Foreword:

Among the HP’s lineup of Pocket PCs, HP iPAQ H4150 comes as a light weight, Bluetooth and WiFi integrated device. It flaunts a smart look in appearance having a bright screen making it desirable to own one. This iPAQ has only four buttons on the front for Bluetooth, WLAN, All Wireless Features On, and All Wireless Features Off. The 400 MHz Intel Xscale enables fast and efficient computing. With a transflective TFT technology having 64K colors it provides a desirable display which is good enough. The battery back up is strong with the battery being rechargeable and extendable. It runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PC (Premium Edition), which benefits the device with several add-on additional features that increase functionality.

It supports pocket versions of various applications thus enabling you to work anywhere and everywhere. It has ample memory space as well provision for data backup and safety. It also provides with a onscreen help system for the users to get acquainted to its controls

+Ves:

• A fast and efficient 400 MHz Intel Xscale processor with Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 operating system.
• The thinnest and lightest device to have integrated Bluetooth technology and WiFi (WLAN 802.11b).
• Supports workability via applications like Microsoft Outlook , Word and Excel
• 3.5″ transflective TFT screen technology with 64k colors display with touch screen
• 64 MB RAM provides good amount of storage
• Removable and rechargeable battery with additional flexibility of extended battery.
• Safe, easy and automatic data back up available
• Provision for Leap Registration Utility(enterprise use) and other security-oriented software i.e. VPN client and an encryption utility
• Additional supports include USB desktop cradle/charger, AC adapter, slip cover, stylus, battery and getting started poster
• Headphone jack is of standard size
• Offers 1 year warranty that can be extended or upgraded
• Affordable price

-Ves:

• Small speaker, enough for system sounds only.
• Overall audio is thin and weak
• Not a very high resolution screen
• The display is only Quarter VGA (QVGA)
• Low fault tolerance at the docking and weak cradle design
• Lacks keyboard and has a small battery
• Email set up is a bit complicated

Final Word:

HP iPAQ H4150 Pocket PC being featured with integrated Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, which is flawless. Its light weight and design are the key selling factors of this device. Though the display is not completely VGA but yet this model offers acceptable view with quite usable amount of applications support. The bottom line is that, that it is a good value for money device and can be bought without any serious issue.