Wednesday, October 4, 2006
CNET Reviews the HP iPAQ rx5900
Posted by Darius Wey in "ARTICLE" @ 11:00 AM
"It's been a while since we were excited about any handheld device from HP; don't get us wrong, the company has produced a solid line of PDAs over the years, but they've all been pretty status quo--until now. Today, the company introduced its HP iPaq rx5900 Travel Companion--a sexy and sleek handheld that not only offers the benefits of a Windows Mobile PDA but also integrates GPS into the mix. It's more refined than some of the other PDA/GPS combos out there, such as the Asus MyPal A636; plus, the PIM functionality gives it an edge over the Garmin Nuvi 350. Unfortunately, it stumbled a bit in the performance department. The rx5900 was slow to acquire an initial GPS fix, and the various functions took a toll on processor speed. All said, we still think the rx5900 is a handy device for on-the-go professionals, providing them with the tools for organization, travel, and entertainment. The HP iPaq rx5900 is expected to ship in November to selected Asia-Pacific countries and will cost US$499, which is on the pricier side, but you do get both the PDA and the GPS capabilities, and it's on a par with other devices in this category."
CNET has put together a huge review of the upcoming iPAQ rx5900. While the device looks great and comes packed with features, GPS is supposedly a little slow, and the battery life is ho-hum. Is that going to stop you from purchasing one? You tell us. :)
CNET has put together a huge review of the upcoming iPAQ rx5900. While the device looks great and comes packed with features, GPS is supposedly a little slow, and the battery life is ho-hum. Is that going to stop you from purchasing one? You tell us. :)
