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Compaq iPAQ h3630

Hewlett Packard IPAQ h3630 Pocket PC

Reader Touch Edition™ PRS-600

Sony PRS-600 eBook Reader

$300.00  |  1 store
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Product Description
Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3630 has Thin, lightweight, design with brilliant color screen, optional Microsoft? Pocket PC 2002 upgrade, Audio record and playback - Audio programs from the Web, MP3... More
Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3630 has Thin, lightweight, design with brilliant color screen, optional Microsoft? Pocket PC 2002 upgrade, Audio record and playback - Audio programs from the Web, MP3 music, or voice notations, Rechargeable battery that gives up to 12 hours of battery life. Less
Thinner, smaller and lighter than most magazines, the Reader Touch Edition™ lets you access up to 350 (or more with memory expansion card slots) of your favorite books from anywhere.... More
Thinner, smaller and lighter than most magazines, the Reader Touch Edition™ lets you access up to 350 (or more with memory expansion card slots) of your favorite books from anywhere. The intuitive 6" touchscreen display makes navigation a breeze, letting you turn pages with the swipe of a finger. An included stylus offers freehand highlighting and annotation. With support for multiple file formats including ePub and PDF, you can enjoy books from more places, including The eBook Store from Sony and over one million free public domain titles from Google Books. Less
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Key Features   
Wireless Capabilities   Infrared irDA -
Processor 206 MHz Intel StrongARM -
Weight 6 oz. 10.09 oz.
Installed RAM   32 MB -
Text Formats - BBeB • ePub • PDF • RTF • TXT
Operating System   Pocket PC -
Screen Size 3.77 inch 6 inch
Family Line Hewlett Packard Compaq iPAQ -
Type PDA eBook Reader
Technical Features   
Security Features Security Password -
Expansion Slot   CompactFlash (CF) Type I Slot Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot • Memory Stick Duo Slot
Processor Speed 206 MHz -
Processor Type Intel StrongARM -
Input Method   Jog Dial • Touch Screen • Keyboard (optional) • Handwrite Recognition Touch Screen
Interface Type   USB • Infrared • Serial USB 2.0
Display   
Screen Resolution   240 x 320 800 x 600
Color Depth   12-bit (4k colors) 3-bit (8 gray levels)
Display Technology Color TFT LCD Monochrome LCD
Multimedia   
Voice Recorder   With Voice Recorder -
Built-in Music Player   MP3 Player MP3 Player
Audio Output Headphone Jack Headphone Jack
Battery   
Battery Life Up to 12 Hours -
Battery Type   Proprietary Lithium Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Dimensions   
Depth 0.62 in. 0.39 in.
Height 5.11 in. 6.86 in.
Width 3.28 in. 4.76 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year Limited
Miscellaneous   
Cradle type USB / Serial Cradle -
Included Accessories Soft Slip Case • 2 Stylus -
Release Date 3 May, 2000 August, 2009
Product ID 66161 88206956
UPC 720591339609 4905524597974
Product MPN   
MPN 170294-031 PRS600
 
Consumer Reviews
Compaq iPAQ h3630
Hewlett Packard IPAQ h3630 Pocket PC
$300.00
Reader Touch Edition™ PRS-600
Sony PRS-600 eBook Reader
From $97.49

Product Review Summary

4.4
Based on 54 user reviews
85% recommend this product
5 stars
37
4 stars
10
3 stars
3
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2
1 star
2
Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
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Consumer Reviews

4

Don't haggle, buy it wherever you can as soon as you can !

byriekl May 18, 2001
58 Helpfuls 59 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Screen, backlighting, speed, memory, sound, expansion, apperance.
Cons Cost, difficult to get
Recommended it? Yes

Ok here goes my following review. To help you understand where I am coming from and that I do have an understanding of the market I am also an owner of the HP Jorando, Philips Nino, and in the past I have owned 3 differnt versions of Palms all the way up to the Vx.

As always my review... Read full review »

11

Amazing - Palms can't even compare

byredkate96 Mar 19, 2001
49 Helpfuls 50 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Memory, battery backup, color
Cons None
Recommended it? Yes

I got the Compaq iPaq this past December for Christmas. I needed a pocket device mainly to keep all my appointments and contact information, so I had been looking at Palm Pilots. I didn't like their no-color displays, so I never bought one.

Enter the Compaq iPaq. This pocket PC is amazing... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

3.6
Based on 20 user reviews
61% recommend this product
5 stars
8
4 stars
3
3 stars
4
2 stars
4
1 star
1
Pros
  • Great Design (3)
  • Good Value (3)
  • Good Screen (2)
  • Compact (2)
  • Easy To Use (1)
  • Energy Efficient (1)
  • Fast (1)
  • Adequate Storage (1)
Cons
  • No backlight (2)
  • Energy Inefficient (1)
Good For
  • Home (3)
  • Everyday Use (2)
  • Gifts (1)
  • Office (1)
  • Travel (1)
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Consumer Reviews

naphtalia
1535

Sony Reader Touch PRS-600

bynaphtalia Feb 25, 2010
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Accepts various file types. Allows notes. Easy to read. Expandable memory. It's...
Cons Glare can make it hard to read.
Recommended it? Yes

I fell in love with the idea of an E-Book reader when I saw a friend using her Kindle to read a newspaper. I've wanted one ever since, but the price always made it prohibitive. Still, I've been looking at both the Kindle and Sony eBook reader for awhile. This past Valentine's day, I came across a... Read full review »

ivplay
271

The Sony PRS-600 works well for my needs

byivplay Jan 24, 2011
27 Helpfuls 28 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Format friendly, expandable memory, and good size and weight
Cons Many complain of the glare and recommend trading up to the 650
Recommended it? Yes

I have researched and thought about buying an eReader for some time now, and had just about convinced myself that I was going to buy a Nook when I came into possession of a PRS-600 by unfortunate circumstances. My grandmother recently passed, and when she did so she left a PRS-600, less than a year... Read full review »

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