Never one to properly maintain a diary, and with an increasingly busy life, I decided to buy myself the HP 1940 iPAQ Palmtop. I've now owned it for about three months and although it's about £240 more expensive than a diary, it's money well spent. I could now write huge lists of specifications ... Read review
Handheld - 128 MB RAM - Screen: 4 in inch - Display: TFT active matrix - CPU: XScale PXA310 - Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi - Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0, Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Classic
Handheld - 64 MB RAM - Screen: 3.5 in inch - Display: TFT active matrix - CPU: XScale PXA270 - Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Infrared - Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Premium Edition
Handheld - 64 MB RAM - Screen: 3.5 in inch - Display: TFT active matrix - CPU: XScale PXA310 - Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi - Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0, Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Classic
Advantages: Clear screen, ease of use, size Disadvantages: Fiddly for goalkeepers and people wearing boxing gloves
...decided to buy myself the HP 1940 iPAQ Palmtop. I've now owned it for about three months and although it's about £240 more expensive than a diary, it's money well spent. I could now write huge lists of specifications to do with it but instead I'll describe my day and how I use this little computer.
I wake up at around 7 and turn on my Desktop PC and go on-line. I then attach my iPAQ to it using the Microsoft Activesync software that ... ...bought it, I can now plug the two computers together through my PC's USB socket and they synchronise with one another. The best thing about this is a faciltity called AvantGo. This downloads news pages from sources such as Reuters, BBC, Guardian, Times etc onto your iPAQ so that you can view them at your leisure and it even removes old news pages. So with my iPAQ full of the days news, I walk to the station and board my train.
Never one to properly maintain a diary, and with an increasingly busy life, I decided to buy myself the HP 1940 iPAQ Palmtop. I've now owned it for about three months and although it's about £240 more expensive than a diary, it's money well spent. I could now write huge lists of specifications to do with it but instead I'll describe my day and how I use this little computer.
I wake up at around 7 and turn on my Desktop PC and go on-line. I then attach my iPAQ to it using the Microsoft Activesync software that comes with the HP1940. After a straightforward installation when I bought it, I can now plug the two computers together through my PC's USB socket and they synchronise with one another. The best thing about this is a faciltity called AvantGo. This downloads news pages from sources such as Reuters, BBC, Guardian, Times etc onto your iPAQ so that you can view them at your leisure and it even removes old news pages. So with my iPAQ full of the days news, I walk to the station and board my train.
I am a huge fan of The Darkness and luckily the Microsoft Media Player on my PC allows me to very easily download music onto my iPAQ. With the built-in 64Meg of memory, you can fit about 15 songs and this can obviously be extended by purchasing a memory card. The iPAQ has a strange headphone socket which is narrower than the standard 3.5mm socket but they do provide an adaptor. So, I sit on the train listening to "I believe in a thing called Love" and reading all the latest news. If the journey takes ages and I start to get bored of music and/or news then I can play Solitaire or a game called jawbreaker which is a colour matcing game that is very addictive.
I arrive at work and sit at my desk and browse through the calendar on the iPAQ. The desktop, the screen you see when no programs are running, can be configured to show all of your appointments for the coming weeks and really does allow you to see birthdays and anniversarys that could be easily missed in a diary. You can also set alarms to remind you in advance of important meetings. The iPAQ is used with a stylus that you draw on the screen with. Although very odd to start with, you do get used to it and input of text or numbers can either be done by handwriting recognition or by tapping away at a small keyboard at the foot of the screen. The latter is the most accurate.
The iPAQ comes with those office favourites Word and Excel, and although very basic versions of their desktop PC cousins, they can be very handy for working on the train or adding any information which can then be transferred to your PC using Activesync.
If you have a Bluetooth camera phone, it is possible to send your photos to your iPAQ and then simply transfer them to your PC when you get home, also using Activesync.
There are very few bad things that can be said about this product. However.
-It doesn't come with a case despite being extremely fragile and prone to damage.
-You can't use different coloured markers on your calendar screen to show day's off, leave, birthdays etc without opening each day individually.
-If you have got big hands, it is quite fiddly to use, especially if you're subjected to the 1950's slam door trains that I have to use. A smoother ride could be experienced at Blackpool Pleasure Beach!!!!
To conclude, this product is excellent at entertaining you, organising you and informing you. It is possible to download loads of different programs and the main limit is the size of memory but new cards can be bought from places like Amazon. I only really use it for the reasons I've outlined above and I've no doubt that I have barely scratched the surface of what this machine can do. However, I had to decide if I could justify spending £240 on a machine that runs a few very useful programs and 3 months after buying it, the answer is yes. To see specifications then please go to Hewlett Packard's website. Basically, it's as long as the diameter of a CD, wide as 3/4 of a credit card's length and as narrow as my little finger. It's very compact and I can't recommend it highly enough.
Advantages: Power - Value - Screen Disadvantages: Backup battery - Lack of WiFi
First of all, for anyone looking to buy one of these, it's worth noting that this little gem is EXACTLY the same as the iPAQ H1945. The only difference between the H1940 and the H1945 is one was originally sold in the USA and the other destined for the European market.
