HP iPaq 210 Enterprise Handheld
Manufacturer: HP Part number: FB040AA#ABA
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- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 7 reviews
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- The HP iPAQ 210 Enterprise Handheld - with the power to run your business applications, a 4-inch touch screen display and 802.11b/g wireless networking - delivers enterprise-class connectivity so you can mobilize your business and maximize results. With a sophisticated design, a big 4-inch touch screen display, and a planned 3-year lifecycle, the iPAQ 210 is a great ... Read more
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CNET editors' blog post
By Bonnie Cha, 09/05/07
HP iPaq 110 Classic Handheld
(Credit: HP)Ha! And people thought the PDA was dead. Today, HP introduced two new models to its iPaq line of handhelds: the HP iPaq 110 Classic Handheld and HP iPaq 210 Enterprise Handheld. Now, in this day and age of smart phones, will this type of classic PDA fly? I say yes. There are still plenty of people who want one device for organizing their contacts and appointments while keeping their cell phone separate. And heck, since Dell exited the handheld market in April and there hasn't been a new PDA from Palm in years, HP fills that void. Both devices are expected to start shipping in late October, while pricing has not been finalized at this time.
So if the name didn't give it away, the iPaq 110 is more for the everyday user--the student, the do-it-all supermom, the mobile professional. There's no revolutionary technology in here, but that's not to say, it's a snoozer. The PDA runs the latest Windows Mobile 6 Professional Edition and comes with integrated Bluetooth 2.0 and Wi-Fi. It's nice and trim at 4.5 inches tall by 7.1 inches wide by 0.5 inch deep and 3.6 ounces and features a 3.5-inch, 240x320 pixel touch screen. Underneath, the iPaq 110 is powered by a 624MHz Marvell PXA310 processor and 256MB Flash ROM and 64MB SDRAM.
HP iPaq 210 Enterprise Handheld
(Credit: HP)Meanwhile, the HP iPaq 210 will appeal to only a certain portion of the audience, namely vertical markets such as the medical profession. This business-centric handheld comes with advanced tools, such as HP's Enterprise Mobility Agent, a certificate enroller, and VoIP support. It's also equipped with a 24-pin connector and a mini USB port for terminal attachments such as bar code readers. Other highlights of this Windows Mobile 6 PDA include Bluetooth 2.0 and Wi-Fi (802.11b/g with WPA2 security), a 4-inch, 262,000-color, VGA touch screen, 256MB of Flash ROM, 64MB of SDRAM, a voice recorder, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
User reviews
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don't buy this if you need it outdoors!
by tpavlis on March 31, 2008
Pros: great screen size, fast
Cons: screen sucks outside; screen could be a little more sensitive
Summary: I had high hopes for this after using the old hp's pda with a vga screen but I was really disappointed with this screen outdoors. In bright sunlight it ...
Summary: I had high hopes for this after using the old hp's pda with a vga screen but I was really disappointed with this screen outdoors. In bright sunlight it disappears. They claim it is transflective, but it clearly isn't. I could barely read it in brightsunlight. I had to shade the screen to see anything. What is going on with displays in this business--the old pda's are far better outdoors than anything I've seen in the last two years. I guess "mobile" computing means walking through airports and not going outdoors!
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Finally mature enough to get the job done
by 60894965 on March 1, 2008
Pros: Form factor, screen, battery life, utilitarian value
Cons: The price is not cheap
Summary: If you're like me, you've been wondering if the Pocket PC market would ever spin off a solution that got it right before the niche was absorbed by ...
Summary: If you're like me, you've been wondering if the Pocket PC market would ever spin off a solution that got it right before the niche was absorbed by convergent devices. While late to the party, HP has finally managed to bring a device to market that satisfies the need to balance small size and big possibilities.
I paid $450 for my Enterprise 210 - not chump change by any stretch. But as I later discovered, it was money well spent. The device is a lot smaller than I expected, and it fits nicely in my pocket. The 4" VGA screen is absolutely brilliant and sharp. Out of the box, Microsoft and HP provide a rather clunky interface and icon layout. I fixed that with an additional $100 in expense to install sbp Pocket Plus (to customize my desktop), ibe file manager (to improve the explorer), pocket DOS (for command line environment), z2 Pocket Lan (for a suite of TCP/IP tools), and Thunderhawk browser (to fix the still ridiculous PPC IE experience).
I administer a network, which is exactly why I bought this device. The wireless tools included are satisfying and my ability to configure and attach to encrypted networks was easy and thus far no dropouts taking it past 100 feet. The Bluetooth is equally easy to setup. Since this device has no phone, I thought this was a great alternative since I will use my cellphone as a modem where there is no wireless coverage (and preserve my weekends not having to drive into the city).
The processor has a lot of horsepower at 624Mhz, and even though I was skeptical about the 185Mb available Ram (384Mb total minus the OS) it sprinted along with multiple apps open and multimedia (I added an extra 4Gb SDIO card for storage). The touch screen is a nice feature and frees up having to pull the stylus every time, but you still need it for articulate keyboard work.
