HP iPAQ hx2495 Pocket PC | 
| Brand: Hewlett-Packard
List Price: $399.99
Buy Used: $239.99
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Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 7491
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Premium Edition
CPU Speed: 520
System Memory: 64
Memory Type: SDRAM
Native Resolution: 320 x 240
Modem: None
Display Size: 3.5
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 3 x 0.6 x 4.7
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: FA674A#ABA
Model: FA674A#ABA
UPC: 882780062658
EAN: 0882780062658
ASIN: B000AR7QXW
Availability: Usually ships in 4-5 business days
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| Features:
| • | 3.5" TFT Active Maxtrix screen with 16-bit color | | • | IrDA, Bluetooth and IEEE 802.11b data link protocols | | • | Includes touch-screen, five-way navigation button and stylus input sources | | • | Operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Premium Edition | | • | One-year warranty |
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Product Description
The versatile HP iPAQ hx2400 series 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 15 more reviews...
hx2490 and hx2495 are good values October 15, 2005
D. Crook (Northern Colorado, USA)
147 out of 155 found this review helpful
the hx2495 is the same underlying product as the hx2490. the ..90 and the ..95 are different in that the 90 is for the business market and the 95 is the consumer market.
the bluetooth widcomm software is pleasant to use. I recommend over the updated WM5 microsoft built-in version that comes with the OS.
this PDA is favorably comparable to the dell axim x50 or dell x50v, but with some models of those having no built-in wi-fi or a full VGA display (vs. the QVGA display on this iPAQ).
I decided for myself that the QVGA display was good enough for me and it is a really excellent display on the hx2495! i plan on using this PDA for GPS car navigation (already own a bluetooth GPS receiver). Media support (videos, MP3s) is excellent. The wifi makes it easy to update software and web surf. The wi-fi was absolutely required for some other applications I use, and so it was good to have it built-in. I would also rate the battery life to be fair to good.
the overall performance is snappy especially on media playing.
the bluetooth and wifi in a small lightweight form, with slightly rugged looks, great performance, windows mobile 5, and a low price make this PDA an excellent value.
 My new best friend February 15, 2006
Laura Butler (Anaheim, CA United States)
58 out of 59 found this review helpful
This is my first PDA/ Handheld/ Portable Entertainment Device purchased to replace my 14 year old paper daytimer. I choose this unit after much research. My choices narrowed down to the Dell Axim v51 & this. I choose the iPAQ because of the voice recorder and mostly because of the removable battery. Not only does this allow you to replace it should the battery wear out or malfunction but I purchased a larger battery for travel.
I am very pleased with product after several months. After an initial problem with getting it to sync, I discovered the problem was with the firewall & virus programs installed on my PC. I had to uninstall the firewall & virus & uninstall AutoSync 4.1. The units synchronized, then I reinstalled the virus program, upgraded to 4.1 & switched to Windows firewall. Now, its fun, fun, fun. I have a 1 GB card. I listen to music while I play games, watch videos, get my birthday cards out on time, make voice reminders while driving and more.
I only need to recharge the battery every other day. I have loaded at least 7 other programs and it still works great. I use an aluminum, neoprene lined case for protection in my purse.
Everyday I find more uses for it. I also recommend iPAQ for Dummies also sold on Amazon. Although the book doesn't address Windows Mobile 5, there are still additional hints I found very useful.
Battery Drain Solution July 16, 2006
chopper1400 (Cardiff, Wales)
31 out of 31 found this review helpful
Just thought I'd add this bit for people who suffer the battery drain problem. This happens when you have an SD card inserted and a working Activesynch connection. It has something to do with constantly monitoring the card's output.
Anyway, HP now have a ROM update that fixes this problem, although they should make more of point in telling people!
It's a simple matter of downloading the ROM update and applying it to your Ipaq. Make sure you have the correct Ipaq though, coz there is a 'b' version which has a different ROM update!
Hope this helps people.
hx2495 - Great PDA! And for those with problems... February 16, 2006
Alex Muck (SODO Seattle)
29 out of 32 found this review helpful
I bought 2 of these PDAs a few weeks ago for my wife and I. I've had a couple problems, but I've solved almost all of them. TO PEOPLE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BATTERY DRAIN AND OVERHEATING!!!! Check http://forums.itrc.hp.com and look up threads on the hx2495. The overheating & battery drain is the fault of ActiveSync. If you disable it on the PDA by setting it to manual rather than every few minutes which it does by default, there are no more issues. Setting ActiveSync to manual is a little tricky, so definately check at HPs support forums.
After installing a couple great programs (PocketBreeze & WisBar), WM5 becomes a great PDA OS to work and play with. I am somewhat saddened by the reduction in range on the IR (no more playing with people's electronics by remote), but I don't use IR much anyway. Bluetooth and WiFi are a great inclusion (sadly only TKIP works with WPA. No AES here yet), but they will drain the standard battery if you don't turn them off.
Great - battery life EXCELLENT! September 23, 2006
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29 out of 30 found this review helpful
To put everyone's mind at ease, BATTERY DRAIN PROBLEM HAS BEEN FIXED (you simply have to do a few steps to fix it). BATTERY LIFE IS EXCELLENT once you complete the fix(I can go several days on standby and still have well over 80% battery power left).
The unit is suberb for typical PDA functions and a GREAT feature is not losing your data if you happen to drain the battery (resident memory). Works great as an MP3 player too (I just bought a 2 GB card for about $50; uses SD and CF cards).
I sync at work and at home...to me a PDA isn't too useful (other than music, books, etc.) unless you really put all your organizational info on it (contacts, appointments, notes, shopping lists, etc.).
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