Saturday, December 18, 2004
PC Magazine Names iPAQ rz1715 One of the Ten Worst Products of 2004
Posted by Pat Logsdon in "HARDWARE" @ 03:05 PM
"iPAQ used to stand for quality. Then HP bought Compaq, and you can't bet on an iPAQ anymore. Witness the fundamentally flawed iPAQ rz1715. HP's low-end PDA was designed to compete with low-cost products from Dell and Palm, but it lacks any of their redeeming qualities. The glacially slow processor and anemic memory make using it torture, but at least the pain is short lived—because the battery wears out hours before the ones on comparable units do. It's a pity this iPAQ's so bad, but don't saddle yourself or your friends, with this boat anchor."
That's gotta sting a little. Still, if you're going to be the worst, you might as well go all out. Parents, if you're considering the rz1715 as a stocking stuffer, I'd urge you to consider the comparative advantages of a nice lovely piece of coal instead. :mrgreen:
That's gotta sting a little. Still, if you're going to be the worst, you might as well go all out. Parents, if you're considering the rz1715 as a stocking stuffer, I'd urge you to consider the comparative advantages of a nice lovely piece of coal instead. :mrgreen:
