Customer Reviews

Compaq iPAQ 3150 Monochrome Pocket PC

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I got this unit as a present for Christmas 2001. Nice unit, fast, when compared to my previous handheld. They have been discontinued by Compaq, so there are not a whole lot of places selling them. But if you can pick one up for under [price], it's worth the price.

Yes, it does not have the color screen of it's more expensive brothers. But it also doesn't have the shorter battery life. It also uses all the same accessories of it's big brothers.

I got mine to replace my Palm IIIe. I added a Compact Flash adapter and the upgrade to PocketPc 2002. I use it to read my Email, keep my schedule, and listen to music as an MP3 player on planes when I travel.

I was already using MS Outlook XP as my PIM manager on my laptop and desktop, so it took all my settings and schedules and imported them without a hitch. And not needing any outside sync program was a cost savings too.

Overall, not a bad bargain for all those features.

The iPAQ is a worthy machine in most points, it's 206 Mhz processor gives it much more power than other PDA platforms, even when WindowsCE is essentially slower than PalmOS or similar systems, in this system it flies and you gain all the confortable handlign and options you get with WinCE.

Pros: Durable metal construction wich gives the unit a great look.
Prebuilt in LiIon batteries wich save you the worry of constantly purchasing batteries or exchanging externally rechargeable ones.
It is very fast.
The interface, and included programs are more than basic, it bring programs for MANY basic jobs, more than similar PDAs. And some software like the new version of Windows Media Player have a beautyfull easy to use interface.

Cons:
The stylus casing is slightly precarious, if you push your stylus in with too much pressure it'll become jammed in it's socket causing some trouble to get it out again.
The screen has a very very good resolution but the contrast even at it's highest level is not much so peopel with poorer vision would have troubles reading the screen.
The character recognition system is very fast BUT it would be very troublesome for a pilot user to learn since the signs are diferent and to my oppinion less intuitive, also for it's speed in recognizing characters I feel it quite less acurate than the pilot based versions and the input glyphs for leters like G are really cumbersome.

Basically this is a sweet unit, very expansible, very configurable and that even from the box brings enought functionality to keep you busy and organized for a good long time.

Ps. If you want a device that will still work for a few years for a cheap price, with very good response this is it... if you have more money to spend, and time to use it and wait I'd suggest one of the newer H68xx line models, wich being newer and having a diferent expansion connector will see expansions for a longer time in the future.

Bought mine initially because it was my first PDA and I didn't want to spend $5-600 on the color one. I live by it now and don't want the color models. The monochrome screen draws far less power. I can go a week between chargings whereas my friends with the color model have to re-charge everyday. If you have poor eyesight the color models may be better for you because the screen is a little tough to see in low light (despite backlight). Otherwise, it's a deal and a half.

This is, quite simply, the best grey-scale PDA on the market. Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3150 offers all the features of the color iPAQ Pocket PC H3600 Series at a very competitive price. Easy expansion and customization through Compaq Expansion Pack System (not included).Thin, lightweight design with backlit monochrome screen. Audio programs from the Web, MP3 music, or voice notations. Rechargeable battery that gives up to 14 hours of battery life. Protected by Compaq Services, including a one-year limited warranty. Processor 206-MHz Intel StrongARM SA-1110 32-bit RISC Processor Memory 16-MB SDRAM, 16-MB Flash Memory Interfaces Front Panel Buttons 5 buttons plus 5-way joystick.

Compaq 3150 stylish has longer batery life very usable nice desigh looks good PC sync very good But iPAQ larger and heavier than palmV display could be better OVER ALL VERY GOOD BUY

I owned an ipaq 3150 for about two months before I decided that it was just too big to be practical. I needed a device that would fit comfortably in my pocket... I guess I figured that I could get by with 16 mb and not need to use the expansion sleeve. But the memory dissappeared rapidly and I discovered how bulky the thing is with the sleeve on. Bulky and heavy. I really enjoyed my use of this PDA, however; the large screen is nice for Ebooks and photos, if you can stand the monochrome display. If you can get by without the sleeve, the PC itself is quite sleek and attractive. I bought it in the first place because it seems less expensive than it's color relatives, but recently prices have plummetted and a thinner machine with a color display is no longer unaffordable.

This is a great product. However, I dropped mine in October, 2001. Compaq has sent it back TWICE without doing anything to it, AND the repair was prepaid. Bottom line is Compaq and Customer Service are mutually exclusive terms. I don't care how highly a Compaq product is rated. I will never buy anything that says Compaq again.

I got the iPAC a few weeks ago. It is my first Pocket Pc, and I am so so happy with it!!
It is very simple to use, it covers my needs and it even has extra features I didn't expect.
I use it to keep my contacts and appointments handy at all time, my schedule, as a calendar, to write notes, play games, read books, listen to music, wake up in the morning, to tape reminders and messages, and as a place to keep other important info.
The box contained two other software programs, Audible and eWallet (great to keep track of all your credit cards, internet site memberships and so on)
I believe it has become my "right hand assistant".

I have to say, I love the "taping" option and it is very handy when Im driving...

The only things I believe this product lacks are the colour screen and a printed reference guide within the box.

All in all, its a GREAT buy for the money.