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Average customer rating:

Used can be just as good as new.
Good unit, but poor battery, and no backup battery..
Dissapointing
Palm is but a distant memory
I've Had This For Over A Year And I Still Love It!!!

Compaq iPAQ 3835 Color Pocket PC

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Pocket PC 2002 operating system features improved handwriting recognition and new versions of Pocket Outlook, Word, and Excel
64 MB RAM and 32 MB ROM ; 206 MHz Intel StrongARM 32-bit RISC processor
240 x 320-inch TFT LCD screen displays more than 4,000 colors
Pre-installed software includes Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Pocket Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player (MP3), Inbox (e-mail), Microsoft Reader (e-books), and more
What's in the box: iPAQ Pocket PC H3835 series, Extra stylus, Protective cover pack, Universal cradle for both USB and serial connections with tether, AC adapter, DC adapter plug

ASIN: B00005QEYI

Amazon.com Review

For many, Compaq's iPAQs were the pick of the first round of Pocket PC releases. Now that Microsoft has released a new version of its Pocket PC operating system (Pocket PC 2002), the company's previous hardware partners have all updated their products and some new players have joined in. The net result is greater competition--so how does Compaq fare?

The new range of iPAQ is available in two versions. The iPAQ 3765 is much like the popular 3635 model, but has the new OS on board. The iPAQ 3835, our review unit, is similar in body, but adds a few extra features.

The 3835 is driven by Intel's fast StrongARM processor, which runs at 206 MHz, and is outfitted with a healthy 64 MB RAM. The Pocket PC 2002 OS itself is stored on the 32 MB flash ROM, so you should be able to easily install OS updates as they come along. The screen quality is superb and can show over 65,000 colors--a greater color depth than the 3765.

Most hardware expansion is provided via an optional CompactFlash expansion jacket, with CF cards and modules from previous iPAQs largely compatible with the iPAQ 3835. Note, however, that this does not carry through to hardware add-ons that use the docking port (such as keyboards), as the connector on the 3835 is different than on the 3635 or 3765.

Additionally, there is now a built-in expansion slot onboard that enables you to add both software and hardware to the iPAQ without the need for the CF expansion jacket. This slot is compatible with both Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMediaCard (MMC) memory cards.

The iPAQ's design and build quality are superb; this is still the best-looking Pocket PC around. The docking station is both USB and serial--this "one size fits all" approach is intelligent and user friendly. Data input has also been improved, including the ability to register more than one button press at a time, making speedy gaming possible as some light relief from all the serious work you can set the device to.

Overall, Compaq's new iPAQ 3835 beats the rest for looks and performance. The built-in SD/MMC expansion card slot is a plus, and the iPAQ becomes an even more powerful productivity machine with the addition of the optional CompactFlash jacket. --Sandra Vogel

Pros:

Expansion card slot for SD and MMC cards
Fast processor and good amount of onboard memory
Bright screen with great color depth
Latest Microsoft operating system--Pocket PC 2002

Cons:

Use of CompactFlash cards requires optional expansion jacket

Amazon.com Product Description

Sleek, expandable, and wireless-enabled, the Compaq iPAQ 3835 Pocket PC offers a powerful mobile computing tool that fits in the palm of your hand. It comes with 64 MB RAM and 32 MB ROM, a fast 206 MHz Intel StrongArm processor, and a bright LCD screen that displays 65,000 colors.

The iPAQ 3835 features a built-in Secure Digital (SD) card slot for adding more memory and modules, from modems to cameras to GPS receivers. You can also add an optional expansion jacket for using CompactFlash cards.

With the enhancements and improvements in Microsoft's Pocket PC 2002 operating system, the iPAQ 3835 is even more powerful and easier to use. You'll get improved handwriting recognition, more reliable synchronization, increased security, and the ability to chat using MSN Messenger. It also features new Pocket versions of Outlook, Word, Excel, and Internet Explorer.

Work hard, but play hard, too. The iPAQ 3835 can play digital audio files (both MP3 and WMA) using the Windows Media Player software. It's also compatible with audible.com files, for listening to audiobooks, radio broadcasts, and more. You also get the Microsoft Reader e-book software.

Other highlights include a microphone and a speaker as well as an audio-in jack. The iPAQ 3835 features an infrared port for wireless data transfer. It uses five buttons and a five-way joystick. The iPAQ connects to either USB or serial ports. The iPAQ allows you to input data in your own handwriting, by soft keyboard, or by voice recorder. Both audible and visual alarms alert you to a scheduled event.

At 5.3 by 3.3 by 0.62 inches, and weighing 6.7 ounces, the iPAQ 3835 is sporty and small, fitting in your hand or sliding into your pocket with ease. Compaq has also built in utilities, so that frequent actions--such as switching between tasks, adjusting volume, and changing backlighting--are only a click away.

