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Hewlett Packard IPAQ hX4700 Pocket PC

Palm TX Handheld

8 reviews

$299.00 | 1 store

29 reviews

From $143.70 | 4 stores

Product Description

The 624 MHz processor of the iPAQ HX4700 makes for an extremely smooth experience for the user as they touchpad to navigate the 4-inch VGA screen running Windows 2003 SE. The handset also... More

The 624 MHz processor of the iPAQ HX4700 makes for an extremely smooth experience for the user as they touchpad to navigate the 4-inch VGA screen running Windows 2003 SE. The handset also supports WiFi and Bluetooth technology as well as 64 MB of RAM that should be attractive to any business professional. The iPAQ HX4700 also includes Pocket Excel, Word, Acrobat Reader and Outlook 2002 in a powerful and robust software suite. 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

WLAN 802.11b • Bluetooth • Infrared FIR

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

Processor

624 MHz Intel XScale PXA270

312 MHz Arm

Weight

6.6 oz.

5.25 oz.

Installed RAM

64 MB

128 MB

Operating System

Microsoft Mobile Pocket PC 2003

Palm OS

Screen Size

4 inch

3.8 inch

Family Line

Hewlett Packard IPAQ

Type

PDA

Technical Features

Expansion Slot

SDIO Slot • MultiMediaCard (MMC) Slot • CompactFlash (CF) Type II Slot

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

PDA Special Features

Vertical And Horizontal Display

Processor Speed

624 MHz

312 MHz

Processor Type

Intel XScale PXA270

Arm

Input Method

Microphone • Touchpad

Touch Screen • 5-Way Navigator

Interface Type

USB • Bluetooth • Infrared • Serial

USB • Bluetooth • Infrared • Wi-Fi

Display

Screen Resolution

480 x 640

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

Built in Speaker • 3.5 mm Stereo jack

Battery

Battery Type

Proprietary Lithium

Dimensions

Depth

0.59 in.

0.61 in.

Height

5.17 in.

4.76 in.

Width

3.03 in.

3.08 in.

Warranty

1 Year

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories

USB Synchronization Cable • Stylus • Flip cover • AC adapter

USB Synchronization Cable • Flip cover • AC adapter

Release Date

26 July, 2004

12 October, 2005

Product ID

22529476

37864154

UPC

725355674606

Product MPN

MPN

HX4700

1047NA1047NAVTB

Consumer Reviews

Hewlett Packard IPAQ hX4700 Pocket PC

$299.00

Palm TX Handheld

From $143.70

Product Review Summary

3.5

Based on 8 user reviews

63% 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

241

HP iPAQ hx4700 Pocket PC the most bang for the buck

byopinionated3 Feb 15, 2005

80 Helpfuls 81 Helpfuls

Pros the best screen quality, SD and CF card slot, Windows Mobile 2003 OS

Cons Flip cover is too small and battery life is too short

Recommended it? Yes

When I first started my current job I given a Palm Zire 21 to use. I used it to take notes and keep track of important instructions. Unfortunately the Zire 21 was very limited and I needed a PDA with more memory and a expansion slot. I put in a request to my boss to get a newer PDA and after a bit... Read full review »

Beautiful, BUT.....

byxarchy Apr 21, 2007

11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls

Pros Awesome resolution. Bright Screen. Excel/Word. CF/SD card capability.

Cons HP non-support. Flimsy non-standardized charger connection. Battery life.

Recommended it? No

This was bought for me to use at work, but it would never charge properly, was always flukey, but HP wouldn't authorize a return until it completely failed after only a few months. Then, HP wouldn't honor the warranty as they claimed it had been subjected to abuse, even though I'd contacted very... 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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