Manage updates with the Download AppHP iPaq rx1950
Manufacturer: HP Part number: FA630A#ABA
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- Light, thin, and ready for just about anything the business world can throw at it, HP's iPaq rx1950 is a strong performer but falls short with lack of Bluetooth and low memory.
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CNET editors' review
HP iPaq rx1950 price range: $220.00 - $377.46
- Reviewed by: Brian Nadel and Brian Nadel
- Edited by: Bonnie Cha
- Reviewed on: 01/19/2006
- Released on: 09/26/2005
The good: The thin and light HP iPaq rx1950 features integrated Wi-Fi and Windows Mobile 5, and it has outstanding battery life.
The bad: Unfortunately, the HP iPaq rx1950 lacks Bluetooth and has low onboard memory.
The bottom line: Light, thin, and ready for just about anything the business world can throw at it, HP's iPaq rx1950 is a strong performer but falls short with lack of Bluetooth and low memory.
User reviews
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I am happy with it
by whitneybubba on November 26, 2005
Pros: Easy to figure out, fits very well in pocket and hand, wi fi works very well
Cons: soft resets, no cradle, no bluetooth (although I dont really need it)
Summary: I have had this for a month now, and so far I like it. I could not decide between this and the palm tx. I normally take cnets advice when ...
Summary: I have had this for a month now, and so far I like it. I could not decide between this and the palm tx. I normally take cnets advice when I buy, but they are taking way to long to review the hp, so I went out on a limb and bought the hp. This is my first pda, and all the articles I read pointed me towards the palm. My wife has a zire 71 and it is nice and easy to use. But after being at best buy for 2 hours using both, I just like the feel and the function of the hp. Like I said earlier I have had it for a month and have had no real problems with it. I do have to soft reset it 2-3 times a day, which really bothered me at first, but it only takes about 20 seconds to do. The documentation is somewhat poor as well, but even with no experience on these things I figured it out very quickly. There are also a lot of magazines and websites with tips and how to's. Wi fi works really well, I have been able to access internet from almost everywhere I have tried, and I live in a pretty small city. All in all a good experience so far and I would recommend it.
18 out of 18 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Mandatory Updates from HP
by Is There Gas In The Car? on January 23, 2006
Pros: Internet in your pocket!
Cons: Needs ROM updates immediately.
Summary: http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/HandheldiPAQ/us/locate/1129_6250.html
What a great device - AFTER I updated the ROM.
It took a while for HP to come ...Summary: http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/HandheldiPAQ/us/locate/1129_6250.html
What a great device - AFTER I updated the ROM.
It took a while for HP to come out with updates for this device, but now that they have, it seems to fix many of the Version 1.0 bugs.
I put a 1 Gig SD memory card in it & can carry around LOTS of music, pictures, files, etc.
Windows Mobile 5 makes good use of the memory card. If you install new programs for this machine, they reside on the card instead of eating up main memory.
Of course, if the battery runs out of juice, all of your programs and data are safe because they are stored in non-volatile flash ROM - VERY COOL. They call this persistent memory and it makes all the difference in using a device like this on the road when chances of running out of battery power are pretty high.
Internet access with this device is a breeze. Being able to surf the net, check your email, and use Windows Messaging is a big step up from previous devices. Windows Mobile 5 makes it easy to seek out access points and connect to them without a lot of hassle.
Avantgo is a great addition to any PDA. Now that you can update wirelessly, it's even better.
MP3 and video playback is a lot of fun. The screen is bright and can be rotated to landscape mode by a push of a button. With the memory card, I can load quite a bit of music and let it play for hours (with the backlight off).
I haven't quite gotten the hang of updating the Windows Media library with the music that is stored on my memory card. At this point I don't know if this is my mistake, or if another update is in order from HP/Microsoft.
Again, this device was a DOG when I first bought it. However, with the two updates that HP has posted on their site, I'm thinking that this is quite a bargain for $300 (or less).
Tom
Is There Gas In The Car?
23JAN2006
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Good product; Poor documentation
by AZ_user on October 10, 2005
Pros: Good features set for price; Works well
Cons: Win Mobile 5 has a few bugs, and little to no documentation
Summary: I picked one up from HP direct shortly after reading the preview - I want WM5 for the persistent memory and PPT reading, and WiFi for surfing and (eventually) wireless ...
Summary: I picked one up from HP direct shortly after reading the preview - I want WM5 for the persistent memory and PPT reading, and WiFi for surfing and (eventually) wireless exchange syncing, but don't need alot of the other stuff.
I had sync problems due to corp firewall sw (black ice), but tech support was great at helping me through it.
The WiFi works fine, as does most of the other features, so in general I am happy.
