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Overview
This page includes product comparisons and comparison tables of a wide variety of PDAs (personal digital assistants) - such as Pocket PC and Palm devices.  There are also links to places you can buy Pocket PCs and accessories.  I don't sell PDAs because they change much too rapidly.  Most of the items on this page are Pocket PCs because most soaring flight software is designed to run on Pocket PCs.  However some soaring software is designed to run on Palm devices. 


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Pocket PC Features Comparison Guide
The Pocket PC Features Comparison Guide below is an excellent resource for helping you find the right PDA for your needs.

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Cool Product
The Socket Mobile Power Pack is an awesome accessory for any soaring pilot PDA user.  It is a 5V Lithium Ion battery pack that measures only 102 x 76 x 25 mm (4" x 3" x 1") and yet it is rated at 7.2 Ah.  It fits nicely in to the side pocket of most any glider and provides 24 hours of power for your PDA.  You can keep it connected throughout the flight or just plug it in if the PDAs battery gets low.  I used to recommend only PDAs that have optional large batteries but this product makes it possible to use any Pocket PC.  It sells for $109.  You can see details on the Socket page.

Pocket PC Tips
Pocket PCs are amazing devices. They offer a lot of processor power and a user-friendly touchscreen user interface in a small package. A large market keeps the prices relatively low. However, there are some things you need to know when you start using a Pocket PC. Reading and following the directions in this document will save you many hours of frustration at the airport and will help assure that your Pocket PC is ready for the big flight when you are. Every time you buy a new Pocket PC you should go through this document with the Pocket PC in hand. 
Pocket PC Tips.pdf

HP iPAQ Pocket PC Storage Card Rename Utility
 http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/HandheldiPAQ/us/download/23102.html
This free utility program can be used to rename the memory card on your iPAQ Pocket PC to "Storage Card".  The original iPAQs used the term "Storage Card" to describe the memory card.  Newer models use terms such as "SD Card", "CF Card" and many other directory names.  The change in "standard" terminology is a problem for applications written several years ago because they try to find a "Storage Card' and can't find the SD or CF memory cards.  For example, the Cambridge 300 Utility (I believe) tries to save downloaded flight log files on the "Storage Card".  When it can't find one it saves the files in the My Documents/Flights directory in the Pocket PC's internal memory.  Many pilots prefer to have the file saved directly to their SD or CF memory card so they can transfer the flight log to their PC using a memory card reader.  This utility should make that possible.  It can rename the memory card so that the 300 Utility can access the "Storage Card". 

Refurbished iPAQs from HP
You can purchase refurbished iPAQs directly from HP at: http://www.shopping.hp.com  Click on the link to the Outlet Store, and then the link to Refurbished iPAQ Pocket PCs.  You can get good prices on used iPAQ 3950s, etc. This link may take you directly there: Refurbished iPAQs

Used Pocket PCs
There are several sources for out of date or used Pocket PCs

PDA Screen Glare Reducers - BoxWave
Many Pocket PCs have screens that are very shiny.  That is not ideal for use in a glider because it acts like a mirror - rather than seeing the moving map on the screen, you see a reflection of yourself.  Screen glare reducers are made of thin, clear plastic.  They are designed to protect the screen while reducing glare.  I'm impressed with the BoxWave ClearTouch product.  Other products reduce screen clarity and brightness too much.  BoxWave ClearTouch works great.  You can see details and order them by clicking on the image below.  It seems expensive to pay $12+ for a this clear piece of plastic, but they are worth the money.  I get a small commission if you use the link below to order their products. 

Screen Size Comparison
3.5"
diagonal
2.1"x2.8"
(53x71mm)
Area:
3763 mm²
pixels:
240x320		 3.7"
diagonal
2.22"x2.96"
(56x75mm)
Area:
4200 mm²
pixels:
480x640		 3.8"
diagonal
2.25"x3"
(57x76 mm)
Area:
4332 mm²
pixels:
240x320		 4"
diagonal
2.36"x3.15"
(60x80 mm)
Area:
4800 mm²
pixels:
480x640
iPAQ
h1900
h2215
hx2100
hx2400
hx2700
h4100
 		 Dell
X50v		 iPAQ
h3600
h3700
h3800
h3900
h5100
h5400
h5500
Aero 1500		 iPAQ
hx4700
hx4705
210
211
214
 

 

