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HP Jornada 728 review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D): 189x34x95 mm
Weight: 515 g
Built-in devices: keyboard
OS & software
Operating system: Handheld PC 2000
Software included: Pocket Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Pocket Outlook (Calendar, Tasks, Contacts, Inbox) Internet Explorer for Handheld PC (version 4.01), Windows Media Player for Handheld PC, Voice Recorder, Terminal Services Client, none, HP Jornada Viewer, Dialup, Settings, Backup, Hot keys, QuickPad, Power, Security, Information Exchange, LandWare OmniSolve (business calculator)
Synchronisation software: ActiveSync
Desktop software: Outlook
Host PC system requirements: PC with Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP
Processor
Processor: Intel StrongARM SA-1110
Clock speed: 206 MHz
Memory
Memory expansion: CompactFlash
Installed ROM: 32 MB
Installed RAM: 64 MB
Display
Display type: passive-matrix LCD
Display size: 6.5 in
Native resolution: 640x240 pixels
Colour depth: 16 bits
Connectivity / expansion
Docking cradle: Yes
Wired connections: USB, serial
Wireless PAN: infrared
Expansion slots: PC Card (Type II), CompactFlash (Type I), smart card reader
Power
Battery type: Li-ion
Removable battery: yes
Number of batteries: 1
Claimed battery life: 14 h
Input devices
Touchscreen: Yes
Stylus: Yes
Navigation button/wheel: Yes
Keyboard: Yes
Audio
Audio input: microphone
Audio output: speaker, headphone jack
Voice recording capability: Yes
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Overview

HP Jornada 728

Editors rating
Rating: 7.4
Verdict

Check out HP’s Jornada 728 if you want to ditch your notebook in exchange for increased portability and battery life -- but only if your software requirements are relatively undemanding and you can cope with a small keyboard.

Typical price

£ 699

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