HP iPAQ 4155 Pocket PC Review

I have owned the iPAQ 4155 for 11 months now (after replacing a 3600 series) and have used it every day since. I can say that it has met or exceeded my expectations in nearly every way. The battery life exceeds 3 days of normal use for me (I haven’t seen the battery below about 40 percent even after 3+ days of no charging). The wireless is fairly easy to setup to get on the internet, although I have not found this feature as useful as I thought. More complex wireless operations, like setting up a virtual desktop, are not as straight forward and the entire wireless configuration – asking weather a wireless connection is for “work” or “the internet” – could be simplified (what if it is both?) and have some bugs removed. That being said, I have rarely found the desire/need to get onto a wireless connection once the newness wore off. This may be different if you spend a lot of time at the airport, Starbucks, or other places w/wireless access. The LCD screen is bright and highly visible even in relatively bright light. I have not had a single problem with the LCD screen cracking (and I have owned at least 8 iPAQ’s for employees) but I have been careful to protect mine with a metal case such as the one from Innopocket. (The included case does not go too far towards protecting the iPAQ.) Some sort of protective case is vital if you plan to take your iPAQ anywhere at all because the screen is fragile and leaning up against something with it in your pocket will surely crack it if it is not protected. (I have been surprised at the scratches, dings, and warping I have done to the metal case after walking around a jobsite for an hour with my iPAQ in my pocket – but NO damage to the device itself.) One final note: I have not had very much luck at all with “travel sync/chargers” I have purchased which intend to sync and charge the device simultaneously via USB. I have gone back to syncing via infrared (which is pretty straightforward) and charging with the supplied AC charger.

I give the iPAQ 4 stars only because the wireless is somewhat problematic (I have had to “reset” it a number of times), otherwise I would give it 5. — It really deserves 4.5 but that is not an option.

Product Feature

• Slim, sleek, and affordable
• Integrated Bluetooth for wireless communication with other Bluetooth devices
• Secure Digital slot for greater storage and expansion
• VPN software provides enhanced security for wireless connection
• Removable/rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery for continuous power

HP iPAQ 4155 Pocket PC Overview

Slim, sleek, and affordable with optimized performance to keep you productive while you’re on the go, the HP iPAQ Pocket PC h4155 is a Microsoft Windows Mobile-powered Pocket PC packed with powerful features including integrated WLAN 802.11b, Bluetooth, and a Secure Digital (SDIO) slot.

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Customer Reviews

OUTSTANDING – Gayle Russella – NJ
Well, from having 3 Pocket Pc’s, how HP Discontinued this is pretty amazing, they would still be making what other companys are now by still selling it. The WIFI itself is great!!!!

For those of you who are wondering, hey, if I buy this, does it mean I can use it to connect to my actual internet using my wireless router/modem” Got an 802.11 in it? prob. do, then YES!!!! And it is SO easy to setup and just start browsing the web.

I highly suggest this one. Yes its expensive, but its well worth it. Many other ipaqs you find need you to buy additional parts in order to connect to that there wireless modem of yours 5 feet away from you.

can’t live with out my IPAQ – SomewhereinSD – Rapid City, SD
I am formerly a Palm user, and can’t get enough of the IPAQ. I use this multiple times a day (every day) and have never been disapointed.

I’m surprised by the problems – Twins Fan – Northern California
I’ve had my 4155 for almost 3 years and am shocked by the screen problems people have commented on here. I’ve never had any issue with the lcd and have dropped my unit multiple times (this is an understatement since I’m a clutz). It is carried with me and used often thoughout the day. I have no issues with the wifi and really have no complaints. I have not been cautious with the touchscreen and it is scratched in places (different from the lcd breaking) so I would advise anyone who is buying one to use a good screen protector from the beginning. Also, don’t let the battery die because it will hard reset and you’ll have to put all your programs back on. Best to back it up weekly or so using the backup utility it comes with and putting the backup on a storage card. Good luck with your purchase!

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