Pocket PC Feature Comparison Guide
Pocket PC Currently
in
Production		 Operating
System		 Processor Screen
Type		 Screen
Size
and
Resolution		 iPAQ
Expansion
Pack		 CF SD Blue
Tooth
Radio		 Wireless
Ethernet		 RS-232
Serial
Port		 Optional
Large
Battery		 Notes

Compaq Aero 1520		 No WinCE 2.01 70 MHz
MIPS		 Grey Scale 3.8" diagonal
2.25"x3"
(57x76 mm)
240x320		 No CF       Serial
Port		    

Compaq Aero 1530		 No WinCE 2.11 70 MHz
MIPS		 Grey Scale 2.25"x3"
(57x76 mm)
240x320 pixels		   CF       Serial
Port		    

Compaq Aero 1550		 No WinCE 3.0 70 MHz
MIPS		 Grey Scale 3.8" diagonal
2.25"x3"
(57x76 mm)
240x320		   CF       Serial
Port		   Compaq Aero 1550
Out of production for since around 1995 but still extremely popular with glider pilots.  The grey scale display has more contrast in sunlight that all color PDAs.  This was the last and best model in the series.  One thing to be aware of is that when they sit in a hot cockpit before takeoff, they become very difficult to read because the contrast changes.  To solve the contrast issue, either take the 1500 out of the cockpit until you are almost ready to launch, or put a hat, or aluminum foil over it to keep it out of direct sunlight.  As it cools down the contrast will come back.  The CF card slot in the 1500s will not work with CF card GPS units.  I don't think it provides power to the GPS.

Replacement lithium-ion rechargeable batteries for the Compaq Aero 1500 series Pocket PCs are available from Compaq/HP for $47 and also at Ambry for $85.  To order from HP go to http://www.hp.com/buy/parts and enter the part replacement part number: 146656-001.  HP will not ship to customers outside the US, but Ambry will.  You can place an order from Ambry here: Ambry 

Compaq Aero 2100		 No     Color 240x320 pixels   CF       Serial
Port		    
Pocket PC Currently
in
Production		 Operating
System		 Processor Screen
Type		 Screen
Size
and
Resolution		 iPAQ
Expansion
Pack		 CF SD Blue
Tooth
Radio		 Wireless
Ethernet		 RS-232
Serial
Port		 Optional
Large
Battery		 Notes

Dell Axim X5 400 MHz		 No Pocket PC
2002		 400 MHz
Intel
XScale
Strong Arm		 TFT
Color
Transflective
LCD		 3.5" diagonal
2.1"x2.8"
(53x71mm)
240x320 pixels		   CF SD     ? 3400
mAh		 Nice large battery option and CF card slot make it a great portable GPS system when used with a CF card GPS such as the Transplant CF GPS.

Important Note: Although the Dell Axim Pocket PCs are a good value, they seem to have a non-standard RS-232 serial data port.  We have not be successful creating cables to connect them to external GPS units.

Dell Axim X3		 No Pocket PC
2003
Premium		 400MHz
Intel®
X-ScaleTM
Processor
 TFT
Color
Transflective
LCD		 3.5" diagonal
2.1"x2.8"
(53x71mm)
240x320 pixels		     SDIO Now   Optional ?   Important Note: Although the Dell Axim Pocket PCs are a good value, they seem to have a non-standard RS-232 serial data port.  We have not be successful creating cables to connect them to external GPS units.

Dell Axim X30		 Yes

See details or order:
Dell.com

 Microsoft®
Windows®
Mobile 2003
Second Edition		 624MHz
Intel®
XScaleTM
Processor
with WMMX
 TFT
Color
Transflective
LCD		 3.5" diagonal
2.1"x2.8"
(53x71mm)
240x320 pixels		     SDIO Now Optional Optional ?   Important Note: Although the Dell Axim Pocket PCs are a good value, they seem to have a non-standard RS-232 serial data port.  We have not be successful creating cables to connect them to external GPS units.

Dell Axim X50		 Yes

See details or order:
Dell.com

 Microsoft®
Windows
MobileTM  2003
Second Edition		 520MHz
Intel®
XScaleTM 
PXA270
 TFT
Color
Transflective
LCD		 3.5" diagonal
2.1"x2.8"
(53x71mm)
240x320 pixels		   CF SDIO Now Blue
Tooth		 802.11b ?   This unit is a good value for a portable system when combined with a CF card GPS such as the Transplant CF GPS and the Socket Mobile Power Pack.  However, the display is much smaller than the display found on the iPAQ hx4705.

