Compaq iPAQ H3975 Color Pocket PC

Product Description

The Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is still leaps and bounds ahead of the handheld pack. Offering all of the features that made it famous - like an Intel processor, extreme battery life and dazzling, full-color display - the iPAQ Pocket PC H3975 takes it one step further with a wealth of comprehensive wireless solutions with Expansion Packs. So you can stay connected to what's important, wherever you may roam. And with Expansion Pack technology, the iPAQ Pocket PC H3975 just keeps getting better.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Compaq iPAQ 3975 Pocket PC boasts an Intel XScale processor, extreme battery life, a dazzling, full-color display, and a wealth of comprehensive wireless solutions via optional expansion packs.

Display
The iPAQ 3975 features high resolution on its 240 x 320 pixel backlit color display, which can display more than 65,000 colors.

Expansion
The iPAQ 3975 uses CompactFlash and Secure Digital expansion cards, which instantly add software applications, additional memory, large databases, and more without taking up built-in memory space. The iPAQ 3975 is also Bluetooth enabled.

Operating System
The iPAQ 3975 is powered by Microsoft Windows CE.

Software
Software applications include: Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Voice Recorder, Notes, Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Pocket Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player (for MP3 playing), Calculator, Solitaire, Inbox (for e-mail), Microsoft Reader (eBooks), File Explorer, MSN Messenger, Terminal Services Client, VPN Client, Infrared Beaming, Clock, Align Screen, Memory, Volume Control, iPAQ Task Manager, iPAQ File Store, iPAQ Backup, iPAQ Image Viewer, Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5, Pocket Outlook 2002 (e-mail, calendar, contacts, and tasks), and Conduits Peacemaker Professional.

Compatibility
The iPAQ 3975 is compatible with PCs running Windows 98, 2000, NT 4.0, and XP.

What's in the box

iPaQ H3975
Stylus pen
AC Adapter
1400 mAh Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery
USB Cradle
User manual

Customer Reviews:

Be Careful.......2003-06-06

I have a similar unit and for the most part it works OK. However, HP decided to use only a SD expansion slot. Very few accessories go into this slot. Most accessories require a larger CF slot which some of the competition offer on their units. For HP you must by a CF slot accessory + the GPS unit or camera, etc.

You'll keep on paying........2003-04-16

In my experience, the problem with Ipaq has been reliability. I bought top-of-the-line at a cost which should have provided me equipment that would work. First the little spring that holds the stylus in place gave out. HP/Compaq did cover this by stretching the warranty, so the only cost to me was the hassle and a couple of replacement styluses at $5 a pop. Then the battery died, after I'd had the unit for about 18 months. What was really distressing was the refusal on the part of the service "support" people to recognize this as any sort of problem -- they were so busy trying to think of creative explanations involving things I might have done wrong that nobody would acknowledge that if customers who buy an Ipaq have to budget $50.00 a year for battery replacement that represents a quality control issue at the old Ipaq factory. Do what my wife did -- order a Dell and include a back-up battery in the package.

