- Slim, sleek, and affordable
- Dazzling Transflective TFT color with LED backlight display
- Pocket versions of familiar applications like Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Removable/rechargeable batterand integrated keyboard
- Integrated Bluetooth
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From the Manufacturer Even with its small size, iPAQ 4355 is packed with powerful features, including integrated WLAN 802.11b and Bluetooth, a built-in keyboard, and a Secure Digital (SDIO) slot. Its proven wireless capabilities and security allow you to stay connected and protected in or out of the office.
 | Check out these features: Integrated WLAN 802.11b: Integrated Bluetooth: Allows wireless communication with other Bluetooth devices, lets you access the Internet or your email via a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone, and print to a Bluetooth-equipped printer. You can also exchange business cards, calendar appointments, documents, and more with other Bluetooth devices, and wirelessly synchronize data with your Bluetooth desktop or notebook PC using ActiveSync. Enhanced security: Grade A protection for your device, information and connection with VPN software that provides enhanced security for wireless connection, and the 64-bit and 128-bit WEP that offers enhanced security for an authorized connection and data transfer when connected wirelessly. The F-Secure FileCrypto Data Encryption provides protection against unwanted data disclosure. There is also support for LEAP and 802.1X. Integrated, backlit keyboard: Enables you to stay productive by entering notes or emails into the iPAQ Pocket PC with the easy-to-use standard layout. Removable/rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery for continuous power. A 1560 mAh battery comes standard, and an optional extended 3600 mAh battery allows your iPAQ to keep running even longer. Secure Digital slot for greater storage and expansion, alllowing you to easily transfer and store music,multimedia files, special programs, and more onto Secure Digital memory cards (not included). |
Product Description
Even with its small size, iPAQ 4355 is packed with powerful features, including integrated WLAN 802.11b and Bluetooth, a built-in keyboard, and a Secure Digital (SDIO) slot. Its proven wireless capabilities and security allow you to stay connected and protected in or out of the office.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
121 of 124 people found the following review helpful
I have owned almost every iPaq made to date plus a few other brands and without a doubt, the 4355 is the best by far. Yes it is a bit bigger then most of the other iPaq's, but I do not have a problem with that as it fits so well into my hand and just "feels right" A 1560 mAh battery comes standard with the unit which is about 500 mAh more then most PDA's resulting in a good 3-4 days usage before recharging. I spent once over two hours on WiFi at a local Starbucks and the battery was still going stronge. The WiFi setup could not be simpler, just turn on the unit, select WiFi ON and it has a "snooper" built in and will find the Wifi, add all the correct addressing information and you just connect right away. Takes no more then 10 seconds to handle this. The BlueTooth works perfectly on my HP printer at up to about 30 ft and the other nice thing I found is that the Logitech Bluetooth Keyboard has a universal Bluetooth transmitter/receiver and and I could hook into this with ease for ActiveSync. Along with that, I purchased a 512 MB SD card, a beautiful leather case by the company Piel (www.ipaqcases.com) and with those options I am all set. I find I actually use the keyboard alot and its very neat as its got a "Timex Indaglo" color blue backlight for the keyboard which is very handy.
I use the unit for alot of large JPG pictures and they look stunning on the display and also maps created by MapPoint 2004 for Pocket Streets and its amazing ow fast this unit will open even a very large map (17 MB) The screen can be read outside in bright sunlite (well as bright as it gets here in Seattle) which I cannot say for many other PDA's. The programs just "snap open" (e no waiting and rare to see the hourglass symbol) This PDA does of course run the latest PPC software which is called Pocket PC 2003 Premium. Only bad thing, but this is the custom tese days with PDA's is no manual (partial one on the CD) So if you are new to Pocket PC's I would get something "Everything you have always wanted to go with your iPaq" by Frank McPherson. Also its neat as the battery charger unit with the built in USB 2.0 Interface (will run USB 1 also) has a second slot for an extra battery if you want. This kind of option it usually not available or if it is, sells for a rather high price. IF you do not think you will use the keyboard that is built in, there always is basically the same model without the keyboard and that is the iPaq 4155. But this unit does come with a smaller battery (1000 maH I beleive) and I really like the long life of the one that comes with the 4355. Usually I can also find a good number of things I don't like, but not in this model ! A clear winner in the PDA world !
Tedd Riggs
Redmond,WA
T_Riggs@msn.com
I use the unit for alot of large JPG pictures and they look stunning on the display and also maps created by MapPoint 2004 for Pocket Streets and its amazing ow fast this unit will open even a very large map (17 MB) The screen can be read outside in bright sunlite (well as bright as it gets here in Seattle) which I cannot say for many other PDA's. The programs just "snap open" (e no waiting and rare to see the hourglass symbol) This PDA does of course run the latest PPC software which is called Pocket PC 2003 Premium. Only bad thing, but this is the custom tese days with PDA's is no manual (partial one on the CD) So if you are new to Pocket PC's I would get something "Everything you have always wanted to go with your iPaq" by Frank McPherson. Also its neat as the battery charger unit with the built in USB 2.0 Interface (will run USB 1 also) has a second slot for an extra battery if you want. This kind of option it usually not available or if it is, sells for a rather high price. IF you do not think you will use the keyboard that is built in, there always is basically the same model without the keyboard and that is the iPaq 4155. But this unit does come with a smaller battery (1000 maH I beleive) and I really like the long life of the one that comes with the 4355. Usually I can also find a good number of things I don't like, but not in this model ! A clear winner in the PDA world !