Important Note: Although the Dell Axim Pocket PCs are a good value, they seem to have a non-standard RS-232 serial data port.  We have not be successful creating cables to connect them to external GPS units.

Dell Axim X50v		 Yes

See details or order:
Dell.com

 Microsoft®
Windows
MobileTM  2003
Second Edition		 624MHz
Intel®
XScaleTM 
PXA270
 TFT
Color
Transflective
LCD		 3.7" diagonal
2.22"x2.96"
(56x75mm)
480x640 pixels		   CF SDIO Now Blue
Tooth		 802.11b ? 2200
mAh		 The high resolution VGA display, optional large battery and CF card slot make this an interesting unit for a portable GPS system when used with a CF card GPS such as the Transplant CF GPS. However, although the display is the same resolution as the display found on the iPAQ hx4705, the display on this unit is a bit smaller.  You will want to use either the optional large battery or the Socket Mobile Power Pack.

Important Note: Although the Dell Axim Pocket PCs are a good value, they seem to have a non-standard RS-232 serial data port.  We have not be successful creating cables to connect them to external GPS units.
Pocket PC Currently
in
Production		 Operating
System		 Processor Screen
Type		 Screen
Size
and
Resolution		 iPAQ
Expansion
Pack		 CF SD Blue
Tooth
Radio		 Wireless
Ethernet		 RS-232
Serial
Port		 Optional
Large
Battery		 Notes

iPAQ 110
iPAQ 111
Classic
Handheld		 Yes Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Classic Marvell
PXA310
624 MHz		 TFT
Color
Transflective
LCD		 3.5" diagonal
2.1"x2.8"
(53x71mm)
240x320 pixels		     SDIO
High
Capacity
(SDHC)		     No   No serial port or BlueTooth radio or CF GPS card slot - so it can't be used with an external GPS. It may be OK for soaring when used with an SDIO GPS.  I have not tested that solution.
QuickSpecs

iPAQ 210
iPAQ 211
iPAQ 214
Enterprise
Handheld 		Yes Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Marvell
PXA310
624 MHz		 TFT
Color
Transflective
LCD		 4" diagonal
2.36"x3.15"
(60x80 mm)
480x640 pixels		   CF SDIO Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR
(2.4 GHz Industrial Scientific Medical Band)		 802.11 b/g No ? This Pocket PC looks very interesting because of its large and bright display.  In fact, the display is quite a bit brighter than my iPAQ hx4705 - making it perhaps the brightest PDA ever made (but still not great in sunlight).

However, the 24-pin connector is different from the connectors used on all previous iPAQs - so existing soaring data cables will not work with it. The big bummer with this PDA is that it does not have an RS-232 serial communications port built-in.  That means that it cannot connect to soaring GPS units through an RS-232 serial data cable unless you use a CF card serial port (see below). 

I have done some testing using a Socket BlueTooth Serial Adapter on a Cambridge 302 in hopes that it would allow the PDA to talk to and receive data from the 302.  I was able to get it to receive data sometimes, but it was not very reliable, and I could not get it to allow the PDA to talk to the 302.

However, it works great with a CF Card GPS or a BlueTooth GPS to provide a fantastic portable system.  In that case, you will want to use external power, or the Socket Mobile Power Pack.

No Glare Reducer Necessary - I was very pleased to see that this PDA does not have a glass-like shiny screen.  I does not need a glare reducer - which is nice since glare reducers reduce the brightness.

Serial Port CF Card
It is possible to use a Serial Port CF Card to connect the iPAQ 210/211/214 to a soaring GPS.  It may not be the most elegant solution since the data cable exits the top of the PDA and the PDA must be powered from a mini-USB connector on the bottom of the unit, but it does work.  One example CF Serial Card is available here: Socket Ruggedized Serial I/O CF Card.  I tested the that card with my with a Cambridge 302 and iPAQ 210 and it worked great.  I was able to receive GPS data from the 302 and download flight logs from the 302 and upload waypoint files to the 302.  We have created a new Nimbus cradle with a standard Cambridge 302/Goddard PS-5a connector that provides 5V power through a protected mini-USB connector on the bottom of the iPAQ and a data connection to a CF Serial Card in the top of the iPAQ.  Other than the connector on the top of the iPAQ it will work just like any other Nimbus cradle.

Glide Navigator II Memory Issue
There seems to be a problem with Glide Navigator II on this PDA.  There must be a change in the way memory is handled in the PDA because GN II seems to crash after 2 to 8 hours on this PDA.  We are working on fixing this issue.

