OS provided:
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0
Installed RAM:
64 MB
Processor:
Marvell 624 MHzXScale PXA310
Wireless connectivity:
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11g,
Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Dimensions (W x D x H):
2.7 in x 0.6 in x 4.6 in
Input device type:
Stylus,
Touch-screen,
5-way navigation button
Description:
The HP iPAQ 111 is a Pocket PC-based, consumer-oriented handheld device.
Compared to other consumer-oriented handhelds on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $290.
You can expand the memory of this unit using Secure Digital (SD), or MMC media.
Runs on Microsoft Windows mobile 6.0.
Pros:
Runs on the Microsoft Windows mobile 6.0 operating system, which is somewhat more advanced than some similarly priced handhelds.
Weighing in at only 4.1 ounces, this handheld is rather light compared with most other devices.
Cons:
Since this device runs on Pocket PC, it will work only with Windows, not with Linux or Macintosh operating systems.
Suitability:
A consumer-oriented handheld, suited for every-day use.
Also, this handheld should be adequate for viewing color images (given that it supports 64,000 colors at a resolution of 320x240).
You can use the Bluetooth capability of this device to connect to cell phones and other devices that are similarly enabled.
The HP iPAQ 111 supports MP3 playback, so you can listen to audio tracks which are stored in memory.
The Wi-Fi (802.11b) capability of this PDA allows you to connect to wireless networks in offices, airports, and in hundreds of public areas (charges may apply).
Value:
In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this handheld has great features for the money.
Nonetheless, take note that pDAs with similar processing power can cost as much as $250.
Suggestions:
(1) If you plan to 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
.
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