HP iPAQ hx2495 Pocket PC

by HP

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 0.6 x 4.7 inches ; 5.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000AR7QXW
• Item model number: FA674A#ABA
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,035 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #36 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > PDAs, Handhelds & Accessories > PDAs & Handhelds
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 19, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com

Take your favorite songs, videos, and Web sites everywhere you go. The versatile HP iPAQ hx2495 Pocket PC offers just the right mix of performance, security, connectivity, and expandability.

Surf the Web at your local Wi-Fi hot spot or home with the integrated 802.11b wireless LAN. Ensure that your system runs smoothly with the Premium edition of Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PC--the latest software for handheld devices. Protect your iPAQ and wireless connection with HP ProtectTools (in collaboration with Credant Technologies), which lets you us a PIN or password to control access, and encrypts to protect data and provide fail-safe action if it's lost or stolen.

View and edit Microsoft Office documents: work with Excel charts and Powerpoint presentations, including custom animations and slide transitions. Go faster using USB 2.0, which enhances file transfer speeds and synchronization of info between your PC and Windows Mobile-based device. Protect data when your device runs out of battery power with the persistent store feature, and easily input data using multiple options. See images and slide shows using the HP Image Zone software for Pocket PC, and wirelessly print documents, email, brochures, and photos to a Bluetooth-enabled printer.

What's in the Box:
HX2495, AC adapter, charger adapter, USB desktop synchronization cradle, stylus, protective plastic flip cover, software bundle, set up instructions, warranty and registration card

Product Description

Hewlett-Packard (FA674A#ABA) HP IPAQ HX2495 Mobile Media Companion Intel PXA270 Processor 520 MHz,

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

151 of 159 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars hx2490 and hx2495 are good values, October 15, 2005

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D. Crook "mobility searcher and gadget user" (Northern Colorado, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP iPAQ hx2495 Pocket PC (Office Product)

the hx2495 is the same underlying product as the hx2490. the ..90 and the ..95 are different in that the 90 is for the business market and the 95 is the consumer market.

the bluetooth widcomm software is pleasant to use. I recommend over the updated WM5 microsoft built-in version that comes with the OS.

this PDA is favorably comparable to the dell axim x50 or dell x50v, but with some models of those having no built-in wi-fi or a full VGA display (vs. the QVGA display on this iPAQ).

I decided for myself that the QVGA display was good enough for me and it is a really excellent display on the hx2495! i plan on using this PDA for GPS car navigation (already own a bluetooth GPS receiver). Media support (videos, MP3s) is excellent. The wifi makes it easy to update software and web surf. The wi-fi was absolutely required for some other applications I use, and so it was good to have it built-in. I would also rate the battery life to be fair to good.

the overall performance is snappy especially on media playing.

the bluetooth and wifi in a small lightweight form, with slightly rugged looks, great performance, windows mobile 5, and a low price make this PDA an excellent value.

59 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My new best friend, February 15, 2006

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Laura Butler "Big Dog Mom" (Southern CA, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP iPAQ hx2495 Pocket PC (Office Product)

This is my first PDA/ Handheld/ Portable Entertainment Device purchased to replace my 14 year old paper daytimer. I choose this unit after much research. My choices narrowed down to the Dell Axim v51 & this. I choose the iPAQ because of the voice recorder and mostly because of the removable battery. Not only does this allow you to replace it should the battery wear out or malfunction but I purchased a larger battery for travel.

I am very pleased with product after several months. After an initial problem with getting it to sync, I discovered the problem was with the firewall & virus programs installed on my PC. I had to uninstall the firewall & virus & uninstall AutoSync 4.1. The units synchronized, then I reinstalled the virus program, upgraded to 4.1 & switched to Windows firewall. Now, its fun, fun, fun. I have a 1 GB card. I listen to music while I play games, watch videos, get my birthday cards out on time, make voice reminders while driving and more.

I only need to recharge the battery every other day. I have loaded at least 7 other programs and it still works great. I use an aluminum, neoprene lined case for protection in my purse.

Everyday I find more uses for it. I also recommend iPAQ for Dummies also sold on Amazon. Although the book doesn't address Windows Mobile 5, there are still additional hints I found very useful.

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Battery Drain Solution, July 16, 2006

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chopper1400 (Cardiff, Wales) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HP iPAQ hx2495 Pocket PC (Office Product)

Just thought I'd add this bit for people who suffer the battery drain problem. This happens when you have an SD card inserted and a working Activesynch connection. It has something to do with constantly monitoring the card's output.

Anyway, HP now have a ROM update that fixes this problem, although they should make more of point in telling people!

It's a simple matter of downloading the ROM update and applying it to your Ipaq. Make sure you have the correct Ipaq though, coz there is a 'b' version which has a different ROM update!

Hope this helps people.