Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC H3950

I love my iPaq! I bought it primarily to keep business appointments and contacts on, however I have found so much more to do with it.

I bought the SPB Brain Evolution game which is like Brain Age for the Nintendo DS. Also, got a program that makes it work as a "trainable" universal remote control! It works on all my TVs, DVD players, stereo, air conditioner, fans, and even my laptop!

It syncs flawlessly with Outlook 2007 running on Windows Vista (you must download Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1 free from Microsoft website)

The down side is it runs Windows Mobile 2002 (or 2003 if you get the upgrade which I did) which is fairly outdated and most of the newer software only works on WM 5.0+

Also I have a WiFi card for it, but it plugs in the same place as mt SD card so I have almost no storage space with the wireless card in. This isn't as big of a probl;em as I first thought it would be because most of the internet related functions are... well... useless. The only instant messenger program I have found that actually works is AIM, but I am told Agile Messenger will work ($40 is a bit steep for a IM program I feel).

Internet browsing is S L O W... really slow... even on 12mbps cable. If you are looking for something with great web function, find one running WM 6.0. If you want a nice, inexpensive, fun PDA to use as ...well a PDA, you could do alot worse than the iPaq H3950

A few years old, but still a very functional handheld alternative to a full system, especially with the addition of some freeware available on the Internet. Movies are watchable (using a memory card) - novels readable - add a wireless card and web browsing & email, eBay bidding, and PayPal payment are all possible. If using Activesync, it is even possible to access the Internet from the device through your computer - handy for checking email, etc. if someone else is on the main computer. The voice recorder is great for quick messages - and writing freehand notes eliminates the "lost slip of paper" syndrome.
Caveats include using care inserting/removing SD cards -- probably the weakest point of the device. Also, when in a case, the "quick" buttons sometimes turn the device on if bumped accidentally.
Battery life seems to be 4-6 hours depending on use (with a new battery)... Dimming the backlight helped and the screen was still sufficiently bright to work.
All in all, not a perfect alternative to a full computer, but extraordinarily convenient. Well worth the investment.

I owned a 3850 before this and while both are very similar, the 3900 series has a far superior screen. I can walk outside in the daylight with little glare and still read the screen. It is one of the most versitle PDA's on the market with the many expansion packs most of which include an external battery. While this 3950 doesn't have bluetooth, it's easy to add with a CF/bluetooth expansion pack. The 3970 has BT intergrated but I didn't require it. I bought this for use with my Haicom CF GPS Unit. It works perfectly and after adding an SPB software suite, I still had plenty of room for GPS software on the device. I use my SD cards for my games, music, and videos. I highly recommend This paticular PDA for anyone looking for a cost effective PDA. Especially for use with GPS or in the field note taking and on the go finacial tracking!

It is a great Pocket PC. It has all the things that I needed. I love that it has the same windows programs that I get with my desktop. Very easy to use.

I totally love this pocket pc. It has everything and all of the accessories you could want or need. Its user friendly and very nice in design.