HP iPAQ hx2790

HP iPAQ hx2790

The HP iPaq hx2790 is a PDA for those who are looking for a traditional, businesscentric approach to ultraportable computing. The HP iPaq hx2790 picks up where the hx2750 left off and doesn’t add any new design features. This gray and silver device measures at 3 by 4.7 by 0.6 inches and weights at 6.4 ounces. The biggest improvement comes with the inclusion of Microsoft Windows Mobile 5, an evolutionary update to the Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition that was used on the hx2750 model. Built around a sturdy frame and case, it’s been designed to take road abuse with rounded corners and protective rubber inserts that offer some extra grip. It features Intel PXA270 624 MHz processor and 256 MB total memory (192 MB ROM and 64 MB SDRAM). There’s also up to 144 MB user available persistent storage memory. It has a removable and rechargeable 1440 mAh battery (standard) that offers power and productivity, or a 2880 mAh battery (optional) for extended usage. Its specifications are OS provided: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Premium Edition; Installed RAM: 64 MB; Processor: Intel 624 MHzXscale.

Features

Among its features is the Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0. There’s the Integrated Biometric fingerprint reader that helps to protect protects key business data by allowing unique fingerprint authentication (or a combination of a PIN and/or fingerprint) to the device. An integrated Wi-Fi (802.11b) that enables wireless access to the Internet, e-mail, and corporate data solutions at the office, from home or at Wi-Fi hotspots is included. The HP iPaq hx2790’s 3.5-inch display shows 65,536 color with a QVGA (240x320) resolution. The PDA has four instant-start application buttons just below the screen. This PDA comes equipped with both Secure Digital and CompactFlash expansion slots (located on the top of the device), which accept CompactFlash hard drives, such as the IBM or the Hitachi Microdrive modules. A standard headphone jack is next to the card slots, making this PDA a music machine. There’s a lone voice-record button on the left side. Aside from the aforementioned flip cover, HP packages the hx2790 with an AC adapter and a desktop cradle. You can sync to your PC with the included desktop cradle. It also has to mobile versions of Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, and Outlook, as well as a PowerPoint viewer.