QuickSpecs

iPAQ h1910		 No Pocket PC
2002		 266 MHz
Samsung
2410		 TFT
Color
Transflective
LCD		 3.5" diagonal
2.1"x2.8"
(53x71mm)
240x320 pixels		     SD     No   No serial port so it can't be used with an external GPS.
QuickSpecs

iPAQ h1935		 No Pocket
PC 2003		 203 MHz
Samsung
2410		 TFT
Color
Transflective
LCD		 3.5" diagonal
2.1"x2.8"
(53x71mm)
240x320 pixels		     SDIO Now     No   No serial port so it can't be used with an external GPS.
QuickSpecs

iPAQ h1945		 No Pocket
PC 2003		 266 MHz
Samsung
2410		 TFT
Color
Transflective
LCD		 3.5" diagonal
2.1"x2.8"
(53x71mm)
240x320 pixels		     SDIO Now Blue
Tooth		   No   No serial port so it can't be used with an external GPS. 
QuickSpecs

iPAQ rx1950, rx1955		 Yes? Microsoft
Windows Mobile 5.0 Premium Edition		 Samsung® SC32442 300 MHz Processor TFT
Color
Transflective
LCD		 3.5" diagonal
2.1"x2.8"
(53x71mm)
240x320 pixels		     SDIO Now   802.11b Serial
Port		   Note: This is the only 1900 series iPAQ with an RS-232 serial port.
QuickSpecs

iPAQ h2210 or h2215		 Yes? Pocket
PC 2003		 400 MHz
Intel XScale
Strong Arm		 TFT
Color
Transflective
LCD		 3.5" diagonal
2.1"x2.8"
(53x71mm)
240x320 pixels		   CF SDIO Now Blue
Tooth		   Serial
Port		 3600
mAh		 The optional large (extremely large) battery and CF card slot make this an interesting unit for a portable GPS system when used with a CF card GPS such as the Transplant CF GPS. However, the display is significantly smaller and a bit less bright than the VGA display found on the iPAQ hx4705.  The large battery can power the unit for about 11 hours with the screen at full brightness and a CF GPS installed and running.
QuickSpecs

iPAQ hx2110		 Yes

See details or order:
hx2110		 Microsoft
Windows Mobile
2003
Second Edition		 520MHz
Intel®
PXA270		 TFT
Color
Transflective
LCD		 3.5" diagonal
2.1"x2.8"
(53x71mm)
240x320 pixels		   CF SDIO Now Blue
Tooth		   Serial
Port		 2800
mAh		 The optional large battery and CF card slot make this an interesting unit for a portable GPS system when used with a CF card GPS such as the Transplant CF GPS. However, the display is significantly smaller and a bit less bright than the VGA display found on the iPAQ hx4705.  You will want to use either the optional large battery or the Socket Mobile Power Pack.

iPAQ hx2190		 Yes

See details or order:
hx2190		 Microsoft
Windows Mobile 5.0 Premium Edition		 520MHz
Intel®
PXA270		 TFT
Color
Transflective
LCD		 3.5" diagonal
2.1"x2.8"
(53x71mm)
240x320 pixels		   CF SDIO Now Blue
Tooth		   Serial
Port		 2800
mAh		 The optional large battery and CF card slot make this an interesting unit for a portable GPS system when used with a CF card GPS such as the Transplant CF GPS. However, the display is significantly smaller and a bit less bright than the VGA display found on the iPAQ hx4705.  You will want to use either the optional large battery or the Socket Mobile Power Pack.

iPAQ hx2410 or hx2415		 Yes

See details or order:
 hx2410

 Microsoft
Windows Mobile
2003
Second Edition		 520MHz
Intel®
PXA270		 TFT
Color
Transflective
LCD		 3.5" diagonal
2.1"x2.8"
(53x71mm)
240x320 pixels		   CF SDIO Now Blue
Tooth		 802.11b Serial
Port		 2800
mAh		 The optional large battery and CF card slot make this an interesting unit for a portable GPS system when used with a CF card GPS such as the Transplant CF GPS. However, the display is significantly smaller and a bit less bright than the VGA display found on the iPAQ hx4705.  You will want to use either the optional large battery or the Socket Mobile Power Pack.

