Sober and functional design, computing power exuberant, Full wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Infrared), Support for expansion cards and SD
FC, encryption of data, High battery life, display ultraluminoso. These are the ingredients of the HP handheld ideal for professionals on the move, but also for the more advanced gamer. All topped off with custom software to accompany the meals, the level and stability operations offered by Windows Mobile 5.
Operation
Standard equipment includes the PDA, lithium ion battery removable 1440 mAh, mains power, fixed base of communication and USB charging, an adapter to power the handheld without base, the manual and the CD with the software communication.
The battery is inserted in the back, after opening the appropriate compartment. To reload you can connect the adapter to the base and support the PDA, or directly via the supplied adapter.
The autonomy of office comes to two days of continuous use, if not esagera con l'usage of Wi-Fi. Who want more autonomy, can purchase long battery life by 2880 mAh, optionally available.
When the iPAQ is connected to the PC, You can power through the USB port, without external power. The basis of an accessory connection is now rare in the world of handhelds, they often prove convenient to use the device when you install programs or manage the data.
To install programs and synchronize data with your computer fixed, must install the software AciveSync (version 4) on the PC. The connection between PC and Palm is via the USB cable 2, but you can also use the Bluetooth.
GLOBAL VIEW
The first thing you notice is the clear cover hinged. A well-made accessory that protects the display and control buttons,
without affecting the reading of information. With the flip-cover, not necessary any stock of transport and greatly enhances the speed of use. The power button and indicator LEDs, are left uncovered, to be always accessible.
Another important feature is the rubber band that surrounds and protects your handheld from accidental impact, also useful to extract it from his pocket and handled without risk of slide. This band, with oval appearance (reminiscent of a Nokia 6600) give a feeling of solidity and elegance.
Touchscreen LCD-TFT panel is of the type trans reflective, clearly visible even in bright sunlight. It has a QVGA resolution of 320 X 240 pixel, a perfect uniformity of illumination and good color rendering. The sensitivity and accuracy at the touch of the stylus is perfect, especially after performing the alignment.
The command buttons are well positioned and easy to activate. Central joypad makes surfing through menus and effective but also allows a pleasant gaming experience.
All buttons (excluding joypad) are programmable and respond to two types of pressure: short press and long press. In this way you can activate functions or programs according to user needs.
Button for voice notes is a relief, well protected against accidental activation. The nib is extracted easily and has a good balance. In case of malfunction, you can reset the device with a slight pressure on the soft-reset button blind.
Microphone and loudspeaker are placed up front and give a good overall quality. In particular, the microphone is well masked by background noise and can be adjusted to different levels of sensitivity.
MEMORY AND PERFORMANCE
The new iPAQ using the Flash ROM (persistent memory) to store data, a memory that retains information indefinitely without energy. RAM continues to be used, as with PC, operations in program implementation. The budget for the hx2490 is 128 MB of ROM and 64 MB SDRAM. about 80 MB of memory are available for user. If you want a greater capacity, you can use the SD or CF slot to add additional memory module.
The CPU is the excellent Intel XScale PXA270 clockato a 520 MHz. Computing power is perfect for video applications and more pressures to perform calculations, but of course can give emotions breathtaking hardcore gamers.
The range of memory and CPU shiny, allow to work together with many applications open, to the benefit of productivity.
ABOARD SOFTWARE
The operating system Windows Mobile 5 offers a suite of programs to read and create the most common Office documents. Mail, word, spreadsheets, and even a PowerPoint viewer, make it very easy exchange of data between desktop computers and handheld. The possibility of rotating the screen, greatly enhances the viewing of video and Internet browsing.
Media Player 10, stable and complete, offers many features file synchronization between PDA and other computers.
Internet Explorer on the mobile version also offers an efficient navigation of sites not optimized for mobile devices. Again you can benefit from rotating the image to better display web pages.
Several programs provided by HP, improve the use of the operating environment and add value to this business tool.
The desktop of Windows Mobile is supported by the control panel iTask, that speeds access to frequently used programs and controls the main functions of the handheld.
The HP Image Zone photo viewer offers many opportunities to select and enlarge images. It is also possible to create a slide show on the fly with photographs available.
There are also diagnostic utility, Certificate Management, encryption of data, Sound management and a comprehensive framework to connect the handheld to computer networks.
ACTIVE SECURITY
Who uses a mobile device wants to keep their data safe from prying eyes. Handhelds series hx2000 have an encryption software that is activated uto if the device is left unused.
e’ You can choose different types of passwords, from simple numeric PIN (as occurs in cell) the key alphanumeric. Encryption meets the highest safety standards and can be activated selectively for the various directories on your handheld.
The configuration of the encryption program is made simple thanks to a wizard clear and reliable. Who wants a handheld even safer, can use the fingerprint recognition, This sull'iPAQ hx2790.
WIRELESS CONNECTIONS
L’hx2490 has all the standard connection for communicating mobile. The use and configuration of connections is simplified by a high level GUI.
Wi-Fi 802.11b can communicate with networks using different access modes. Supported security certificates and access VPN (Virtual Private Network).
The signal strength and link status, are indicated by real-time graphics. In the case of weak signal, you can activate the option of roaming, which automatically chooses Hot-Spot alternative to which to connect the.
Bluetooth Type 1.2 has all types of connection provided by the standard. After setting the passkey, can emulate a serial port, connect to voice gateways, Printers, any equipment provided by the standard.
e’ can also interface the PDA with a phone with Bluetooth connection. This way you can use the handheld's address book to call a phone number and handle the call with the phone's Bluetooth headset. A real magic wireless!
The infrared standard IrDA interface, allows connection of external keyboards or other devices compatible with this connection.
OTHER MODELS
Next to the model of this test, there are two other handhelds that complete the range with different functions.
iPAQ hx2790 comes with an integrated fingerprint reader, to increase access security, has a more powerful CPU (624 MHz) and greater allocation of memory (192 MB of Flash ROM and 64 RAM).
iPAQ hx2190 is the basic model, driven by a CPU 312 MHz, devoid of Wi-Fi, has the same memory hx2490. Lacks the fixed base for connection to PC.
All models in the series HX2000, share robustness and ergonomics at the highest levels.
CONCLUSIONS
A Pocket PC ideal for reliability and performance. Wi-Fi connectivity ensures rapid access to the Web, interfaces with the Bluetooth phones and multimedia devices, the infrared is ideal for external keyboards. Expansion slots open up horizons for more memory and transform your handheld into a GPS navigator. A display of the best on the market and two days to complete a self-reference product for mobile workforces.
For those who want to explore the potential of handhelds with Windows Mobile 5, Board reading the article on iPAQ rx1950, published at the following link:
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