HP iPAQ hx2415 Pocket PC | 
 enlarge | Brand: Hewlett-Packard
Category: CE
List Price: $399.99
Buy Used: $150.00
You Save: $249.99 (62%)
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Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 29694
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition
CPU Speed: 520
Display Size: 3.5
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 4.7 x 3 x 0.7
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: FA299A#ABA
Model: FA299A#ABA
UPC: 829160336602
EAN: 0829160336602
ASIN: B0006HPCLY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Intel PXA270 Processor 520 MHz | | • | Integrated WiFi (802.11b) and Bluetooth wireless technology | | • | Integrated Compact Flash type II (CF) and Secure Digital (SDIO) slots | | • | HP ProtectTools secured by CREDANT Technologies security application | | • | 3.5" transflective TFT QVGA with 64K color LED backlight display, landscape and portrait display modes |
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Product Description
The versatile HP iPAQ hx2415 Pocket PC allows you to maximize personal productivity. It comes equipped with both integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to enable access to the Internet and email from corporate, home or Wi-Fi hotspots (in select airports, hotels, and other public places) and to allow cable-free connections to other devices with Bluetooth wireless technology. All the models in the hx2000 series include enhanced security protection with HP ProtectTools software secured by CREDANT Technologies.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 Great device for a great price! May 10, 2005
T. Cambridge (Fort Washington, MD)
37 out of 39 found this review helpful
The iPaq hx2415 is my second PDA. It is replacing my slower, but still fully functional Compaq iPaq 3635, one of the original iPaqs. I loved it and used it daily for everything from productivity to entertainment. My review is going to be more of a comparison between the two devices.
Expansion/Memory Cards:
The hx2415 is awesome! It's everything I had in the 3635 and so much more. Because my 3635 did not have any built-in expansion card slots, I had the compact flash expansion sleeve, which added bulk and took away from the slim, ergonomic style. In searching for a new PDA, one of my main requirements is that it would have to take compact flash cards natively, without an attachment. There are others on the market, however, I never had any problems out of my Compaq so I wanted to stick with the HP/Compaq brand. Not only does the hx2415 take the compact flash, it also takes the secure digital (SD) cards as well! Great job on providing multiple expansion slots HP.
Display:
I have been doing research and looking at the newer PDAs for about six months. The vast improvement in the displays just blew my 3635 out of the water. The colors are brighter, sharper and much more crisp on the hx2415 and the newer PDAs. Without a doubt, it was much easier on the eyes, even with the screen protector that I put on, right out of the box.
Battery:
I bought my 3635 new in the summer of 2001. I replaced the battery myself with a high-capacity battery. The original was down to about 20 minutes of good usage per full charge! :( After the new battery, I could go for a week and a half with more than my normal daily usage and the backlight on! Having said that, the standard battery of the hx2415 doesn't compare, which is why I'm getting the high-capacity battery for it as well. I love the fact that it is removable and I don't need any tools to replace it.
Design:
When the iPaq was first introduced, it's radical style was on the cutting edge. One of the main reasons I bought it is because it was unlike any other PDA at the time. It made all the Palm devices look like standard calculators. I loved the placement and functions of the buttons. They were all right where they needed to be. On the hx2415, it's even better because the buttons are designed so that it is not as easy to accidentally press one of the buttons, especially the voice recorder.
Networking:
Aside from infrared on the 3635, in order to do any type of networking with my iPaq, I needed to get add-on cards, which I didn't want to do. The hx2415 takes care of all of your networking needs - from infrared, to Wi-Fi, to Bluetooth. It has it all.
Applications:
HP has included great applications that I found were very easy to use. I guess being a previous owner of an iPaq helped too. But it won't be a problem for those just buying their first PDA either.
Sound:
This is probably the only thing that I wish would have been better on the hx2415. The sound is not what I'm used to on my 3635. The speaker was a lot bigger and produced a much louder sound. I very rarely had the volume maxed on it. With the hx2415, the volume is all the way up - all the time.
Overall I am smitten with my new iPaq. I paid over $500 for my 3635 brand new (with cradle, charger, case, and expansion sleeve). I found this hx2415 for $370.00. What a deal! I couldn't be happier.
One thing I would like to mention, which isn't a problem with the iPaq as much as it is a problem with the PocketPC interface. I recommend you get a third-party management utility, such as Wisbar. It makes using the iPaq so much easier and fun. One thing I dislike (and probably most PPC users do as well) is that when you open an application, such as Pocket Word, there is an 'X' button to close the application. However, the 'X' button is more like a 'Minimize' button because the program is still active. You have to navigate through the settings control panel and close it from the running programs in the Memory task panel. So much of a hassle. But not with Wisbar. You'll be glad you did!
