HP iPaq rx3715 Mobile Media Companion
Manufacturer: HP Part number: FA281A#ABA
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- Bottom Line:
- While the HP iPaq rx3715's Media Companion functions didn't inspire us, this PDA's features and top-notch performance make it well worth considering.
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CNET editors' review
HP iPaq rx3715 Mobile Media Companion price range: $899.99
- Reviewed by: Colin Duwe
- Edited by: Bonnie Cha
- Reviewed on: 07/25/2004
- Released on: 07/26/2004
The good: Extralong battery life; impressive performance; integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; built-in camera; user-replaceable battery.
The bad: Complicated and immature Mobile Media software.
The bottom line: While the HP iPaq rx3715's Media Companion functions didn't inspire us, this PDA's features and top-notch performance make it well worth considering.
User reviews
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Loved it till it DIED on the first day
Pros: Every feature a PDA user could want; digital camera, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc. Had no problem getting on a bluetooth network with my PC so I could go online (I did buy a usb bluetooth adapter for my PC). Good battery life and sound quality (I fell asleep for
Cons: Camera was pretty disappointing quality for 1.3MP, but it was still fun; Same glitches you would expect to find in any Windows system; I was very excited and pleased with this product until it suddenly froze, turned off, and would not turn back on. I got
9 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good device, fragile screen not covered by warranty!
Pros: Nice product, works well, although I could not get a version of realplayer for it, or opera.
Cons: Screen cracked after 4 days of use, and HP consider ALL sceen breakages as user abuse. The repair costs more than a new device, so this is the last HP device I will buy for a while...
9 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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bottom line AMAZING Pocket pc
Pros: This pocket pc is amazing its loaded with features i mean first of all wifi and bluetooth, it can be used as a universal remote wich is incredable, it has windows media player 9 series, it can play movies, music, store photos and pretty much can do more t
Cons: honestly i think the only con is that from time to time u will need to hard reset but u can still backup all your files on a sd card. o yea and with all do respect for hp's incredible products and hard work i still must say they could have made a better c
5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best PDA I've ever owned
by TheRogu3Pen on June 28, 2005
Pros: Wireless AND Bluetooth, SD slot, camera,
Cons: Not upgradable to the latest PPC OS - Windows Mobile 5
Summary: Aside from not being able to upgrade a brand new device $400 device to a brand new OS there's not one complaint.
With wireless and Bluetooth, I can connect ...Summary: Aside from not being able to upgrade a brand new device $400 device to a brand new OS there's not one complaint.
With wireless and Bluetooth, I can connect to the 'net easily - Wireless LAN setup is a breeze, BT took some tinkering but works great once the partnership has been established.
And c?mon, what ultimate gadget guy doesn't want a universal remote control (great for pranks at a party)
In short the 3715 has a huge array of goodies for an average priced PDA.
[Edited by: admin]4 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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never Ipaqed before
by ykikii on July 18, 2005
Pros: battery life, software
Cons: software, camera (self-portrait mirror...s/b flash!)
Summary: Life Lesson: Never leave your IPAQ in a car sitting in direct sunlight because the battery will cook your PDA, but thanks to the nifty system software, I received a ...
Summary: Life Lesson: Never leave your IPAQ in a car sitting in direct sunlight because the battery will cook your PDA, but thanks to the nifty system software, I received a warning signal of imminent danger of the battery overheating. Very cool!
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Very nice pda with GREAT functions
by starlenie on May 15, 2005
Pros: Lonnnng battery life, awesome easily accessible WiFi and Bluetooth, good program speed and overall processor speed, good web surfing etc.
Cons: sometimes you have to stop the programs from running manually because they don't stop on their own upon closing them
Summary: I think that this PDA is much better than the last one I had. I had a Dell Axim X3 and the screen spontaneously broke one day a couple months ...
Summary: I think that this PDA is much better than the last one I had. I had a Dell Axim X3 and the screen spontaneously broke one day a couple months ago.
This HP pda is much better and much more user friendly. The mobile media features are great for what I use them for. It is by no means as nice as a laptop, but it has good portable mp3 playing and video playback too. I like the remote control option provided through Nevo and the camera is decent, nothing to make or break your decision. I just looked at is a perk.
