HP iPaq Pocket PC rz1710
Manufacturer: HP Part number: FA289A
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- Bottom Line:
- With a combination of a small form factor and great performance, the HP iPaq Pocket PC rz1710 is a solid entry-level PDA.
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CNET editors' review
HP iPaq Pocket PC rz1710 price range: $299.99
- Reviewed by: Dong Van Ngo
- Edited by: Bonnie Cha
- Reviewed on: 07/25/2004
- Released on: 07/26/2004
The good: Thin and light; long battery life; multimedia capabilities; nice screen.
The bad: Expensive; no user-replaceable battery; lacks Bluetooth and Wi-Fi; no cradle.
The bottom line: With a combination of a small form factor and great performance, the HP iPaq Pocket PC rz1710 is a solid entry-level PDA.
Far and away, the rz1710's strongest attribute is its thin, light design. Though it's about the same size and weight as its predecessor--4.5 by 2.8 by 0.5 inches and 4.2 ounces, to be exact--the rz1710 remains one of the smallest and lightest Pocket PCs available. Despite its petiteness, this PDA offers a 3.5-inch transflective TFT (thin-film transistor), 64,000-color screen with a QVGA resolution of 240x320 pixels. You can now switch between Portrait or Landscape mode, thanks to the latest operating system, Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition.
Below the LCD, the HP features four programmable launch buttons (Calendar, Contacts, Messaging, and Today are the defaults). In between the shortcut keys is a four-way navigation button. On top of the PDA, there's an SDIO/MMC slot that supports storage cards up to 1GB, expanding on the device's 32MB of memory. The infrared port sits right beneath the expansion slot, but as far as wireless connections go, that's all you'll get--there's neither Bluetooth nor Wi-Fi.
As mentioned earlier, the rz1710 is equipped with the latest OS. You'll find the standard apps, including Pocket versions of Word, Excel, MSN Messenger, and Internet Explorer. In addition, HP throws in a few proprietary utilities, such as HP Image Zone for editing images and Task Switch for jumping between programs, to name two. On the entertainment side, Windows Media Player allows you to play music and video files, and you also get two games: Solitaire and Jawbreaker. If you want more of a mobile media companion, take a look at the rz1710's sibling, the rz1715, which has the same hardware features but includes minor software enhancements for entertainment applications such as digital music and photos.
In CNET Labs' tests, the rz1710 exceeded our expectations. Equipped with Samsung's 203MHz S3C2410 processor, its overall performance was actually superior to that of the Asus MyPal A730, which has Intel's 520MHz PXA270 XScale processor, and its graphics performance was on a par with that of other Pocket PCs. These scores translated to a quick response time and decent video quality and game performance.
However, battery life is where the rz1710 really pulled away from the pack. Repeatedly playing a video clip with the backlight set at 50 percent, the handheld lasted for 5 hours, 22 minutes before losing steam. This is very impressive for a Pocket PC of its size, and it outlasted the Axim X30 by 36 minutes. With normal usage, you'll be able to get more mileage out of the battery. If you're looking for a basic device to keep you organized and, to a lesser extent, entertained, the HP iPaq rz1710 is a good choice--as long as you can live without wireless.
User reviews
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Works Great for me!!!
Pros: Easy to use. Nice battery life. Windows. I do not need Bluetooth or Wireless just a long battery life. I use it to play games, manage calendar and contacts, listen to music and store pictures of my family. Works great!
Cons: Needed to install the SD card driver.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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small size and fast
Pros: good for businessmen like me. its fast and can has cool features.
Cons: doesn't have wifi
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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HP's losing it!
Pros: Battery life.
Cons: Display performance is a step back from the previous model. Overall design is much cheaper and feels this way. No removable battery. What we're they thinking?
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Looks nice but no good
by jero mansell on September 4, 2007
Pros: It bounces
Cons: Battery, Needs to be reset
Summary: Constantly needs resetting and battery life is crap.
Summary: Constantly needs resetting and battery life is crap.
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no user replacement battery really does suck, no bluetooth as well
by Monika267 on June 3, 2007
Pros: the memory card slot
Cons: i have to keep resetting the ipaq when the battery gets below a certain amount of percentage left
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PERFECT for 1st time users & those that want to stay organized
by zadry on September 15, 2005
Pros: Includes programs like Pocket Word and Pocket Excel; HP Task Switch- which allows you to easily toggle in between programs w/o having to close them; GREAT navigation buttons
Cons: Could use a little more memory (although it is expandable); lacks Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
Summary: Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase. I shopped around and did find it brand new for less than $180. Once again it's FANTASTIC if you are a ...
