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| HP iPAQ rx5915 Travel Companion | 
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| Brand: Hewlett-Packard
Category: CE
List Price: $599.00
Buy New: $409.00
You Save: $190.00 (32%)
New (15) Used (11) Refurbished (1)
Avg. Customer Rating:  154 reviews
Sales Rank: 9940
Platform: Windows
Color: GRAY
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
CPU Speed: 400
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Native Resolution: 240 x 320
Modem: None
Free Memory Slots: SD slot
Display Size: 3.5
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.3
Dimensions (in): 5 x 3 x 1
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: FA811AA#ABA
Model: FA811AA#ABA
UPC: 882780587649
EAN: 0882780587649
ASIN: B000JET9EA
Release Date: November 13, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
Pretty awesome product - only a few problems December 23, 2007
I was initially looking for a GPS, but, when I came across the IPAQ was excited by the idea of having a device that had the capabilities of a GPS and a PDA. Got the product and set right into figuring out how this bad boy works!
My main problem came when I was trying to sync up my existing calendar with the device. It took quite some time - but the HP online chat support was awesome, and, eventually, it all worked out. The only thing I dislike about the calendar is that there is no search feature.
I've used the GPS a lot! I didn't run into any trouble getting a signal (but you really do need to be outside with a clear view of the sky on the initial setup). I've only had trouble twice (out of say 20 uses) with it - on a cloudy day it put me quite a few streets over from where I actually was and once out in the country (couldn't get a signal at all).
I bought a 2GB memory card and easily transfer music from my desktop to the device.
Overall, I'm really pleased with this product and highly recommend it.
Muy buena palm con GPS December 21, 2007
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
Espero que les sirva a quienes no leen en ingles.
El producto es recomendable. Toda la seccion wireless es increible, se conecta con increible velocidad de transmision. El Windows Mobile permite manejar Word, Excel y Office como si estuvieras en la PC. Inclusive el messenger funciona a la perfeccion.
Es indispensable agregar una tarjeta SD porque la capacidad interna es bastante limitada, con una tarjeta de 2Gb se soluciona todo.
La funcion de sincronizacion es muy simple, se conecta al USB y en pocos segundos esta todo actualizado. Hay funciones como la del clima que tambien se actualiza a traves de wifi.
El GPS es excelente, pero lamentablemente TOMTOM no posee mapas de sudamerica por ejemplo, tuve que instalar varios programas para poder cargar mapas de Argentina. Actualmente el Tomtom esta siempre apagado y en su lugar uso el Garmin QUE. Para poder usarlo hay que instalar un programita llamado GPSgate.
En sintesis, es un excelente producto. Lastima que tiene poca capacidad interna y que Tomtom no posee mapas de todo el mundo.
Great Product! Love It! December 18, 2007
The HP RX5915 is a fantastic device. I am very happy with it. It goes with me everywhere. I got mine May 31, 2007 and have used it everyday on Long Island, New York for the past six months for navigation, wi-fi, IE, word and excel. I've also used it in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, North Carolina and Florida.
It came preloaded with the latest Tom Tom map Version 660.1323, so I didn't have to download it from the HP website. However, based on all the comments other users have made, I downloaded the firmware update. I downloaded it to my PC and then used Activesync to transfer it to the IPAQ. The download was easy. When I startup the GPS, the Tom Tom locks in a satellite within a minute. It's very intuitive to learn to use and its very user friendly. It has a ton of options. I downloaded the manual anyway for reference from the Tom Tom website. The Tom Tom maps and navigation are very accurate and the unit instantly reroutes you when you don't follow the recommended route. Calculating an alternate route is also very fast. The only downside to the Tom Tom is that the POI search could be better.
The anti-glare touch screen works great.
The wireless WLAN/Internet Explorer works very well picking up signals easily and effectively. Surfing is very fast and responsive. The screen display is very clear and bright. Word and excel mobile works very well as does the transcriber. The picture viewer works well.
I also downloaded TCPMP to play movies which also works well. I have not tried the Bluetooth.
Battery life is very good. The owner replaceable battery is a great feature when the battery fails in the future.
I also downloaded Worldmate which is a very convenient tool showing the weather and time at selected cities throughout the world.
The windshield mount is very sturdy and works well, except in cold weather. The mount comes off the windshield easily in cold weather unless you wet the mount that suctions on the windshield.
I highly recommend this product.
 No, no, no, no, no... December 10, 2007
2 out of 7 found this review helpful
I don't have time to go into detail, but don't buy it. I know it sounds like a great bargain; who wouldn't want a GPS navigation system and Pocket PC all in one, right? Well, the reason they're able to sell it to you for such a great price is, the TomTom software is bottom-of-the-barrel, and it can literally take up to a half hour for this piece of **** to get a signal.
Well, obviously, I should have tried to get it (my SECOND unit, that is) replaced, right? Yeah, good luck with that. HP customer service is a joke.
This easily ranks among the WORST purchases that I have EVER made. If you want GPS that actually works, you'll have to shell out and get a Garmin. I learned that the hard way.
As for the Pocket PC functionality, it's okay I guess. Could be better though- the screen is unresponsive (I mean, my screen is LITERALLY unresponsive, as in, I can't even use it anymore... still trying to get HP to help me out, haha, yeah right...)
So yeah, don't be cheap like me- get a Garmin. As for the PDA functionality... I don't know, get an iPhone or something. The bottom line is, in this case, you really do get what you pay for. (Although, considering the fact that this thing still is rather expensive, I suppose even that isn't true.)
 Update the software and it's GREAT!!!! December 8, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought the IPAQ 5915 a little over a month ago. I was very unhappy with the unit, until I found a software update at HP that updated the GPS, The Windows 5.0, and the TomTom MAPS. I have been thrilled with ot since. It did take 7 hours to download all the fixes (and thats on a broadband card in my PC)but was well worth the time. HELPFUL HINT: Close all programs prior to using GPS and Close the GPS prior to using windows mobile. I HAVE NOT HAD A PROBLEM AT ALL SINCE FOLLOWING THIS ADVICE.
Buy it, you won't go wrong.
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