Tedd Riggs
Redmond,WA
T_Riggs@msn.com
37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Short and Sweet:
Pros:
- WIFI (b)- probably the best feature of this PDA is its ability to connect to the internet wirelessly through WIFI. Some other PDA's offer the ability to connect solely through bluetooth, which is a VERY limiting option for connectivity. With WIFI you can connect to your home network, thousands of commercial hotspots or the many, many open access wireless spots around the nation. For example: many hotels now offer WIFI access and now you can easily surf the web or check your email through your PDA while you are travelling AND its much easier to travel with than a laptop if all you really use your laptop for is email. (I don't recommend using the PDA for extended web surfing since most webpages are not formated for PDA screens).
-BLUETOOTH- but wait! there is a second option for you and that is bluetooth. Bluetooth is great for syncing with your laptop, computer, phone, etc. wirelessly. No more USB cables to sync your schedule and address book or even transfer files (although large files such as mp3's(music) should use WIFI or USB to transfer since Bluetooth is a bit slower, but it is easier to configure). You can also use Bluetooth in conjunction with your bluetooth phone to get your email where WIFI isn't available. Bluetooth is also amazingly valuable when you want to exchange information such as calendars, contacts (such as your own business card) or files with other bluetooth enabled PDA's.
-KEYBOARD- I've had a PDA with the writing option and let me say, no matter how good you get (and it does take some practice), inputing text by graffiti is slower than typing with your thumbs. But still, the keyboard does need some time to get used to. My hands are average sized and I do find the keyboard very adequate for my hands.
-Tech Specs- cleary this is a top of the line PDA as far as the specs (memory, CPU speed, screen size, resolution) are concerned. Do you really need a fast PDA? I don't know about this, since it isn't like you are going to be doing photoshop on it or anything... but it is nice to know that you have a blazing fast PDA. The screen is a gem, very large compared to palms and very clear.
Pros:
- WIFI (b)- probably the best feature of this PDA is its ability to connect to the internet wirelessly through WIFI. Some other PDA's offer the ability to connect solely through bluetooth, which is a VERY limiting option for connectivity. With WIFI you can connect to your home network, thousands of commercial hotspots or the many, many open access wireless spots around the nation. For example: many hotels now offer WIFI access and now you can easily surf the web or check your email through your PDA while you are travelling AND its much easier to travel with than a laptop if all you really use your laptop for is email. (I don't recommend using the PDA for extended web surfing since most webpages are not formated for PDA screens).
-BLUETOOTH- but wait! there is a second option for you and that is bluetooth. Bluetooth is great for syncing with your laptop, computer, phone, etc. wirelessly. No more USB cables to sync your schedule and address book or even transfer files (although large files such as mp3's(music) should use WIFI or USB to transfer since Bluetooth is a bit slower, but it is easier to configure). You can also use Bluetooth in conjunction with your bluetooth phone to get your email where WIFI isn't available. Bluetooth is also amazingly valuable when you want to exchange information such as calendars, contacts (such as your own business card) or files with other bluetooth enabled PDA's.
-KEYBOARD- I've had a PDA with the writing option and let me say, no matter how good you get (and it does take some practice), inputing text by graffiti is slower than typing with your thumbs. But still, the keyboard does need some time to get used to. My hands are average sized and I do find the keyboard very adequate for my hands.
-Tech Specs- cleary this is a top of the line PDA as far as the specs (memory, CPU speed, screen size, resolution) are concerned. Do you really need a fast PDA? I don't know about this, since it isn't like you are going to be doing photoshop on it or anything... but it is nice to know that you have a blazing fast PDA. The screen is a gem, very large compared to palms and very clear.
Cons:
-OS- the operating system is of the Windows genre, which is nice because most of us are familiar with Windows... BUT the OS is not very user friendly to PocketPC novices. Be prepared for some headaches when using some of the functions if you have little experience with PocketPC's.
-Size- really I expected the size to be bigger, but actually its quite small enough for me (and certainly not heavy). On the other hand it is a lot bigger than many other PDA's and might be a concern for you. I'd suggest taking a look at it in real life before buying it online just to be sure you can live with the larger size.
-PRICE- This baby is expensive. If you just want to use your PDA for elementary tasks or you don't forsee yourself using the PDA daily or you just don't need all of the features... then certainly you can get by with a much cheaper PDA. If the PDA you are going to buy is going to be equivalent to your left arm, then by all means the price of this PDA is worth it.
