For the modern man living in a saturated information world, characterized by a desire to be constantly in touch, in-line. Hence it is quite natural that handheld computers equipped with wireless modules to ensure the needs of this most always and everywhere, it is becoming more and more. Laptop, and already, the more stationary computer homo mobiles ("mobile person") is clearly not enough. Another completion of a family of handhelds with integrated Wi-Fi is a new product from HP - iPAQ h4350/55. Ruler Pocket PC Hewlett-Packard's diversity is very similar range of a solid automobile concern. The same is said and mysterious digital abbreviation for each PDA. Already have formed a series of 19-th, 22 th, 41 th, 43 th, 51 th, 54 th and 55 th, each of which has its hull form and often very different from other series specifications. Yes, and positioned each of them for a certain group of users - just like cars:)
Body
Externally, the novelty is quite different from the computers of other series HP. The eye catches socket mini-keyboard. That's the first handheld computer equipped with a built-in keyboard, in the history of co-creation of HP and Compaq. CCP is made on the basis of model iPAQ h4150/55, and the main controls of his brother not much different, but in size - much more. Moreover, all the "supplements" are mainly due to the integrated keyboard.
If the thickness h4350 most 1 mm (this really is not much), and the width - 4 mm (visible only with the direct visual comparison of the two models), then the length difference of as much as 25 mm. The first impression is that the developers took the model h4150, and hung it on a plastic keyboard. But it's not quite true. A little closer, you will notice that application buttons have changed.
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They became a little less and lined up "almost in a straight line, parallel to the border with the keyboard. Secondly, the changed form navigation button. The new version has an oval shape (as compared with the old square). The button is more convenient to press up and down, horizontal is less convenient keys. Thirdly, the developers went back to the old execution voice recorder button (like 19hh series) by placing next to it an IR port. But everything else was in the old way: a port for memory cards and the stylus holder - on top, and a socket for the cradle - the bottom. Side panels are not particularly burdened by government.
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Credle, the model slightly futuristic and seemingly no different from the bundled with h4150/55. There are very suspicious (but verify this fact experimentally failed), it is the same cradle. The main feature is a way to connect to a PC - using simple USB cable "USB A - USB B", as an external peripheral device (printer, scanner etc). In addition, the cradle has a slot for charging a battery change.
Trunk
In the box you will find the computer itself, a spare stylus, a synthetic cover (recommended immediately replaced by more convenient), CD with software, warranty HP, cradle, USB cable, AC adapter, interface adapter.
Bagel
As mentioned above, the main difference between the new handhelds from all other models in the Pocket PC is the availability of an integrated hardware keyboard. Those for Pocket PC - the phenomenon is not characteristic, at least for handheld computers running PPS 2002 and Windows Mobile 2003. This input method is more common on computers of the family Palm OS (Sony UX, Sony NX, Sony TG, Palm Tungsten C). Keyboard our hero has 39 keys, each of which is adapted to enter the two characters. Symbols of the register highlighted in black, and the second - in blue. To switch between registers using a special button. Piano - the correct round shape. Haptics - quite decent. There are, however, one drawback. Button virtually no space for the symbols of national layouts, they seem to have placed directly on the case, the key that is not very convenient for fast typing. Speed dialing with the keypad buttons can not be characterized as extremely fast, but after three days of the test managed to achieve fairly decent results, at least, higher than the printing on the virtual keyboard.
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To work in darkness or low light conditions mini-keyboard iPAQ h4350 cnabzhena special soft blue backlit characters.
Under the hood
Processor
As the processor used in the iPAQ h4350 is not the new "pebble" Intel PXA255. On the market long ago there were pocket computers with new processors, PXA261 and PXA263. However, the 400MHz PXA255 th on its performance practically does not yield to the more recent counterparts. Power "engine" is enough for virtually any serious applications.
Memory
The volume of RAM is standard for most Pocket PCs - 64 MB, of which 56.77 MB available to the user. But suddenly the size of ROM is too small - for PDAs business-class 32 MB - this is not a record. In connection with such a limited amount of ROM, its custom section is also very small - only 2.85 MB. To backup the entire system, this is clearly not enough, enough did that to save the PIM applications, or personal notes.
Display
According to the measurements performed by a special technique magazine Consumer: computers and programs, the maximum brightness of the display HP iPAQ h4350 is 109 cd/m2. Minimum level of brightness - 27.4 cd/m2 (25% of the maximum brightness). In total there are four levels of brightness (as well as a series of 19hh and 41hh).
Unfortunately, when read off backlighting is extremely difficult, but with a minimum of contrast values above 97% (to work at night, in the office and in the subway - a real pleasure). But the day on the street can talk about good perception of the text only from the third division of the backlight.
Expansion connector
Like the h4150 is equipped with a new one expansion slot standard SD, however, it supports SDIO, so that you can buy a variety of peripheral devices in this format, which has recently become more and more. In addition, the cost of SD cards in recent years has decreased markedly, and mourn the absence of CF slot is not a special occasion.
