Hewlett Packard Jornada 545 Pocket PC

Pros: MP3 Playback, Voice recording
Cons: Data entry and user interface.

Ever since I used my first Palm Pilot I've felt that these devices would one day change the way in which we use computers. In a large sense they have. The newer generation of handheld devices can perform many of the chores that desktop computers also...

Pros: Interface, software, speed, processor, memory
Cons: Backordered everywhere but HP

My boss wanted a pocket organizer, so I started researching them for him. Then my son, who's a Junior in Computer Programing decided he was tired of keeping his schedule by hand. The end result was the Jornada 548.

This microcomputer (That's...

Pros: lots of features; cool design
Cons: not enough memory; pricy

If you want a Plam Pilot then consider the HP Jornada 545 instead.
For starters it has a nice colorful screen, a sleek design in black case and great handwriting recognition. Were as with the Palms you have to learn graffti in order to write here...

Pros: Nice color screen, comes with more multimedia than PalmOS
Cons: flawed OS and sync software,

I purchased my HP Jornada 545 the same weekend Microsoft debuted there PocketPC operating system. Since I am always eager to stay on the bleeding edge of technology, I decided I needed one of these devices. I ordered mine directly from HP's online store....

Pros: First true desktop extension
Cons: Weight, Price

My first impression was the design of the unit. The rubbered sides and the angled edges makes holding the unit a pleasure. The cover, which is made of metal just as the rest of the unit, was also elegant and very well thought.

The HP Jornada...

Pros: Color display is amazing, great to use for games, as an organizer, and for work, email and internet connectivity, sleek design
Cons: Error in design limits display to 12bit instead of 16bit, pricy ($499)

About a week ago, I had the joy of finally receiving my Jornada 545, HP's color PDA containing 16MB RAM. The following review has my thoughts on this incredible product. I hope you enjoy!

Performance
The bottom line is that the...

Pros: Flashy
Cons: Too big and heavy, too many useless and hard to use features

The HP Jornada 545 is loaded with features. Unfortunately, it doesn't do any of its many tasks very well. After only two weeks of using it, I returned it to the mega-store (thanks for the 30-day return policy!) I was lured by it's flash and sizzle, but...

Pros: Great Applications package
Cons: Expensive and lacks memory

Getting a PDA was always a dream of mine (since I started getting involved in the cyber world groove).

The HP Jornada looks pretty nice,and it has some useful applications that comes with it, like the pocket word,excel,and IE browser,Windows...

Pros: solid feel, MP3 player, good inetgration with network
Cons: price

I had one of HP's earlier CE devices, so I am kind of biased, I was looking for an all in one device that would let me get my e-mail, sync up my appointments, play MP3 files and more. I looked the newer Palm devices, but they didn't really reach out and...

Pros: Thin design, lots of software, hand recognition tools, USB connection
Cons: PocketPC Operating system, Not-so-great stylus

I've been using a HP Jornada 430se for the last 5-6 months and recently needed to take it in for a repair. Since the 430se is a discontinued model, Best Buy gave me a new Jornada 545. Needless to say, I was as giddy as a schoolgirl and left the store...

Pros: Ease of use, applications, Quick sync time
Cons: At $499 a pop, do your homework first

I am a pastor of a busy, multi-staff church. I have always wanted a device that would allow me to portably manage PIM data as well as manipulate key documents (such as message outlines, budgets, etc.) while on the move. The Jornada does exactly this,...

Pros: it has windows ce
Cons: most of the ad ons aren't out yet

I think HP Jornada 545 is one of the best pocket pc that is on the market.The HP 545 is one of the only pocket pc's with color and on top of that it has windows.Microsoft has done a very good job on the looks and features like mp3's,word,excel, and the...

Pros: Handwriting recognition, Audio Books, Great color display, MP3 player, e-books, Excel, Word, Internet Explorer
Cons: Active Matrix screen would have been nice

I have owned a Pilot, a Pro, and a Palm III. The time came for me to make the jump to a better screen (read as: Color) and I was ready to buy the Palm color handheld (around $450) when I came across the Jornada.

I have always hated Windows...

Pros: Great screen, better than earlier versions
Cons: Everything else

...it's no Palm. There, I said it. I love gadgets but they must qualify for my attention by way of making my life better, being an improvement over whatever I'm currently using that I'm replacing, must be logical (the Mr. Spock in me)and...be fun to...

Pros: fast, loaded with programs, lots of memory
Cons: bulky, pricey

This handheld is the best. I owne one myself, and it runs beautifully. It never lags or freezes, and it is fun to use. Although it is more expensive them the other competetors it still is by far better, and also it is a little heavier and bigger then...