Compaq iPAQ 249708-B21 PC Card Expansion Pack Plus for 3600, 3700, 3800, 3900, 5400 series

by HP

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000659T3
• Item model number: 249708-B21
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 30, 2002

Product Description

From the manufacturer

The PC Card Expansion Pack will allow you to increase file storage space on your iPAQ Pocket PC and access the Internet wirelessly. It also includes an integrated screen protector and a rechargeable, removable Slim Battery to extend the life of your iPAQ Pocket PC between charges.

Product Description

HP (Hewlett-Packard) PC Card Expansion Pack Plus For iPAQ 3600 3700 3800 3900 5400 5500 Series 249708-B21. Product may differ from image shown.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Much better than the old PC card sleeve, October 13, 2002

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tj2k (Issaquah, wa United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Compaq iPAQ 249708-B21 PC Card Expansion Pack Plus for 3600, 3700, 3800, 3900, 5400 series (Office Product)

This represents a 100% improvement on the old PC card sleeve. The replaceable battery pack is a very welcome addition to anyone who chronically runs their iPaq down while away from a charger, and the clear cover protects while letting you see the screen (but not USE the device with it closed).

My only complaints are:
1. The cover is hinged, and it's kind of in the way when it's open. It's not removable, so you can't take just the cover off and still use the sleeve.

2. The cover is tinted, just dark enough to make it difficult to read the screen through it. It would be much better totally clear, or totally opaque so I'd stop trying to read through it.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars comes apart, May 27, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Compaq iPAQ 249708-B21 PC Card Expansion Pack Plus for 3600, 3700, 3800, 3900, 5400 series (Office Product)

I went through three of the old-style PC Card sleeves before getting the Plus style (one bad battery, one bad PC slot, sold 3rd once I got the Plus). Basically, I got it because it had the plastic cover on it.
Two problems: Detachable battery is not secured well enough and card-eject button should be recessed more to avoid accidentally arming it.
I don't think Compaq does enough durability testing on these things. I keep my iPaq in my pocket with a disposable camera and a cell phone. The plastic cover has begun to come off, and now the battery clip has broken, so the battery falls off. I've only used it for a few months, and now I'm already going to have to get a replacement.
Advantages of having it: I can take my 802.11b wireless card with me where-ever I take my iPaq. I've been amazed at the number of times when I've desperately needed to use the internet to quickly check on something while at some location, pulled out my iPaq w/PC Plus sleeve and 802.11b PC card, turned it on to discover I had a connection to an access point, and saved the day.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not as durable as it should be, but a very useable product, April 22, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Compaq iPAQ 249708-B21 PC Card Expansion Pack Plus for 3600, 3700, 3800, 3900, 5400 series (Office Product)

I have the same problem as a previous reviewer. The tab on the battery (secures the battery to the case) is flimsy and plastic. And yes the blasted thing broke off without any assistance from me after only 4 or 5 months of carrying it around.

I don't have an issue with the cover, and I like the features that permit adding memory or pcmcia devices. It is a bit bulky, making the IPAQ PDA 2 and a half times as bulky. Which still leaves it smaller than a paperback book.

A thoroughly average product, in some respects. Making a more secure battery and making the cover removeable would be big improvements.