HP iPAQ Pocket PC h6315 - Windows Mobile Phone Edition 2003 - OMAP1510 RAM: 64 MB - ROM: 64 MB 3.5" TFT ( 240 x 320 ) - camera - IrDA, Bluetooth, 802.11b - GSM 850/900/1800/1900 - T-Mobile

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• Item Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• ASIN: B0002X8U7A
• Item model number: h6315
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #66,769 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 1977

Product Description

From the Manufacturer
Satisfy all your mobile communication needs with one compact device: the new HP iPAQ h6315 Pocket PC with mobile phone* and camera! This is the first and smallest handheld featuring integrated three-way wireless capabilities (GSM, GPRS, WLAN, and Bluetooth).

Features

• Communicate effectively: Access the Internet, e-mail, send text messages, and make wireless phone calls with the GSM/GPRS global voice and data wireless network
• Ensure that your system runs smoothly with Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC (phone edition)
• Synchronize with your PC, print photos and documents, and more (via Bluetooth)
• Get turn-by-turn driving directions for anywhere in the United States by accessing the iPAQ navigation system (via Bluetooth, sold separately)
• Snap a photo with the built-in camera and share it immediately with others
• Compose e-mail, notes, and instant messages fast with the removable (snap-on) thumb keyboard
• Treat your eyes to crisp viewing on the large (3.5"), transflective color display
• Stay powered up with the rechargeable, removable Lithium-Ion battery

*Note: Phone capability requires separately purchased service contract.

Product Description
Make calls, send e-mails, snap pictures, surf the Web, use familiar Microsoft desktop applications and much more. The HP iPAQ h6315 does it all, and does it virtually anywhere-from down the street to Down Under. And it's the first handheld to combine calling, Internet and blazing fast Wi-Fi all in one, shifting seamlessly to the best available network to keep you connected when you're on the go.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, yet not perfect, September 20, 2004

By	JAD (United States) - See all my reviews

I finally got tired of always having both my pockets filled with my h1945 and Sony-Ericsson T610. I've been using the two of these together for a few months, and when I read a little about the h6315 it intriged me. I researched it more and finally decided to buy one. I'm already a T-Mobile customer, so it was just an extra 20$ a month to add the unlimited GPRS (Internet over the cell network). I've had it for about a week, and here are my thoughts.

When researching the device, I found it impossible to find the speed of the processor. Here's why: it's 168mhz. You're thinking "Good Lord, that's slow!" -- but what it really means is AMAZING battery life (I am talking unbelievable). So your first choice is between a fast PDA, or the ability to use it unrestrained for a couple days without having to charge it. The only place I've noticed slow performance is with video (which is nigh-unwatchable) -- other than that, it's performed fine. It was no sweat, I don't really ever use my iPAQ for video. MP3s played fine when you keep your other activities undemanding. The biggest problem with the slow processor is lock-ups. From normal use (I'm not a super power-user, I'd bet) I had to reset the device with my stylus about 3 times a day when it would lock up.

I focus on the speed so much as it was the biggest on-the-fence deciding factor for me when I was looking into buying the 6315. Everything else works flawlessly; The reception is good (better than my T610, that's for sure), sound quality is good (yes, the speaker is quiet because its located on the back of the unit), the screen quality is great (Looks great using the thing at noon on a sunny day in the middle of a field), bluetooth works fine, the wi-fi is very good (with no delay for picking up networks) -- So, the lockups being the only thing that bother me (and like I said -- decide between speed and battery life now), I think this PDA is perfect for me. Resetting it is no problem if it locks up.

Here goes:

Pros:
BATTERY LIFE
Good Reception
Good Speaker/Mic quality for calls
Camera alot better than my T610
Screen Quality
Connectivity options are amazing

Cons:
Locking Up
Poor video playback

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So much technology is such a small package, September 30, 2004

By	Carolyn McKenzie "Read-a-holic" (Wauwatosa, WI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'll confess, I am a gadget freak. So much so that I get teased a lot about it. When I left my Pocket PC Phone Edition (the original) on a train back in March, I practically needed rehab to function with just a Blackberry. I have been waiting for this iPAQ h6315 to come out since they first announced it, and now that I finally have mine, I am thrilled.

I prefer this type of combination device for several reasons, not the least of which is the block recognition writing style which is easy for an old Palm user like me to adapt to. For those who prefer the QWERTY style, there's a keyboard included in the package, how's that for a deal? I also like just having one device clipped to my belt. I was carrying several. Now I just have this and my company issued Blackberry, which I use only for corporate email (hate it for everything else!). The camera is good for a built in--it is not designed to replace my Fuji S5000 in quality, but for fun photos on the go, it is fine! Through GPRS, I am able to web browse at dial-up speeds, which, though slow compared to WiFi, is better than nothing and lets me do what I need to do where I need to do it.