Summary: Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase. I shopped around and did find it brand new for less than $180. Once again it's FANTASTIC if you are a first time PDA owner (like me) and want to something that will keep you organized(I use it for both work and school).
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This is a piece of junk
by Chiang on July 13, 2005
Pros: Good audio playback
Cons: It hangs so often, you just give up on it
Summary: Sent it back to HP for repair bacause it hanged so often. The unit was returned to me with a scratch on the front cover, and HP pretended not to ...
Summary: Sent it back to HP for repair bacause it hanged so often. The unit was returned to me with a scratch on the front cover, and HP pretended not to know! And they never bothered when I complaint, never returned my calls. Meanwhile, the PDA freezes just as often, for no reason. It freezes on startup, when you're in the middle of something... all the time.
2 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Nedds resetting on the hour
Pros: Great advertising program.
Cons: Needs constant resetting. When I called and demanded that they fixed it they sent me a return box w/ label, then said that if there was a charge (Whatever happened to "warranty")for repair and I didn't want to pay it, I would be charged an $85.50 "Evaluat
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business aid
Pros: helps me in business and others. is light, nice, cool features,fast, not ing, landscape and portrait mode. its better than the axim
Cons: none for. wireless is not needed in a pda
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The Worst OF HP
Pros: lightweight screen
Cons: OMG HP ARE YOU STUPID!!i was a HP fan buying a 1910 and i was very excited wen i heard about these new ipaqs. after i bought this i immediately returned it and got a refund. Ordered a Dell Axim X30 wireless 312 for cheaper
Specifications
- Manufacturer: HP
- Part number: FA289A
- Description: The slim, sleek HP iPAQ rz1710 Pocket PC has the essentials you need at the value you want. A broad range of features, popular applications, expansion capabilities, and multimedia make the HP iPAQ rz1710 Pocket PC essential for you to be productive at work, at home, or on the go.
General
- Built-in devices Speaker
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.8 in x 0.5 in x 4.5 in
- Weight 4.2 oz
- Color Silver
- Packaged contents Software CD, User Manual, AC adapter, Stylus
- Localization English:United States
Operating System / Software
- OS provided Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition
- Software included Clock, Notes, Tasks, Memory, Calendar, Contacts, Solitaire, Calculator, Jawbreaker, Pocket Word, Align Screen, Pocket Excel, File Explorer, Voice Recorder, Volume Control, Infrared Beaming, Pocket Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player 9.0 for Pocket PC
Memory
- Installed RAM 32 MB
- Max supported RAM 25 MB
- RAM technology SDRAM
- Installed ROM 32 MB Flash
Processor
- Processor Samsung 203 MHzS3C2410
Input Device
- Input device type Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button
Audio
- Digital audio standards supported MP3
- Audio input type Microphone
- Audio output type Speaker(s)
- Voice recording capability Yes
- Miscellaneous compliant standards CE, UL, CSA, CUL, NOM, ICES-003 Class B, FCC Class B certified
Telecom
- Modem None
Display
- Display type 3.5 in TFT active matrix
- Color support 16-bit (64K colors)
- Max resolution 240 x 320
Expansion / Connectivity
- Wireless connectivity IrDA
- Port / Connector Type:Interface 1USB, 1SerialRS-232, 1HeadphonesOutput
- Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type:Free Qty 1
- Connector Provided 4 pin USB Type A, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
- Expansion slot(s) total (free) 1 SD Memory Card
- Total free slots 1
- Cable(s) included 1 x USB cable
Power
- Battery installed (max) 1 Lithium ion
- Max supported batteries 2
- Mfr estimated battery life 7 hour(s)
- Recharge time 4 hour(s)
- Power supply device Power adapter - External
- Voltage required AC 100/240 V
- Power device frequency required 50/60 Hz
System Requirements for PC connection
- Peripheral / Interface devices USB port
Environmental Parameters
- Operating temperature 32 °F104 °F
- Operating humidity range 0 - 90%
GPS
- GPS System / GPS Navigation None
Warranty
- Service & support type 1 year warranty
- Service / Support Details 1 year Limited warranty Parts and labor
Product series
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Manufacturer: HP
Specs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition, 32 MB, Samsung 203 MHzS3C2410, IrDA, 2.8 in x 0.5 in x 4.5 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button
Manufacturer info
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- Website: http://www.hp.com
- Address:
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