Re: [OTish} Help me choose an ipaq

["Dave McLaughlin" <dave@xxxxxxx>]

Hi Neil,

We have the H5450 here at work for test and integration with our system
and=
it does indeed eat batteries if you use the 802.11 interface. This is typi=
cal though so don't expect much from any other Pocket PC with wi-fi.

As for using your existing GPS on the Ipaq, this is not a problem. You
will=
need to either find and buy or make your own converter cable for it. The w=
iring details are on the HP.COM website (if you can not find it, let me
kno=
w as we have developer access on the site)

You can then use Tomtom Navigator for voice turn by turn navigation.

I'll leave which Ipaq to choose up to the rest of the group to reply on,
bu=
t my favourite would be the H3970 as the H5450 is a bit unstable from
obser=
vation here. Plus, we already have one duff unit after only 4 weeks play.

Regards
Dave...
----- Original Message -----=20
From: Neil F=20
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx=20
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 11:39 AM
Subject: [ukha_d] [OTish} Help me choose an ipaq


I know this group has quite a few ipaq users, so am hoping you can help m=
e decide which handheld computer to get.

I will be using it for internet use via bluetooth with my T68i while I'm =
out and about. depending how good the remote control on it is, I might use
=
it instead of my pronto in the house. I might in the future use it for
rout=
e planning in the car. I already have a garmin gps (12XL), but this
connect=
s to a serial port. Would this gps be no good for the ipaqs?

I notice carphonewarehouse have the 3970 (inc bluetooth) for =A3399 or th=
e 5450 (inc bluetooth and 802.11b) for =A3499. I do have a wireless access
=
point, so the WLAN feature on the 5450 would be nice but I hear it eats
the=
battery power if you use it anyhow...

Anyone any comments or suggestions or other models that would suit my nee=
ds?

thanks
Neil


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