Compaq iPAQ 3650 Color Pocket PC

We are still working out some kinks in this ipaq, but the customer service is OUTSTANDING! I hope we can figure out what is wrong, why it won't sync, then I will return and give a better....hopefully...review of this ipaq

Battery had a charging/discharging issue which went from 30 min with light to 10 min w/o light. And when you are using the back-light the touch screen feature goes wacky! For example, You press in the corner and hold your finger there, then the screen will just draw random lines and shapes all over...But Was useful to listen to music, pictures, basic web surf and email, Map apps, and money tracking apps

Whose still buying this stuff? Get a smartphone already

After trying most of the features on the new iPAQ for a week now, I am a convert. My Palm V has been great and I have been loyal to Palm for a couple of years, but this machine represents a quantum leap in capabilties.It has a great screen, making reading everything easier for me. I love the MP3 player, and having my favorite photos to show off. Reading books actually works for me on this (and it didn't on my laptop) and emails and word documents are a snap. I print pretty well anyway, so handwriting recognition is about 95% (! much better than I get with Palm).After all of the raving, I do have to say that this is a complex device that takes some effort to master. I crashed 4 times working out how to transfer MP3s and JPEGs in one day (I have never crashed a Palm). More capabilities and features = more complexity and less stability. That said, it does work extremely well. Just be ready to invest time to learn it. After 1 week, I am also ready for more memory. (Time to go shopping for accessories. $$)I'd say that the base product is robust and very well designed, the documentation (there isn't any) and accessories (not available yet) have been rushed and have not been done well. I expect that Compaq will improve this in the coming weeks. Activesync was not included, so be ready to download this from the net if you want to sync with Outlook.I'd recommend this product. It's very fun.

the person did not say it was a ripoff the screws was missing ,and i still was not able to turn it on and set it up plaese do not send me a request review on this i am very angry the indivindual did not put details on the product summary thank alot sir i hope you enjoy the ripoff items you try to sell ..Compaq iPAQ 3650 Color Pocket

Considering the age of this product and possible compatibility issues with Vista, this works quite well and does what I need it to do most - keep my appointments in sync and carry reference Acrobat and ebooks.

I'm an x-Palm user, had three versions of Palm by choice, all worked wonderfully, never had a problem, support was great! Bought a Compaq iPAQ 3650, wanted to try the "latest" PocketPc. Might be this year's worse mistake. Within one month, I've experienced hardware and software failures and an apparent lack of concern by Microsoft AND Compaq.Recent inquiry re: software failures including inaccurate info reflected on "Today" screen (future dates data presented as currenct schedule) and other software failures resulted in the following comment from Compaq: "...back up all of the data on the unit (because this will erase everything) and turn the unit off, using the switch on the bottom, and then back on. That may fix some of the problems you are having." No further suggestions or offers of assistance were offered.I can't wait for Palm to release an updated version. It will provide me with an excuse to convert back to Palm.

Compaq almost gets it right.When Compaq introduced their Aero 2100 series of handheld computers in 1999, they disappointed many with a murky screen displaying only 256 colors and a micro 2.5mm headphone jack instead the more traditional sized 3.5mm jack we are used to. Fortunately, Compaq offered a free software upgrade which boosted color output to 65,000 and finding an adapter for the headphone jack was as easy as going to my local Radio Shack.So, when Compaq announced their new Ipaq I was excited. I was excited to think that I would get the best features of the Aero, with the superior new features and awesome design of the Ipaq. Unfortunately, the Ipaq team left me a bit deflated.I was most disappointed with the cradle. Compaq chose to ship all Ipaqs with a USB version. Maybe you like having a cradle, but I don't need one. Sure, the cradle is nice, but wouldn't we have been better served had Compaq supplied USB and serial CABLES instead? What is even more maddening is Compaq's decision to alter the connection port on the Ipaq from the Aero 2100 standard. This renders any legacy cables useless and if you're an Aero owner who chose to upgrade, like me, you'll have to spend another $40 if you want to use your new Ipaq with other products like your cellular phone. Shame on Compaq.I was also disappointed to see Compaq chose to go with only a 12-bit, 4,086 color screen instead of a 65,000 color screen. While the Ipaq's screen is quite a bit brighter than the Aero's, the difference in resolution in photos is extremely noticeable. I'm hopeful Compaq's engineers will offer a color upgrade similar to the Aero's.Finally, instead of a mail-in rebate for the compact flash jacket, why not just include it as standard equipment?With its superior speed and awesome looks, the Ipaq is a good machine. I only wish it was a little better.