However, I do have to soft resets frequently. That doesn't lose data or mess up any setting, but it is a nuisance. Guess thats the price for being on the .0.0 version of an OS.
The other issue is that there is VERY LITTLE documentation. A BASIC users guide comes as soft copy, and a very short starters guide in paper (and many languages), but that's it. I did get steered to a bit more on the HP site, but it is still basic. And NOTHING on the MS site. And when I sent an email to MS for help they blew me off (thank's Uncle Bill).
Also note that not all sw will run yet. I bought the Lardian NIV Study Bible, and it doesn't work right, though they promised a WM5 patch with in 2 weeks.
So, if you dont mind being on the bleeding edge, and dont mind sorting out issues in a new device, I feel this is a great combination of features and price - It does what I want for $100 less than any alternative, and is thinner and lighter as well.6 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Huge waste of time - totally unreliable!
by mamalevy on November 22, 2005
Pros: Sleek design, light weight
Cons: Needs several soft resets daily, needs constant charging.
Summary: I thought I was upgrading from my Ipaq 1910 when I got the Rx1955, but it was the same sad story of constantly needing to do soft resets (3-5 times ...
Summary: I thought I was upgrading from my Ipaq 1910 when I got the Rx1955, but it was the same sad story of constantly needing to do soft resets (3-5 times a day!). I kept it for 3 weeks until I had had enough. I exchanged it for the PALM T/X & I couldn't be more pleased. No more PPCs for me.
HP denies that there are any reported problems with needing to soft reset often, yet I have seen so many reviews that highlight the same issue. HP should fess up & do something about it already - what a waste of time.5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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RX 1950/1955: The Long Review
by Quietlight on May 9, 2006
Pros: Thin, Light, Great battery, Great Wi-fi, SD expandability, Effective Voice Recorder, Great Screen Backlight and Color, Bundled Windows Media Player 10 is flexible in video/audio.
Cons: Not the fastest PPC, but fast enough for 90% of uses. Occasionally will not wake up from standby, requiring soft reset (pulling battery). No dock, and charger is shaped oddly.
Summary: (One of the things worth noting is that the RX1950 is the exact same product as the RX1955. HP just has two names for it's home and business departments.)...
Summary: (One of the things worth noting is that the RX1950 is the exact same product as the RX1955. HP just has two names for it's home and business departments.)
Screen Quality:
The screen is 320x240, but don't let that scare you away. The resolution is high enough that you can browse the web and watch movies with a clear, crisp picture. The backlight is surprisingly bright for using so little battery power. The colors are great, and the screen doesn't get washed out when you use it outside (except for _direct_ sunlight). The refresh rate is sometimes lagging when playing movies, but other than that it runs fine.
Battery:
The device has a replaceable battery, which is a great feature. Assuming 1/2 power backlight (normal operating level) and wifi on, the unit runs for 7-8 hours straight or 3-4 days on moderate usage. The battery is light and small; measuring about 1" x 1.5" x .3" The unit sometimes requires soft resets (pulling and reinserting the battery), so the fact that it's replaceable is quite handy.
Stylus:
Small, but sized just right to fit your hands. The placement of the stylus is not the best on the top of the device- the top of the stylus is easily confused with the screw covers. It also stays put over time which is good because some PDA's tend to loosen their grip in the stylus holder as they get worn.
Wi-Fi:
While the rx1950 lacks BlueTooth, the great Wifi makes up for it. I have issues with Windows Pocket 2k5 over wifi, but the unit itself picks up wifi signals quite well and holds on to the signal for a very good range. I can pick up 28 signals in my college dorm room, whereas my laptop wifi card will only find 12 from the same location. Even on a network that I contact at 1 bar out of 5 for signal strength, it still downloads quickly and refreshes well. It logs onto networks in 4 *seconds*, not minutes as I have seen some other Palms and PPC's. Wifi auto-refreshes when you wake the system up from standby without instruction from the user.
Voice Recorder:
I use this to record class lectures, and it gets great range but poor quality. The microphone (on the top of the unit) is rather static-laden, but that goes away when you raise the recording quality. Don't expect to use it to record music, but it works fine for voice notes and recording interviews/meetings if someone is sitting far away.
Audio Output Quality:
Built in speaker: Bad. Headphones: Awesome.
The built in speaker is located behind the center navigation button at the bottom of the device, and it lacks bass or proper mounting to give a good signal. Don't plan to use it for listening to music far from the device or at high-quality.
