iPAQ hx2495 Pocket PC Take your favorite songs, videos, and Web sites everywhere you go. The versatile HP iPAQ hx2495 Pocket PC offers just the right mix of performance, security, connectivity, and expandability. Includes iPAQ unit, Lithium-Ion battery, AC adapter, Charger adapter, USB desktop synchronization cradle, Stylus, Protective plastic flip cover, HP iPAQ Product Information Guide, HP iPAQ Getting Started disc. * Surf the Web at your local Wi-Fi hot spot or home with the integrated 802.11b wireless LAN. * Ensure that your system runs smoothly with the Premium edition of Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PC--the latest software for handheld devices. * Protect your iPAQ and wireless connection with HP ProtectTools (in collaboration with Credant Technologies), which lets you us a PIN or password to control access, and encrypts to protect data and provide fail-safe action if it is lost or stolen. * View and edit Microsoft Office documents: work with Excel charts and Powerpoint presentations, including custom animations and slide transitions. * Go faster using USB 2.0, which enhances file transfer speeds and synchronization of info between your PC and Windows Mobile-based device. * Protect data when your device runs out of battery power with the persistent store feature. * Input data using multiple options * See images and slide shows using the HP Image Zone software for Pocket PC. * Wirelessly print documents, e-mail, brochures, and photos to a Bluetooth- enabled printer, communicate with other Bluetooth devices, and create personal area networks using peer-to-peer communication. * Carry easily with the soft, rubber sides and sl
Customer Reviews: Not really ready for Prime Time Purchased this PDA about 2 years ago, since thing it's been love hate relationship. To start off the SD card would drain all the power from the battery when left in the unit and the unit in the off position. HP provided an update about 6 months into my owning the device (kinda) and that problem appears to be resolved. The unit will not shut off by itself if an calendar alarm turns it on - that kills the battery too. The Windows Mobile OS is full of bugs - the unit won't come on sometimes, it requires a lot of resets and programs that appear to be closed are not "really" closed. You have to go in and make sure they're closed to conserve memory space. The WiFi works sometimes - I have a WPA enabled access point which gives the device problems. I just decided it just wasn't worth the trouble of using it for wireless access. All in all it was a good try by HP but they missed an opportunity to hit a home run. This is my 4th PDA and I won't be buying another one from HP.
HP iPAQ hx2495b Pocket PC Great product. Works well with Windows Vista. Have used Palm products for years....this is superior in almost every way.
Much more than I ever imagned I absolutely love this pocket pc. I switched from a Palm Z22 - this is so much nicer. I am still reviewing all the features. Great buy for the price
cliff my new ipaq performs well although I did have trouble syncing Microsoft Outlook Contacts. I went to Microsoft help and they referred me to HP help and I received the information needed to solve the syncing problem, that is syncing not sinking.
ipAQ hx2495b Pocket PC Order entry was simple; delivery was on time; product delivered was as ordered and complete. This is replacement for older-style hp pocket pc circa 2000. Smaller unit is easier to handle. The older iPAQ stylus with pop-up release was easier to use, but the spring failed during it's lifetime which caused the stylus to get loose in pockets and luggage. Used for data transfer from field equipment to laptop - satisfactory.
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