I bought my first PDA a few years ago, and was quite impressed. As things moved on though, I wanted more and more from it, GPS navigation being the main thing.
As I added more and more bits onto the old system, like a bluetooth jacket, and more memory, it got more and more clunky ... hence ... Read review
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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
Handheld - 64 MB RAM - Screen: 3.5 in inch - Display: TFT active matrix - CPU: XScale PXA270 - Infrared, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth - Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Premium Edition
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
Advantages: Looks great. Large memory. Fast processor. Disadvantages: No car charger adaptor
I bought my first PDA a few years ago, and was quite impressed. As things moved on though, I wanted more and more from it, GPS navigation being the main thing.
As I added more and more bits onto the old system, like a bluetooth jacket, and more memory, it got more and more clunky ... hence the need to upgrade.
I plumped for the exceptionally sleek looking iPAQ Hx4700. It claimed a fantastic (for Pocket PCs) screen resolution ... .../>
Having been a previous iPAQ owner, I was somewhat wary of all of the manufacturer's (and Microsoft's) claims. My first, supposedly fantastic, iPAQ had been rather clunky to use at times.
I got the new iPAQ back home, and took it into the kitchen. I couldn't resist using it at the first opportunity. So I plugged in the adaptor, and started it charging, and then powered it on for the first time.
I bought my first PDA a few years ago, and was quite impressed. As things moved on though, I wanted more and more from it, GPS navigation being the main thing.
As I added more and more bits onto the old system, like a bluetooth jacket, and more memory, it got more and more clunky ... hence the need to upgrade.
I plumped for the exceptionally sleek looking iPAQ Hx4700. It claimed a fantastic (for Pocket PCs) screen resolution of 640x480, along with a very fast processor (600+ MHz).
Having been a previous iPAQ owner, I was somewhat wary of all of the manufacturer's (and Microsoft's) claims. My first, supposedly fantastic, iPAQ had been rather clunky to use at times.
I got the new iPAQ back home, and took it into the kitchen. I couldn't resist using it at the first opportunity. So I plugged in the adaptor, and started it charging, and then powered it on for the first time.
The screen looked great. The display is so fine it is unbelievable. To be honest, operating system graphics rarely look better, even on a desktop system.
I began to experiment with the various screen settings (portrait/landscape), and fiddled around setting up a password.
I was more than surprised when the name of my home network popped up, unexpectedly, inviting me to connect to the web. You see, although I have a wireless network in the house, the range has never proved that satisfactory with my desktop devices. So for this little handheld to work was incredible.
After typing in my wireless network password, I was surfing the net, virtually as fast as I could on my desktop machine. Granted, the screen display is a little restrictive on these Pocket PCs, but it didn't falter once.
The keyboard entry seems to have been improved somewhat. The on-screen keyboard seems to appear at the right time now, rather than before, when it showed up any time it thought it might, possibly, be required!
The biggest improvement seems to be with the transcribed (handwriting recognition) input though. It's not that it can suddenly read the worst doctor's handwriting in the world. It's just that it is easier to use on-screen 'keys' to correct, edit and delete incorrectly transcribed entries. For instance, a delete key now appears, that can easily delete an extra character that was interpreted by the machine.
The device uses Microsoft ActiveSync 3.8 to keep in synchronisation with your desktop machine. I actually synch mine with both my home, and my work desktops. I've stopped being late for early morning meetings now!
Alongside the excellent device, you also get 4 'pointsworth' of free software, via the iPAQ site. I chose some Brainwave Synchronisation software, and a pack of 30 or so desktop themes.
The inbuilt software includes Windows Media Player 10, which, so far, has played everything I have thrown at it. As the Pocket PC supports Secure Digital, CompactFlash and Microdrive, it can effectively also function as an MP3 player, as well as playing videos etc.
The device also includes Pocket Excel (which I have programmed to calculate my Weight Watchers points), Pocket Word, Pocket Informant (handles all of your email and calendar needs), MSN Messenger, Pocket MSN, Clearvue PDF (views Adobe Acrobat docs), and much much more.
Lastly, one impressive feature (for me, at any rate), was the fact that the battery is more of an accessory now, rather than being something inbuilt. It implies that it will be easier to source, and fit a new battery when the time should come!
And you know I said I was impressed with the screen display ... well that was before I discovered, and enabled, the ClearType display functionality. Once enabled, the device's display looked more than impressive. It was absolutely awesome!
So far, I really cannot fault this device. I would recommend it wholeheartedly!
Advantages: Fast, High spec, Sharp Screen, many accessories, CF and SD card slots, Looks great. Disadvantages: Expensive price tag, less RAM than older model, Touch Pad
HX4700
The HP iPAQ HX4700 is a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant). In other words, it's a handheld computer. One would be able to use it as an organiser, word processor, MP3 player, gaming device, etc. Basically, most of the things a current PC or laptop would be capable of. The American version is the HX4705 but is identical in every way as far as I know.
WHY I CHOSE THE HX4700?