iPAQ hx2490		 Yes

See details or order:
 hx2490

 Microsoft
Windows Mobile 5.0 Premium Edition		 520MHz
Intel®
PXA270		 TFT
Color
Transflective
LCD		 3.5" diagonal
2.1"x2.8"
(53x71mm)
240x320 pixels		   CF SDIO Now Blue
Tooth		 802.11b Serial
Port		 2800
mAh		 The optional large battery and CF card slot make this an interesting unit for a portable GPS system when used with a CF card GPS such as the Transplant CF GPS. However, the display is significantly smaller and a bit less bright than the VGA display found on the iPAQ hx4705.  You will want to use either the optional large battery or the Socket Mobile Power Pack.

iPAQ
hx2700 or hx2750 or hx2755		 Yes

See details or order:
 hx2750
hx2755

 Microsoft
Windows Mobile
2003
Second Edition		 624MHz
Intel®
PXA270		 TFT
Color
Transflective
LCD		 3.5" diagonal
2.1"x2.8"
(53x71mm)
240x320 pixels		   CF SDIO Now Blue
Tooth		 802.11b Serial
Port		 2800
mAh		 The optional large battery and CF card slot make this an interesting unit for a portable GPS system when used with a CF card GPS such as the Transplant CF GPS. However, the display is significantly smaller and a bit less bright than the VGA display found on the iPAQ hx4705.  You will want to use either the optional large battery or the Socket Mobile Power Pack.

iPAQ hx2790		 Yes

See details or order:
 hx2790

 Microsoft
Windows Mobile 5.0 Premium Edition		 624MHz
Intel®
PXA270		 TFT
Color
Transflective
LCD		 3.5" diagonal
2.1"x2.8"
(53x71mm)
240x320 pixels		   CF SDIO Now Blue
Tooth		 802.11b Serial
Port		 2800
mAh		 The optional large battery and CF card slot make this an interesting unit for a portable GPS system when used with a CF card GPS such as the Transplant CF GPS. However, the display is significantly smaller and a bit less bright than the VGA display found on the iPAQ hx4705.  You will want to use either the optional large battery or the Socket Mobile Power Pack.
Pocket PC Currently
in
Production		 Operating
System		 Processor Screen
Type		 Screen
Size
and
Resolution		 iPAQ
Expansion
Pack		 CF SD Blue
Tooth
Radio		 Wireless
Ethernet		 RS-232
Serial
Port		 Optional
Large
Battery		 Notes

iPAQ h3150		 No     Grey Scale 240x320 pixels iPAQ
Expansion
Pack		         Serial
Port		   With an CF Card Expansion Pack Plus (249709-B21) with the optional large battery (253514-B21) and CF card GPS such as the Transplant CF GPS this can be an excellent portable system. Estimated battery life (with large battery): 7 hours
Note: These early iPAQs used a different power/data connector than is used in current iPAQ models.

iPAQ h3600		 No WinCE 3.0   Color 3.8" diagonal
2.25"x3"
(57x76 mm)
240x320 pixels		 iPAQ
Expansion
Pack		         Serial
Port		 1840
mAh		 With an CF Card Expansion Pack Plus (249709-B21) with the optional large battery (253514-B21) and CF card GPS such as the Transplant CF GPS this can be an excellent portable system. Estimated battery life (with large battery): 7 hours
However, this model does not have a very bright display when compared with newer models.
Note: These early iPAQs used a different power/data connector than is used in current iPAQ models.

iPAQ h3700		 No WinCE 3.0   Color 3.8" diagonal
2.25"x3"
(57x76 mm)
240x320 pixels		 iPAQ
Expansion
Pack		         Serial
Port		 1840
mAh		 With an CF Card Expansion Pack Plus (249709-B21) with the optional large battery (253514-B21) and CF card GPS such as the Transplant CF GPS this can be an excellent portable system. Estimated battery life (with large battery): 7 hours
However, this model does not have a very bright display when compared with newer models.
Note: These early iPAQs used a different power/data connector than is used in current iPAQ models.

iPAQ h3835 or h3850		 No Pocket PC 2002 206 MHz
Intel
XScale
Strong Arm		 Color
Reflective		 3.8" diagonal
2.25"x3"
(57x76 mm)
240x320 pixels		 iPAQ
Expansion
Pack		   SD     Serial
Port		 1840
mAh		 With an CF Card Expansion Pack Plus (249709-B21) with the optional large battery (253514-B21) and CF card GPS such as the Transplant CF GPS this can be an excellent portable system. Estimated battery life (with large battery): 7 hours
Some sources think this model is the brightest color display available in a Pocket PC in sunlight.  I think it is about the same as an h3950 and not as bright as an hx4705.