The wifi works great. It picks up all signals around and it is very good connectivity. The web surfs through fast and is compatible with most websites. Though Word and Excel aren't the greatest Pocket PC programs in general, they work fine for basic use. If you need to read your company's pipeline or some other LARGE document, it might not be good to get a PDA for that in general.
The input dictionary and software has been updated or made better since my X3, entry is much simpler.
Overall i really really like this PDA and i think it's MUCH better than a dell.3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Awsome Dude!!
Pros: Got almost everything you need on a PDA. Cool software bundle. Entertainment, PIM, WiFi, Bluetooth, Infra-red, Nevo, voice recording, video recording, you name it, it got it! Great for gear geeks!
Cons: The digital camera on the PDA seems to be the only drawback on this little Swiss army knife!
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Bunch of problem
Pros: This device got most of the thing(camera, software) u would need...
Cons: 1 Poor WiFi, 2 Poor system coz sometims the pda once turn off cannot be turn and cant be reset even though u poke the soft reset button. The only thing u can do is to remove the main battery which cause hard reset. Really disappointed with this pda 3 Poor
3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Any feature you want without the bulk
Pros: Very peppy loading programs, and really easy to hold. Screen was surprisingly bright, even when comparing it to my old Compaq 3630. It makes the old thing look washed out in comparison. I think it is a great product for the price. The resolution and qua
Cons: The included fake leather case is a bad idea. Don't use it. It presses to hard onto the screen and ends up making the touchscreen layer stick to the LCD and make a weird pattern on the screen. It goes away after a min or 2, but it is probably not good for
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great PDA overall.
by Hugeinc on June 20, 2005
Pros: Battery life, display, camera, size, and weight
Cons: none really
Summary: A great PDA for any one. I like the onboard memory and the processor is very fast. It pulls off games with ease. Good built in speaker.
Summary: A great PDA for any one. I like the onboard memory and the processor is very fast. It pulls off games with ease. Good built in speaker.
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: HP
- Part number: FA281A#ABA
- Description: If you're a musician, photographer, or storyteller - as well as a person frequently on the go - the powerful HP iPAQ rx3715 Mobile Media Companion is your dream tool. Start enjoying music, photos, and video wherever you roam, whether into the backyard or across the continent.
General
- Built-in devices Camera, Display
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.8 in x 0.6 in x 4.5 in
- Weight 5.6 oz
- Included expansion base(s) Docking cradle
- Packaged contents Headphones, Carrying case
- Localization English:United States
Operating System / Software
- OS provided Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition
- Software included Nevo, Clock, Notes, Tasks, Memory, Calendar, Contacts, Self Test, Solitaire, Calculator, IPAQ Audio, Jawbreaker, PDF Viewer, IPAQ Backup, Align Screen, PocketTV Pro, Power Status, File Explorer, MSN Messenger, Ilium Dockware, Voice Recorder, Volume Control, ClearType Tuner, IPAQ File Store, IPAQ Image Zone, ListPro (Trial), Vindigo (Trial), Infrared Beaming, Bluetooth Manager, HP Image Transfer, HP Image Zone 3.5, IPAQ Mobile Media, IPAQ iTask Manager, HP Photosmart camera, Microsoft Pocket Word, HP Mobile Print Engine, Microsoft Outlook 2002, Microsoft Pocket Excel, Microsoft Pocket Outlook, Terminal Services Client, Macromedia Flash Player 6, Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7.1, HP Mobile Printing for Pocket PC, Adobe Acrobat Reader for Pocket PC, Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player 9.0 for Pocket PC
Processor
- Processor Samsung 400 MHzS3C2440
Input Device
- Input device type Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button
Audio
- Digital audio standards supported MP3, WMA
- Audio input type Microphone
- Audio output type Speaker(s)
- Voice recording capability Yes
- Miscellaneous compliant standards UL, CUL, NOM, CSA NRTL/C, 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, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b
- Port / Connector Type:Interface 1HeadphonesOutput, 1USB
- Connector Provided Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
- Expansion slot(s) total (free) 1 SD Memory Card
Power
- Battery installed (max) 1 Lithium ion
- Max supported batteries 1
- Recharge time 1.5 hour(s)
- Power supply device Power adapter
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, 90 days Technical support
Manufacturer info
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- Address:
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