2 Month User.......2002-12-23

I've had the Palm III, Palm V, Palm VII, and a BlackBerry so I consider myself a long-time PDA user. I've had the 3975 for about 2 months; here are my observations.
- Screen is the best I've seen, in all types of lighting.
- Battery life is good, but you can not swap out the battery, it is rechargable.
- The ac adapter used for charging comes with a small "adapter" that is needed to charge the device when the cradle is not used, e.g. when traveling. On a recent trip, I brought the charger then realized I did not bring the "adapter". I had to go to an electronics store to buy one...at least it was cheap.
- It is heavier and bulkier than Palm's, not something you can carry in your shirt pocket.
- Includes Bluetooth funcitonality. I was able to download my entire phone list database to my cell phone (also Bluetooth enabled) in about 2 minutes (200-ish numbers). I've also used it with my PC after I got a Bluetooth USB AdapterPairing the iPaq with other devices is a bit klugey but once you've figured it out, it's good.
- Comes with infrared also. It DOES NOT work with a PALM (atleast I have not gotten it to). I have used it with my PC however.
- It interfaces smoothly with MS Outlook (synched via USB port). I use it to download emails and read/respond in meetings or on planes etc. The emails are dumped back into Outlook and sent off at next "autosynch" when attached to PC.
- If it had BlackBerry "always on" capability, it would be much more useful with email.
- It uses MS Pocket PC 2002 OS. I have not had any issues with it, one soft re-boot when internet explorer locked up (iPaq still worked fine, but could not launch explorer).
- HOWEVER, do not expect this OS to function like PC-based Windows. It does have similar look, but does function differently. You have to get used to cycling through windows that are open to get at what you want...not bad, but not like PC-based windows...I still like it better than PALM OS.
- There are several different methods for inputting info; Palm-like character recognition, handwriting recognizer that recognizes long-hand, and a small keyboard-like pad.
- Software is decent and a lot is available in places like Avant-go, apps that are usually free for trial, then [a small fee].
- MS Word is good, Excel is difficult to use unless you want to see a handful of cells at a time; I downloaded a program from Avant-go for viewing ppt slided, great unless there's a lot of text, almost impossible to read. MS Outlook is great, email, calendar come across perfectly. MS Reader is good, screen has enough resolution to make reading easy on the eyes.
- It comes with SD card for adding memory, programs, etc. An expansion kit for Compact Flash is available, should have been included on a device at this price range.
- There are expansion packs that slide on to the device for adding GPS, modem and ethernet hook-up etc. I have not tried them.
- Comes with several other features, voice recognizer (you can include audio in notes, docs..), and other things; see the descriptions on sites like Amazon.com, thier all fine and not worth going into.

Overall, it's my favorite PDA to date. If it had "always-on" email capability, it would get 5 stars from me.

Palm OS is better.......2002-12-09

This device has a nice screen and sleek design and a fast processor. I don't like the OS very well. It wasn't as versatile as I was expecting with reading and recognizing file type that Windows 98 or XP reads (ex: .mpeg and some .exe) I was expecting it to be more like Windows on my PC. I don't like that you can't put icons on your desktop with the IPAQ. You can with Palm OS. When you close a program on this device it's still running in the background so you have to go back in and dig to close things once and for all. This is a MAJOR flaw in the OS in my opinion. Functionality-wise this device is not all that impressive either unless you are willing to fork out another few hundred dollars for expansion pack, cards and other add-ons. It's as though they are selling this just to sell you more expansion devices and memory cards and software. If you're teetering between buying the Palm Tungsten or this, I'd say go with the Tungsten. After playing with the Tungsten for an hour or two I was hooked. After playing with the IPAQ I was ashamed to carry it around in my pocket. The Tungsten is comparatively fast, colorful, bright, and durable. It's also smaller and cheaper.

How did I ever Live without this.......2002-11-13

We all know that a PDA is a life changing device (just buy one and you'll see)... but this little baby is more than just email, schedule, and contacts. With Pocket Word & Pocket Excel it makes storing and editing popular format files extremely simple. Add to that limitless possibilities of expansions, CF, PCMCIA, GPS... Then with the already integrated SD and bluetooth... you have the head & shoulders above the rest... BEST PDA ON THE MARKET

Average customer rating:

Excellent 6.1 Reciever for under $200.

ONKYO TX-SR501RB 6.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver - REFURBISHED

Manufacturer: ONKYO
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Receivers | Home Audio | Onkyo | Custom Brands | Custom Stores | Specialty Stores | Electronics Features | Electronics
Home Theater Receivers | Receivers & Amplifiers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics | Satellite-ready Home Theater Receivers
Accessories:

Monster PC700 Computer PowerCenter¿ with Surge Protection

Sima SUR-20 8-Device LCD Touch Screen Learning Universal Remote Control

Acoustic Research Spikemaster SM-BG8 8 Outlet Block, Standard Protection Surge Protector (White)

Sennheiser RS-85 Wireless Headphones (Silver)

Sennheiser HD-280 Professional Headphones

Product Features:

65 high current watts (20Hz to 20,000Hz @ 8 ohms) powers each of 6 surround channels, with Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT)

Dedicated line-level subwoofer output

Audio is routed, with outstanding 3D effects, by built-in Dolby Digital, DTS and just-released Dolby Pro Logic II, which emulates sonic performance of AC3 from Pro-Logic sources