iPAQ h3950 or h3955		 No Pocket PC
2002		 400 MHz
Intel
XScale
Strong
Arm		 TFT
Color
Transflective
LCD		 3.8" diagonal
2.25"x3"
(57x76 mm)
240x320 pixels		 iPAQ
Expansion
Pack		   SD     Serial
Port		 1840
mAh		 With an CF Card Expansion Pack Plus (249709-B21) with the optional large battery (253514-B21) and CF card GPS such as the Transplant CF GPS this can be an excellent portable system. Estimated battery life (with large battery): 7 hours
I like this model because it has a good display and fast processor but does not have all the extras that are not needed in a glider such as wireless Ethernet and BlueTooth radio.  The screen is larger than many newer iPAQs but not as large or as bright or as high resolution as an iPAQ hx4705. 

iPAQ h3970		 No Pocket PC
2002		 400 MHz
Intel
XScale
Strong
Arm		 TFT
Color
Transflective
LCD		 3.8" diagonal
2.25"x3"
(57x76 mm)
240x320 pixels		 iPAQ
Expansion
Pack		   SD Blue
Tooth		   Serial
Port		 1840
mAh		 With an CF Card Expansion Pack Plus (249709-B21) with the optional large battery (253514-B21) and CF card GPS such as the Transplant CF GPS this can be an excellent portable system. Estimated battery life (with large battery): 7 hours
I like this model because it has a good display and fast processor but does not have all the extras that are not needed in a glider such as wireless Ethernet.  The screen is larger than many newer iPAQs but not as large or as bright or as high resolution as an iPAQ hx4705.
Pocket PC Currently
in
Production		 Operating
System		 Processor Screen
Type		 Screen
Size
and
Resolution		 iPAQ
Expansion
Pack		 CF SD Blue
Tooth
Radio		 Wireless
Ethernet		 RS-232
Serial
Port		 Optional
Large
Battery		 Notes

iPAQ h4150 or h4155		 No Pocket PC
2003		 400 MHz
Intel
XScale
Strong
Arm		 TFT
Color
Transflective
LCD		 3.5" diagonal
2.1"x2.8"
(53x71mm)
240x320 pixels		     SDIO
Now		 Blue
Tooth		 802.11b Maybe
(I've received
reports that
say "Yes"
and other
data that
says "No".)		   QuickSpecs

iPAQ hx4700 and hx4705 		No Windows
Mobile™
2003
Premium
Edition		 624 MHz
Intel®
PXA270		 TFT
Color
Transflective
LCD		 4" diagonal
2.36"x3.15"
(60x80 mm)
480x640 pixels		   CF Supports
1-bit
and
4-bit
SD
SDIO
/MMC		 Blue
Tooth
1.2		 802.11b Serial
Port		 3600
mAh		 This is my favorite Pocket PC for use in a glider. It has the largest and highest resolution display available. With the optional large battery (FA258A) and a CF card GPS such as the Transplant CF GPS this can be an awesome portable system. 
Estimated battery life with large battery, screen on full bright and powering CF GPS: 6 hours
You will want to use external power, or the optional large battery, or the Socket Mobile Power Pack.

Glide Navigator II Memory Issue
There seems to be a problem with Glide Navigator II on this PDA.  There must be a change in the way memory is handled in the PDA because GN II seems to crash after 2 to 8 hours on this PDA.  We are working on fixing this issue.

QuickSpecs

iPAQ h5150		 No Pocket PC
2003		 400 MHz
Intel
XScale
Strong
Arm		 TFT
Color
Transflective
LCD		 3.8" diagonal
2.25"x3"
(57x76 mm)
240x320 pixels		 iPAQ
Expansion
Pack		   SDIO
Now		 Blue
Tooth		   Serial
Port		 1840
mAh		 This is one of the last models produced that will fit into an iPAQ expansion pack or Cumulus iPAQ cradle. 
With an CF Card Expansion Pack Plus (249709-B21) with the optional large battery (253514-B21) and CF card GPS such as the Transplant CF GPS this can be an excellent portable system. Estimated battery life (with large battery): 7 hours
The screen is larger than many newer iPAQs but not as large or as bright or as high resolution as an iPAQ hx4705.

