IPAQ 2210/2215, or is there a better option?

[N8Magic]

I'm currently in the market for a handheld, and right now my first choice is the HP IPAQ 2210/2215.

Before I go and drop the money on the unit, are there any serious competitors to this unit? It seems to be getting rave reviews from various places around the net. Basically I want something that I can use as my organizer for meetings and contact information, but also something flexible so that I can play PocketSNES on the train when I have to go into Toronto for meetings.

Anyone?

 

[fs5]

yeah, the 1945 or 1930, smaller size makes a huge difference to me at least. don't quote me on this but I think the 1930/45's video benchmark scores are higher than the 2210/2215

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: N8Magic
I'm currently in the market for a handheld, and right now my first choice is the HP IPAQ 2210/2215.

Before I go and drop the money on the unit, are there any serious competitors to this unit? It seems to be getting rave reviews from various places around the net. Basically I want something that I can use as my organizer for meetings and contact information, but also something flexible so that I can play PocketSNES on the train when I have to go into Toronto for meetings.

Anyone?

The iPAQ 2215 is currently the BEST PocketPC on the market for the money. Nothing even comes close for $399.

Lightweight & Thin
Bluetooth
SDIO + CompactFlash
Removeable battery
Fast 400MHz X-Scale
64MB RAM
Excellent screen
Univeral Remote

Nuff said


**BTW, I love mine**


The 1935/1945 are nice but they lack a CompactFlash slot and their screens are inferior to the older 1910s and the 2215s. Also, they lack a case or cradle in the package or any nice software bundles (no Nevo for you!!). For $100 more than a 1945, you get a barely larger/heavier PDA with nice rubber side grips, dual expansion, faster performance, and a nicer screen.

 

[ndee]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: N8Magic
I'm currently in the market for a handheld, and right now my first choice is the HP IPAQ 2210/2215.

Before I go and drop the money on the unit, are there any serious competitors to this unit? It seems to be getting rave reviews from various places around the net. Basically I want something that I can use as my organizer for meetings and contact information, but also something flexible so that I can play PocketSNES on the train when I have to go into Toronto for meetings.

Anyone?

The iPAQ 2215 is currently the BEST PocketPC on the market for the money. Nothing even comes close for $299.

Lightweight & Thin
Bluetooth
SDIO + CompactFlash
Removeable battery
Fast 400MHz X-Scale
64MB RAM
Excellent screen
Univeral Remote

Nuff said


**BTW, I love mine**

Yep, it pretty much rocks To bad I can't hookup a Super Nintendo Gamepad

 

[N8Magic]

Thanks for the input guys.

 

[N8Magic]

Bump for more opinions.

 

[RossMAN]

I agree with NFS4.

 

[N8Magic]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
I agree with NFS4.

Well then, i'm sold.

 

[NakaNaka]

So is it worth getting the 1910 over the 1935/1940? The $400 for the 2215 just seems too steep to me.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: NakaNaka
So is it worth getting the 1910 over the 1935/1940? The $400 for the 2215 just seems too steep to me.

I would hold off on purchasing an iPaq until the new 4155 is widely available.

Hopefully HP will slash prices on existing models.

 

[NakaNaka]

When is that going to be?

 

[infy]

Prices for the 4155 are still out of my range.

I'm liking the 4155, and even get a corporate discount off the HP website...but is it justifiable over the 2215?

Heck, is the Remote Control functionality even that good? (I have 5 remotes, for crying out loud...an all-in-one would be nice, but I can't convince myself to pay an additional $100-600 on a universal one with macros and an LCD)

edit: realized I put the model numbers in backwards.