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`HP iPAQ 2210/2215 Pocket PC 2003
` PDA
`
`Posted June 19, 2003 by Lisa Gade, Editor in Chief
`Discontinued and replaced by the iPAQ hx2000 series models
`
`The iPAQ 2210 and 2215 (they're the same unit with different model numbers
` used to designate the retail channel through which they're sold) is big news.
` Why? The 2210/2215 is the first iPAQ with an integrated CF slot and SD slot,
` and at a relatively modest $399, it packs a lot of bang for the buck. It's also
` one of the first Pocket PC 2003 PDAs to hit the market. In fact, Microsoft is
` scheduled to officially announce the release of Pocket PC 2003 PDAs on June
` 23rd, but some 2210 and 2215's have hit the shelves a few days prior, like
` ours.
`
`
`
`What is Pocket PC 2003, aka Windows Mobile 2003?
`
`Pocket PC2003 is based on Windows CE 4.2, while prior Pocket PC and Pocket
` PC 2002 PDAs were based on Windows CE 3.0. Microsoft is calling all new
` devices based on Pocket PC 2003 "Windows Mobile 2003", including Pocket PC
` Phone Edition PDAs with the new OS. What's the difference between Pocket PC
` 2002 and Pocket PC 2003 PDAs? You won't notice much difference at all. There
` are numerous bug fixes, improvements in page rendering times for Internet
` Explorer, a more friendly user interface for setting up network connections,
` networking changes under the hood, and support for 3rd party applications
` that are written for the XScale processor. The OS itself still has not been
` optimized for the newer and faster XScale processor, but now developers can
` offer enhanced versions of their applications that should run noticably faster.
` This means that demanding applications like multimedia players and games
` will likely offer more features and run faster in the future.
`
`There are two versions of Pocket PC 2003: Pro for the more basic Pocket PC
` models and Premium for higher end Pocket PCs. To the end user, the
` differences won't be terribly important, except that MS Reader seems to be
` absent from the Pro version. Apps like Terminal Services, MS Reader and the
` new Pictures app are built into the OS stored in ROM in the Premium Edition,
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` while you must install it from the CD into RAM on Pro Edition (or not get it all).
`
`Features and Horsepower
`
`The iPAQ 2215 (that's the model we have, so we'll use that model number) has
` a transflective display, an SD slot that supports SDIO, a CF type II slot that
` accepts both type I and type II CF cards, built-in Bluetooth wireless
` networking, consumer grade IR, a 400 MHz PXA255 Intel XScale processor, 32
` megs of ROM and 64 megs of RAM. 57.11 megs of RAM are available to the
` user to run and store applications, and 3.8 megs of ROM are available as the
` iPAQ File Store too. The battery is user replaceable, which means you can
` swap a new one in whenever power's running low, or simply replace a tired
` battery easily.
`
`This is a very full featured Pocket PC for the price, and I must say that HP has
` come up with a gem this time! While previous full-featured iPAQs were the
` most expensive Pocket PCs, this one offers just about every feature a power
` user could want for $399. It competes well with the Dell Axim X5 advanced,
` offering all the same features plus Bluetooth for a bit more money. And while
` the Dell is quite large, the 2215 has similar lines, but is significantly smaller
` and lighter.
`
`HP is targeting the 2215 at consumers, while the iPAQ 5555 targets the
` corporate user. The 5555 has more memory, integrated WiFi and a same
` biometric fingerprint scanner. However, the 2215 has a CF slot, while you
` must purchase a separate CF sleeve for the 5555 and earlier 3000 and 5000
` series iPAQs. The 2215 cannot accept iPAQ expansion sleeves, but for many
` users that won't matter since the CF sleeve is probably the most necssary and
` popular, and you won't need it for the 2215.
`
`How fast is this unit? You can check out the benchmark numbers for yourself
` below, but let me tell you it feels very fast. MPEG and Windows Media videos
` played back perfectly, games run smoothly and all operations feel downright
` zippy. Experientially, this feels like the fastest Pocket PC released to date. The
` only thing that is slower is boot time from a soft reset (reboot).