However, plug in a pair of headphones and this thing beats an IPod for sound quality hands down! I have Koss headphones, and the sound I get from the RX1950 is the best I have ever found! Plug in a 1gb SD card (~$30 on ebay) and take all the songs you want with you instead of an IPod. The ActiveSync software that comes with the RX1950 will automatically shrink music files down so that they take much less space than on any other MP3 device.
HP software:
One of the first things to do is to turn off the HP intro screen that they replace the "Today" screen with. It looks pretty, but it's quite useless. It doesn't give you access to any normal programs except the web. Using Window's normal Today screen is much more useful and feasible. HP does help in that they give you a great add-on to the Today screen that gives you quick access to battery levels, memory usage, backlight, and more.
Button Design:
The buttons are well placed except for the Voice Recorder (VR) button. I found it an inconvenience that the way the default case (provided with the rx1950) is shaped, it requires gripping the unit by the sides at the top and pulling upward. The VR button is right where you have to grip and so it starts unnecessary recordings. This can be fixed by a settings feature- "Disable all buttons except Power when on standby"
Another thing the buttons lacked was a divot or depression to be able to trigger them with the point of the stylus. The buttons are metallic and dome shaped, so the stylus slips off and you have to stop and use a finger.
Design Shape:
The unit is surprisingly thin (.4") compared to most other PDA's. It's just thicker than the height of the magnetic strip on the back of a credit card. The curvy edges make for a smooth, sleek feeling in your hand, and the ridge around the outside gives your fingers just enough grip to easily hold it steady. It fits just right for writing on the screen while walking as well.
External connections:
The power supply to the device comes in through the universal connector on the bottom of the unit. The problem with that is that the power has to go in through the back of the usb<->universal connector. You cant just plug the device straight into the wall.
Suggested Add-on Software:
(All free, just google them)
AgileMessenger for instant messaging.
Opera Mobile: Offers multi-window and zoom support that IE doesnt.
Magic Button makes the start bar much more efficient. Absolutely necessary software.
SPB Pocket Plus makes the today screen more useful, fixes bugs in IE, and gives you more button command options. (free version doesnt bother you with ads)3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Fatal Problem
by nearlydad on December 21, 2005
Pros: WiFi connection is easy
Cons: I can not boot up.
Summary: Imagine the situation to use the iPAQ. I needed to memorize schedule on the iPAQ in front of clients. The iPAQ should boot up immediately and accept my new schedule. ...
Summary: Imagine the situation to use the iPAQ. I needed to memorize schedule on the iPAQ in front of clients. The iPAQ should boot up immediately and accept my new schedule. However there is an error on battery program of the rx1950. Once it gets in the rest mode, iPAQ can never boot up until reset the battery. It is fatal problem. Supports of HP told me, they do not know when they can fix it. I decided to return the rx1950 to them.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Little Pocket PC
by ISPPerformance on January 17, 2006
Pros: Windows Mobile 5.0
Cons: Alot of Soft Resets
Summary: I have the iPaq rx1955, it has so far turned out to be a great little Pocket PC. The WiFi is excellent, and is more powerful than my laptop when ...
Summary: I have the iPaq rx1955, it has so far turned out to be a great little Pocket PC. The WiFi is excellent, and is more powerful than my laptop when it comes to finding a network. I have the unit in sync with my company's exchange server and it works great! I also have a couple of pop addresses set-up on it. Setting up the mail is a snap, no issues! The only downfall with the unit is I always seem to do at least 2 soft resets a day, and the non-running / running programs need to be stopped manually to free up memory every now and then which I am sure is due to the new relase of Windows Mobile 5.0.0. Overall this is a great machine for the money.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Smallest, Cheapest Windows Mobile 5 Available
by kruegmeister on April 16, 2006
Pros: Small, Good Battery, Nice Screen, Windows Mobile 5
Cons: Needs Update for SD, No Bluetooth, Bad Video Playback.
Summary: First of all there is a problem with SD Cards.
Go to www.hp.com and search for SP32004.exe
Then your all set.
This Little bug alone allowed me ...Summary: First of all there is a problem with SD Cards.
Go to www.hp.com and search for SP32004.exe
Then your all set.
This Little bug alone allowed me to win mine in auction on ebay for $158.00 - WOO HOO!!
The Memory installed is Lower than some competitive products, but consider how small this device is. It is very small and very light.
Even with the Limited memory I Launched EVERY Program on my unit at the same time without problem, this includes Agenda Fusion which is a HOG when it comes to memory.
The video playback of MPEG (which I was using PocketTV Player) was unbearable.
Other than the SD Problem which there is a fix for, the other problems stem from Windows Mobile 5 itself, these problems are inherent to all PocketPCs. Such as Windows Media Player Playing albums in alphabetical order instead of Track Number Order ???. Doesn't Microsoft actually ever have anyone try their products before they release their software...