7 DSP modes

96kHz/24-bit D/A converters

ASIN: B00019OENO

Product Description

The Fully-Equipped 6.1-Channel Receiver for Your Entry Into the World of Home Theater. Onkyo has redefined how you will forever look at an entry-level home theater receiver with the TX-SR501. Those new to home theater will breathe a sigh of relief due to the user-friendly design that incorporates color-coded inputs and outputs, a logically laid-out front panel and an easy-to-use remote control. Those looking to upgrade their current home theater receiver will be impressed with 6.1-channels giving you the all enveloping surround sound of Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES combined with Onkyo exclusives like WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology) and CinemaFILTER to yield the smoothest sound at any volume.

Amazon.com Product Description

Onkyo's affordable and remarkably versatile TX-SR501RB 6.1-channel surround receiver is ideal for home theater novices as well as budget-conscious veterans looking for an upgrade from 5.1 to 6.1. Those new to home theater will with in relief at the receiver's user-friendly design, which uses color-coded inputs and outputs, a logically laid-out front panel, and an easy-to-use, preprogrammed remote control. Those looking to upgrade their current home theater receiver will be impressed with the receiver's six, high-current channels (65 watts per channel) and processing for all major surround formats, and then some, including Dolby Digital EX (6.1) and DTS-ES.

Further, Onkyo includes a number of exclusive audio-enhancing features and technologies, like discrete output stages, high-bandwidth WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology), a reduced-NFB (negative feedback) design, and CinemaFILTER (to yield the smoothest sound at any volume).

The TX-SR501RB handles a range of audio and video components, from front-panel audio/video/S-video jacks for simple hookups with camcorders, game consoles, and VCRs, to multiple rear-panel inputs including two high-resolution component-video inputs, a set of multichannel RCA analog inputs (perfect for use with a DVD-Audio or SACD player's high-resolution analog outputs), and a trio of digital-audio ins (two optical, one coaxial) for DVD players, a satellite receiver, a DVD player, and other gear.

Routing your DVD player's and VCR's audio and video signals to the receiver before sending them on to your TV simplifies AV source switching, since you can do it all with the receiver's remote rather than having to switch inputs on your receiver and your television.

What's in the Box
Receiver, remote control, remote batteries, AM/FM antennas, user's manual, and warranty/registration information.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent 6.1 Reciever for under $200........2007-02-06

Product Description

Micro Solutions is focused on providing easy-to-use, quality products to the market. Micro Solutions remains committed to delivering products that embody the company's well-deserved reputation.PRODUCT FEATURES: Active Imaging Sensor authenticates enrolled fingerprints and is unaffected by changes in skin condition and moisture content; Enroll up to 8 authorized users; A composite image of multiple fingerprints is stored during enrollment; The sensor is tolerant to varied finger placement during authentication; Authentication is confirmed by the illuminated green light around the sensor; Use LockBox as a single hard drive or partition it into a maximum of 7 logical private drives; Users can be assigned access to all or select drive partitions; Free 24/7 emergency unlock service with no pre-registration required; Web-based utility provides emergency access - only to the LockBox owner; Sensor can be used with other software programs designed for fingerprint authentication access; Attach to USB 2.0 port - perfect for desktop and notebook PCs; Supports both USB and Hi-Speed USB 2.0; Hot pluggable - attach and detach the drive without restarting your PC under Windows 98, Me, 2000 or XP; Works with Windows 98, Me, 2000 and XP; Detachable data cable makes the drive easier to transport; Uses industry standard Universal Serial Bus (USB) technology; Also available RoadStor, wireless workgroup server, DVD?RW, CD-RW/DVD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD/CD-ROM.