`
`Design, Buttons and Ergonomics
`
`The 2215 sports a new design, that's somewhat reminiscent of the very popular iPAQ 1910 entry model. As stated, it is not compatible with
` iPAQ sleeves. It's an attractively designed unit, with comfortable curves and rubberized sides that help insure the unit doesn't slip out of your
` hand. The case is made of plastic and well, it looks and feels like plastic. Fit and finish are very good, and the buttons have a chrome finish.
`
`The unit is surprisingly small and light. How did HP pack all this into such a small package? Miniaturization of components, which raises the
` cost of the unit, but somehow HP kept the price reasonable. While not as small as the tiny iPAQ 1940, it is significantly smaller and ligher than
` other iPAQ models and the Toshiba e750 and Dell Axim X5 which are its competitors. It will easily fit into a suit pocket or pleated pants
` pocket.
`
`Comparing size: Dell Axim X5 left, Toshiba e330 center and iPAQ 2215 right.
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`Comparing size again: top iPAQ 2215, middle Dell Axim X5 and bottom Toshiba e330.
`
`If you're a record button or jog dial fan, you'll be disappointed that the 2215 has neither. You'll get the standard front 4 button layout for
` contacts, calendar, email and iTask, and these buttons can be mapped to other applications. The 4 buttons are small and you may find them
` hard to press when gaming. The center round directional pad is a dream: large enough to be operated when playing intense action games, yet
` not overly large like the old iPAQ oval D-pad. It moves smoothly and easily in any direction, with enough tactile sensation to work quite well in
` games.
`
`The CF and SD slots are located at the top of the unit, as are the mic, stereo headphone jack and stylus.
`
`Compatability
`
`The connector on the 2215 is the same as the iPAQ 3800, 3900 and 5000 series models. I tested HP's folding keyboard with the 2215 and it
` worked perfectly. Existing cables and chargers work with this new model, but HP's cradle for these other models will not. 3rd party products
` should also work, though some may require updated drivers from the manufacturers.
`
`Screen and Sound
`
`Transflective displays are absolutely gorgeous, and the 2215 is no exception. It's a 3.5" display like the 1910, rather than the 3.8" found on
` the top of the line iPAQs. Transflective screens reflect ambient light to illuminate the screen (for outdoor viewability and power savings) and
` have backlighting. How different is it compared to older technology reflective screen PDAs like the Toshiba e740? Hugely different! Reflective
` screen PDAs look milky and lack the color saturation and true blacks of transflective displays. Colors are also more accurate. The screen is
` very bright and color saturated, and at medium brightness I found it more than bright enough for my mediocre eyes. Unlike previous high end
` iPAQs, the 2215 does not have an ambient light sensor, so you can't set it to automatically adjust the screen brightness based on ambient
` light. New in this model is a ClearType tuner, which allows you to control the sharpness and color aliasing of text.
`
`The sound volume is pretty loud, though not as loud as the iPAQ 5555. You'll be able to hear reminders in a noisy office when the volume is
` set to high. MP3s sound great when using stereo headphones connected to the standard 3.5mm audio jack, and you'll find the familiar iPAQ
` Audio Settings in the control panel, which allows you to set bass boost, treble adjustment and mic gain control.
`
`Battery Life
`
`The 2215 has a 900 mA Lithium Ion battery which isn't that large compared to other full-featured PPCs. However, so far run times have been
` very good, perhaps because the Intel PXA255 is more power-frugal. With Bluetooth running and connected to an access point, I've been able
` to surf the web for an hour with only about 17% battery drain. In one test run starting with a fully charged battery, I played games, tested
` my 3rd party software, surfed via WiFi using the SMC card for 1 hour, watched three 5 minute videos using Windows Media Player and Pocket
` TV Enterprise and still had 60% charge left. These activities spanned 4 hours of fairly frequent use. I had the brightness set to 50%, and
` standby time set to 48 hours.
`
` As wtih recent iPAQs, you'll get a battery control applet. You can set the "Standby" time (essentially how low you're willing to let the battery
` get before it gives you warnings and shuts down to preserve the contents of memory). So if you generally put it in the cradle each day or at
` night when you get home, you can set a low standby time since you know it'll be charged frequently. This can significantly increase runtimes.