Okay, now that we've resolved an issue that caused me great confusion, let's get down to business. This is a cracking little Pocket PC that should not be overlooked. It's a bargain ... ...2 years ago for £40! It's particularly sleek by comparison to lots of more expensive PDA's, slim and light too. The screen is great too with bright, vibrant colours. I've used this as a GPS unit mostly with the help of TomTom and a Bluetooth GPS receiver. It has no problems using TomTom Navigator 6 and with the help of a 2GB SD card has helped me navigate flawlessly through Europe. The processor is more than capable for running said TomTom and other ...
MrSwampy 16.09.2008
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Advantages: Crisp and clear display, bluetooth Disadvantages: no cradle.
The HP iPAQ h1940 is a very powerful Pocket PC; the h1940 is smaller than other iPAQ models which makes it more portable than ever. The official dimensions are 2.75 in x 4.46 in x 0.5 in (113.3 mm x 69.8 mm x 12.8 mm), weight 4.38 oz (124 g) (including battery). The infrared port is located on the left side along with the built-in microphone. The bottom side hosts a system connector, and the right-hand side a slider which releases the battery cover.
... ...screen.
The HP iPAQ h1940 has a very nice TFT display with led backlight, provides high brightness and resolution. The backlight intensity can be adjusted in five steps; this model does not have an automatic backlight adjustment. The Screen applet makes it possible to switch system support for Clear Type, which I found to be very convenient because I do not need to tweak the system’s registry anymore. The display is readable very well in all possible ...
fleek18 30.10.2004
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Advantages: Slim and small, great colours and big screen Disadvantages: doesn't come with any extras like cradle or case.
...(266 MHz) using X-scale technology HP quality and worldwide support."
fair enough
"Clear and dazzling transflective colour display"
Very impressive, "89 mm, display type :Transflective type TFT colour with LED backlight" "Removable battery provides capability for extended use while away from a power source"
Might be useful on the go, battery life is told to be 8 hours, didn't use it up yet.
"SD memory card slot for transferring and storing music, ... ...and pictures directly from your HP iPAQ Pocket PC to an HP printer via Bluetooth connectivity"
Haven't tried simply because don't have a bluetooth printer.
"Listen to your favorite MP3 or WMA music files; Watch Windows Media videos and play games at your convenience"
well, that needs a lot of space on your memory but you can use it as MP3 player with a SD card.
If you are thinking between 1910 and this one, I'd say go for this one, I did. I has ...
Agape_ 12.08.2003 (15.09.2003)
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Advantages: Small and stylish Disadvantages: Annoying noise! (Can be altered)
...have not had to contact HP with any problems regarding this PDA. Firstly I shall talk about the memory capacity. It has a memory of 64MB not very much if you want to store music. It can only hold about 15 songs. To me this is too little so I have purchased a larger SD card which slots into the top of the iPAQ. It has windows media player allowing you to play many different formats of music including, WMA, MP3 and AAC. Although many would not choose ... ...think of all the other benefits you get from it.
Next I talk about the SD slot at the top of the device. This can be use for many things. I have also purchased a camera which attaches to the top and I can use it as a web cam to use on "Pocket MSN". SD cards are widely accepted in most modern technology and nearly every device can read a SD card.
Using this device is no chore thanks to a quick little processor. Opening up applications and games ...
readingfc-boy 19.09.2006
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Advantages: Very compact and well specified. Disadvantages: Battery life could be better.
I got my Ipaq 1940 about a week ago, as a replacement for my Psion 5mx which died recently, and so I had been doing a considerable amount of research into a prospective replacement unit. It cot £250 UK, and although I got it direct from a dealer, they are available at this price in Dixons (PC world has them at £299 shelf price/£259 web price).
I considered Palm, and I know a lot of people love them, but I just didn't like the operating system, and ... ...me, so the lower quarter of the screen (dedicated to graffiti input' would be wasted on me.
I had gone from a PDA with a permanently fitted keyboard to one that had a keyboard 'on demand' at the bottom of the screen, and the tiny 'keys' aren't too hard to get first time with the delicate stylus provided.
I'm still in the early stages of getting used to this PDA, so these comments may be added to later, but first impreddions are important with such ...
Nige7Whit 17.11.2003 (19.11.2003)
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Voice Recording Capability
Built-in
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MP3, MP3, WMA
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Microphone
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Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Professional
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The slim, affordable HP iPAQ Pocket PC h1940 with integrated Bluetooth has great features and functionality at an incredible value to meet your handheld computing needs. The slim and sleek design fits into almost any pocket or purse and conveniently includes SD slot for flexibility in expansion and storage. With integrated Bluetooth, connect wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices. Stay productive with the combination of popular applications, features and storage capabilities. View photos and listen to your favorite music when you want. A broad range of features, Bluetooth, expansion capabilities, and multimedia make the HP iPAQ Pocket PC h1940 essential for you to be productive at home, at work or on the go.
Flexible, Lots of uses, Fast processor, Built-in Wifi, Bluetooth, Infrared
Expensive, can crash (stability), Only takes SD cards, Official accessories are expensive, battery life, battery life when using Wi-Fi, Difficult to start up if power's all gone even after charging, they don't make it anymore (*)
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