HP iPAQ 1910 Pocket PC

I've had my iPAQ 1910 for about 2 weeks and I am 100% satisfied with the unit and what it came with.Some of the reviews that complained about the lack of a docking cradle (don't need it) and how the software to hot sync (ok, I'm an old Palm user) with your pc stink are both very much over stated.The 1910 comes with a charger with a USB connection. I just lay the 1910 on my pc's tower where it is safe and out of the way, when hot syncing. The cradle on my Palm was always in danger of getting knocked over (once after knocking it over I had to buy a new cradle because a little plastic piece broke off and could not be glued back on).This unit is slimmer and lighter than the Palm Vx. I like that it has the capability to replace the battery. The Palm Vx I had to replace after 3 years has an internal battery and guess what? I found out that lithium batteries typically last about 3 or 4 years and in the Vx can't readily be replaced (supposedly the factory might be able to).Besides the weight and size, it was the great color that really impressed me. I looked at the Palm Tungsten and other color Palms and they looked washed out to me (and cost about the same as the 1910).

Well, it's been almost three months since I got the iPAQ 1910. The hardware is nice in terms of ergonomics and display. If the software that went with it and the stability of the machine were any good, I'd give it 4 stars. The problem is that the Outlook version supplied with the machine still doesn't work right (can't retrieve e-mail from a POP server correctly) and the machine has a curious habit of turning itself on (or off depending on its mood) and, if it's in the (extra cost) cradle, the ActiveSync software ceases to work when that happens.After numerous attempts to install (and re-install) Outlook and ActiveSync I have sort of worked out a compromise (use Outlook Express for e-mail and reboot the 1910 when it gets in a bad mood). I also have something of a relationship with a Microsoft tech who has been working on the Outlook problem for months to no avail.When I bought the iPAQ, I saw a review commenting negatively on the software. "Just another crank who doesn't know what they're doing" I thought. Wrong. I've been dealing with computer systems and software for several decades and this is the worst product I've seen.

Like the graphics and the options. Don't know why I keep loosing my memory. The battery looses power fast. Purchased a new $30 battery, still having problems. The product is nice but Im not sure buying used is a good idea. They say it's been tested and is like new but Im still having issues. Have tried to use it to keep information for work but now Ive lost everything Ive been working on. Not good. The seller has given me some options. Not really pleased with my product, love the idea and the look, if I can keep my memory. Still working through glitchs.

I have been a pda person for years now. Most of that time was spent using devices running the PALM OS. What drew me to a windows based pda was the multimedia capability. In terms of games, and general multimedia entertainment, the pocket pc easily surpasses the competition. The PALM OS though is much better than the windows OS. It's easier and quicker to use and the PIMS that come with it are excellent while the pocket pc pims are serously lacking.Now the specifics of this device:The device itself is nice, very compact and pretty to look at with a beautiful screen. It lacks a little bit in terms of cpu power and why the device does not come with two expansion slots like the rest of the ipaq family is just plane silly - luckily I'm not planning on using wi-fi or I would not have bothered with this pda. Battery life is excellent. I was really expecting poor battery life like my clie had had but I was wrong.Some problems with this device are due to its being so new. At this time not much has been made for this pda for example: case, keyboard, screen protectors but this will be remedied very soon.Some parting advice:If you use your pda strictly for business or life organization and could not really give a fig about the whole multimedia thing than go with a PALM based pda. On the other hand, if you are like me and get bored very easily and always need to be entertained, than a pocket pc is probably for you (Of course when sharp irons out the problems its been having with its linux based pda, the Zaurus, my pda recommendation will be all together different (now that pda has amazing hardware!!)).

The HP iPAQ 1910 is a beautifully designed PDA, with a crisp, color display and a tiny footprint. A 200 mHz PXA250 processor provides zippy performance in most applications, although the 1910 tends to drop frames in video scenes with rapid motion. The 900 mAmpH battery that comes with the iPAQ allows for about 4 hours of continuous use. The battery is not integrated into the unit. This allows users to buy additional batteries and swap them out on the fly, and also to replace old batteries without having to send the unit in for servicing. I wished that the 1910 was a bit more expandable and came with a few more options, but for the price, this unit is a real bargain that is sure to raise a few eyebrows. What more could you want?

This PDA has simplified my life! It's VERY easy to use. It also works great when connected to my computer. I don't know why you would want to pay more than this one, when it does what you need for work.