iPAQ h5450		 No Pocket PC
2002		 400 MHz
Intel
XScale
Strong
Arm		 TFT
Color
Transflective
LCD		 3.8" diagonal
2.25"x3"
(57x76 mm)
240x320 pixels		 iPAQ
Expansion
Pack		   SDIO
Now		 Blue
Tooth		 802.11b Serial
Port		 1840
mAh		 With an CF Card Expansion Pack Plus (249709-B21) with the optional large battery (253514-B21) and CF card GPS such as the Transplant CF GPS this can be an excellent portable system. Estimated battery life (with large battery): 7 hours
The screen is larger than many newer iPAQs but not as large or as bright or as high resolution as an iPAQ hx4705. Another nice feature is that it fits in to the elegant and popular Cumulus iPAQ cradle.

iPAQ h5550		 No Pocket PC
2003		 400 MHz
Intel
XScale
Strong
Arm		 TFT
Color
Transflective
LCD		 3.8" diagonal
2.25"x3"
(57x76 mm)
240x320 pixels		 iPAQ
Expansion
Pack		   SDIO
Now		 Blue
Tooth		 802.11b Serial
Port		 1840
mAh		 This is one of the last models produced that will fit into an iPAQ expansion pack or Cumulus iPAQ cradle. 
With an CF Card Expansion Pack Plus (249709-B21) with the optional large battery (253514-B21) and CF card GPS such as the Transplant CF GPS this can be an excellent portable system. Estimated battery life (with large battery): 7 hours
The screen is larger than many newer iPAQs but not as large or as bright or as high resolution as an iPAQ hx4705.

Toshiba e800		 No Pocket PC
2003
Premium
Edition		 400MHz
Intel
PXA263		 TFT
Color
Transflective
LCD		 4" diagonal
2.36"x3.15"
(60x80 mm)
480x640 pixels		   CF SDIO
Now		   802.11b Serial
Port		 2640
mAh		 I liked this model because with the optional large battery (PA3329U-1BRL) and a CF card GPS such as the Transplant CF GPS this can be an awesome portable system. 
Estimated battery life with large battery, screen on full bright and powering CF GPS: 6 hours
What I didn't like about this unit was that it used a non-standard power/data connector that is no longer available.  Also it did not support the use of the high resolution screen very well when compared with the iPAQ hx4705.

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iPAQ rx1950

 

 HP iPAQ rx1950 Pocket PC
The rx1950 is identical to the rx1955.
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iPAQ rx1955

 

 HP iPAQ rx1955 Pocket PC
The rx1955 is identical to the rx1950.		 $292.69 In
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iPAQ hx2190

 

 HP iPAQ hx2190 Pocket PC
The hx2190 is similar to the hx2110 but with a newer operating system.		 $349 In
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iPAQ hx2490 HP iPAQ hx2490 Pocket PC
The hx2490 is similar to the hx2410 and hx2415 but with a newer operating system.  It is identical to the hx2495.
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iPAQ hx2495 HP iPAQ hx2495 Pocket PC
The hx2495 is similar to the hx2410 and hx2415 but with a newer operating system.  It is identical to the hx2490.
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iPAQ hx2700 HP iPAQ hx2700 Pocket PC

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iPAQ hx2790 HP iPAQ hx2790 Pocket PC
The hx2790 is similar to the hx2750 and hx2755 but with a newer operating system.
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FA197A Extended Battery for iPAQ h2200 Series Pocket PCs
It's easy to install, remove and recharge. An extended 3600 mAh Lithium-Ion user swappable battery provides extra life for your iPAQ Pocket PC h2200 series. Additional batteries can be purchased separately so that you can always have a spare available and ready. 		$130.95 No longer available
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FA258A

 

 Extended Battery for iPAQ h4700 Series Pocket PCs
Prolong the length of time you can use your iPAQ hx4700 series model by keeping a spare rechargeable battery (3600mAh) close at hand. Charger included.		 $114 In
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FA286A

 

 Extended Battery for iPAQ rx3000 & hx2000 Series Pocket PCs
Prolong the length of time you can use your iPAQ rx3000 & hx2000 series model by keeping a spare rechargeable battery (2800 mAh) close at hand. Charger included.		 $133.29 In
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249709-B21

 

 Compaq iPAQ CompactFlash Card Expansion Pack Plus
Gain Type II CompactFlash card capability with an integrated screen protector and a rechargeable, removable Slim Battery to extend the life of your iPAQ Pocket PC between charges. The 920 mAh Lithium-Ion battery is able to power my iPAQ 3950 and TeleType CF Card GPS for more than 4 hours.  For longer battery life you can purchase the optional "Extended" Expansion Pack Battery.		 $85.95 No longer available
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253514-B21

 