`
`The battery is user replaceable, and like other Pocket PCs and mobile phones, is located in the back under a door. You have 10 minutes to
` change batteries before losing your data— so don't take one out then forget to put a new one in. While the battery ostensibly looks like the
` iPAQ 1900 battery, it is different, so you won't be able to use 1910 batteries in the 2200 series PDAs. The cradle can charge a naked battery:
` it has space for the battery and contacts behind where the iPAQ sits.
`
`Bluetooth
`
`HP has done an excellent job of making Bluetooth relatively friendly. The new interface, like the
` 5450's, is wizard based, and it walks you through connecting to a variety of devices, from your
` ActiveSync partner (if you have a USB Bluetooth adapter installed on your PC), to mobile phones
` and access points. I was able to use a Sony Ericsson P800 as my modem, ActiveSync to a PC that
` has a Belkin USB adapter and connect to the Internet via a Red-M access point. There are no
`
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` software settings to control radio strength, but the range is quite good and depends on what
` you're connecting to. Phones have relatively weak Bluetooth radios, so you will need to be within a
` 30 foot range. Our Red M access point has a strong class 1 radio, and I was able to surf via
` Bluetooth when about 40 feet away through walls and one floor away.
`
`Nevo: A/V Remote Control software plus enhanced IR
`
`Since Nevo appeared on the iPAQ 3900 series it's been a big hit. Nevo is an A/V remote control
` program made by the same company that does much of the world's remote control software.
` Setup is easy, you can select your A/V by brand, do a few tests and you're done. It has a very
` friendly user interface and can control pretty much every piece of home entertainment equipment
` you've heard of, and many you've never heard of. More brands and models can be downloaded
` from www.mynevo.com. If you're a remote guru, you can add your remote by its code as well. You
` can set up multiple rooms, and switch between them to control the TV, DVD, cable box, receiver
` and etc. in your living room, and the TV and stereo in your bedroom. This is more than just
` software: if you've ever tried shareware A/V remote control software on Pocket PCs, you've
` probably noticed that the range isn't very good (who wants to get up and stand within 5 feet of her
` TV to change channels?). Compaq/HP beefed up the IR power to what they call consumer grade for
` the iPAQ 3900 series, 5450 and 2215 models. You'll be able to use your iPAQ to control your TV,
` DVD, Stereo and etc. from your couch, even if you have a large living room. Some playful types
` actually enjoy using their iPAQ and Nevo to change channels on TVs at consumer electronics stores
` .
` and other public venues
`
`The Bluetooth Wizard.
`
`Software Bundle
`
`For the price, the 2215 comes with a decent software bundle. Pocket Windows Media Player 9 is included, as are the usual suspects: Pocket
` versions of Outlook, Word, Excel and Internet Explorer. MS Money is no longer included and neither the version that ships with Money 2003
`. The iPAQ runs Pocket PC 2003 Premium Edition and comes with MS
` nor the version that came wtih Pocket PC 2002 PDAs will install
` Outlook 2002 for the PC. Bundled 3rd party software includes Conduits Peacemaker Pro (allows you to beam to non-Pocket PC PDAs),
` RealOne Player, AvantoGo!, Audible (first month free), XcelleNet's Afaria, HP Mobile Printing for Pocket PC, Westtek's ClearVue Office Suite
` which allows you to view native Word, Excel and PowerPoint files without conversion, F-Secure FileCrypto, MARGI’s Presenter-to-Go, and
` several trial versions of popular programs.
`
`Changes to MS Built-in Applications
`
`1. Pocket Internet Explorer now supports HTML 4.0, xHTML, JScript 5.5 and WAP 2.0. It does render pages better and more quickly, and
` better still, it requires less memory to run.
` 2. The Contacts app now supports vCAL and vCARD.
` 3. Media Player 9 is a great improvement: you'll definitely notice improved framerates and buffering.
` 4. Pictures, a new applicaton included on Pocket PC 2003 Premium Edition models, is an image viewer that supports thumbnail view, full
` screen view, slideshows and simple editing.
` 5. File Explorer now can connect to network shares (shared folders on Windows machines).
` 6. You get a new game built into ROM, called Jawbreaker. It's the same as Bubblets.
` 7. The OS has stronger built-in support for WiFi networking and can simplify connecting to WiFi networks.
