Looking at the technical features of the HP iPAQ rw6800, once you realize that you're dealing with an old acquaintance. However, today such a specification can be called typical for the emerging class of Windows Mobile-communicators middling. And justifies the appearance of these products, especially the price. Either way, the formation of business-class or middle-price category, including smart phones - a positive phenomenon. It does not matter that replenishes this class, including, and by shifting down the line once the top models or, as in our case, the platforms. Technically Series models HP iPAQ rw6800 similar communicator O2 XDA Atom - last year's hi-end hit by the Taiwanese company Quanta Computers. In the line of vehicles are represented by three models: rw6815, rw6818 and rw6828, the differences are minimal, so as the main subject will be the HP iPAQ rw6815.
Features HP iPAQ rw6815: - Operating System: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC Edition
- Processor: Intel XScale PXA272, 416 MHz
- Memory: 64 MB (RAM) RAM and 128 MB (ROM) Flash ROM
- Screen: 2.7 "transflective TFT, 240x320, 65536 colors
- Expandable memory: miniSD
- Communication capabilities: GSM (900/1800/1900 MHz), GRPS / EDGE, Bluetooth (1.2), Wi-Fi (802.11b), infrared
- Camera: 2.0 megapixel with flash
- Battery: Li-Pol, 1530 mAh
- Audio: microphone, stereo speakers, voice dynamics, headset jack 2.5 mm
- Dimensions and weight: 102 x 58 x 19 mm and 140 g
Note: The older model HP iPAQ rw6818 and rw6828 equipped with FM-receiver, in a model of rw6818 is no Wi-Fi adapter. Externally, the unit is close to RoverPC G5 and Orsio n725. It is true, is made in a different color with a slightly modified elements of the case. Indeed, all these models are made based on a single hardware platform with some variations in each case. In technical terms, our hero is different from the Rover and Orsio, primarily processor speed - 416 MHz vs. 520 MHz and the lack of FM-radio. There are more minor, insignificant differences.
Completion
Kit HP iPAQ rw6815 includes the following items:
- Mains Charger
- hinged protective cover for LCD
- wired stereo headset
- Synchronization cable miniUSB
- Case with belt clip
- documentation for HP iPAQ
- Getting Started Guide on CD-ROM
We can say that and complete our hero meets the unit a good average. Pleased that in addition to the standard cover is present here hinged protective cover for display. This firm for the HP enhancement in many cases can replace Case as protects the screen from being accidentally pressed. In addition, you can work with your device, without moving the lid, because the keyboard unit remains available for manipulation. With regard to other components of the kit (earphones and stylus), then nothing fundamentally new, they are not allocated. Headphones are equipped with a standard button receiving a call and volume control. Stylus - a slim, lightweight and completely intuitive to use.
Design and Ergonomics
Designed by HP iPAQ rw6815, perhaps, be called the most successful in comparison with similar models. Firstly, it is nice pleases quality of housing material and workmanship. Assembly - traditionally high quality for HP. Backlash not seen, everything is done with a large safety margin. Coating can withstand a fairly aggressive use. And ends, made of slightly rough to the touch material, will provide normal "landing apparatus in the arm that will not let him slip out on occasion.
Also good color and appearance. Despite the fact that the colorful design preferences now reduced mainly to a combination of silver with different shades of gray and black, in this case, it was decided to use the classics of the genre. Matt Light metallic, slightly diluted with shiny surfaces, buttons, definitely 'to face the new iPAQ.The hull shape - a rectangle with soft corners - adds to his appeal, elegance and relevance.
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Dimensions and weight rw6815 - and does the most compact in the class. As a result, the communicator looks solid and expensive as a real hi-end. Especially, it is nice to know that he belongs to the medium price range. Compared with counterparts are more convenient to use and controls rw6815. Take, for example, a traditional keyboard unit is located, as usual, under the screen. Buttons and joystick are merged into one group, in contrast to the twin brother RoverPC G5. In this machine between them are the lattice dynamics of the system, while our hero, they are placed beyond the keyboard unit. In practice, made for "brackets" the dynamics of a few easy blind manipulation buttons. Of course, critical to this point can not be named. You can get used to that and other options. However, the iPAQ is clearly more thought out in terms of ergonomics.
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Feel it and the quality of implementation of the buttons. Progress in all keys, including joystick, free, moderately hard, the response - clear. The only pity is that the number of those same buttons on the control unit is limited to four. None found in more expensive solutions additional keys corresponding to, say, for calling a menu or return to the Today, or launch any application you use often. Partly solve the problem by using two programmable side buttons, the default is responsible for calling the camera and recorder. Both are on the right side. Next door to them "apartments" infrared. And the volume knob to the left, you can "hang" scrolling pages when reading.
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But back to the keyboard unit rw6815. Here, for our services only the standard buttons - and hanging up the call, and two soft keys, attached to the program menu Windows Mobile. Recall that the latter, coupled with the side buttons are remapped correctly, will control the device with one hand, almost without using the stylus. Joystick for rw6815 - big, to match the thumb of medium size. Any problems with manipulation then there should be no. All buttons on the front, except the joystick are supplied not bright white backlight.