I had previously owned a HP iPAQ H5550 PDA, so stuck with the HP brand ... ...you can't go wrong with HP on build quality. Another option would have been to go for a PDA running the PALM operating system (OS) but the programs I want to use may not be compatible. The HX4700 runs the Pocket PC OS rather than PALM (Think Microsoft Windows vs. Linux). The new iPAQs that HP have been releasing all seem to have mobile phone capabilities and I just did not want this as I'd rather use my phone for phone calls and not have another ...
Deru 15.07.2006
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Advantages: Great Size Screem, True VGA, Bluetooth & WiFi, 2 expansion slots!! Disadvantages: Screen scuffs quite easily, Screen cover can be annoying. No case!
...most is reasonable priced. HP put a voucher in the box for credits on their web site. These credits let you choose what softwrae you would like. This is great as it means you can pick what you will use, not what some guy in a suit thinks is cheap!
The unit is increadable well built. It uses some kind of metal alloy, which sound very advanced. What it really means is that it's very strong and a nice grey colour!
The unit is the first Ipaq I'm aware ... ...it was awful. Finally HP have managed to get something reasonable in this model though!
The battery can last me a weekend with no real problems, which is something the older models had never managed to do before. Also, unlike the older models, there is an internal battery which means that if the main power dies, you haven't instantly lost all your data. To give an expample, i forgot to charge the unit before I went off on holiday for a MONTH! Come ...
tribal_tiger 12.04.2005
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Advantages: Fantastic screen, fast, one of the best PDAs available Disadvantages: High-res screen can slow it down; expensive; short standard battery life; relatively bulky
...with "Windows Mobile v5.0", and HP will sell an upgrade.
All Pocket PCs come with "Pocket" versions of Outlook, Word and Excel. Outlook is sufficient for reading and writing simple emails and managing contacts, tasks and calendar items - these can be synced with your desktop PC. You can prepare emails on the PDA, and then next time you sync it with your desktop PC, the emails will be sent.
Word is extremely cut-down, but will at least allow you ... ...or on memory card).
HP sell an extended battery for around £80, which will nearly quadruple the running time, but increase the size and weight of the device. The 4700 is already a bit chunkier than most PDAs (as the screen is 4" instead of 3.5") so this won't help matters - I believe the advantages of the screen outweigh this, but if you really want a compact PDA you may want to look elsewhere, perhaps at the Acer n300/n311.
A slightly annoying ...
kah123 11.03.2006
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Advantages: Great screen, all the connectivity you could possible need Disadvantages: Looks and size
...I have noticed though that HP seem to be getting more and more stingy on the "included" accessories. No more slip on case, spare pens nothing! With the 4700 all you get is the one stylus, a docking cradle and a plastic flap/cover for the screen.
Hmmmm not looking too good so far then.
Once charged - and this was quick about 3hrs! I powered up and immediately saq where the money I spent all went. The screen was awesome, you have never seen anything ... ...this the ability to flip the screen from portrait to landscape (nice touch), and the memory - oodles of it. On board you get access to 192mb of memory - of which only 135mb is actually available to the user but this is split out in such a way where you'll never be sort for your active programs or storage.
Moving onto storage its also nice to see both a SD card slot and a CF slot. Very useful. Although I did notice when using my IBM microdrive CF ...
davwan 04.05.2005
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Advantages: Brilliant screen, plenty of power, excellent value. Disadvantages: It did physically break but was covered in the warranty.
...is readily available on the HP website and other places that sell them online. This is intended as a 'what's is it really like to live with' review.
I have had my 4700 for over 2 years now, which is longer than I have kept any similar device (I usually trade them in every year). The reason I have kept this one so long is that it still does everything I want it to do. I remember when I got it I was amazed at the clarity of the large 4In TFT screen ... ...I have owned. It has all the features I personally need (wifi - great for internet use, big clear screen, bluetooth for my keyboard & GPS and both an SD and Compact Flash slot for extra memory).
I have bought a lot of software for the 4700 including SatNav (Navman) MP3 software, a better diary / address book and a few games and other applications. I use my 4700 every day and it very rarely lets me down.
The battery life is good, but I have a charger ...
Honest.John 12.09.2007
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Product Information for "HP iPAQ Pocket PC Hx4700" »
Audio
Voice Recording Capability
Built-in
Audio Output
Speaker(s)
Supported Digital Audio Formats
MP3
Audio Input
Microphone
Operating system / software
OS Provided
Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition
Software
Calculator, Notes, Voice Recorder, Calendar, Contacts, Solitaire, Tasks, Microsoft Pocket Excel, Microsoft Pocket Word, Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player 9.0 for Pocket PC
Manufacturer's product description
High-end features and versatile functionality in a sophisticated design. The powerful HP iPAQ hx4700 Pocket PC is a Microsoft Windows Powered Pocket PC designed with a visually stunning VGA color display, a broad range of feature-rich applications, integrated wireless capabilities, enhanced security and dual-slot expansion that make the HP iPAQ hx4700 Pocket PC an essential asset for productivity both in and out of the office. Sleek, powerful, and feature-rich gets more done on the go. Intel PXA270 624MHz processor raises your productivity to a whole new level. Work faster - work smarter.
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 (*)
