HP iPAQ 200 Series Enterprise Handheld (210,211,212,214,216) Expert Reviews

HP made a daring move: no matter the popularity of combo devices, they have released a classic PDA. They did it well.

The sample device came in a really clumsy box; the hand of a wizard puts apps on the iPAQ - it doesn't matter anyway, it's not this that will sell the device. The list of accessories includes an install CD, manual, leather case, charger with ...

In this day of electronics convergence, our cell phones, PDAs, MP3 players, etc., all compress down into one multi-purpose device that does everything but style our hair. This results in a compromised device, usually with a small screen and a battery ...

Awesome 4" 16-bit color screen ; User-accessible 121MB RAM and 162MB Storage Memory ; Nice button layout and 4-way selector ; Mini-USB and 24-pin iPAQ synchronization methods ; Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR ; SDHC and CF card slots ; Lots of value-added ...

Large size (1/4" larger than advertised) ; ActiveSync 4.5 and Windows Mobile Device Center aren't always a joy to use ; Silly default battery icon on the Today screen Task Bar

The HP iPAQ 200-series returns to us the strength of a powerful PDA with a decent sized screen and ample memory and storage capacity, and a good battery. The 210 raises the pocket laptop to a new level for road warriors. The high-speed 802.11g WiFi ...

Excellent performance, Awesome screen, Solid construction, Minimal bloatware, Low heat and minimal noise, Good performance for a business notebook, Sturdy keyboard, Reasonably thin and light for a 13.3" notebook, Nice screen, Solid selection of ports, ...

Resolution: 7.1 megapixels (3072 x 2304), Viewfinder: 2.5 inch TFT LCD, Exposure: Auto Exposure (AE) only, Lens: f3.4-f5.7/6.7mm-20.1mm (38mm-114mm equivalent) all glass (10 elements in 8 groups with 3 aspherical elements) optical zoom lens. optical ...

The HP Compaq 8510p is a very good laptop for those looking for a low priced, quality machine with a dedicated graphics card and a clean design.

Will this phone-free PDA meet your needs?

Big, bright screen, enhanced software

Unconnected, bulky

The smartphone may have all but killed off the unconnected PDA but this is a great tool for those who need Wi-Fi access

Though designed for deployment in companies for specialized tasks, the 212 is a good candidate for those looking for a dedicated PDA with decent multimedia capabilities.

4-inch VGA display ; two memory card slots ; fast processor ; good video playback

Very bulky and heavy ; speakers not very loud ; colors displayed could be better

One of the main reasons the 212 is so large is because of its enormous display--one that measures 4 inches diagonally and has a resolution of 640 x 480 (VGA). Text displayed on this screen appears sharp, and the increased real estate makes sure you ...

The iPaq 214 sports a 4-inch screen, which adds to the overall bulk of the unit

Good screen ; Great connectivity ; supports 2 types of memory card

Lacklustre performance ; Slightly bulky

HP has done a fantastic job of updating the iPaq 214 Enterprise and of modifying Mobile Windows 6 to help the iPaq run as smoothly as possible. While the screen adds to the device's overall bulk, it's a good size to use out in the field

It is rare indeed to see a Windows Mobile handheld device without a SIM card slot these days. But Hewlett Packard clearly thinks there is a market for such a device, and has come up with ...

With no SIM support or camera the iPAQ 214 is not what you'd call cutting edge. But its large screen means it is better at some visually demanding tasks than many other PDAs.

Excellent, vibrant display ; CF and SD card slots for extra storage ; solid performance

No built-in GPS, design is a little large and bulky, external speaker volume could have been louder

The iPAQ's VGA display alone makes it an excellent PDA while the dual-storage slots make it easy to upgrade memory. This is a solid, high-end device for professionals.

THIS is a solid, high-end device for professionals, and the VGA display makes it an excellent PDA.

Excellent, vibrant display ; CF and SD card slots for extra storage ; solid performance

No built-in GPS, design is a little large and bulky, external speaker volume could have been louder

The iPAQ's VGA display alone makes it an excellent PDA while the dual-storage slots make it easy to upgrade memory. This is a solid, high-end device for professionals.

If you are looking for a top of the range PDA and happy to carry your normal phone with you, this device is simply the best I have seen on the market. However, I for one will stick with my Windows Mobile device, which, although smaller and harder to ...