-CRADLE- this is the contraption where the PDA docks. I found the cradle connection where the PDA plugs into it to be a little iffy. The PDA really doesn't slide into place well and quite frankly it scares me that I will break something off when I insert the PDA a little crooked. On the plus side though, the cradle does have a nice second slot to charge an extra battery at the same time you charge the PDA,
-BATTERY LIFE- Nice bright screen, fast processor, WIFI, BLUETOOTH= battery hog. In my experience if I use it just to get schedule appointments and check an occasional emai, the PDA will last me about 2-3 days. If I use it as an mp3 player and to surf the web, sync via bluetooth and compose long emails. The PDA will last a max of 2 days before I need to charge it again. Still, simple measures such as turning off WIFI and bluetooth when not in use will greatly extend battery usage. And really as long as you park the PDA into the cradle every night, battery life isn't an issue.
-NO CAMERA- okay, this really isn't an issue with me, but I just want to put it out there for people that might not have noticed. Many PDA's (especially PDA's that cost over $200) offer low resoltion cameras as a fun gimmick and this might be the selling point for you. So take heed, you do not get a fun gimmicky camera with this PDA.
Summary: Great PDA, but unless you are rich, it is a little pricey. I would definitely consider this if you are a business person or you need to keep connected constantly, but I would strongly suggest you look at other cheaper PDA's if this is not the case. Also great if you refuse to learn graffiti or you need to input text longer than a sentence or two.
37 of 39 people found the following review helpful
I was nervous about switching over to PocketPC from palm, and that I would lose my information,programs, capabilities... But boy was I wrong! The transition was as easy as pie!
This unit blows away the competition with features. I needed something with a built in keyboard (this one has a blue backlight so you can type in the dark!), I can't be bothered with online writing utilities (which this one also has, if needed for some reason). The keyboard is one of the most comfortable I have been able to type with my actual fingers (unlike the CLIE's finger-nail type keyboard).
Of course it has WiFi and Bluetooth, is fully multimedia compatible. What really blew me away was the amount of software that it comes with. While Palm boasts a large software library, you have to purchase each program seperately, and it gets expensive! Palm comes with the bare minimums installed - to sync with outlook you have to purchase software, for example. This PDA acts exactly like your Windows Based PC. Want to sync with Outlook? Go online? Look at a Flash document? It's all there! It really is foolproof.
The store that I tested this out in had wireless internet running through it. This device was FAST, and had no problems connecting to every website that I tested it out on. Since purchasing it, I've found it picks up signals really well. I've been able to drive around and jump on wireless networks in my town, even at the beach! Last night I streamed a radio station from England while at the beach. If that's not cool, I don't know what is!
I have not been able to find a more comfortable thumbpad keyboard on a PDA device with more features, or a better value than this one! If you're in the market for a new PDA, I'd buy this if I were you!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Still the best business PDA
I've had a 4355 for 4 years-and last week it was literally run over by a bus!
I reviewed and tested many new PDA/Smartphone devices, but none of them were suited to my... Read more
I reviewed and tested many new PDA/Smartphone devices, but none of them were suited to my... Read more
Published on September 28, 2008 by Aaron Dewar
Awesome Product!
Pros: Keyboard entry is easy, screen is clear, sound is clear and overall easy to use.
Cons: The device is somewhat large, some driver problems, but those can be updated... Read more
Cons: The device is somewhat large, some driver problems, but those can be updated... Read more
Published on August 30, 2008 by Nick Doty
Very nice pocket pc
I had an HP IPAQ RZ1715 and I upgraded to the HP IPAQ 4355. The 4355 is a very good pocket pc. I had no trouble connecting to the wireless network of my university. Read more
Published on February 9, 2007 by Nit Kings
Good, but can do with more enhancements
I've had this PDA for 6 months and it's been very useful in most cases. My one big complaint is that you cannot use a bluetooth cordless headset to listen to mp3 music/audio. Read more
Published on January 11, 2006 by im
some recommendations after using it 1 year
I bought this unit one year ago, and I love it. I have some recommendations about ways to take the best of it:
1. Don't buy it before you buy a hard case. Read more
1. Don't buy it before you buy a hard case. Read more
Published on November 27, 2005 by Henry Rudnick
Really good, haven't found the perfect PDA yet, but close
If it could do more screens in landscape, especially the internet, it would be a a 10 (out of 5 starts. Read more
Published on April 10, 2005 by D. Chavis
Response to previous comments on screen issues...
I took my ipaq to Guatemala and S. Mexico for several months, and after regular usage, and normal precautions against impact, etc. Read more
Published on March 20, 2005 by Donna Van Zandt
I loved it until the screen broke....twice....
I won my ipaq in a school-related economics competition and it was in perfect working order for about 1 or 2 months. Read more
Published on February 19, 2005 by Gunnar
Another HP failure
Initially the ipaq 4355 had everything I wanted: bluetooth, wireless internet, a sdc slot for memory and a keyboard. It worked well for 6 months. Read more
Published on February 8, 2005 by Bryce Foster
Extremely bad screen durability
I have had my 4355 for about 10 months now, and in that time the screen has cracked twice. The first time, I grudgingly paid the $175 fee to replace it and figured I must have done... Read more
Published on November 19, 2004 by TexasStar
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