Above the screen there is a notch voice dynamics, which built two status LED device. Slightly higher at the upper end there are miniSD slot and power button and stylus holder, and bottom - soft-reset, miniUSB and audio jack.
I must say that this arrangement of controls seems to be optimal. Store and retrieve the stylus and a card from the top - is more convenient than the bottom, as is done in some models. Location of the headphone jack and does not discuss the account. It is best to place it fits the bottom end. With regard to the rear of the device, everything is as usual: the battery compartment with SIM-card under her lens built-in 2 megapixel camera with flash and self-portrait mirror. Cover is removed with little effort. Sometimes due to the smoothness of the plastic finger slides off the stop. However, this ergonomic features are not so hard to get used to.
As a result, HP iPAQ rw6815 receives five firm for the design and ergonomics. Excellent solutions for mid-level price.
Screen
In terms of screen performance, our hero is not unlike most similar models on the market. Is that a slightly smaller screen area because of the diagonal 2.7 "against the common 2.8". Otherwise, the quality of the matrix - on the level. Picture - very bright, juicy and smooth, the viewing angles - the good, adjustable lighting - Flexible 11-step. At a minimum it is disabled, and the maximum allows a little straining on the eyes to work in bright sunlight. In normal lighting conditions - in the office or at home - we recommend you use the fourth or fifth division.
Speed and memory
So here we are dealing with one of the best performance to date processor for mobile devices from Intel - XScale PXA272. Its clock speed - 416 MHz. This is a fairly productive rock that are usually on the tests bypasses solutions from competitors. True, the reverse side of its power is increased power consumption. By tradition, we tested the device using Spb Benchmark. Recall that this program does not reflect the actual performance on a number of points, because it was designed to test devices running previous versions of the OS.However, the pattern shown by the benchmark, clearly.
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| Spb Benchmark: summary indexes |
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| Spb Benchmark: a table of test results |
By most measures, regularly leading the twins RoverPC G5 and ORSiO n725, equipped with more powerful Intel processor with a clock frequency of 520 MHz. In second place - iPAQ rw6815. Subjectively, the machine runs quite quickly: for fast menu navigation and instant opening of applications for basic tasks almost stumbles. As for one of the most expensive "stories" - video on your device, then the results here are also very worthy. The test was conducted as usual with the player TCPMP.
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Leaders here are the same. True, our hero is a "nose to nose" with them. The conclusion is simple. iPAQ cope with the unconverted video, a little podtormazhivaya only in action, and, therefore, such tasks as working with navigation software, large documents and 3D games are to him. As for memory, then everything is standard here. 64 MB of RAM is enough for normal life of the machine. Of the 128 MB ROM for software installation and user data will be available for 116 MB. Increase the amount of storage you can use the cards miniSD. Supports media up to 2 GB.
Runtime
Now test the HP iPAQ rw6815 endurance. Recall that the device is equipped with not only high-capacity battery 1530 mAh, but voracious processor. Did the developers somehow balance these moments? 1. Maximum load. The brightness set to maximum, the speaker volume - also included Wi-Fi network in the search mode, and Bluetooth, the Windows Media Player in the cycle is played a "heavy" video. Battery life in this mode was 2 hours and 45 minutes. 2. Normal operation. All wireless modules are disabled. The brightness is set to the second division of the account (ie, average).On the PDA was started reading the text in Haali Reader with automatic scrolling. Opening hours were 15 hours and 20 minutes. 3. MP3 Playback. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and the screen turned off. Listening through headphones at maximum volume. We used a Pocket Media Player and files with bitrates 192 KB / c. Opening hours 11 hours 15 minutes. The results, which showed rw6815, look very bad, but the record certainly does not pull. With an average load device is able to work without charging about 2-2.5 days. As usual are making a comparison chart - rw6815 from the competition.
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The communication interfaces iPAQ rw6815 is typical for mid-level communicator. There is a tri-band GSM-module with support for work in high-speed data exchange standards GPRS and EDGE, as well as three wireless controller - Bluetooth 1.2, Wi-Fi (802.11b) and even IrDA. For centralized management of communications provides familiar applications Wireless Manager. For phone calls there is a program Phone, associated with a notebook. Audible at both ends - a great, a network device found quickly, instantly downloading the contacts from SIM-card. In general, all as usual.
