 HP Jornada 728....absolutely amazing! Review created: 05/24/07(updated 05/24/07) 12 of 13 people found this review helpful.
This is the ideal device for a business professional or a student. It has everything you need to make your life easier. Pocket Word however is pretty much useless. Buy TextMaker by SoftMaker and you will have the full functionally of an awesome Office Suite. I have a 4gb CF Card which has allowed me to store multitudes of documents, games and programs. I am running PocketDos and have been able to play those old dos games such as Sim City 2000 etc. Running hpc2000 OS, there is a multitude of programs available for free on the internet if you got to the right sources. I suggest going to http://www.hpcfactor.com to read up on this device,, the highs and lows, and make an informed decision.
As a University student, I would be lost without it. I am able to type out all of my lectures, write papers, etc. If you are willing to learn about the device, and go the extra mile to find out all the little tricks you can do to run different programs, you will find that it comes pretty close to a laptop. With a wifi card, I am able to get my mail through Pocket Outlook, surf the net with Pocket IE and keep my life organized with it's excellent PIM manager. With a good set of earphones, it also doubles as an excellent MP3.
You won't be disappointed. With an original MRSP of $999 usd, picking this up for $200 or less is phenomenal for all the things this device can do.
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The HP Jornada 728 is a wonderful little computer. I use it heavily for business and for personal work. The 728 is the last in a long and trusted line of handheld computers from HP.
Most people have never seen a handheld computer. When I'm using it, and people see it, they stop to ask about it. They’re surprised at its small size, large screen, keyboard, and what it can do. Many think it's 'cute' and wonder what games it has. Since I never play games, I can't answer that question; it's always used for serious work. However, I’ve heard that games are available for it.
Though it's not a 'full blown' computer, it runs the applications that I need. There are many add on applications out there which will run on this little wonder, allowing me to do all sorts of tasks that I would normally need a laptop for.
The unit also syncs information with my laptop and desktop computers. Any changes made on my laptop, desktop, or Jornada, are all automatically updated when the unit is docked. All my Outlook contacts are easily carried with me wherever I go. Word and Excel documents also go where I go. When I'm in a meeting, I can pull up information on my Jornada that others can only access from their desk.
My favorite feature is the keyboard. Because I do so much data entry while on the road, a built in keyboard is a must. The keys are just large enough to type on normally. Even with the nice keyboard, when the unit is closed, it fits easily into my back pocket or jacket pocket.
The long battery life, over 10 hours, is a huge plus. I can easily leave home, sit in the airport and use the unit, take a long flight, all the while working on my Jornada, and arrive at my destination with more than enough battery power left.
Personally, I believe the two major downfalls of the Jornada line were the fact that most of the public never saw one and their price. Though the line of Jornada HPC’s have been out for many years, it still amazes me how many people have never seen one or heard of one. I’m constantly asked, “Where can I get one?”
The Jornada 728 is not a substitute for a laptop, but it sure comes close in my realm. I think of my Jornada 728 as a small extension of my laptop computer. When I don’t need the power of my laptop, the Jornada is perfect.
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