PDA Advice

Dejaud · 25th June 2004, 6:21 PM

Hey everyone, im rather new to the world of PDA's and was looking at buying one in a couple of months, i had a look on ebay and found one that i think is ok, its a hp Ipaq 1910 and i could pick one up for about $250. I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions for one (or what this one is like). Im trying to stay under the $300 mark so any recommendations would be greatfuly appreciated

KyocEr@~* · 25th June 2004, 10:01 PM

Good if you like the design, the speed's a little slow, but that's about all you'll notice.

If you want a faster speed (400mhz), but around the same price, perhaps not as stable... there's the Viewsonic V70 too.

Dejaud · 25th June 2004, 11:45 PM

Well all i really want it to be able to do is word process a few things every now and then, but mainly listen to MP3's and watch music videos on it, but i have read that u notice difference between a 200Mhz and a 400Mhz but then again i read you notice no difference at all so i dont know what to believe

Nevac · 26th June 2004, 4:11 AM

I'd say your better off grabbing a 1930/45 at least the 1910 lacks SDIO making it virtually non-upgradable. Aside from that it is a pretty decent PDA I used it for about a year. For watching videos on it if you get a decent media player on it you should be able to watch some on it might be a little slow with certain file types. With playing music it should do it flawlessly just grab a decent sized SD card and you'll be right it will also last hours on battery as just a music player. Currently though I upgraded to a 2210 a few weeks ago. The 400MHz over 200MHz makes it better for watching other video files and better for more powerful games like Quake aside from that theres little difference in the default apps. Oh lastly the 1910 does not have windows mobile 2003 it still runs 2002 where the 1930 does and the 1945 sports bluetooth.

KyocEr@~* · 26th June 2004, 11:18 AM

Nevac's fairly accurate on this one.

If you're into music and video watching, you'll find the processor speed slower at times. Not all things, mp3s should be fine, but MTVs definitely slower.

V37 (edit, wrong model no.) has a SDIO slot as well, but has absolutely zippo wireless features.

iPaq's can be upgraded for the most part to the latest version of the OS. They're quite good with upgrades.

I haven't heard of WM2003 Second Edition upgrades for the iPaqs yet though (and not for the V70s either).

Nevac · 26th June 2004, 2:00 PM

Unfortunately the Ipaq 1900 lines are not recieving the upgrade to Windows Mobile 2003 2nd Edition though the 2200's, 4150's etc are.

froggi · 27th June 2004, 10:24 PM

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Originally posted by Nevac
Unfortunately the Ipaq 1900 lines are not recieving the upgrade to Windows Mobile 2003 2nd Edition though the 2200's, 4150's etc are.

how do we get the ug for the 4150? on the net or do we have to send it somewhere?

djdude1010 · 28th June 2004, 6:20 PM

yeah id be interested in that also

Foos · 28th June 2004, 9:37 PM

/me has a viewsonic v37 @ $220

Handy.

fooman · 30th June 2004, 9:59 PM

Take a look at the Dell Axim X30 range. The 312MHz models are based on a new Intel processor that's supposedly as fast or faster than the prior 400MHz version but graphics speed is vastly improved. The top of the line model utilises a 624MHz processor that leaves pretty much everything in the world of PocketPC PDAs in its wake (though at $650 -- AU$513 from Dell US -- it's out of the price range you had in mind).

Nevac · 19th July 2004, 10:35 AM

Looks like no Ipaq's or Axim's will get the upgrade to Windows Mobile 2003 2nd Edition now.

http://www.brighthand.com/article/No...s_from_HP_Dell

25th June 2004, 6:21 PM	#1
Dejaud Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tasmania Posts: 124	PDA Advice Hey everyone, im rather new to the world of PDA's and was looking at buying one in a couple of months, i had a look on ebay and found one that i think is ok, its a hp Ipaq 1910 and i could pick one up for about $250. I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions for one (or what this one is like). Im trying to stay under the $300 mark so any recommendations would be greatfuly appreciated __________________ Xbox Live! Gamertag: Dejaud

