Product MPN
Key Features
Family Line
Hewlett Packard IPAQ
An operating system is the basic platform that the PDA runs on. Choosing between Palm and Pocket PC is much like choosing between a MacIntosh computer and a Windows PC.
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0
Processor
624 MHz Marvell PXA310
Installed memory is the amount of available memory that comes with the PDA. While you can usually add more memory through an expansion slot, you want a PDA that has enough memory to run the programs you intend to use and to store your personal information.
Screen Size (Diagonal)
3.5 inch
Some PDAs come with built-in modems for Web browsing and email while others come with wireless capabilities like a celluar phone connection. If the PDA does not come with this feature, it is often possible to buy an add-on that allows for some of these capabilities.
Wireless Capabilities
WLAN 802.11b, WLAN 802.11g, Bluetooth
Technical Features
Processor Type
Marvell PXA310
Most PDAs have touch screens that require a stylus to enter data. You can also find devices with a Jog Dial, that allows you to scroll through pages and make selection quickly. Still other PDAs have full keyboards.
Input Method
Microphone, Touch Screen, 5-Way Navigator
Your PDA synchronizes with your computer by using a connector. It is important that the connector type of your PDA fits that of the computer you intend to use it with.
Interface Type
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Mini-USB
Select from the list any special features you would like your PDA to have. This can include alerts to GSM support.
PDA Special Features
Sound Notification, Led Notification
Security Features
WPA2 security
Expansion slots are built-in areas for future expansion. Some PDAs are made without certain features, but have built-in slots in case you want to add those features later. If the PDA you want to purchase does not have a certain feature that you are looking for, it may be expandable to include it in one of these slots.
Display
Display Technology
Transflective Color TFT
The higher the resolution, the better the quality of the images on the PDA's screen. Text will appear smoother and images will be sharper.
Screen Resolution
320 x 240
Color depth is how many colors a PDA is able to display. The more colors, the crisper the image will appear.
Color Depth
16-bit (64k colors)
Multimedia
Many PDAs come with music players already installed. If you would like to be able to listen to music on your PDA, make sure the playable music format on your PDA is the same as your music collection.
Built-in Music Player
MP3 Player
Some PDAs will have a small microphone built-in that will allow you to record much like a Dictaphone would.
Voice Recorder
With Voice Recorder
Audio Output
Built in Speaker, 3.5 mm Stereo jack
Battery
Most new PDAs come with lithium-ion or lithium-polyymer rechargeable batteries. Some PDA's use non-rechargeable batteries.
Battery Type
Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Dimensions
Warranty
Miscellaneous
Cradle type
Mini USB Cradle
Included Accessories
USB Synchronization Cable, Stylus, AC adapter