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Hewlett Packard IPAQ h5455 Pocket PC

Palm TX Handheld

14 reviews

$349.00 | 1 store

29 reviews

From $143.70 | 3 stores

Product Description

The HP iPAQ h5455 is a versatile wireless pocket pc solution, with integrated wireless and security features for mobile professionals. The versatile design makes it an outstanding fit for a... More

The HP iPAQ h5455 is a versatile wireless pocket pc solution, with integrated wireless and security features for mobile professionals. The versatile design makes it an outstanding fit for a wide range of business environments. Ease-of-use features, reliability, and ready-to-go solutions are combined for the ultimate wireless experience. Less

The Palm TX offers users WiFi and Bluetooth technology combined with the convenience of a modern cell phone. Enjoy the comforts of being able to download content from the Internet while in an... More

The Palm TX offers users WiFi and Bluetooth technology combined with the convenience of a modern cell phone. Enjoy the comforts of being able to download content from the Internet while in an airport, office or café. The PDA also comes complete with a suite of Microsoft business software that includes Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Not only has that, but the Palm TX also let you listen to MP3s as well as read eBooks. Less

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Key Features

Wireless Capabilities

Bluetooth

Built-in Wireless • WLAN 802.11b • Bluetooth • Infrared FIR

Processor

400 MHz Intel XScale

312 MHz Arm

Weight

7.27 oz.

5.25 oz.

Installed RAM

64 MB

128 MB

Operating System

Microsoft Mobile Pocket PC 2002

Palm OS

Screen Size

3.8 inch

Family Line

Hewlett Packard IPAQ

Type

PDA

Technical Features

Expansion Slot

SDIO Slot • Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot • MultiMediaCard (MMC) Slot

PDA Special Features

Vertical And Horizontal Display

Processor Speed

400 MHz

312 MHz

Processor Type

Intel XScale

Arm

Input Method

Touch Screen • Handwrite Recognition

Touch Screen • 5-Way Navigator

Interface Type

Infrared

USB • Bluetooth • Infrared • Wi-Fi

Display

Screen Resolution

240 x 320

320 x 480

Color Depth

16-bit (64k colors)

Display Technology

Transflective Color TFT

Multimedia

Voice Recorder

With Voice Recorder

Built-in Music Player

MP3 Player

Audio Output

Headphone Jack • Built in Speaker

Built in Speaker • 3.5 mm Stereo jack

Battery

Battery Type

Proprietary Lithium

Dimensions

Depth

0.63 in.

0.61 in.

Height

5.43 in.

4.76 in.

Width

3.3 in.

3.08 in.

Warranty

1 Year

Miscellaneous

Cradle type

USB / Serial Cradle

Included Accessories

USB Synchronization Cable • Charger Cradle • Charger Adapter • AC adapter

USB Synchronization Cable • Flip cover • AC adapter

Release Date

13 November, 2002

12 October, 2005

Product ID

20290213

37864154

UPC

613326281772

725355674606

Product MPN

MPN

264493-002

1047NA1047NAVTB

Consumer Reviews

Hewlett Packard IPAQ h5455 Pocket PC

$349.00

Palm TX Handheld

From $143.70

Product Review Summary

3.4

Based on 14 user reviews

50% recommend this product

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Pros

None Yet

Cons

None Yet

Good For

None Yet

Consumer Reviews

One Step Closer to the Ultimate PDA.

byaashok Mar 5, 2003

25 Helpfuls 26 Helpfuls

Pros Integrated WiFi and Bluetooth, backward compatibility with older IPaq accessories, SD...

Cons Some useless functions like fingerprint/biometric security and universal remote control.

Recommended it? Yes

My Mobile Quest.
Since evolution of mobile devices is thru convergence, my efforts have been in search of the ultimate, do-it-all, mobile communication and computing device. A single handheld that is capable of the following:
- GSM / GPRS Triband
- Mobile WAP browser
- Text,... Read full review »

Great for power PDA users

bywombat2 Jun 6, 2003

17 Helpfuls 18 Helpfuls

Pros Great feature set, good construction, well-supported

Cons Physically large compared with many PDAs

Recommended it? Yes

If you want a PDA to keep track of appointments and contacts, most will do. A Palm Zire costs $99 (retail) and can handle those tasks with ease.

However, some of us want our PDAs to do a lot more. If you want the ultimate in pocketable power and versatility, at the moment (June 2003), the... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

3.7

Based on 29 user reviews

69% recommend this product

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Pros

Compact (2)
Great Design (1)
Energy Efficient (1)

Cons

Small Screen (1)
Small amount of RAM (1)
Expensive (1)
Overpriced (1)

Good For

Everyday Use (2)
Travel (1)
Office (1)
Home (1)

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Consumer Reviews

1148

Palm TX: A Non-Techie Perspective

byms_pookie Mar 12, 2006

67 Helpfuls 68 Helpfuls

Pros WiFi, screen, layout, compact

Cons Battery

Recommended it? Yes

Preface
I'm not a technology geek nor am I am technologically challenged. I am somewhere in the middle between those extremes. My Palm TX is used mostly for personal use. I like to use the Palm for maintaining my schedule, keeping important dates and reminders in check, containing contact... Read full review »

241

Palm TX Handheld

byopinionated3 Mar 11, 2007

48 Helpfuls 49 Helpfuls

Pros Powerful, WiFi and Bluetooth enabled and nice display

Cons Battery life could use to be better

Recommended it? Yes

I have used a couple of different PDA's at work to help me carry important reference materials that I use. I am a computer repair specialist for a medium size manufacturing company and I have a lot of information that I have refer back to. Most of this information is contained in MS Excel or MS... Read full review »

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