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anyone get an iPaq with the new XScale 400MHz CPU?

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okay, i bought it. 😀 i also checked out the new Clie, that was pretty nice as well.


not a bad device. trying to setup my macros now so i can control the tv, vcr, and satellite receiver with push of one button. 😉

for some reason, i love the looks of the iPaq and it feels so great in the palm of my hands.


thanks to those who gave advise.
 
Originally posted by: Linux23
NFS4, i saw the review and they did say they were disappointed with the performance of the XScale CPU. However, since this is a new CPU, most applications are not optimized for it yet. So basically, by purchasing the iPaq with the XScale chip, i'll be prepared for the future (hopefully).

and you forgot that this iPaq has a consumer level IR and computer irDA ports. so i can take 10 of my remotes, and combine them into one on the iPaq device.
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It's STILL not worth it. A MS OS fully supporting X-Scale won't be out for 2 year+ at the EARLIEST. Microsoft can't switch over to full X-Scale support now b/c it would kill support for StrongARM based CPUs. X-Scale is ARM-5 I believe. I think that StrongARM is ARM3 or 4. If Microsoft brings out an X-Scale OS, you will NOT be able to use all of the current PocketPC2002 devices.

That is why MS won't support it yet. So you can buy it now if you want, but it's a waste of money unless you think that controlling 7+ devices is worth 750 when you can get a remote to do it for MUCH less.

So in other words, your spending more for a X-Scale CPU that can't even be fully taken advantage of until at LEAST 2 years down the road. Which means, you want have optimized software OR the benefits of increased battery life with the X-Scale until then.

Save your money, I warned you 😀


**Update**

Nevermind, too late 🙁
 
Originally posted by: NFS4
Originally posted by: Linux23
NFS4, i saw the review and they did say they were disappointed with the performance of the XScale CPU. However, since this is a new CPU, most applications are not optimized for it yet. So basically, by purchasing the iPaq with the XScale chip, i'll be prepared for the future (hopefully).

and you forgot that this iPaq has a consumer level IR and computer irDA ports. so i can take 10 of my remotes, and combine them into one on the iPaq device.
Click to expand...

It's STILL not worth it. A MS OS fully supporting X-Scale won't be out for 2 year+ at the EARLIEST. Microsoft can't switch over to full X-Scale support now b/c it would kill support for StrongARM based CPUs. X-Scale is ARM-5 I believe. I think that StrongARM is ARM3 or 4. If Microsoft brings out an X-Scale OS, you will NOT be able to use all of the current PocketPC2002 devices.

That is why MS won't support it yet. So you can buy it now if you want, but it's a waste of money unless you think that controlling 7+ devices is worth 750 when you can get a remote to do it for MUCH less.

So in other words, your spending more for a X-Scale CPU that can't even be fully taken advantage of until at LEAST 2 years down the road. Which means, you want have optimized software OR the benefits of increased battery life with the X-Scale until then.

Save your money, I warned you 😀


**Update**

Nevermind, too late 🙁
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Totally agree.

The only reason to buy an X-scale-based device is if it offers a great value for its price. Like Toshiba e740 with integrated 802.11b. It's reasonably priced for all the features it offers. X-scale should not be a factor to consider if an equivalent StrongARM-based model is available for less.

I hoped that X-scale would at least be able to throttle down its clock to show some good increase in battery life but it doesn't even seem to offer a significant difference in overall power consumption over to a StrongARM-based device.
 
Originally posted by: joohang
Originally posted by: NFS4
Originally posted by: Linux23
NFS4, i saw the review and they did say they were disappointed with the performance of the XScale CPU. However, since this is a new CPU, most applications are not optimized for it yet. So basically, by purchasing the iPaq with the XScale chip, i'll be prepared for the future (hopefully).

and you forgot that this iPaq has a consumer level IR and computer irDA ports. so i can take 10 of my remotes, and combine them into one on the iPaq device.
Click to expand...

It's STILL not worth it. A MS OS fully supporting X-Scale won't be out for 2 year+ at the EARLIEST. Microsoft can't switch over to full X-Scale support now b/c it would kill support for StrongARM based CPUs. X-Scale is ARM-5 I believe. I think that StrongARM is ARM3 or 4. If Microsoft brings out an X-Scale OS, you will NOT be able to use all of the current PocketPC2002 devices.

That is why MS won't support it yet. So you can buy it now if you want, but it's a waste of money unless you think that controlling 7+ devices is worth 750 when you can get a remote to do it for MUCH less.

So in other words, your spending more for a X-Scale CPU that can't even be fully taken advantage of until at LEAST 2 years down the road. Which means, you want have optimized software OR the benefits of increased battery life with the X-Scale until then.

Save your money, I warned you 😀


**Update**

Nevermind, too late 🙁
Click to expand...

Totally agree.

The only reason to buy an X-scale-based device is if it offers a great value for its price. Like Toshiba e740 with integrated 802.11b. It's reasonably priced for all the features it offers. X-scale should not be a factor to consider if an equivalent StrongARM-based model is available for less.

I hoped that X-scale would at least be able to throttle down its clock to show some good increase in battery life but it doesn't even seem to offer a significant difference in overall power consumption over to a StrongARM-based device.
Click to expand...

Yup, the iPAQ 39xx is a waste IMHO. I mean, $750 for what????? At least with the e740 you get dual expansion slots onboard (CompactFlash Type-II and SD/MMC) plus support for an extended/replaceable battery, + built in 802.11b support. I don't know about you, but 802.11b is more worthwhile than Bluetooth.

AND on top of all that, the e-740 "only" costs $599

Now don't get me wrong...X-Scale is all fine and good, but the iPAQ 39xx + X-Scale is just too much money for not enough hardware. For those that wait 1-2 months, you'll have $400 and under X-Scale PDAs to devour from Asus, Acer, and Toshiba (an update version of the current e-310).
 
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