Micro Solu BACKPACK HARD DRIVE USB2 80GB ( 502002 )

Average customer rating:

Micro Solu BACKPACK HARD DRIVE USB2 80GB ( 502002 )

Manufacturer: MICRO SOLUTION
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Product Description

The Backpack hard drives are Hi-Speed USB 2.0 external hard drives. Upgrade or extend your current hard drive capacities. Share applications between systems. Make image copies. Use as a fast backup alternative.PRODUCT FEATURES: Attach to USB 2.0 port - perfect for desktop and notebook PCs; Supports both USB and Hi-Speed USB 2.0; Hot Pluggable with USB - attach and detach the drive without restarting your PC under Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP or Mac OS 9.0 or above; Works with Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP or Mac OS 9.0 or above; DOS driver for imaging; Detachable data cable makes the drive easier to transport; Uses industry standard Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface technology.

Average customer rating:

Limited memory for voice recognition

Panasonic RR-US351 Digital Recorder and Voice Editor

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Digital Voice Recorders | Portable Audio & Video | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Voice Recorders | Portable Audio & Video | Panasonic | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics
Office Electronics | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Digital Voice Recorders | Portable Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
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Sennheiser MX500 Lightweight In-Ear Headphones (Blue)

Sony MDRG72LP Behind-the-neck Compact Foldin

Sony MDR-G57G S2 Sports Street Style Headphones with Reflective Ear Piece

Sony ECM-R300 Business Microphones

Product Features:

Voice Editor 3 Software and Dragon Naturally Speaking Software with USB Cable

210 Minutes Record Time

Tin Pin Mic

Dual Displays

4 Folders/99 Files

ASIN: B00008IP69

Product Description

Record conversations or other ambient audio in a variety of small formats. IC Recorders are lightweight, easy-to-use digital audio recorders with high storage and editing capabilities.

Amazon.com Product Description

The days of recording to tape are over with Panasonic's compact, yet feature-packed RR-US351 portable voice recorder and voice editor. Its 210 minutes of total recording time gives you ample space to record lectures, classes, or yourself. Organize and edit your recordings in 4 folders that hold up to 99 recordings each. Included PC software allows you to transcribe spoken words to text as well as store and edit audio files on your computer. The RR-US351 also features voice activated recording; just speak into the built-in high-sensitivity microphone and recording begins. The built-in multifuntion LCD panel lets you keep tabs on recording time and battery life, while a built-in jog-dial makes it easy to navigate your recordings. The unit also includes a built-in speaker, an external microphone jack, and a headphone/earphone jack.

Customer Reviews:

Limited memory for voice recognition.......2004-01-20

I am very disappointed with this product. I bought it for the voice recognition feature and software. I find it will only handle voice recognition in HQ mode which only gives 33 minutes of recording time. Nowhere does it tell me this in any of the promotional material or on the package. I had to use it to find this out and finally found a mention of this limitation deep in the software manual. 33 minutes isn't nearly enough recording time. I returned it for a refund.

Average customer rating:

Lightlid 35 is pathetic!

ScanMaker X6 is a great deal!

Microtek ScanMaker X6 36-Bit USB with LightLid 35 Flatbed Scanner

Manufacturer: Microtek
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Flatbed | Scanners | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics
Flatbed Scanners | Printers & Scanners | Camera & Photo | Categories | Electronics
Printers & Scanners | Used Photo & Camera | Specialty Stores | Camera & Photo Features | Electronics
Office Electronics | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Microtek | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics
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Belkin F3U134-10 USB Extension Cable (10-Feet)

Monster Cable MP AV600 Power Protector

Monster PC700 Computer PowerCenter¿ with Surge Protection

Canon 1029A004 Photo Paper Pro for BJC-8200 (8.5"x11", 15 Sheets )

Acoustic Research AR-8V 8-Outlet, 1284 Joule, $50,000 CEW Surge Protector

Product Features:

True 36-bit color, 12-bit grayscale

True 600 x 1,200 dpi; 9,600 dpi enhanced resolution

Includes LightLid 35, a bonus 35mm positive slide adapter

Zero-reflection technology

USB connectivity

ASIN: B00001T38W

Product Description

Affordable high-resolution 36-bit color scanning has arrived! Get sharp, brilliant photos or documents into your computer with Microtek's X6. An integrated " GO" button launches Scansuite software for simplified scan-to-file, fax and print utilities. Valuable image-editing software programs like the PhotoImpact give you creative control over your images, and installation is a snap.

