Ipaq 2210 build quality

[Ollie]

I have had my Ipaq 2210 and bt receiver just over 6 months, it is used purely for navigation TT3.

During this period a number of issues have given me doubts as to whether it's up to the job, or indeed is a PDA suitable?

1) The grips fell off after a very short time

2) The big silver button on the front fell off (and lost)

3) The PDA battery fails to hold a charge over a weekend

4) TT3 software needs re-installing at least once a week (due to battery failure and software being lost)

5) The BT receiver loses power after a few hours as its not possible to have the PDA and BT on charge at the same time.

Maybe I am expecting too much of the system, however after spending almost £400 I would expect better.

My unit is subjected to 60 odd hours of vibration every week, but it's a navigational aid for a vehicle.

Is Ipaq generaly a poor quality product? or maybe more suited to office use (as intended?).

I'm considering a Garmin or similar, would this be a better option?

On a more positive note, when it's working it's excellent and I cannot fault it.

Any help would be appreciated guys - thanks.

Ollie

[MarkHewitt]

[Darren]

The iPAQ 2210 is IMHO the best PDA made to date. Mine has given sterling service for over two years and aside from the grips which all break it's rock solid, battery is still going strong.

You sound like you have a Friday afternoon special there, most of the team have 2210's and all have proved reliable. If you need to charge both at the same time then either get a 2-1 charger cable or a 2-1 cigarette lighter adapter although most decent BT GPS units should last 8hrs at least.

You'll be sadly dissapointed with Garmin's software in comparison, build quality is good but they lack many features we've all come to expect.
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Darren Griffin

[Crocodile]

I ran one for 9 months without any problems but not with such heavy usage.

There was a batch with dodgy side grips. Assuming it's still under warranty, HP will supply replacements.

There is clearly a problem with the PDA battery. Whether it's the battery itself or the PDA not charging properly only HP can tell, unless you have access to a replacement battery to try.

Battery life on the first generation bluetooth receivers isn't great. You can buy all manner of cables that will allow both the 2210 & the GPS to be charged simultaneously, depending on what mount you have. If GPS is only used in the same vehicle then you could also consider leaving it permanently charged. Many current vehicles have a second accessory socket in the back. Make sure you get a 5V charger for this though!

[StevenGourlay]

i would agree the iPAQ 2210 is a great PDA, and i would say the iPAQ have a good build quality compared to alot of other PDA brands.
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[oddsock]

Are you sure you are leaving nothing running in the back ground after you have swiched off ..start/settings/memory/running programs...
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