Opinions on the HP iPaq 6315

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It might behoove you to do a little research in the Google archive.
This subject has gotten a lot of attention here since 8/26.

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On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 08:24:55 -0600, "Joe Lyons" <nospam@antispam.com>
wrote:

>I know I am about to ask a dangerous question...but here goes.
>
>I am looking at using the HP iPaq 6315 and T-Mobile's cellular/data
>services. I am primarily looking for the ability to combine my cell phone
>and PDA into one device. The ability to receive e-mail on it is a
>plus...but not a necessity.
>
>I like the fact that the HP iPaq has Bluetooth, WiFi, and GSM
>capabilities...all running Windows Mobile. I think the only disadvantage is
>the size and weight...
>
>What is everyone else's opinion on this device? Is the device worth it?
>How about T-Mobile's cellular and data services? I will primarily using
>this in Minneapolis, MN...
>
>Thank you,
>
>Joe
>

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I used TMobile's first generation PoctketPC PDA, and looked really hard at
the 6315. But in the end, I went with a Verizon service on a basic Nokia
phone and bought the Wifi enabled iPAQ RX3115.

Here are my reasons: I was generally pleased with my initial TMobile PDA. I
bought it last summer because TMobile offered unlimited Internet access for
$20. It was the best deal. And for the most part, it was very reliable but
there were limits.

My problem with Mobile is its network. If you are an existing TMobile
customer and its service is meeting your needs, then you're probably fine.
But look hard at TMobile's service map. It has decent coverage in all the
metro areas (although I would find dead zones in DC where I live) but if
you are outside those areas you may have trouble connecting.

I found the TMobile PDA great for checking email, but surfing the 'Net --
very slow. Maybe that is more a function of the processor than the network,
and perhaps the 6315 provides a better experience. But for things like
streaming music ... really difficult. Maybe 24kbps on my device.

There's a lot to like about the 6315. I think, technology wise, it's the
best device on the market. It's ability to switch from a Wifi to cellular
network is a very nice feature, and I don't think there's any other device
out there that can do that. TMobile is clearly ahead of other providers in
producing hardware. And $500 isn't too terrible a price, although check
their pricing plans -- can you get unlimited 'Net access?

But I decided to forego the upgrade to the 6315, and it's really due to the
network. For me, at least, Verizon is a better network. I really couldn't
use the TMobile phone when visiting some relatives because it didn't get a
signal. And TMobile doesn't seem to be building a network for speed like
Verizon. Maybe I'm wrong. Correct me if I am.

What I'm waiting for is this: Verizon is putting in a broadband network
that's already available in some cities. But they don't offer broadband on
their cell/PDA devices. All you can get right now is a laptop card. I
suspect that will change in the next year; what I want is a PDA that can
stream over 128 kbps -- so I can listen to high quality streaming, and surf
quickly. That's where this technology has to go. (I'm not trying to sell
Verizon. ATT/Cingular have some interesting things going on .. I'm just
explaining my choice. Other people can make their own decisions.) So I'm
going to wait until a broad-band enabled cellular PDA is on the market, then
I'll upgrade.

Meanwhile, I have to say that I'm totally impressed with the RX3115. I used
it for streaming music around the house, and whenever I'm connected to a
Wifi Network. HP's WiFi technology does a really good job of finding signals
and holding them.









"Joe Lyons" <nospam@antispam.com> wrote in message
news:u2lLIOkzEHA.2676@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> I know I am about to ask a dangerous question...but here goes.
>
> I am looking at using the HP iPaq 6315 and T-Mobile's cellular/data
> services. I am primarily looking for the ability to combine my cell phone
> and PDA into one device. The ability to receive e-mail on it is a
> plus...but not a necessity.
>
> I like the fact that the HP iPaq has Bluetooth, WiFi, and GSM
> capabilities...all running Windows Mobile. I think the only disadvantage
is
> the size and weight...
>
> What is everyone else's opinion on this device? Is the device worth it?
> How about T-Mobile's cellular and data services? I will primarily using
> this in Minneapolis, MN...
>
> Thank you,
>
> Joe
>
>

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I live mine. Yes I got the first generation device and had to send it back
but with the replacement I have no problems. I travel a lot and use it in
the Admirals club to connect to T-Mobile Hot Spot. I connect wirelessly at
home and at Starbucks. I use a bluetooth headset that seems to work fine.
I have installed Spb taskmanager, listpro, ewallet, and other programs and
have not problem. T-Mobile has been good to deal with in that they did nto
hesitate to replace the first unit.

My experiences and two cents worth.

Terry

"Joe Lyons" <nospam@antispam.com> wrote in message
news:u2lLIOkzEHA.2676@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> I know I am about to ask a dangerous question...but here goes.
>
> I am looking at using the HP iPaq 6315 and T-Mobile's cellular/data
> services. I am primarily looking for the ability to combine my cell phone
> and PDA into one device. The ability to receive e-mail on it is a
> plus...but not a necessity.
>
> I like the fact that the HP iPaq has Bluetooth, WiFi, and GSM
> capabilities...all running Windows Mobile. I think the only disadvantage
is
> the size and weight...
>
> What is everyone else's opinion on this device? Is the device worth it?
> How about T-Mobile's cellular and data services? I will primarily using
> this in Minneapolis, MN...
>
> Thank you,
>
> Joe
>
>

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Rick,

Actually the h6300 series will do PUSH mail quite well. Problem is it's designed as an enterprise product not an end user consumer product. With the appropriate backend server software on your enterprise exchange server it will do push mail.

I'm not exactly in love with the h6300. I prefer a connected model.... that is using a GPRS bluetooth phone along with a PocketPC. That way I can have my phone when I want to go lite ... and it's POP3 capability can suffice, along with BT sync of my Cal/contacts. Bring along the PocketPC when I need the full user interface capabilities.

B H


"Rick Gans" <rick@rickgans.com> wrote in message news:c1a782d2.0411232306.37a23b6c@posting.google.com...
:I have had my 6315 for a week. What great technology, if only it
: worked. If you want a phone, it is fine. If you want a Pocket PC, it
: is fine. But if you want to send/receive e-mails it is a joke. Plain
: and simply, it is so flawed, I can't believe HP and T-Mobile would
: have released it. It does NOT automatically receive e-mails like a
: Blackberry and Treo, despite the fact it promotes that it does. Their
: "e-mail trigger" system that is supposed to "pull" e-mails (as opposed
: to others that "push" ) does NOT work for more than 60-120 minutes
: before needing to do a soft reset in order to receive e-mails. I have
: had 4 conversations with T-Mobile about this and they "hope HP is
: going to fix it, but they don't know if or when this will occur". The
: recent XIP patch does nothing to fix this.
:
: For what this costs, if you only need a cell phone/PDA combo, it is
: not worth it.
:
:
: "Joe Lyons" <nospam@antispam.com> wrote in message news:<u2lLIOkzEHA.2676@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl>...
: > I know I am about to ask a dangerous question...but here goes.
: >
: > I am looking at using the HP iPaq 6315 and T-Mobile's cellular/data
: > services. I am primarily looking for the ability to combine my cell phone
: > and PDA into one device. The ability to receive e-mail on it is a
: > plus...but not a necessity.
: >
: > I like the fact that the HP iPaq has Bluetooth, WiFi, and GSM
: > capabilities...all running Windows Mobile. I think the only disadvantage is
: > the size and weight...
: >
: > What is everyone else's opinion on this device? Is the device worth it?
: > How about T-Mobile's cellular and data services? I will primarily using
: > this in Minneapolis, MN...
: >
: > Thank you,
: >
: > Joe