25th June 2004, 10:01 PM	#2
KyocEr@~* Singaporstralian Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Upper East Coast Park Posts: 3,960	Good if you like the design, the speed's a little slow, but that's about all you'll notice. If you want a faster speed (400mhz), but around the same price, perhaps not as stable... there's the Viewsonic V70 too. __________________ From: KyocEr@~* - The Er@ is nigh... Tally: 330+ Private Trades \| Transaction on 26/01/2008: Wollow\| Logitech VX Revolution \| Wo Shi Kyo!~* I can be contacted regarding ANY transaction at this e-mail address: kyobiz@gmail.com

25th June 2004, 11:45 PM	#3
Dejaud Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tasmania Posts: 124	Well all i really want it to be able to do is word process a few things every now and then, but mainly listen to MP3's and watch music videos on it, but i have read that u notice difference between a 200Mhz and a 400Mhz but then again i read you notice no difference at all so i dont know what to believe __________________ Xbox Live! Gamertag: Dejaud

26th June 2004, 4:11 AM	#4
Nevac Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Brisbane Strathpine Posts: 1,496	I'd say your better off grabbing a 1930/45 at least the 1910 lacks SDIO making it virtually non-upgradable. Aside from that it is a pretty decent PDA I used it for about a year. For watching videos on it if you get a decent media player on it you should be able to watch some on it might be a little slow with certain file types. With playing music it should do it flawlessly just grab a decent sized SD card and you'll be right it will also last hours on battery as just a music player. Currently though I upgraded to a 2210 a few weeks ago. The 400MHz over 200MHz makes it better for watching other video files and better for more powerful games like Quake aside from that theres little difference in the default apps. Oh lastly the 1910 does not have windows mobile 2003 it still runs 2002 where the 1930 does and the 1945 sports bluetooth. __________________ Notebook PC : Si Desha Desktop PC : Grae Belus Last edited by Nevac; 26th June 2004 at 4:15 AM.

26th June 2004, 11:18 AM	#5
KyocEr@~* Singaporstralian Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Upper East Coast Park Posts: 3,960	Nevac's fairly accurate on this one. If you're into music and video watching, you'll find the processor speed slower at times. Not all things, mp3s should be fine, but MTVs definitely slower. V37 (edit, wrong model no.) has a SDIO slot as well, but has absolutely zippo wireless features. iPaq's can be upgraded for the most part to the latest version of the OS. They're quite good with upgrades. I haven't heard of WM2003 Second Edition upgrades for the iPaqs yet though (and not for the V70s either). __________________ From: KyocEr@~* - The Er@ is nigh... Tally: 330+ Private Trades \| Transaction on 26/01/2008: Wollow\| Logitech VX Revolution \| Wo Shi Kyo!~* I can be contacted regarding ANY transaction at this e-mail address: kyobiz@gmail.com Last edited by KyocEr@~; 26th June 2004 at 8:17 PM.*

26th June 2004, 2:00 PM	#6
Nevac Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Brisbane Strathpine Posts: 1,496	Unfortunately the Ipaq 1900 lines are not recieving the upgrade to Windows Mobile 2003 2nd Edition though the 2200's, 4150's etc are. __________________ Notebook PC : Si Desha Desktop PC : Grae Belus

28th June 2004, 6:20 PM	#8
djdude1010 Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Melbourne Posts: 199	yeah id be interested in that also __________________ would love to write something but i cant be bothered right now.... Look back in a little bit..

28th June 2004, 9:37 PM	#9
Foos Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 837	/me has a viewsonic v37 @ $220 Handy. __________________ -=Foos=-

30th June 2004, 9:59 PM	#10
fooman Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,066	Take a look at the Dell Axim X30 range. The 312MHz models are based on a new Intel processor that's supposedly as fast or faster than the prior 400MHz version but graphics speed is vastly improved. The top of the line model utilises a 624MHz processor that leaves pretty much everything in the world of PocketPC PDAs in its wake (though at $650 -- AU$513 from Dell US -- it's out of the price range you had in mind). __________________ Signature removed - OCAU going public.

19th July 2004, 10:35 AM	#11
Nevac Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Brisbane Strathpine Posts: 1,496	Looks like no Ipaq's or Axim's will get the upgrade to Windows Mobile 2003 2nd Edition now. http://www.brighthand.com/article/No...s_from_HP_Dell __________________ Notebook PC : Si Desha Desktop PC : Grae Belus Last edited by Nevac; 19th July 2004 at 10:35 AM.