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The screen sensitivity is, as other have noticed, a little bit less than I have been previously used to, as it does take a slightly stronger impact by the stylus in order to register, but nothing that is any way insurmountable. The included CD from HP did not provide the proper Windows Activesync code (for use with MS Windows XP and previous OS versions) or the Windows Mobile Device Center ActivSync code (for MS Vista and Windows 7) that is used for sychronizing the IPAQ handheld with your PC. But this handheld computer is > twice as fast (624 MHz) as the TX and really works great and includes the latest MS Windows Mobile Operating System (BIOS [Basic input-Output System] version 1.01.06 from April 5, 2008). On the negative side, it seems for $ 272 (the current Amazon price) HP should also have provided a cradle as they used to do for all of my previous HP pdas. Fortunately Pocketsolutions and IPAQCases still have plenty of different types of cases and many other great accessories as do a few other vendors. as well. MY IPAQ immediately downloaded 2 weeks of MS Outlook email and all othert relevant items (MS word documents, etc).
It could have downloaded much more email in fact, but my internal email setting was nominally set at the factory to be 2 weeks. I felt as if I had my old Palm TX back in terms of the simplicity and ease of it all. Having owned top of the line pdas from Dell, Palm, HP and others over the years, needeless to say I am thrilled with this no frills, basic-style NO-PHONE pda version from HP (The HP IPAQ111). I sincerely hope that as more people realize the great utility of these simple machines compared to the present trend of totally converged (phone-included) devices (and that cost way way too much to operate on a monthy basis). that the marketplace for these types of units will resume its previous very important status in our EMMS (ever more mobile society). The provided black leather slip case is a nice touch (which is open at the top in order to be able to insert the device, but there is no strap provided to keep it protected from inadvertently falling out), but at this selling price I also wanted something that would protect my investment in this new device all the way around. I was really concerned when I purchased this unit that I might need the larger HP IPAQ211 unit which is bigger and heavier overall and has a larger screen and more internal memory and a CF (compact flash) as well as a SD/SDIO (secure digital) card slot for adding additional memory, but I now feel really satisfied that this IPAQ111 will fulfill my mobile personal computing needs quite adequately. I somehow always manage to turn the unit on accidentally after either removing it or also more importantly when reinserting the unit into the case.
Thus, I simply went to HP on-line and did a search and I was immediately brought to a Microsoft site where I down-loaded free software for MS Windows Professional (the 32 bit version) for my laptop which by the way worked immediately and flawlessly. Finally, in addition, in my humble opinion , the chosen location of the on-off switch is simply ridiculous, but I can certainly get used to it. The amount of available RAM (~50Mb) and ROM (~200Mb) is also excellent for such a small and very pocketable device too. The QVGA (Quarter Video Graphics Array: 320 X 240 pixels) 3.5 inch LCD screen is very sharp with nicely controllable backlighting and also plenty large for my purposes and the included 1250 mAh battery life (1250 milli-Ampere hour means that 1.25 Amperes of current will be provided for 1 hour) seems quite adequate as well. It is located on the right hand side (when facing the screen), right near the top of the unit, exactly where I reach to take the device out of the provided slip case. For the money that I saved in purchasing the IPAQ111 instead, I was able to purchase two very different and fully protected carrying cases, a desktop charging cradle as well as screen protectors (at least one of which should have been provided by HP in the first place).
Learning new ways to use it. I bought this item as a Christmas gift for my husband. He seems pretty happy with it. The only problem I usually hear he has is with connecting to the wireless sometimes. Don't know what causes it though.
I've used a number of different PDA's over the years. This one is one of the best I've had. The plating on the back has a soft rubber-type coating which makes it easier to hold and it doesn't slide around when put on smooth surfaces.
It's hp and it runs windows.I was not expecting much and that what it was.
I did not need a camera nor other applications on my cell phone, but missed the organizing opportunity. (I teach Excel this can do more than I expected)This device is not difficult to learn. I have been impressed with the iPAQ 111. I used the sync with Outlook and what a breeze. But sure I can figure it out and have pretty much figured it all out.I do wish more explanation from HP was available. I am NOT disappointed with the iPAQ 111.Pros:My CD worked fine.I find it easy to learn, even without the CD and have become addicted to "Bubbles". Love the Excel mobile and great for expenses.
I had compared it to others. I gave up my high monthly expense of having a PDA in a phone and purchased the iPAQ 111. Set up was very easy.Charging is quick.I like the interface. While waiting in the doctor's office I began playing this game and now has become challenging. I am extremely pleased and the iPAQ does what I wanted in an organizer. The iPAQ 111 is not too large, nor too small to handle, easy to read with a variety of fonts/features to customize.Cons: As an instructor for MS Office I tend to want to use the same file management procedures, and having a little bit of difficulty with organizing my "stuff" the way I want it, using the MS mindset, folders and sub folders. After all it is an 'organizer'.Could use more battery life, but is better than the majority of other devices that I researched and compared.
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