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Connecting to the Internet via GPRS / EDGE and only takes you a long time. If GPRS is activated (the reverse is now a rarity), it is enough to launch a browser, and the device will automatically connect to the web. In places where functioning EDGE, pages usually loaded twice faster than GPRS-connection. With regard to the implementation of interfaces, there is installed Bluetooth-module is not the latest version - 1.2, but provided support for most popular profiles: headset, data sharing, listening to stereo music through Bluetooth headphones, etc. True, unlike most models, the HP rw6815 installed the usual stack from Microsoft, while've always favored the more expensive and more convenient to configure and manage cteku of Broadcomm. The loss of a small but obvious. Wi-Fi-module for iPAQ and not the most advanced - with support for 802.11b. However, this non-critical time, because work on the mobile device with a maximum speed of 802.11g is impossible. So that we can be satisfied with what we have. To control the interface is more convenient than in the case of Bluetooth, the program - Wi-Fi Utility. Connect with the help of wireless networks will have no difficulty for the novice and knowledgeable people can dig into the settings. In a couple of weeks until the iPAQ was in our test, the phone part, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi-modules is stable, without any major glitches.
Multimedia
Sound
iPAQ rw6815 is equipped with three speakers - two voice and systemic. The first is located above the screen, while the second is represented by two bars on the sides of the keyboard unit. Voice work without interference, perfectly conveys the voice. System on the contrary, not loudly enough to alert calls or SMS. Sometimes it is difficult to hear even in a quiet secluded area. Can help vibrating machine that feels good, so it is better to keep your device with you so as not to miss calls. Audio section of the communicator - the average in quality. The device can easily be used as an MP3-player, if you're not too demanding on the sound. But it is better to connect the headset instead of a complete alternative headphones, for example, Koss Porta Pro. True, it can be done only with a special adapter with 2.5 mm for standard 3.5 mm. The apparent lack of the device. However, you will not regret that I did it. For those who still want to be refined sound, complete rw6815 has a utility "Sound iPAQ» to work with frequencies.
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As regards the built-in microphone, they are also standard. Sound better record with a distance of no more than 3 meters.
Luggage
Built-in camera iPAQ rw6815 is equipped with 2 megapixel matrix, which allows to take photos with a maximum resolution - 1600x1200 format JPG. In the load attached to it in flash and self-portrait mirror. The quality of images - below average. Typical trouble these cameras - fuzzy photos in low light. The brighter the light, the best quality you can expect from the pictures. Unfortunately, the flash, as well as the setting here is not saved. As for flash, or more correctly - LED illumination, it can illuminate the subject at a distance of 1.5 m. At longer distances should not count.
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| HP iPAQ rw6815: example photo (jpg, 1600x1200, 1,4 MB) |
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| HP iPAQ rw6815: example photo (jpg, 1600x1200, 1,0 MB) |
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| HP iPAQ rw6815: example photo (jpg, 1600x1200, 774 KB) |
Controlled camera firmware application HP Photosmart Camera, combining machine settings and tools for viewing photos HP Photosmart Mobile. The camera's settings - standard and include a choice of resolution, the recording quality shots, forced on / off the flash, multiple shooting modes, white balance, timer, selecting the sound when the shutter release, etc.
In addition, the camera can shoot video at 352x288 copybook in 3GP and H.263. So that the image does not flicker when shooting, you can activate the flicker filter (50 Hz).
FM-radio (only in models of HP iPAQ rw6818/6828)
Built-in FM-radio tuner works only with a headset. Unfortunately, the reception quality and signal stability are far from ideal. Hiking receiver is fine, but once you get into a transport reception quality falls seriously and listen to your favorite radio station is nearly impossible.
A program to control the tuner, to create a pretty big list with your favorite radio stations and record songs directly from the air. Again, the recording quality is below average.
Software
In addition to the standard operating system for Windows Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PC Phone Edition set of programs on the iPAQ rw6815 is traditionally installed additional software from HP. Firstly, it is a plugin Today Panel Lite, displaying the main page information about battery charge, free memory, backlight screen, etc.
Secondly, the program Auto Configurator, is responsible for the automatic setup of GPRS and MMS for regional mobile operator.
Modem Link («modem connection), responsible for the use of the device as a modem for your PC. The program for voice control Microsoft Voice Command. Finally, an applet Java Virtual Machine to start and run Java-based applications on your device.
Price
In stores "MakTsentr - A computer in the palm of" buy HP iPAQ rw6815 possible for 13,920 rubles, the model iPAQ rw6818 and rw6828 has not yet reached our market, accurate information about whether there will be, we are communicators, yet.
Output
HP iPAQ rw6815 - Mighty mediocre communicator, complete with all necessary. The main advantage of machines - the reasonable price, which distinguishes it from competitors. RoverPC G5, equipped with an external Bluetooth GPS-receiver and navigation software, or Orsio n725 stand for two-plus thousands more, and of the benefits of offering only the FM-radio and a small increase in productivity. In addition, recent losing our hero in the build quality, design and ergonomics. In general, if the FM-radio - obviously an unnecessary option for you, but I would like to try in good communicator from a reputable manufacturer, rw6815 definitely worth considering as a candidate for purchase.
Pros: - quality assembly
- attractive design and excellent ergonomics
- compact dimensions
- full wireless ammunition - GSM-enabled EDGE, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
- good performance
Cons: - quiet speaker system
- 2.5 mm headphone jack that requires adapter
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