Diversity of modern handheld computers is that is becoming quite difficult to clearly divide them into several distinct classes. Can be conventionally divided into three categories handhelds: cost models, which are low cost and limited functions, the middle class and business class, the CCP which have maximum performance, more memory and advanced communication capabilities. On the last day and will talk. Typically, the model of business-class have a corporate focus, that is, they are created, especially as computers for work. Hence the high performance requirements, and the need for constant wireless access to networks, and e-mail. Thus, the ring caused by a beginner market Fujitsu-Siemens Pocket LOOX 610 Bluetooth / WLAN and young, but the earlier "HP iPAQ h5550. The battle for the title in the heavyweight version HPCru. I ask the ring.
Round 1. Design and Ergonomics
Yet the corporate PC Pocket PC is a family thing quite large and quite daunting, especially when compared with the more diminutive Toshiba e400 and iPAQ h1910. Therefore, its dimensions of 138 x 84 mm our warrior h5550 nobody scared. LOOX 610 is slightly longer - 148 mm, but a little narrower - 78 mm. iPAQ is a couple of millimeters thinner - 15.9 mm versus 18.2 mm.
Design iPAQ has a more smooth, graceful and pleasing to the eye lines. LOOX also has more stringent, if not the classic shape - a sort of rectangular briquette with an antenna. Another design advantage iPAQ'a are the shape and size of the external antenna. It is considerably shorter and thus looks more attractive - the feeling is absolutely high-tech devices. True, the antenna can be LOOX'a at worst, and twist. This solution is for those users who are not often work with wireless networks.
 |
Shells of both heavyweights are made of plastic, but very good quality. At least for tactile sensations, the complete illusion of metal. Weight models at this passes for 200-gram mark. LOOX weighs 205 g, and the iPAQ - 207, the power button for both units at the top of the front panel, but the iPAQ is slightly smaller and press on it not as convenient as LOOX'e. By the way, all the other keys at the iPAQ also noticeably smaller than the LOOX 610. Buttons shortcut application that is not particularly critical, since they are located in special pits. Another thing the navigation button, which became a "byword" yet the model h5450. Unlike a lot of conveniently deposited arrow joystick LOOX'a, iPAQ'ovskaya navigation key is quite small and not very ergonomic. Its miniature size is largely explained by the presence on the front panel of the additional fingerprint scanner. This identifier fingers and "eats" almost all the available space. In LOOX'a such "frills" there is no trace.
 |
Application buttons, as is typical for the entire family of Pocket PC, flash. Interestingly, Pocket LOOX'a default on them were hung not only standard applications Calendar, Contacts and Today, but also one of the keys - manage wireless adapters.In addition, the buttons can be programmed to LOOX'a short and long depression. That is how long you hold it, will depend on what application you invoke. For example, a short press takes you to the application Sontacts and long press the same button turns off the computer screen. So that the four buttons you can assign eight applications.
 |
Function Jog-dial'a (well, not like HP and Fujitsu-Siemens scroll wheel and all!) In LOOX'a perform two separate buttons, while the iPAQ - one that is not amenable to reprogramming button-rocker. Beside her at the first key is the menu, but the Back Button and Record, unfortunately, no. In iPAQ'a their way, too, is not observed. Sidebar with LOOX 610 is also infrared. Such an arrangement can not be called successful, as synchronize your PDA with other Pocket PCs, laptops, and especially with the PC in this case is extremely inconvenient. However, the presence of Bluetooth interface partially compensates for this inconvenience. In a sparring partner IR port is located on the top panel, so such difficulties with the connection he is not there. The upper section of both models are given under the expansion slots: the LOOX'a has paired CF and SD card slot, while iPAQ'a - only SD.
 |
There is also a stylus holder. If LOOX'a an easy niche, then the iPAQ pencil box spring-loaded, and the stylus would not fall out (as you would without shaking the computer) until you click on it to release the spring. Simple, but very practical. We now estimate our PDAs in terms of ease of use as MP3-players. Headphone jack for LOOX'a can be found in the upper body, while the iPAQ, conversely, the bottom panel. So if you are wearing a computer in your pocket and listen to music through wired headphones, iPAQ will be less convenient solution. Each time to pull out or insert the "ears" will have to take the computer out of his pocket. True, the situation changes dramatically if we use the available complete cover. It iPAQ is located in a horizontal position, and the connector is easily accessible.
Summary
