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HP iPAQ Pocket PC hx4700 review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D): 76.2x15.2x132 mm
Weight: 187 g
OS & software
Operating system: Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC, Second Edition
Software included: Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Pocket Outlook, Calculator, Solitaire, MSN Messenger, Pocket Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player 9 for Pocket PC, Jawbreaker, Inbox, Voice Recorder, Microsoft Reader 2.0 for Pocket PC, Terminal Services Client, Pictures; Transcriber, Letter Recognizer, Block Recognizer; Bluetooth Manager, HP Mobile Printing, HP ProtectTools, iTask Task Switcher, SDIO Now!, iPAQ Wireless, iPAQ File Store, iPAQ Backup, HP Image Zone for Pocket PC
Synchronisation software: ActiveSync
Desktop software: Outlook
Host PC system requirements: PC with Windows 98/ 98SE/ME/2000/XP
Processor
Processor: Intel XScale PXA270
Clock speed: 624 MHz
Memory
Memory expansion: CompactFlash, SD/MMC (+SDIO)
Installed ROM: 128 MB
Installed RAM: 64 MB
Connectivity / expansion
Docking cradle: Yes
Wired connections: USB
Wireless PAN: infrared, Bluetooth 1.2
Wireless LAN: 802.11b
Expansion slots: SD/MMC (SDIO compatible), CompactFlash
Display
Display type: TFT
Display size: 4 in
Native resolution: 480x640 pixels
Colour depth: 16 bits
Power
Battery type: Li-ion
Removable battery: yes
Number of batteries: 1
Input devices
Touchscreen: Yes
Stylus: Yes
Other: touchpad
Audio
Audio input: microphone
Audio output: speaker, headphone jack
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Overview

HP iPAQ Pocket PC hx4700

Editors rating
Rating: 8.0
Verdict

The hx4700 offers powerful features and solid performance for mobile professionals -- just be prepared to pay a hefty price.

Typical price

£ 433

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