`
`Benchmarks
`
`We've run benchmarks using VOBenchmark 3.0 from Virtual Office Systems. I've compared the 2215 , iPAQ 5555 and the iPAQ 5450, all of
` which run a 400 MHz XScale processor. Higher numbers are better (shown in bold).
`
`HP iPAQ 2215 (PPC 2003)
`12.68
`
`26.96
`
`78.25
`
`Test
`CPU Floating Point
`CPU Integer
`Graphics Bitmap BitBlt
`Graphics Bitmap
` StretchBlt
`4.68
`Graphics Filled Elipse
`Graphics Filled Rectangle 12.94
`
`76.70 (grow) 28.60 (shrink)
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`5450 (PPC 2002)
`12.64
`26.86
`56.30
`
`17.71
`
`2.34
`6.50
`
`iPAQ 5555 (PPC 2003)
`12.66
`25.82
`39.76
`
`73.50 (grow), 29.90 (shrink)
`
`4.96
`9.41
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`Graphics Filled Round
` Rect.
`Memory Allocation
`Memory Fill
`Memory Move
`
`Text
`
`3.82
`
`11.23
`1.97
`1.24
`19.80, 5.20 with ClearType
` enabled
`
`1.70
`
`11.71
`0.91
`0.37
`
`4.45
`
`SD Storage Cards
`
`256 meg SanDisk card was used
`
`LRR/LRW
`LSR/LSW
`SRR/SRW
`SSR/SSW
`
`Conclusion
`
`0.62/0.08
`0.61/0.19
`238.18 /0.48
`14.08/9.51
`
`128 meg SanDisk and SimpleTech
` were used
`0.64/0.18
`1.13/0.19
`123.32/1.64
`22.57/3.40
`
`3.78
`
`11.31
`1.99
`
`1.34
`
`21.00, 4.80 with ClearType enabled
`
`256 meg SanDisk card was used
`
`0.68/0.08
`
`0.1.19/0.32
`
`303.44/0.18
`
`24.53/7.20
`
`Go get one! For the price you get everything except built-in WiFi, but you can add that with a CF WiFi card for under $100 additional. Great
` transflective display, excellent expansion options thanks to the dual CF type II and SD slot which supports SDIO, user replaceable battery,
` fast performance, latest version of the OS means this thing packs a lot of power. The design is attractive and the unit is very small and
` lightweight— you can't get a Pocket PC much smaller than this except the iPAQ 1910, which offers fewer features.
`
`Suggested list price $399
` The 2210 and 2215 have different model numbers because HP uses different model numbers to track sales in consumer vs. business channels. Both come
` with a ballistic nylon slip case, USB cradle, charger, one battery, CD with software and PDF manuals.
`
`
`
`Specs:
`
`Ads by Rubicon Project
`
`Display: transflective TFT color LCD, 65,536 colors, Screen Size Diag: 3.5", Resolution: 240 x
` 320, .24mm dot pitch.
`
`Battery Lithium Ion rechargeable. Battery is user replaceable. 900 mA.
`
`Performance: Intel XScale PXA255 400 MHz processor. 32 MB NAND Flash ROM with 3.8
` megs available in FileStore for your use, 64 MB built-in RAM with 57.11 megs available to the
` user.
`
`Size: 4.57" x 2.95" x .63". Weight: 5.01 oz.
`
`Audio: Built in speaker, mic and stereo headphone jack. Voice Recorder included.
`
`Software: Pocket PC 2003 Premium operating system. Microsoft Pocket Office suite including
` Pocket Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, and Outlook. Also, Terminal Services, MSN Instant
` Messenger for Pocket PC, MS Reader, Pocket Windows Media Player 9 and Voice Recorder as
` well as handwriting recognition. 3rd party and other software: MARGI Presenter-to-Go, RealOne
` Player, Acrobat Reader, Nevo A/V remote control, and several additional trial/demo programs.
` ActiveSync 3.7 and Outlook 2002 for PCs included.
`
`Expansion: 1 SD (Secure Digital) slot, 4 bit data bus, supporting SDIO. 1 CF type II slot
` supporting type I and type II cards. Does not accept iPAQ expansion sleeves.
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