HP iPAQ H5450
The HP's Secure Digital/Multimedia Card (SD/MMC) flash memory card slot will make many traditional iPAQ users very happy, since previous models needed the bulky "backpack" just to support memory cards for extra storage. This unit has both Bluetooth and 802.11b wireless.
Interestingly on the security side of things, the iPAQ includes a biometric fingerprint scanner located below the central navigation button below the screen.
While the concept of configuring the wireless network adaptor seemed very straightforward with the iPAQ, we seemed to be thwarted at every move; it took a considerable amount of time to achieve a network connection. It may have been a firmware fault with the unit or it may not have likes of our test rig access point. (802.1x is a international networking standard, and all devices carrying the badge should theoretically be able to interoperate with other brands--it doesn't always work out that way, of course.)
Whatever the reason, there was much fiddling, resetting and general difficulties in configuring the internal card.
You should always ensure you test one of these units on your WLAN before committing to the order, just to ensure your technicians do not experience the same problems that we did.
The unit is very neat; the iPAQ engineers in this third or fourth generation have certainly learnt lessons and they have delivered a package that is very difficult to beat.
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| Product: | HP iPAQ H5450 |
| Price: | AU$1299 |
| Vendor: | HP |
| Phone: | 132 393 |
| Web: | www.hp.com.au |
| Interoperability: |
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Windows-based, may have wireless issues (see review). |
| Futureproofing: |
SD slot, WLAN, and Bluetooth integrated, also includes fingerprint scanner. |
| ROI: |
Very good price for the included features. |
| Service: |
12-month warranty. |
| Rating: |
½ |