The iPAQ 3835 has a built-in lithium rechargeable battery that gives up to 10 hours of battery life. It also comes with a docking cradle, AC adapter for battery charging, and a USB connection cable. Compaq offers a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the box

iPAQ Pocket PC H3835
Extra stylus
Protective cover pack
Universal cradle for both USB and serial connections with tether
AC adapter
DC adapter plug

Product Description

Still the most powerful and expandable pocket PC, the Microsoft Windows-powered iPAQ Pocket PC 3835 takes Compaq's award-winning handheld to new extremes. Combine the longest battery life and fastest processor available with massive memory speeds and unprecedented storage capacity to take advantage of a wealth of new features. With thousands of available applications, a standard secure digital slot for internal upgrades and a number of external expansion pack options like wireless connectivity, there's no telling how far it'll take you.

Customer Reviews:

Used can be just as good as new........2007-05-13

It took a while to receive the used iPAQ 3835 via mail. Although any packing materials that should have been used to protect the contents was missing from the roomy package, the PDA survived the trip. For a used PDA, the system works quite well and made the recipient a happy camper on his birthday. The device continues to work well as expected.

Good unit, but poor battery, and no backup battery.........2005-12-25

A nice upgrade to the 1550 Aero PDA, but the battery has very short life, and the unit has no internal memory save battery - so it loses *everything* if the battery runs dowmn.

This is a major design flaw to me. If you are on the road and the battery runs down, you cannot just plug into the charger when you arrive, you have to have a computer with a full backup to restore all data. And even then you lose all new data.

A major issue, especially since my battery only lasted 4-5 days fully charged...

Dissapointing.......2005-07-19

I bought this product January last year and just throw it to the garbage bin yesterday.
It worked on me for two months before it continuously crashed.
It is also very difficult to listen to Windows media. I feel as if even though windows media is there, it really wasn't suppose to be there, because it's very difficult to get it to work.
I got this thing for 349$ at Best Buy and it's really lame.
Plus, all my phone directories in the internal drives are deleted when the battery is gone.
At first I tried to input all the data again only to be deleted on the next battery depletion.
I hope the faulty is only from machine to machine and not a systematic one, because if it does I feel sorry for all the users.
I don't know if other PDAs are better than this, but I think I am through with PDAs.

Palm is but a distant memory.......2005-07-09

After about 6 months of having a refurbished Handspring Treo 90 (check out that review of mine too) I decided to try something new. I desperately wanted to an iPAQ which has windows built into it. How cool can you get by practically having a computer built right into your hands? Most of the ones that had just come out were much too expensive, and the newest one was a cell phone which didn't get too good of reviews on Amazon, not to mention, I already have a cell phone. Then I saw the Compaq iPAQ 3835, which immediately kicked my PDA lust up a notch.

After recieving it, it appeared to be exactly like the image. Looked large and was large. I'd say the Compaq iPAQ 3835 should be classified as a brick, but for people with big hands, it's probably the perfect fit. As for it's physical features, it may seem as if it's a little bulky, but is in fact pretty thin in width. The black hump at the top has a relocated speaker and SD card slot, unlike the older model 3650, which has the speaker at the bottom, but has no SD card slot. There are two slashes at the top that include one that flashes amber when charging, and the other flashes if you have bluetooth, but that's for the 3975 version. I wonder why I can't get it for the 3835.

Applications such as Word Perfect and Excel would seem a little strange for something you have to use a writing recognition with, but it's actually really easy with the iPAQ because you have a choice between a keyboard, and the handwriting recognition. I despise graffiti because of it's rediculous characters (mainly why I got the Treo 90 which has a built in keyboard) so I prefer the keyboard, but you still have to be constantly tapping at the screen with the stylus, but is so problem. This new stylus, which has a sort of hourglass shape goes into it's silo with no problem. When you want it to come out, you simply push on it, and it pops out. Now that's pretty cool.

Other applications you're used to like the Calender, Notes, To do list (aka Tasks), Calculator, and Today, all have the feel of you using it as a computer. Of course it's windows, but it doesn't feel cheesy using it at all. If you plan to pay for internet, you'll probably get your money's worth there, but don't plan on using it 24/7, because the battery life isn't awesome, but it's not bad either. That's the only flaw. You're getting your money's worth with the Compaq anyway. I'll recommend it to anyone on the go for long periods at a time. You're going to need it. I know I do.

I've Had This For Over A Year And I Still Love It!!!.......2004-01-11

I looked online for hours to find an affordable PDA that would allow me to do everything I wanted. I'm a full time college student and I find I can take notes, set up appointments and have my schedule on demand. I have my tasks organized and get more accomplished. I can also pull up phone numbers and email addresses of friends, teachers, and even restaurants when my friends and I order out. Plus I can play games while waiting for my next class to start. It also synchronizes perfectly with my desktop computer's version of Microsoft Outlook. I can download maps to my PDA for trips with step-by-step driving directions. The PDA is light and I can carry it in my purse all the time without it weighing me down. The unit has held up great for the year and few months I've had it. I know that newer systems have come out since I bought this back in November of 2002, but if you find a new or used version of this PDA I wouldn't hesitate to buy it. I also bought, and would recommend, a zippered holder that is waterproof (I spill things on my nightstand a lot.) It also helps protect the unit if you drop it. The only other thing you might want is to buy the memory expansion card. It's only about $35 and it triples your memory. You'll find that you can fill up your memory a lot faster than you think. (I buy too many e-books from Amazon!) I really think this is a good PDA for a student or anyone else and I take mine with me everywhere.

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