Introduction
Releasing the iPAQ Pocket PC, Compaq bring us closer to our dream PDA. There is everything or almost everything that we want to see in an ideal device: small size and weight perfectly readable in daylight color screen, fast processor, decent amount of RAM, just an incredible opportunity to expand! This article has been prepared solely on the materials found on the Internet. Now, first things first.
Specifications
With some exceptions, technical specifications iPAQ H3650 well within the parameters of other Pocket PC. Here they are:
- Processor: 206 MHz Intel StrongARM 32 bit RISC Processor
- Display: TFT, 240 x 320, .24 mm Pixel Pitch, 4096 colors, sizes 2.26 x 3.02 inches
- RAM: 32 MB
- ROM: 16 MB Flash
- I / O Ports: Interface with USB cradle, IRDA 115 Kbps, the sound of 3.5 mm Stereo, Microphone
- System Expansion pack - detachable multifunction expansion
- Battery: 950 mAh Lithium Polymer (up to 12 hours of continuous operation)
- Dimensions: 129.8mm x 83.31mm x15 .75 mm
- Weight: 178.6 city (including batteries)
- OS: Windows ® Powered Pocket PC (Rapier)
The first thing that you want to pay attention, because it is the processor. Prior to this StrongARM was to make only one mass PDA Window CE - HP Jornada 820. Therefore, at first, will experience a shortage of software for this computer. On the other hand, StrongARM causes simply "fly" this crumb. Those who saw him at work, they say that subjectively it 2-3 times faster CASIO E-115 and HP Jornada 545. Second, what you want to draw attention is the use of Flash ROM. The PDA based on Windows CE is found for the first time! Now it will be possible painless OS Upgrade to a newer version. More than that. Already have an opportunity to establish this PDA Linux (though at the moment can not be rolled back to Windows CE). The third "whale", which keeps iPAQ, is a system extension Expansion Pack. All the functions of a personal digital assistant to hold the main unit. All additional (network connection, GPS and others) are solved by using Expansion Pack (or as it is fashionable now to call skin). Among other innovations are the ability to sync via USB and control system screen brightness depending on lighting.
Housing
Just great! You look at the photo (from top to bottom: Palm Vx, iPAQ 3650, Palm IIIc, Casio E-115)! iPAQ is comparable in size to the Palm IIIc. And the weight? CASIO E-115 - just a brick compared to the iPAQ (255g. (without batteries!) Vs 179g). " The only caveat to the material body (plastic). Maybe the metal would have been better?
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| Thickness of the shells |
Hats off to designers of Compaq. Everything in its place. IRDA is at the top (I am always surprised at the location of the IRDA CASIO E-1xx). The power button is located so that it accidentally nazhmesh. Microphone at the top. The speaker is combined with a navigation button (just Jog Shuttle which is:)).
Scheme of the User's Guide
Upper figure:
- Stylus.
- Switch button.
- Signal charge and prevention.
- Buttons application.
- Speaker.
- Navigation buttons / selections.
- Record button.
- Microphone.
- Jack for stereo headphones.
- Sensor lighting.
- IRDA.
Lower figure:
- Communications port (USB/RS232).
- Button Reset.
- Socket for Expansion pack.
- ON / Off switch.
- Power Connector (5V-2A).
Photo features iPaq
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CCP is very well arranged in the hand and easy to manage. Lithium polymer batteries are used, the production of Danish firm Danionics. Flash ROM - Intel.
Screen
I remember when I was unpleasantly surprised CASIO E-115, when I tried to work in sunlight. Due to the use of light sensor automatically adjusts for iPAQ screen brightness. Look at the picture (for comparison, the HP Jornada 545).
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| Jobs in sunlight. Both cars are included |
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| Work indoors under artificial light |
Everything is clear! There is one little "but". Displaying 12-bit color (4096 colors), instead of 16 bits (65536) as a CASIO E-1xx. In fact, for such a screen is quite decent, and considered a big disadvantage, I would not. In fact, look at the screen shots, and all will see themselves (done on CASIO E-100).
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| The original 24-bit |
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| 16 bits |
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| 12 bits |
To work quite decent quality. Yes, a little shtrishok. Matrix production SONY.
Sound
Built-in speaker plays back MP3 very high quality and loud. Sometimes you need to turn the volume down (on CASIO E-115 never seen)! Recording microphone obtained legible and low noise.
System Expansion Pack
This is a new word! Really good approach to extensibility. In fact, there is no iPAQ Compact Flash slot, and all additional features are implemented using Expansion Pack. Adequate response to Handspring Springboard expansion modules:)!
iPAQ comes with a basic Expansion Pack sleeve, which simply protects the body and a connector for expansion modules.
And here is a list of all plug-ins, which is what any information.
PC Card Expansion Pack
Part Number 170338-B21
PC Card Expansion Jacket adds the ability to use the iPAQ PCMCIA peripherals. This is the first Pocket PC with this opportunity!
Available for purchase.
CF Card Expansion Pack
Part Number 170339-B21
PC Card Expansion Jacket adds the ability to use the iPAQ Compact Flash peripherals.
Available for purchase.
Executive Leather Style Pack
Part Number 170340-B21
Leather protective pouch.
Available for purchase.
Plastic, waterproof? cover
Seen in the Compaq demo.
Cell phone Jacket
An option to turn the iPAQ into a GSM phone. There is a picture?, So close to release.
Digital Video / Still Jacket
Digital Camcorder / camera.
There are still only on paper ...
Boom Box Jacket
"Balalaika" for playing MP3, CD?
There are still only on paper ...
Game Jacket
The most mysterious Jacket. No data, except for this picture there.I think that if the iPAQ will sell well, the list of Expansion Packov should be extended.
Cradle and power supply
In the opinion of all owners and testers, is the weakest part of the iPAQ. Despite its fantastic and beautiful forms it is inconvenient to use. First of all, it is very light (a metal that is a pity?) And easily breaks. Although it is possible to synchronize your iPAQ with Expansion set Packom! Then, any problems with the synchronization ... But for every barrel of honey should be necessarily fly in the ointment:). Credle are RS232 and USB. Speed synchronization and copying files via USB is very high, look at the time represented in the table when transferring files to the iPAQ and CASIO E-115 via USB and Serial Cradle, respectively:
| Transferring 1067 KB File | Transferring 5019 KB File | | PC to iPAQ via USB iPAQ cradle | 4.14 sec | 1 min | | PC to Casio E-115 via Casio Serial Cradle | 2 min 32 sec | 9 min 42 sec |
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Power supply standard 5V-2A (interesting, but on CASIO E-115 fit?).
Conclusion
Very "hot" Pocket PC, with virtually no drawbacks. It is interesting to see him "alive" ... Sources, Materials:
Compaq iPaq H3650 Pocket PC
Official Gadgeteer Hands On Review: Compaq iPAQ H3650 Pocket PC
What does 12 bit color look like? Version 2
Compaq iPaq
The authors, translation:
Andrey Knyazev
