Compaq iPAQ PA-1

alaTest has collected and analyzed 163 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the performance and build quality. The design and size are also mentioned favorably. Views about the connectivity and value for money are different. There are some negative opinions about the battery and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other MP3 Players the Compaq iPAQ PA-1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 70/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Compaq iPAQ PA-1

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 101 user reviews of the Compaq iPAQ PA-1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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performance

71% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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A Great Sounding Player

 

Sounds great, easy to use, upgradeable, small size, 64 mb

Not cheap, $200. after rebate, no built in memory

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They tried...

 

They tried...

Honestly guys, I'm a big pc, compaq, bill gates guy. I really like them. But I must admit that this attempt at mp3 players crashed and burned. This is an older model. DO NOT GET IT. Mine came with ZERO internal harddrive. Get one that COMES with...

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Excellent Product But Easy To Lose

 

Excellent Product But Easy To Lose

This mp3 player is the best I have seen in terms of the different formats it can play. It is small and lightweight and easy to use. It is also a durable product unlike the roxio mp3 player.

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Excellent Product But Easy To Lose

 

Excellent Product But Easy To Lose

This mp3 player is the best I have seen in terms of the different formats it can play. It is small and lightweight and easy to use. It is also a durable product unlike the roxio mp3 player.

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The IPAQRoqks!

 

Size, ease of installation, quality

Memory limited to 64MB

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Compaq PA-1 iPaq Personal Audio Player [MP3 AUDIO]

 

Compaq PA-1 iPaq Personal Audio Player [MP3 AUDIO]

Great MP3 player when it works. The sound quality is awesome and this is one small and very portable MP3 player. I have had it for about 7 months and have had quite a few problems with it. It is always a pain to put new music on it. The day after I...

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Best player for runners!

 

Best player for runners!

Player works great! If you run, walk, or bike a lot, this player is for you. Depending on the sound quality you want, you can load up hours of songs and hit the road. Just make sure to get yourself a comfortable pair of earphones. Another bonus of...

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Great player for the price

 

Great player for the price

I purchased this player based on a lot of research and it was a great choice. It is extremely small and light weight. Its simple to use, just unpack and plug in, start up Windows Media player and your off. The download time is a little slow but that...

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Mp3 Player- Its great

 

This Mp3 Player, which was produced by Compaq was rated highly by Consumer Reports, so that is why I purchased it. This Compaq iPAQ Personal Audio Player is sleek, cheap and works effiecntly. You can store many works of music on it. You can buy...

Sleek, small, compact, fast, cheap

memory cards cost alot

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Product Specifications

Small and lightweight, this is digital audio that moves with you and never skips a beat. At about the size of a pager, it's the perfect companion for your workout or bumpy commute. More than just talk, or music. It's what's inside that counts. 64MB of memory provides enough space for up to two hours of digital-quality music, plus you have room to upgrade. The iPAQ supports the most popular audio formats, including MP3, WMA and AAC, so your play list is only limited by your imagination. Shuffle and repeat functions mix things up, while an equalizer with rock, jazz and classical presets help customize your music selection. The iPAQ offers everything you need to take your music to the street, the park, the gym or anywhere.

Audio Input

Type: None

Audio Output

Headphones Form Factor:Ear-bud

Audio System

Digital Player Type:Flash based
Functions (KB):Digital player
Sound Output Mode:Stereo
Subcategory (KB):MP3 players (flash, CD, HDD)
Type:Digital player

Battery

Run Time (Up To):10hour(s)

Cassette System

Type: None

CD System

Type: None

Digital Player (Recorder)

Supported Digital Audio Standards:AAC / MP3 / WMA

Digital Storage

Capacity:64MB

Digital Storage Media

Type: None

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:0.8in
Height:2.7in
Weight:4.1oz
Width:2.2in

Equalizer

Equalizer Type:Digital graphic

Flash Memory

Installed Size:64MB

Header

Compatibility:PC
Localization:English
Manufacturer:Compaq
Model:PA-1
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Compaq iPAQ

MD System

Type: None

Miscellaneous

Color:Black / Silver

Remote Control

Type: None

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty
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