Security-wise, it does not have the buggy biometrics of other iPaq's to crash the system. Instead, you get a good set of encryption and intuitive setup to create VPN and other connections. I tested it out and was able to get reliable remote access over wireless using IPSEC. There is a noticeable pokeyness to the WIFI on startup pulling DHCP, but once it does it works great.
The screen deserves some comments. I have owned several PPC's in my time and this one absolutely blows them away. It is crispy and has a lot of real estate (but do yourself a favor and use a plain color background theme so you have a desktop without the distraction of graphics near text on the Today screen). Orientation landscape or portrait is easy to set, and you don't need to run it on full brightness for user-friendly display (nice to extend battery life and it includes a light sensor to adjust automatically).
Speaking of battery life, I did some tests: fully charged, I left it off for several days and found it lost about 6% of the charge - not bad. I also tested to see how long it would run Wireless before it ran down (almost five hours). I did have to use a 3rd party app to change the close 'X' from background to actually closing running programs, which improved battery time as well.
Something I find really cool about the 210 is the ability to use a mini USB cable for both charging and sync. The proprietary adapter HP ships with their AC charger is not needed if you have a laptop or desktop to plug into.
Expandability-wise, the SDIO and CF slots offer plenty of options too depending on what kind of goodies you want (GPS, camera, etc, none of which is built-in to preserve space and power). The audio is nothing to write home about from the external speaker, but with headphones it is a pleasure to listen to.
Overall I'd say if you're looking for a well-designed, stocked unit that has a strong (but not over the top) suite of processing power, expansion, connectivity, and battery life, the HP iPaq 210 Enterprise is definitely worth your time and money. Granted I had to spend an additional $200 by the time everything was upgraded and customized(for a total cost of $650) but it seems to be just what I was looking for and I now carry it everywhere. I was not disappointed and for purists who don't need a phone this is about as close to a real computer in your pocket as it gets.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great device. Its about time someone came out with a new PDA for us non smartphone users.
by amaxted on April 28, 2008
Pros: This device does it all and is super fast. Great screen clarity
Cons: The device overall is a little on the big side.
Summary: I am glad I purchased the new IPAQ 210. Even though the size is big it is worth it to have a device that does it all and to have ...
Summary: I am glad I purchased the new IPAQ 210. Even though the size is big it is worth it to have a device that does it all and to have one with such a great screen. Not everyone in this world likes to work off a one inch square screen.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Returning Mine.
by tlharrisedfgert on June 12, 2009
Pros: Pretty Screen, Yes.
Cons: Play an MPG and you'll find it's slow, choppy, messed up.
Summary: 64 Bit users should just leave this one behind. You're (and I'm) spoiled. We need more. The installer is not good. It's sad that people want to ...
Summary: 64 Bit users should just leave this one behind. You're (and I'm) spoiled. We need more. The installer is not good. It's sad that people want to move toward smart-phones not realizing that if their service is interrupted, so is their smart-phone's capability. Keep the PDA market alive with better performance, HP. My 64 bit quad layer desktop is an HP. I love HP. This PDA, however, is a thing of the past, not the future.
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In an age of tiny "smartphones" finally a great PDA
by danlv on February 20, 2009
Pros: Great multimedia pocket device, I use it for work but also for music, movies, ebooks. Great VGA 4" screen, dual memory slot (I have installed 48GB!!!) , pleasure to watch movies during flights, installed tons of software (Windows Mobile OS).
Cons: Battery gets slowly drained when not in use, apparently by the CF card, price a bit stiff. HP markets it as "Enterprise" which I am sure scares off a lot of potential buyers who imagine lack of multimedia capapbility. This is wrong- it is a great PDA
Summary: Great multimedia device, it is a pocket size, but large screen, high resolution Windows Mobile device. The music sounds great with earphones (who cares about the inside speaker?) , it is ...
Summary: Great multimedia device, it is a pocket size, but large screen, high resolution Windows Mobile device. The music sounds great with earphones (who cares about the inside speaker?) , it is fast and stable, 2 memory slots and it works with 32GB each, great looking watcheable movies, ebooks in all formats imaginable - a great PDA just when I was loosing hope. Compared with the tiny 2.5" "smartphones" completely unusable , this is a treat! I could not understand why people do not buy a cheap little mobile phone and use a real PDA for the rest (4" VGA screens are the perfect balance of size and performance). This is way better than the Apple touch and obviously compatible with all Windows software including Office. It also feels great in the hand and the milky screen (when off) also looks appealing. The auto brightness senzor also works great.
