Wednesday, December 1, 2004
CNET Reviews HP's iPAQ hx2750
Posted by Janak Parekh in "ARTICLE" @ 08:00 AM
"In September 2004, HP introduced its high-performance, business-class hx4700, wowing us with its large VGA screen, its innovative touch pad, and unfortunately, its eye-popping price tag. Now, the company has released its hx2000 series, offering professionals another mobile business solution. Not to be outdone by its more powerful sibling, the high-end hx2750 has enough talent to shine on its own. It boasts a biometric fingerprint reader for enhanced security, integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and solid performance."
I have to admit, I still don't quite understand HP's strategy here after reading this review. On one hand, you've got the iPAQ hx4700, which is high-end in everything but memory and biometrics. On the other hand, you've got the hx2750 which is high-end in everything but the screen. Is it simply too expensive to have both in a hx7450 (4700+2750 ;))? Or have they decided that most businesspeople either need VGA or biometrics+RAM? Or is there another reason? Anyway, CNET takes a look at the hx2750 and likes it for the most part.
I have to admit, I still don't quite understand HP's strategy here after reading this review. On one hand, you've got the iPAQ hx4700, which is high-end in everything but memory and biometrics. On the other hand, you've got the hx2750 which is high-end in everything but the screen. Is it simply too expensive to have both in a hx7450 (4700+2750 ;))? Or have they decided that most businesspeople either need VGA or biometrics+RAM? Or is there another reason? Anyway, CNET takes a look at the hx2750 and likes it for the most part.