Customer Reviews:

Lightlid 35 is pathetic!.......2007-03-05

I needed to scan many slides to make a DVD for my parent's anniversary. My brother gave me his Lightlid 35 and Microtek scanner (not X6). The Lightlid barely did what I needed it to. It's a piece of junk. However, it seemed I couldn't touch any other slide scanner for less than a few hundred dollars. Anyway, if you don't need perfect scans of slides, this Lightlid is for you. Beware, forget scanning slides that are too light or too dark, it can't read them.

ScanMaker X6 is a great deal!.......2000-02-18

I purchased my Microtek ScanMaker X6 and just recieved it. After taking about twenty minutes to install the USB version on my PowerBook, I installed the drivers, and it worked wonderfully. To get the best scans out of this machine, it requires that you use higher DPI. I found that using ScanWizard through Photoshop much more accurate than using the ScanMaker program. Overall, this product produces EXCELLENT images (And I'm a picky photographer). Great deal!

Product Description

Memorex is a manufacturer and distributor of brand name consumer electronics worldwide. Memorex is keeping abreast of the latest trends in consumer electronics, so that it can provide the most innovative, quality products to you.PRODUCT FEATURES: Full frequency reception;Multiple video input source selection;On-screen display.

Product Description

The Memorex OptiFix Plus is a radial device that cleans and repairs discs from the center to the outer edge - the method recommended to safely clean and repair scratches on discs.

Amazon.com Product Description

This radial device cleans and repairs discs from the center to the outer edge, the method recommended to safely clean and repair scratches on discs. The Optifix Plus is a manual disc repair and cleaning device that is compatible with all CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM and video game discs.

Customer Reviews:

Better than other reviews will have you think.......2007-08-01

I know that his prouct has been slammed by others, but I find that it really works well for me (saved my The Man in the Iron Mask dvd). I put a very sparing amount of the solution on the disk, turn the knob for about 20 seconds and always use the mini wiper (in an outward circular motion) to clean all the disks and I have never had a problem. I even got a couple of pretty well worn disks from Netflix that other cleaners prior would have left still unable to be viewed all the way thorugh and t hey have played well and clear after using Optifix. I suggest that if you are looking for a cleaner, you give it a try, you might be pleasantly surprised by the results.

Absolutely horrible.......2007-05-08

This will not take any scratches big or small off of discs. Also it does not come with instructions, evidence the company knows it doesn't do anything.

DO NOT BUY

!!!!!!!WARNING: DO NOT BY THIS PRODUCT!!!!!!!.......2005-06-07

This is the worst disc fixer ever made. Honistly. Don't buy this. And this is why.
It all started when I whent to ofice depo. I found his on a rack for about 10$. some of my games were scrached up badly, and I needed one badly. When I got home I put "Alien Hominid" in it and followd the instructons exactly. After 15 secionds of turning it my thum hurt badly and had an ugly calis on it. Anyway, when I opened it it had even more scraches on it, and had weird little circles on it ands for evry scratch it removed 5 more apeared. about ever thing on this is an negitive. b-u-t ... it has some things going for it.

pros+

its made of cheap plastic-(you can break it easly when you get frustrated with it).
you can give to someone you hate-

Cons-

It sux-
evrything else-
its made of cheap plastic-
it sux-

Do I have to give this 1 star?.......2004-12-05

This little instrument of torture will only cost you a few dollars to buy but could cost you hundreds of dollars in CDs, DVDs, and Video Games!

This thing is the equivalent of an Iron Maiden for CDs. It leaves circular grooves all along the bottom of any media that you try to "repair" with it and makes it completely unusable.

And don't bother attempting to modify the inadequate directions in an attempt to find a way to actually make it work. I tried that on some old CDs I was throwing out anyway and found that it is an equal opportunity destroyer. It doesn't matter in the slightest how much of the so called repair solution you use or for what amount of time you turn the grinder wheel you will not make it work properly.

However, if you are a politician or an executive looking to permanently destroy some data CDs to cover up something...

Destroyed my CD.......2004-02-18

This put in many more scratches than it took out. Since this data CD has very valuable data on it, I'll try a different brand completely. While I had only a couple of data blocks that were unreadable before, now there is data missing everywhere. Terrible product.

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