 Extended Expansion Pack Battery for iPAQ Expansion Pack Plus
Provides rechargeable, removable battery power for either your PC Card or CompactFlash Expansion Pack Plus. Removable batteries enable you to keep your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC running longer so you don't have to hurry back to your desk to charge. Easy to install and remove, this extended battery can be recharged with the iPAQ Pocket PC in your Desktop Cradle or with the optional Battery Charger. The 1840 mAh Lithium-Ion battery is able to power my iPAQ 3950 and TeleType CF Card GPS for more than 7 hours.		 $52.95 No longer available
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FA115A#AC3 Compaq iPAQ CompactFlash Card Expansion Pack
Add a Type II CompactFlash Slot to your new Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC. Compatible with the iPAQ Pocket PC 3900, 3800, 3700, 3600, 3100 Series. This expansion pack does not include an internal battery as found in the Compaq iPAQ CompactFlash Card Expansion Pack Plus.		 $42.34 In
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FA125A#AC3 Compaq iPAQ Universal Auto Adapter
You'll never have a dead battery with this convenient automobile charger. It works with the iPAQ Pocket PC 3900, 3800, 3700, 3600, 3100 Series. If you want to use drive time to charge your iPAQs battery, or want to use your iPAQ for an extended period of time in your vehicle, then the Universal Auto Adapter is a must.  It is not recommended for use in a glider, because it is only 50% efficient.  That is 40% less efficient than the 85% efficient :: Goddard :: power converter.  It is great for the car though.		 $29.95 In
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FA133A#AC3

 

 iPAQ Power Adapter
This adapter is usually included with the Pocket PC but you may want an extra.  It connects the wall charger or auto charger to your iPAQ Pocket PC 3800, 3900 Series as well as the 1900, 2000, 4000 and 5000 series iPAQs.  It is not compatible with the 3100, 3600 or 3700 series iPAQs.		 $13.59 In
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SDCFB-256-A10 SanDisk CompactFlash (CF) Card - 256 MB
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SDCFH-512-901 SanDisk Ultra II High Speed CompactFlash (CF) Card - 512 MB
 $52.44 In
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SDCFH-1024-901 SanDisk Ultra II High Speed CompactFlash (CF) Card - 1 GB
 $99.69 In
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SDCFX-2048-786 SanDisk Extreme High Speed CompactFlash (CF) Card - 2 GB
 $241.44 In
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SDSDB-128-A10 SanDisk SecureDigital (SD) Card - 128 MB
 $20.94 In
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SDSDB-256-A10 SanDisk SecureDigital (SD) Card - 256 MB
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SDSDB-512-A10 SanDisk SecureDigital (SD) Card - 512 MB
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SDSDB-1024-A10 SanDisk SecureDigital (SD) Card - 1.0 GB
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SDSDH-2048-901 SanDisk Ultra II SecureDigital (SD) Card - 2.0 GB
In the fast-paced world of Digital Photography, you rely on your camera and its capabilities. You also rely on your SD cards to be fast, reliable and compatible with your camera. To meet the needs of professional and advanced photographers, SanDisk has developed new, optimized flash cards that:
  • Have a minimum sustained write speed of 9MB per second and a read speed of 10MB per second.
  • Take advantage of the advanced features of high mega-pixel digital cameras.
  • Deliver superior speed. Now you can capture those high-resolution images even faster.
  • Do it all with low power consumption, which means longer battery life.
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SDDR-89-A15 SanDisk 12 in 1 USB Reader CF/SD
The ImageMate 12 in 1 is SanDisk's most versatile reader for the consumer who uses or may use multiple card formats, no additional card adapters required, and provides innovative file transfer capabilities with the smart button feature.
  • Formats accepted: CF I, CF II, SD, miniSD, MMC, Reduced SizeMMC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Smart Media, xD (No Adapter Required)
  • SmartButton Feature
  • OS Support: Windows 98SE/ME/200/XP & Mac support
  • Includes Adobe Photo Album 2.0
 $31.74 In
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SDAD-67-A10 SanDisk 6-in-1 PC Card Adapter
This 6-in-1 PC Card adapter turns your PC Card into a memory card quickly and easily. Just slip your SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO or xD-Picture Card media into the adapter, slide the adapter into your computer's PC Card slot and read and write to any of the compatible media cards.

This adapter works like a removable hard drive on any computer or notebook with a PC Card slot. Its protective stainless steel cover is rugged and reliable. Your media cards instantly become Plug-and-Play memory cards with this adapter.
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