Multimedia
A computer equipped with a microphone and speaker output (3,5 mm) stereo headphones.
Battery
As the battery is used removable Li-Ion battery with 1560mAch. Compared with the 900 and PDA batteries 1000mAch h19xx and h41xx series polutorokratnoe capacity expansion - a big plus. In addition, optional external battery capacity expansion - 3600mAch. However, for the appearance Account large hump on the back of the case, Pocket PC essentially loses in elegance.
In addition to the standard battery is also Replacement Ni-MH battery, which itself can not be replaced. When completely discharged main battery capacity is enough for an extra couple of days, but only for data storage. Operate from internal battery, unfortunately, is impossible.
Communication capabilities
Communication capabilities to a new computer are good old infrared port and two built-in wireless interfaces. This - Bluetooth Class 1 and 802.11.b, better known as Wi-Fi. Thus, the happy possessor h4350 has the ability to connect to peripherals or to communicate with other devices via Bluetooth interface or work in the full network (including a normal Internet connection) to Wi-Fi interface.
To enable or disable these modules use a special application HP iPAQ Wireless, which allows you to work with two Standard connection simultaneously.
Dimensions and weight
Case size - 139h75h14, 5mm, and weight - 165 g.
Engine power
For clarity, a comparison with PDAs HP iPAQ h2210, HP iPAQ h4150, Dell Axim X3i and ASUS MyPAl A620BT. Compare models Indicators synthetic test SPB benchmark.
cpu index
CPU performance of all computers is approximately the same level, which is not surprising, given the same clock speed and processor architecture. Beginner h4350 showed the same values as the h4150 and a little more than a Dell X3i, which proves the fact already mentioned above - have not the power of the new PXA255 - quite decent.
file system index
The speed of the file system h4350 is the absolute leader, slightly ahead of his colleague h4150. I am glad that HP does not go into the installation of cheap and slow memory chips, maintaining the image quality factor and a solid company at a high level.
graphics index
Very high, close to the record (ASUS 620BT). Subjective evaluation also confirmed that the computer is well suited for video playback and gaming applications.
platform index
Built-in operating system, applications, and at a very high level. Subjectively, we can see that our hero - one of the most productive in today's market of handheld computers. Find some applications, the performance of that computer power will be insufficient, it is very difficult.
Fuel consumption
Since the battery capacity has increased by more than 1.5 times (compared with the h4150), it is quite natural to expect longer battery life at about the same number of times.
Battery life was measured by the now standard technique to emulate the three basic modes of operation with a handheld computer: e-book reading, watching videos and listening to music (with the screen off). When compared with the h4150, while battery life considerably more new items. MP3 playback new computer lasted 17.5 hours (exactly 1.5 times more than h4150). The same trend continued for other modes. When reading e-books have enough battery capacity to 8-13,5 hours (depending on the level of illumination), and video playback for 4-7 hours (depending on the level of illumination). Generally, it is one of the best battery life for handheld computers.
Onboard computer
A set of software - a standard for handheld computers from the company HP. In addition to the operating system has a small number of immutable "branded" applications:
- Bluetooth Manager - Master of wireless connections
- iPAQ File Store - a custom section ROM
- iPAQ Backup - data backup to a memory card or ROM in a custom section
- iPAQ iTask Manager - launcher and file manager
- iPAQ Image Zone - viewing photos with slide-show function
- Self Test - Self-diagnosis program
- iPAQ Audio - Audio settings.
For a wireless connection to various devices using an updated master wireless connectivity (version 1,4,1 build 75), which is very easy to manage. Bluetooth manager supports the following profiles:
- Explore a Bluetooth device
- Connect to Internet via phone
- ActiveSync via Bluetooth
- Browse files on a remote device
- Connect to Internet
- Join a personal network
- Exchange business cards.
State registration
Model, which participated in the testing was Russified by a system of national localization MacCentre Pocket RussKey 2003. Russification carried out on a very good level and has caused no complaints.
Price
Buy HP iPAQ H4350 is already possible in Moscow. Approximate price of new items is $ 550.
Finish
Cons iPAQ h4350: - small size of the ROM
- not large enough shortcuts applications and navigation button
- not too comfortable key hardware keyboard.
Pluses iPAQ h4350: - built-in wireless connection standard Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
- high performance
- removable battery
- great battery life
- Integrated keyboard with backlight
- bright high-contrast display
- original design.
In general, the machine failed. First of all, the novelty can recommend the so-called corporate user or a business person who is constantly (at least, very, very often) want mobile access to their mailbox, or access to the Internet. True, most of you have a question: "And what this model is actually different from the h4150, which also focuses on the corporate market?" The answer is very simple - really just three things: a hardware keyboard, a more capacious battery (approximately one and a half times), slightly larger in size and weight. Therefore, if important to you these three things will certainly take your HP iPAQ h4350. Although, in my opinion, more attractive look to the modification to the battery on h4150 h4350 ... The authors, translation:
