The whole of 2004, no doubt, was marked by Hewlett-Packard. The company managed to be noted in all market segments, and everywhere, not without success. Dostochno recall, for example, hi-tech PDA with a 4-inch VGA screen HP iPAQ hx4710 or multimedia processor HP iPAQ rx3715. And not even the most successful debut in the market HP PDA, HP iPAQ h6340, also scored a record battery life. The only segment where the affairs of HP will not go up the hill - low cost solutions. Entry-level PDA, HP iPAQ rz1710, not lived up to his expectations, as was frankly weak, even compared to older models. On the other hand, the company already had a well-established model - a sales hit of 2003-2004 - HP iPAQ h2210. That it was a prototype for a new line of the middle class - a series hx2000. However, at this time, HP, apparently decided not to be penny wise and released just three cars. By putting on these models, the leader of the CCP industry seems to have not lost. Triplets were very similar in appearance but quite different on the "content". On them will be discussed.
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Composition Series
It seems that the developers decided to please both those looking for a fresh low-end solution based on Windows Mobile, and those who just want the maximum for a moderate sum. Judge for yourself. Just below you'll find specifications series models hx2000, compare that can also use the "Create a comparison table for several PDA" in the "Catalogue of the CPC on HPCru.
HP iPAQ hx2110
- Operating System: Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition
- Processor: Intel PXA270 c clock frequency of 312 MHz
- Memory: 64 MB RAM (59 MB user available), 64 MB Flash ROM (22 MB user available)
- Memory Expansion: SD / MMS, built-in is compatible with USB SDIO, Compact Flash type I / II
- Wireless Interfaces: Bluetooth, Serial IR
- Battery: Li-Ion Removable Battery, 920 mAh
- Audio: Microphone, speaker, 3.5-mm connector for stereo headphones
- Dimensions and weight: 120h77h16 mm, 165 g
Detailed characteristics of HP iPAQ hx2110
HP iPAQ hx2410
- Operating System: Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition
- Processor: Intel PXA270 c clock frequency of 520 MHz
- Memory: 64 RAM (59 MB user available), 64 MB Flash ROM (22 MB user available)
- Screen: 3.5 "(89 mm) transflective TFT, 240x320, 65.536 colors
- Memory Expansion: SD / MMC connector, compatible with USB SDIO, Compact Flash type I / II
- Wireless Interfaces: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11b), Serial IR
- Battery: Li-Ion removable battery, 1440 mAh
- Audio: Microphone, speaker, 3.5-mm connector for stereo headphones
- Dimensions and weight: 120 x 77 x 16 mm, 165 g
Detailed characteristics of HP iPAQ hx2410
HP iPAQ hx2750
- Operating System: Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition
- Processor: Intel PXA270 processor with a clock frequency of 624 MHz
- Memory: 128 MB RAM (123 MB user available), 128 MB Flash ROM (83 MB user available)
- Screen: 3.5 "(89 mm) transflective TFT, 240x320, 65.536 colors
- Memory Expansion: SD / MMC connector, compatible with USB SDIO, Compact Flash type I / II
- Wireless Interfaces: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11b), Serial IR
- Battery: Li-ion, 1440 mAh
- Audio: Microphone, speaker, 3.5-mm connector for stereo headphones
- Dimensions and weight: 120 x 77 x 16 mm, 165 g
Detailed characteristics of HP iPAQ hx2750
Supplied
The contents of boxes in different machines in a series of virtually identical. The only exception - no cradle in the younger models, HP iPAQ hx2110, this PDA is attached only USB-cable for synchronization with your PC.
Here's what included: - himself PDA
- battery
- cradle (except hx2110)
- cord to sync (only hx2110)
- charger
- adapter for the charger to charge the PDA without a cradle
- Software
- User guide and a voucher to download additional software.
In principle, a set standard. A little disappointed there is no additional stylus, but it seems to have been a tradition for HP.
Design
Externally handhelds look absolutely identical. The only exception is iPAQ hx2750, who has a scanner for fingerprints - a thin "polosochka, hidden in the deepening of the joystick. The two other machines on the spot scanner is nothing.
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| Left to right: HP iPAQ hx2110, hx2410 and hx2750 |
The first sensation of cvezheispechennyh handhelds - strange. Because of its thickness and the unusual design of machines look thicker than it actually is. To make sure that it is not enough to put next to the CPC fellow, and everything will fall into place.
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| Left to right: same, and HP iPAQ hx4710, h2210 |
Later in the photographs will be presented to the older model - hx2750.
The body of the CCP carried out a standard for a new series of dark gray (with a metallic tint) plastic. Top is a dark translucent plastic insert, is also characteristic of all handheld ruler. However, there have hx2000 and original solutions.
First - rubber pads on the sides typewriter. Pretty interesting idea, certainly copied from the predecessor, iPAQ h2210. Hopefully, the quality of these pads changed for the better since its predecessor, it was too much had been complaints about the "falling off the sidewall.
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The second finding - a protective cover of transparent plastic. The solution, in general, is not new. Plastic protective covers are used since the time of the earliest models of Compaq. But the shape of the cover is clearly inspired by another well-known machine from HP - Jornada 56x. Decision is ambiguous. On the one hand, the cover protects the screen well, while allowing him to read. On the other hand, covers a strange ergonomics. First, it closes the control keys. Second, when the lid is open is almost impossible to pull out of the silo. And finally, as shown, cap very quickly be covered with scratches, which greatly reduces its transparency and give the machine as a whole rather slovenly appearance.The quality of production covers no complaints, it is quite successfully and securely fastened to the shell and is clearly recorded in the closed position.
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Arrangement of controls is standard. Under the screen are the control buttons and a joystick. The buttons are also common: Calendar, Contacts, Mail, and corporate application "HP iTask". The buttons are arranged in one row. At first it may seem that the extreme keys are bigger, but it only seems to work surface of all the buttons the same, the rest - a decorative overlay. The keys are covered with metallic lighter shade than the rest of the body. Midway between the keys is the joystick. He is not very big, but quite comfortable. Thanks to the square shape joystick, all directions clicks clearly distinguished from each other. Central button in a separate element, which is also nice.
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The quality of execution of the keys have no complaints, but the ergonomics again podkachala. First, the buttons are on the edge of the casing, which makes uncomfortable and unsafe manipulation PDA with one hand. Secondly, there is no clear separation of tactile keys are easy to confuse when to use them by touch. In this sense, illustrative example of HP hx4710. Its designers have inflicted on the keys are small risks, which immediately eliminated the problem. In hx2000 nothing like this. Between the keys and the screen is the speaker (left) and microphone (right). The model 2750 between them, above the joystick, is a biometric sensor for reading fingerprints. The bottom is the interface connector and the reset button. Connector remains fully compatible with any handheld iPAQ, starting with a series of 38xx. Nice to see that HP is in compliance with tradition.
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Above the screen is placed power button and two LEDs. One is responsible for the charge / reminder, and the other for the work of wireless interfaces.
At the top end, too, everything is standard. Here the place: memory card slot Compact Flash and SD / Multimedia, covered plastic plugs, IR, 3.5-mm headphone jack and stylus.
The last element of governance - voice recorder button on the left side of the device. Her presence was a pleasant surprise, the previous model was nothing like this.
And finally, a few words about cradle. At this time, designers Hewlett-Packard did not invent anything new. Stand for the hx2000 is the same as the one that came with iPAQ hx4710. It is quite stylish and thoughtful decision.
So, what is the estimate can be put designers hx2000? Despite some minor ergonomic flaws, the product is absolutely a success. Clippers look stylish, solid and reliable. In addition, the quality of housing, as always at HP, at a high level. The main thing that is not pumped bokovinki:) Well, here a solid "four". Even with the advantage.
Processor. Memory. Speed
In a new series iPAQ installed processors Intel PXA 270. In hx2110 - 312 MHz, the hx2410 - 520 MHz and over - 624 MHz. Recall that 624 MHz - the highest clock speed for mobile devices today. True, the coin has another side - power of these stones still leaves much to be desired, so installing a powerful processor has a negative impact on battery life. The amount of memory in the first two machines, iPAQ hx2110 and iPAQ hx2410, Standard - 64 MB RAM, from which the user is available 59 MB and 64 MB of ROM, of which 22 MB allocated for the storage of sensitive data. In the case of the iPAQ hx2750 situation is different: 128 MB RAM (123 MB available), and 128 MB ROM (83 MB available). The total amount of available memory of the PDA at the same level recently, the leader in this regard, the Tungsten T5. Volume ROM allows you to keep the PDA a lot of useful programs, without clogging the main memory (which is never enough) and not using a memory card. Particularly demanding of users recall that typewriters have slots for memory cards of two types - Compact Flash, and both types of SD / Multimedia Card. Measuring the performance of the same package SPB Benchmark. Unfortunately, the program quickly losing its relevance, as correctly measures the number of parameters associated with the graphics system. But, nevertheless, tests the processor speed, memory and file system is completely trustworthy. Here are the results of testing in comparison with its predecessor (iPAQ h2210) and modern top-end PDAs (FS Pocket Loox 720 and HP iPAQ hx4710).
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Testing video program produced Beta Player v. 0.0.95. This latest release of the popular program for video playback in MPEG4 standard on the PDA. Results below:
