HP iPAQ 4150 Pocket PC

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Dissatisfied with a few of the items.

When I set out to purchase my first pocket pc I was very apprehensive because I didn't want to pay too much money for something I really didn't need, and the first one I bought was just a glorified calender. I needed something in between that at least had a word program on it so I could work on homework away from the computer.Well, this little gizmo has everything I was looking for. When I went to upload the software to my computer to sync them I was without a password for my software. Well, I purchased this item used, (And I was still VERY impressed with the quality of the used item,) and opted to send an e-mail to the seller to explain what happened to try and get my needed information. I was contacted within 48 hours with exactly the information I needed and was able to get the software uploaded. Since doing that however, I have not been able to sync it with my laptop to be able to transfer my word files from pocket pc to laptop. I think I just need to play with it a little more though.

I bought this pocket pc used to use as an e-reader since the price didn't even compare to some of the e-readers available now. It also works great for listening to music and watching movies on the Windows Media Player. This device comes with wi-fi which is great for checking your e-mail and sending IMs where ever a hot spot is available without having to pay a monthly fee. And of course it works great for remembering important dates.

I never got it to work correctly!

After trying to work with the product, I took it to my local computer, he told me that it was quite old and just wouldn't work, so I pitched in the garbage!!Eugene A. Anderson

I have had this IPAQ for several years now and it has more than served its purpose for me. Just recently however I wanted to add more memory to it and went to Staples to buy a 4 GIG SDHC. When I inserted the card into the unit,it still had the same amount of memory as before. (You can check this by clicking on SETTINGS/System/Memory and then click on STORAGE CARD.) So I called up HP and after they checked their records, they told me that that this unit can only take up to 512MB !! I was then put thru to their parts department and asked if they even made 512MB SD cards anymore. They said no they didn't, but that it could be specially ordered for only $228!! For that amount of money I could easily buy another unit, forget the card. I couldn't believe it. So I researched online and found a user who was using a 4 GIG SD card in his IPAQ 4150 with no problems. I read that since the Windows Mobile 2003 runs with FAT32, there should be no reason why it can't handle SD cards with 2 gig,4 gig, etc., when you need that extra memory. The only difference was that you have to use a NON SDHC card. The HC stands for High capacity which uses a different architecture. So, you have to use the standard 4 GIG SD card without the HC on the label. I ran back to Staples and found a 2 GIG standard SD card from SanDisk (they didn't have the higher 4 GIG on the shelf or I would've bought that one) for only $14.99 plus tax and when I inserted the card in the unit, it showed the increase in memory just fine! I wanted to pass this along so that you don't get discouraged when you need that extra amount of memory and are told that it can't be done. I'm still cringing at the thought of buying only 512 MB of memory for $228! It's unbelievable what people will try to con you into. In any case, this has nothing to do with the unit itself. I am now a very happy camper indeed!

always clearing for no reason. An absolute worthless thing that should have some sort of permanent memory. Do not buy!!!!