HP iPAQ HX4705 Pocket PC

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Hewlett Packard: HP iPAQ HX4705 Pocket PC
ModelHX-4705
MadeHewlett Packard
Date2004-09-30
MediaElectronics
CatalogCE
Sales Rank16661
List PriceUS$1053.36

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Reviews:

Rating 4.5/5 from 46 reviews
IPAQ love
Rating: 5/5 2008-05-13
The best by far. This is my second one. I wanted a back up in case there is ever a problem.
It has everything necessary for business including wi-fi.
I love this thing!
five years later, I still think of it as the best PDA available!
Rating: 5/5 2008-01-08
When I bought it five years ago (or something like that), I thought it was the best PDA then... now, I can say it again.

It has one of the best screens I've ever seen, with VGA resolution.

It has bluetooth and Wi-fi. My only complain here is that from time to time, the Bluetooth refuses to turn on due to a "low memory" warning, that you can get rid of it by sof-reseting the device (or nor overhelming the main memory with too many small applications!).

With SD and CF, it has all the possibilities available!

And the magnesium case is great!! at least someone took a breath and actually tought, and found out that puting a plastic case on a PDA worth $600, intended for professional use, wasn't such a great idea (most of the new ones, worth that still have plastic cases!).

I have nothing but good words for it!!
NIce
Rating: 5/5 (1 out of 1 think this is helpful) 2007-03-08
This unit is great. Have had it for over a year now and it is flawless in operation. Hope they keep making it or a better updated version as time goes on. Upgraded to Windows Mob. 5 and it work fine as well. TON of memory and takes CF and SD cards. I have 1 gig ultrs in it now. Holds a TON of pictures and maps for pocketstreets, which I use often. I put a GPS card in it and and I have Navigation ability with Pocket-Streets... and yes holds and plays video and music with mob. MSplayer 10
What I like about my hx4705
Rating: 5/5 (3 out of 3 think this is helpful) 2006-10-07
This is my fourth Windows PDA, first 3 were from Compaq.
Let me add some beneficial features which have not been mentioned:
a. It is one of two Hp iPaqs which will run Windows mobile 5.0. I found that Windows Mobile 5.0 makes wireless internet access easier and faster.
b. Be sure to use Active Sync v 4.2. Syncing is very quick over USB 2.0.
c. This device runs .Net compact framework 2.0. I build apps for it using Visual Studio 2003 & 2005.
d. I use the onboard excel app constantly and move spreadsheets between it and my PC. Running Excel natively is a huge feature for me.
e. Windows mobile 5.0 includes a media player which sounds better than the previous one. This PDA is a great digital media player.
f. I read PDF manuals using a pcoket Acrobat reader. The beautiful screen is very useful for this.
g. Pocket Streets & downloadable maps. Buy Microsoft Streets & trips and get this for free. Map display is more vivid and colorful with this release.
Summary:
This device has enormous potential which it should, given its high price.
Great spec - expensive, unreliable and no longer made
Rating: 1/5 (3 out of 7 think this is helpful) 2006-08-14
I've had one for 9 months and it's a great PDA, albeit a bit power hungry for the battery shipped. Love the screen.

But it's fragile, and when mine broke HP claimed I'd opened the case voiding the warranty (i hadn't ?!?), and wanted 270 bucks.

I don't know anyone who still has one. Shame, it was a great PDA. I've heard they're discontinued now. But you can't spend this kind of money for something that won't even make it a year.

Editorials:

Product Description
Includes: Windows Mobile 2003 2nd Edition, Pocket Outlook, Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Pocket Informant 5.0, 1,800 mAh lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, desktop cradle, plastic flip cover, stylus, & more. hp iPaq hx4705 Pocket PC - This versatile Pocket PC is a reliable go-anywhere business tool for your hectic lifestyle. Be more productive when you utilize the hx4705's fast Intel 624MHz processor and bundled applications. Stay connected to the world around you with integrated 802.11b Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support. No matter where you are, the world is at your fingertips with the hx4705 Pocket PC. 480 x 640 Pixels Magnesium-alloy body Integrated SD Slot (supports SD/MMC and SDIO) Integrated CF Slot (CompactFlash Type II) Integrated Microphone & Speaker (both on the front of the iPaq) 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack MP3 Stereo Playback 4 Shortcut programmable buttons Navigation touchpad with mouse-like cursor Buttons - power, voice record, soft reset, contacts, inbox, mail, & iTask Connects to a PC via USB 2.0 Unit Dimensions - 5.17 (h) x 3.03 (w) x. 59 (d) Unit Weight - 6.6 oz.

Features:

  • WLAN 802.11b, Bluetooth 1.2, IrDA (FIR), USB and Serial
  • Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition software for Pocket PC
  • 624 MHz Intel Bulverde technology-based processor
  • 192 MB total memory (128 MB ROM and 64 MB SDRAM)
  • 4” Transflective type VGA TFT color, 64K colors, LED backlight