I'm sure I'm leaving some other great features out, but these are what really drove me to buy the hx2415. Hope it helps you in your search!
Excellent product...Much better than I expected August 12, 2005
Island Girl (Tobago, West Indies)
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
After my Visor Edge died on me suddenly, I was considering buying another palm device, but I decided to try my first Pocket PC because of the ability to create and edit files created in Microsoft apps like Word and Excel. The other features interested me as well such as Windows Media Player, Bluetooth, expansion slots etc. Not to mention, it looks so good (even better in your hand).
I have been using my iPaq for over a week now, and I am loving it. Who needs to carry around an iPod when u have an iPaq. If u need hours of music, simply use a high capacity SD memory card and you are in hog heaven. Bluetooth works excellently. I have used it synchronize information with my PC and transfer files with my T610 cell phone. I have not had a chance to use WiFi as yet.
My friends and coworkers are all drooling over my iPaq. While I was researching which model to purchase, a coworker tried to convince me that a notebook was the way to go. I listed to her attentively and purchased the iPAQ hx2415. She quickly changed her mind when I started showing her the features the little iPaq had. Her exact words were, "It's like a notebook...just smaller and cuter!" The clarity of the screen, processing speed, and functionality blew her away, in fact, right now she is considering buying herself an iPaq because she is tired of carrying around her notebook.
The device itself feels very good in hand, this is aided by the rubberized side grips. It is slightly heavier than my old Visor Edge, but I don't mind. The things I am doing now on it, were only a dream with the Edge.
The only complaint I have is that the X button does not close apps, but minimizes them. Once you get used to that it is ok. To date, I have had no lockups. I have never had to reset the device. According to my research, lockups are usually caused by too many programs running in the background, which brings me back to my complaint, the X button. There is an iTask button that is used to close applications, but it would be better if the X button did what X buttons are supposed to do - close applications.
Also, help could have been better when it comes to the actual applications, although they are similar to the versions we are accustomed to in Windows.
As I am on the topic of applications, this device came with a nice selection of programs, plus the companion CD has more software, even though many of them are trial versions.
In conclusion, I am pleased with the iPAQ hx2415. I did alot of research on it, and so far, it has exceeded my expectations. My life now has order again and more music. I have found my new friend.
Great PDA. Sync perfectly with my home and office computer. February 7, 2005
Jensen80 (ATL)
36 out of 51 found this review helpful
I bought this last week to replace a broken Handspring Visor Prism. This the the first pocket pc I have bought. I wanted to try what seemed like a more versital OS. So far I have not been disapointed. The OS is great and it works well with Windows. I can transfer files from and to my PDA as if it was a serprate harddrive. On tope of that plug in a SD and a CF card adn you have increadble memory capacity.
Great little gadget April 29, 2008
George J. Novak
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased my hx2415 three years ago, and have enjoyed it on many long trips. It's ability to communicate via 802.11b, bluetooth or serial infared gives it great functionality. The SD and CF slots are a good way to store vast amounts of data without cluttering up the iPaq's limited internal storage. I use HP's bluetooth GPS along with iGuidance to help me navigate while I travel. My travelling MP3's are stored in a 2 gig sd card, and are easily accessed by the iPaq's Windows Media Player. The whole case is protected by an all aluminium clamshell that I found on Amazon for under $20. Throw away the clear plastic flip-lid that came with the iPaq, as it will not protect it.
As some have noted, these PDA's will eat batteries if not configured properly. Make sure to shutdown any alert sounds or pop-ups that are generated outside the operating system. Even the M/S calendar can turn on the unit to remind you of appointments. That's great if you're at your desk, but it's not so good if the PDA is locked in a suitcase. Also make sure to shutdown the infared port when it's not needed. The standby battery control is a bit awkward, as you can select the length of "stand-by" time. Make sure to set it at maximum, so the unit can last longer after the main battery drains. Lastly, get in the habit of checking the screen after you press power button. A long press only shuts down the screen backlight, but the unit keeps running. I always check to make sure the unit is truely powered off.
Works great, very durable November 22, 2008
highlander (Georgia, USA)
I have had this unit for several years now (3+ I believe). I work in construction and this unit has been amazingly durable, I had bought a leather case that stays on it all the time (except when its in the sync cradle) that protects it somewhat. This unit has been in 100 degree heat and below freezing temps, gotten rained on and dropped several times and just keeps on working. I recently started geocaching and I use it to keep up with the info on the caches and it goes with me into the woods and everywhere. I have gotten my moneys worth from this unit many times over and would definitely recommend it to others.
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