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Just need WM5 and a 240x320 screen on this baby and we're good to go. Time to get rid of that miniature keyboard as I'm perfectly happy using on the onscreen one anyway.

I don't care what expansion slots it has as long as it can support up to 1GB in flash memory I'm happy (therefore no MicroSD please).]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/
Since I used Goodlink, I leave the GPRS/EDGE running all of the time and I get my email, contacts, calendar, notes and tasks, all sync'd real-ime push to the device. The 6515 running Goodlink is far superior to a blackberry for business users. I even tried the 8700BB....it still stinks, it has that clunky dos like interface/usability. My Goodlink and 6515 is much more efficient, faster, better interface, and there aren't any courts threatening to take it away from me :-)]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/Dec 19th 2005 2:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/Dec 19th 2005 2:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/
I think this is going to be a high selling unit and make some happy nerds out of it.]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/
Although I have to say, the phone screen on the HP looks god-awful. Overcrowded, contrast sucks, and the key shadowing looks like Tetris on a monochrome gameboy.]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/
(Still dying for a nice Linux smartphone that can actually utilize 3rd party firmware like a Linksys WRT54G)]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/
Windows Mobile is now WAY better than the POS (aka: Palm OS and Piece Of Shit)]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/
Theo: how can you tell the contrast on a medium quality web image?]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/Dec 19th 2005 2:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/Dec 19th 2005 2:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/
I just want to call someone with Mp3 Quality and no breakups! THAT IS ALL!]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/Dec 19th 2005 2:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/Dec 19th 2005 2:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/Dec 19th 2005 2:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000840053340/
http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000867059961/

So saying that Windows Mobile sucks does not seem to deter the majority of Smart phone buyers who prefer it, or the manufacturers who adopt it.]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/Dec 19th 2005 2:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/
WTF? add WiFi, but take out the SDIO slot? I'm assuming the miniSD slot is still there. Regardless, a lame and dumb move, IMO.

Nice looking phone and it could do well if it was positioned and priced right.... but the new Treo 700w may have one upped this one - even with the 6700's addition of WiFi.

Let's getting ready to rumble!!]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/
Thanks,
John
http://www.deliveryblog.com/]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/
HP: Oh, have we got a treat for you, the new hw8000 PDA Phone with built in TV!! Due to some constraints, we've had to remove, the Wifi, Bluetooth, Camera, SDIO slot, 240x320 -> 240x240, oh and uh, the phone itself...]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/

This device is not for everyone. It is an "all-in-one" device that combines a cell-phone, camera, pda, and gps. If you don't want all these features then look at another d#*% phone. I've been waiting almost three years for a device like this. It costs more than the Treo and other smartphones because it has all these features and is better than all of them. Unless you want these features and can afford to pay for them, then quit b&*#%ing. I can afford it, I like it, and I want it!


]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/
sure, WM5 still isn't as intuitive as Palm OS but it's really close. and in terms of sheer power, it is head and shoulders above Palm OS. microsoft starts slow, then beats the crap out of everyone else. every time. unfortunately/fortunately.

i've a hw6515 and even though it's WM2003SE, it's very good except for the keyboard. bargained my way to a free wifi card so no complaints there lol.]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/Dec 19th 2005 2:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/Dec 19th 2005 2:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/Dec 19th 2005 2:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/Dec 19th 2005 2:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/
What is your battery life like? That is my major concern switching from my Treo to this phone. I am loyal to neither company, I have a MS Smartphone and a Palm Treo, but am using the Treo because of the keyboard and screen. I am very seriously considering a hw6515 but an concerned about battery life and what you consider "normal" use is (does this include GPS, GPRS, talk time?). And if any of you have it hooked up to your E2K3 server using push email, what is battery life like there.

So far, nothing can compare to the Treo's bat life. Oh and I never have to reboot mine, but I am running the standard apps. I did have some issues with homegrown apps and rebooting, removed them and all is better.]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/23/hp-ipaq-hw6715-in-the-flesh/Dec 29th 2005 4:54PM