When the iPAQ hw6500 series hit the market recently, it was a rarity among Windows Mobile devices. It was a very powerful device at that time (it was the first to offer a combination of GPRS/EDGE/GPS) but, most importantly, it was the first Windows Mobile-based device to sport a square display, which had been common in Palms. The device did not become very popular among ordinary users, though. The reasons included: the atypical display unsupported by most third-party applications, high price, and buggy software in the Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition. On the other hand, it was quite successful in the corporate sphere, especially as a mobile data collection solution. That is why HP decided to continue developing the concept.
HP iPAQ hw6900
I have been able to test an HP iPAQ hw6900 series device (the model hw6915) for more than 4 months in everyday use. I should note that there are several models in the series that differ in parameters (e.g. the hw6915 has an integrated digital camera, the hw6910 does not) as well as in the pre-installed applications suite. Some models may be sold under a mobile operator’s brand; nevertheless, they will always be the same iPAQ.
I would like to thank Hewlett Packard for lending me the device for testing purposes, and to Sunnysoft, a Czech Republic-based mobile solutions company, for providing a final version of the device for comparison.
Note: The tested device had a ROM version 1.00.00 / 1.21UK. All parameters, benchmarks, applications and screenshots relate to this version of the system. Other versions may yield different results. — PDAGOLD said…
What is in the box?
The box is about average as to the size and design: a plain, colour-printed box with the following contents:
- HP iPAQ hw6915 with a detachable plastic display shield
- 1200-mAh battery
- Stylus (only one)
- Stereo headset (headphones with microphone), 2.5 mm jack
- USB cradle (or USB cable, depending on the model)
- AC adapter with direct charging option
- Plastic holder with a belt clip
- Voucher for software from the iPAQ Choice on-line store
- Warranty information and end-user license
- Original CD-ROM with software from Microsoft and HP
- Brief multilingual user guide
6 responses so far ↓
1 alan // Dec 21, 2007 at 5:11 am
I’ve hp ipaq hw6915 Mobile Messenger it provides all the essentials to keep my business running even when i am away from the office — phone, e-mail, and more secure access to business-critical information. At the same time, let it keeps life fun using GPS Navigation, the HP Photosmart Camera, and Microsoft® Windows Media Player 10 Mobile to play digital music and videos.
2 julianne // Jan 9, 2008 at 5:16 pm
any info about iphones?
3 Ian Hawkins // Mar 6, 2008 at 3:58 pm
Stay away from this phone. HP support will replace it if you have a problem, but that does not shy away from the fact that WM5 on it is truly god-awful! Crashes, the radio unit going deaf, and the fact it takes 3 rings before the phone wakes up and actually starts ringing means you should keep a very far distance from buying this beastie.
4 Imran // Mar 7, 2008 at 4:16 am
hav you tried it?
5 Amir // Mar 11, 2008 at 2:59 pm
great imate device
6 Imran Shakir // Mar 19, 2008 at 12:33 pm
Nice imate device
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