Description:
The HP iPAQ RX5915 is a Pocket PC-based, business-oriented handheld device.
Compared to other business-oriented handhelds on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $505.
You can expand the memory of this unit using Secure Digital (SD), or MMC media.
Runs on Microsoft Windows mobile 5.0 premium edition.
Pros:
Offers Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, IEEE 802.11g, and IEEE 802.11b wireless capability, which is considerably better than some similarly priced handhelds.
Also, this handheld runs on the Microsoft Windows mobile 5.0 premium edition operating system, which is more advanced than some similarly priced handhelds.
Cons:
Weighing in at 6 ounces, this handheld is somewhat heavy compared with most other devices.
Since this device runs on Pocket PC, it will work only with Windows, not with Linux or Macintosh operating systems.
Suitability:
Built for those who want a device that can meet the needs of various back-office or industrial applications.
Also, its display, supporting 64,000 colors at 240x320 resolution, makes it adequate for viewing color images.
This handheld supports the Bluetooth private area network protocol, which means that it has the ability to wirelessly connect with other Bluetooth-enabled devices within about 30 feet to synchronize data, access e-mail and the Internet, exchange files, and print documents.
The HP iPAQ RX5915 supports MP3 playback, meaning you can listen to audio tracks that are stored in memory.
This PDA includes Wi-Fi (802.11b) compatibility and can be used to access the internet at various wireless enabled "hotspots".
Value:
Notwithstanding its relatively expensive price, this handheld has good features for the money.
Suggestions:
(1) If you think you'll enter large amounts of data, consider purchasing an
external portable keyboard
for your PDA.
(2) For news and reviews of the latest handhelds, visit
the Handhelds Feature on CNET Reviews
.