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¡Excelent, Is the Best PocketPC!. Es la mejor Pocket PC
by alejo425 on December 11, 2008
Pros: -Display 4" (excellent screen)
-Capacity (64GB)
-Long battery life
-high-speed 802.11g WiFi with WAP and WAP2Cons: -Large size
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Great Product with just a couple quirks
by Da Cheez on March 7, 2008
Pros: Great screen, fast performance, nice connectivity, dual memory card slots, HUGE stock battery, loads of RAM, mini USB, USB host through 24-pin connector
Cons: plastic casing, loose stylus, battery drain with CF card
Summary: The iPaq 210 is definitely a great device. The large, VGA screen is wonderful for viewing pictures, watching movies, and surfing the web. The fast processor and 128mb of RAM ...
Summary: The iPaq 210 is definitely a great device. The large, VGA screen is wonderful for viewing pictures, watching movies, and surfing the web. The fast processor and 128mb of RAM make for snappy performance, while the dual memory card slots (SD and CF) let you have tons of storage. And with a 2200mah battery, it can keep running for hours.
It does have a few drawbacks, though. For one thing, the plastic casing it's made with feels creaky (that's not to say it isn't solid, though; it is solid and should hold up to wear and tear nicely). The catch for the stylus is also a little weak and lost styli could be an issue with this device. Finally, for some reason CF cards cause un-warranted power drain even when the device is in standby. There is an option in the settings menu to fix this, but it doesn't seem to work.
But all in all the iPaq 210 is a wonderful device.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: HP
- Part number: FB040AA#ABA
- Description: The HP iPAQ 210 Enterprise Handheld - with the power to run your business applications, a 4-inch touch screen display and 802.11b/g wireless networking - delivers enterprise-class connectivity so you can mobilize your business and maximize results. With a sophisticated design, a big 4-inch touch screen display, and a planned 3-year lifecycle, the iPAQ 210 is a great deployment platform for enterprise applications. Access the Internet and email with integrated 802.11b/g wireless networking. Connect to Bluetooth peripherals like headsets or keyboards. Enable unique solutions by attaching peripherals with the HP Smart Connector. Use it as a deployment platform for enterprise applications. Or use your familiar productivity applications such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel with Microsoft Office Mobile. Store your business-critical information with high-capacity SDIO and Compact Flash. Tested to work out-of-the-box with enterprise applications. Also enjoy convenient global services and support from HP.
General
- Product Type Handheld
- Width 3 in
- Depth 0.6 in
- Height 5 in
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 3 in x 0.6 in x 5 in
- Localization United States
- Weight 6.8 oz
- Included Accessories Carrying case
- Localization United States
Processor
- Processor Marvell XScale PXA310 624 MHz
- Processor Marvell 624 MHzXScale PXA310
Memory
- ROM 256 MB - Flash
- RAM 128 MB - SDRAM
- Installed RAM 128 MB
- Supported Flash Memory Cards CompactFlash, SD Memory Card
- Compatibility SDIO
- RAM technology SDRAM
- Installed ROM 256 MB Flash
Display
- Display Type 4 in TFT active matrix - Transflective
- Display type 4 in TFT active matrix
- Image 18-bit color
- Display Resolution 640 x 480
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Classic
- Software Games, Calculator, Asset Viewer, File Manager, MSN Messenger, iPAQ Wireless, Voice Recorder, Today PanelLite, Wireless Manager, Bluetooth Manager, HP Setup Assistant, HP Help and Support, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Certificate Enroller, HP Photosmart Mobile, Microsoft ActiveSync, Microsoft Office Mobile, Windows Media Player Mobile, Microsoft Office Outlook Mobile, Microsoft Internet Explorer Mobile
Input Device
- Input device type Stylus, Touch-screen, 9-way navigation pad
- Type Stylus, Touch-screen, 9-way navigation pad
Audio
- Audio Input Microphone
- Audio input type Microphone
- Audio Output Speaker(s)
- Voice Recording Capability Yes
- Compliant Standards CE, UL, ACA, CCC, DGT, FCC, MIC, MOC, NOM, RRL, BSMI, CCIB, GOST, ICES, SABS, SASO, VCCI, CISPR, C-Tick
Telecom
- Modem None
- Modem None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 SD Memory Card, 1 CompactFlash Card
- Wireless Connectivity IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
- Interfaces 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x USB - Mini-USB Type B
- Port / Connector Type:Interface 1HeadphonesOutput, 1USB
- Connector Provided Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Mini-USB Type B
- Expansion slot(s) total (free) 1 SD Memory Card, 1 CompactFlash Card
- Cable(s) included 1 x USB cable, 1 x 6 ftPower cable
Power
- Battery installed (max) 1 Lithium ion
- Power Device Power adapter
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Power supply device Power adapter
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable, 1 x Power cable - 6 ft
Environmental Parameters
- Operating temperature 41 °F113 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 35 - 85%
- Min Operating Temperature 41 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 113 °F
GPS
- GPS Navigation None
Battery
- Installed Qty (Max Supported) 1
- Technology / Form Factor Lithium ion
- Capacity 2200 mAh
Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service / Support Details 1 year Limited warranty Parts and labor, 90 days Technical support
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year, Technical support - Software - 90 days
Manufacturer info
- HP
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.hp.com
- Address:
3000 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1185