Summary
If you don't need to watch mpegs and want a nice small Windows Mobile 5 PDA with great battery life, an awesome screen, 802.11 wireless, this is a great unit.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good up grade from my m500
by 97gtp on February 12, 2006
Pros: WiFi, Media 10, Windows Mobile 5
Cons: Don't turn it of or you have to soft reset.
Summary: Never hit the off buttom or you have to reset.
I don't need Bluetooth, there is never enough memeory for some guys.
I had a Palm m500 for 4 ...Summary: Never hit the off buttom or you have to reset.
I don't need Bluetooth, there is never enough memeory for some guys.
I had a Palm m500 for 4 years and never maxed out the memory. I even had the dial up modem that clipped on to access the internet in the remote areas of the west. With my new 1950 I just drop a 1G card in it to watch movies when I'm in the air. This week CircuitCity had a 2G SD for $79, how many movies can I load with Pocket DVD studio now? My laptop is for my heavy work on the road, cell phone is phone, desktop at home and work does the rest. PDA is a time killer at 4 buck$, airport, in air, meetings in hotels, etc.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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I like it a lot
by nipjacks on January 7, 2006
Pros: sleek design, bright vivid display, great wi-fi, win 5.0, user replaceable battery
Cons: not very much memory.
Summary: I'm reading about how all of these goons are having problems turning it back on. The problem is because they are leaving their sd cards in for long periods ...
Summary: I'm reading about how all of these goons are having problems turning it back on. The problem is because they are leaving their sd cards in for long periods of time. This so called "fatal error" is easily fixed, by just simply taking out the expansion card when you go to shut it off, or soft resetting it. It's not that tough. I mean it is still a huge step beyond a paper organizer, or even the very first pda for that matter. Over all this pda has a ton of cool features that I think outshine it's minor expansion card difficulties and low memory. we can't expect it to be the greatest pda ever created. It's an entry level pda with some extras here and there. I give it the thumbs up.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: HP
- Part number: FA630A#ABA
- Description: The HP iPAQ rx1950 Pocket PC with integrated wireless allows you to stay connected to your world. With Microsoft Windows Mobile Version 5.0 software, you will have an integrated Personal Information Manager (PIM) software package that can attach a photo to a contact, track your busy schedule and save your information even when your battery is removed. The ample removable battery allows your iPAQ to keep running longer so you can listen to your favorite tunes, play games or show your picture slideshow.
Display
- Type 3.5 in Color TFT active matrix ( Transflective )
- Display Resolution 240 x 320
- Color Depth 16-bit (64K colors)
General
- Operating System Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Premium Edition
Processor
- Processor Samsung S3C2442
- Processor Clock Speed 300 MHz
Memory
- RAM 32 MB - SDRAM
- ROM 64 MB
- Total User Available Memory 96 MB
- User Available Memory RAM: 32 MB / Flash: 64 MB
- Supported Flash Memory Cards miniSD,
SD Memory Card,
MultiMediaCard Communications
- Wireless Connectivity 802.11b
Location
- GPS Navigation None
Multimedia
- Audio Microphone
- Supported Digital Audio Formats MP3,
WMA Input Device
- Type Touch-screen,
5-way navigation button
Software
- Preloaded Software Microsoft Pocket Outlook,
Adobe Acrobat Reader for Pocket PC,
Solitaire,
Tasks,
Messaging,
Microsoft Word Mobile,
Microsoft PowerPoint Mobile,
Terminal Services Client,
Memory,
Align Screen,
Microsoft Excel Mobile,
Microsoft Internet Explorer Mobile,
Clock,
Microsoft Outlook 2002,
Jawbreaker,
Calculator,
Notes,
Pictures,
Voice Recorder,
Calendar,
Contacts,
File Explorer,
Volume Control,
ActiveSync Expansion and Connectivity
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
- Interfaces 1 x USB,
1,
1,
1 x Serial RS-232,
1 Power
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Battery
- Installed Qty (Max Supported) 1 (installed) / 1 (max)
- Technology / Form Factor Lithium ion
- Capacity 1100 mAh
Miscellaneous
- Features Full USB ,
Expandable storage - Included Accessories Power adapter , Stylus,
Carrying case - Cables Included 1 x USB cable
- Compliant Standards CSA NRTL/C,
FCC Class B certified,
UL,
NOM - Localization English / United States
Dimensions & Weight
- Width 2.8 in
- Depth 0.6 in
- Height 4.5 in
- Weight 4.4 oz
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90%
Manufacturer info
- Manufacturer profile
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- Manufacturer:HP
- Address:
3000 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1185