The WiFi on this is SWEET. I run an 802.11b network at home and am a T-Mobile HotSpot user, and the instant connection I get both at home and at Starbuck's is amazing. And the convenience of Bluetooth?? I never used my old Pocket PC as a phone, though it was built in, because I hated that darn ear bud cord dangling in my way, and hated putting the PDA to my face to talk on it. I got the Motorola Bluetooth headset, set it up in less than 5 minutes, and it is so light and comfortable I hardly notice I am wearing it! Plus the quality is so good that I can drive in my convertible with the top down and still have a conversation.

Is this a replacement for my laptop? No, that's not why I bought it. Does it keep me connected in every way possible using Bluetooth, GPRS, WiFi and GSM? You bet. It keeps me organized, keeps all my information in one place and keeps me amused as well. With a memory slot built in and a million software titles available to download, this is one cool tool for gadget freaks like me, who always have to have something to play with.

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A realistic review, December 1, 2004

By	Mr. C. Mixon (Houston TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the first review I've written on Amazon. I'm writing this because I read all the reviews for this product, and some of the information is somewhat misleading for a variety of reasons. I read these reviews, and bought the item, and I didn't experience ANY of these "problems".

I'm going to respond to some other reviewers comments, and then add some of my own notes. I hope this helps, and you can scroll to the bottom for the summary if you get bored.

Overall this is a very good product. The companies involved (HP and TMobile) are apparently paying attention because I happily discovered that many of the things that ppl are complaining about have been fixed.

First, yes, this phone has either a 186 or 200 MHz processor depending on how you measure it. This proved to be plenty fast enough for my purposes (read: actual work). Bitstream's Thunderhawk, for example, (runs 800x600 resolution when browsing) runs ok on it but not great. If it had a faster processor, you really would *not* be able to use it as a cell phone. Battery life is excellent, btw.

I was really worried about the review that said that he kept picking up wifi points everywhere when driving and that interupted his browsing. I don't know if this was "fixed" or a "user error" but when I connect to tmobile directly there is a button that says "turn off wi-fi". So that "concern" was, happily, a non issue.

Screen brightness is excellent! keep in mind that it will use more battery, but battery will still be good.

Memory: so so. you want to buy an sd card and move everything possible over to it. Then this also is a non issue.

The "earlobe" problem. I use a bluetooth headset, and frankly, you should too. I've used it up to my face and its fine. I guess if you have bulbous cheeks or giant earlobes, then this might not be the phone for you.

In response to the person who was upset about accessory prices, anyone who buys the accessories needs to go to other sites to find better deals (like amazon).

Second, the phone shutting off occasionally. I've had my phone for a month and this only happens when I accidently change the power save mode.

Now I was a sprint customer for many years, and used to sprint's foibles (bad customer service). I picked the Tmobile Ipaq over Sprints Hitachi G1000 because it had the removable keyboard, bluetooth, and wifi. It appeared in my research that the hitachi had no wifi or bluetooth. Actually whats funny is that when you look at the reviews of the Hitachi everyone is complaining that you can't remove the keyboard, and here people are complaining that you can. Bottom line on that: flexibility is good. Don't consider the fact that you can take the keyboard off to be a bad thing.

Tmobile's customer service has been fantastic, and I can see why they won the award from JD Power. You'll have no worries here. They will even let you return the phone in 7 days. If that doesn't make you feel comfortable trying it then nothing will. When I called about the inability to register for myTmobile, the guy told me it can take up to 72 hours after purchase before you can register, but more importantly he was a guru on the 6315 and answered a bunch of non critical questions that I had after he answered my primary question. I didn't have to interface with HP on anything so I can't comment on that.

Sound: it is low. if you use a bluetooth headset, or set it to vibe, this is a non issue.

Summary:
This device is a good device that does everything it claims to do. Most of the cons I see listed here were simply not the case. I usually found them to simply be untrue.

The true cons (all of which are easily fixed) are:

1) Memory: (almost) required purchase of SD card (not much $)
2) Ringer volume: (use a bluetooth headset or vibe)
3) Video: I believe that you're really using the device for the wrong purpose (I think that thats like saying "I can't play the new Half Life on my budget model emachine notebook"). I understand the desire, and agree it could be better.

The bottom line is that if you buy this device I think it is extremely likely that you *will* be perfectly content, as long as you don't expect it to completely replace your laptop. It will replace it 80%, but your laptop wasn't a very good cell phone either (I am picturing a guy holding his laptop up to his cheek), so its really a wash.

(The guy who gave it one star had an axe to grind. His list of cons was, in my experience, mostly fiction.)