iPAQ 39xx Series

Do you want the technically advanced features of a PC to fit in your pocket? Are you looking for a computer that you can carry with you anywhere you go, be it biking, skating, or even mountaineering? Well, in that case, nothing''''''''''''''''s going to suit your taste better than a Pocket PC with great features. The second hand PDAs from the popular iPAQ 39xx series offer a viable option if you want to save money on your purchase as well. These PCs, which weigh a mere 6.5oz and are 5.3" x 3.3" x 0.6" in dimensions, are nothing more than a calculator in terms of size.

The 39xx series, which emerged as the third generation of Pocket PCs by iPAQ, have been the first IPAQ machines to offer the 400MHz XScale processors. The 39xx models are known for their brilliant front-lit display screens that add immensely to their aesthetic appeal. These stunning ‘transreflective’ screens ( also known as TFT), which come with LED back light, are extraordinarily crisp and help save power as they facilitate increased visibility by reflecting the ambient light. The series included the following four models of Pocket PCs, with all of them sporting the logo ''''''''''''''''Compaq'''''''''''''''':

• H3970: 48-MB ROM, 64-MB RAM, CIR/SD/BT
• H3975: 48-MB ROM, 64-MB RAM, CIR/SD/BT
• H3950: 32-MB ROM, 64-MB RAM, CIR/SD
• H3955: 32-MB ROM, 64-MB RAM, CIR/SD

iPAQ 39xx series models also proffer improved data security with their 20MB nonvolatile flash memory that has been designed to survive even a cold boot. The idea is to ensure that your data is not lost even if your machine accidentally closes down. Also, their SD memory slot evolved to support SDIO that lets you use expansion cards along with the ordinary memory cards. They have been fitted with a comprehensive tool for data preservation in order to provide efficacious backup and restore facility. Their universal remote control works on entertainment systems and all the other infrared controlled systems. Other features of the popular series include an integrated Bluetooth device, a 65000+ color display and a rechargeable battery of lithium-polymer that promises longer battery life. The battery control applet provided by the PCs lets you set the time for ‘Standby’ mode. This means that you can decide the time period you want to elapse before the computer warns you and proceeds to shut down after preserving the memory contents.

Apart from all their amazing features, the iPAQ 39xx series models also enable you to access a variety of applications including the Pocket Premium Edition of Microsoft Office suite (complete with Pocket Word, Excel, Outlook , Internet Explorer and Reader), Terminal Services, MP3 player and Voice Recorder, MSN Instant Messenger for Pocket PC and handwriting recognition.

All the four models of the iPAQ 39xx series were welcomed with immediate success and popularity soon after their launch. They have been considered, by most users, as some of the most versatile and flexible hand-held PCs. These technically advanced PC models certainly merit a consideration, if you intend to buy a second hand PDA device.