Typical price: £370
What is it: Windows Mobile 5 handheld organiser with 89mm screen and fingerprint reader
What we think: A handheld for those who are looking for a traditional, business-centric approach to ultraportable computing and don't mind paying for it
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 20 December 2005
Tags: HP, HP iPaq hx2790, entertainment, computing, handheld
We like:
Windows Mobile 5; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; fingerprint reader; good performance
We don't like:
Chunky and heavy; low-resolution screen compared with its competitors; expensive
CNET UK judgement:
The HP iPaq hx2790 is a handheld organiser for those who are looking for a traditional, business-centric approach to ultraportable computing and don't mind paying for it
Full review:
As handheld organisers increasingly morph into mobile phones and vice versa, the HP iPaq hx2790 stands out by ignoring this technological cross-pollination. By sticking to the basics, it generally does a good job of mixing just enough entertainment potential with its business abilities to satisfy road warriors. Plus, the addition of Windows Mobile 5 arms mobile professionals with even more tools for getting business done while on the go. Continue Reading...
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