Hewlett Packard Jornada 728

• 206 MHz 32-bit Intel+ StrongARM+ SA-1110, 64 MB RAM
• 6.5 in CSTN Touch screen, 640 x 240 x 65,536 colors on screen, 2D graphics acceleration
• PC Card Type II, CompactFlash Type I, Smart Card reader slots
• Integrated 56 Kbps modem/keyboard
• What's in the box: Jornada 728, Stylus, AC adapter, Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, USB Docking cradle, Sync cable, User Manual

Purchased a Jornada 728 several weeks ago, this is my second PDA. I am very pleased with its quality and functionality. It does not replace a laptop but it is sure handy for checking mail, news, web sites, and does an amazing job with MP3 audio.

My system includes a 128 compact flash card (installs into the bottom of the 728) and a Socket low power 802.11b wireless network card which installs into the PC Card slot by using a PC Card/Compact Flash adapter .... The CF wireless network card will not work in the CF compartment on the bottom on the 728 because when inserted you cannot close the lid covering & securing the CF device. The CF compartment on the bottom will only accept CF devices the size of memory cards.

Even with the 802.11b card running I have yet to exhaust the battery. After 4 hours of computing it indicated ½ charge remaining. Overall I am very pleased with the unit. I mostly use the PDA pointer for navigating web sites, but when needed the key board works pretty good (takes a little practice getting used to but you do use both hands the same as a normal keyboard).

Instead of the Pocket PC 2002 operating system used by the newer 1/4 screen PDA's the 728 runs the Handheld PC 2000 Operating System (H/PC 2000). The H/PC operating system is not receiving the software support enjoyed by PPC 2002 devices. Consequently I had to purchase 3rd party MSN Messenger software ... and an NNTP news reader .... Also, there is no e-book reader available for it from Microsoft. The only other negative from my experience is it will not support streaming media from the Internet and no Real Audio player. I cannot listen to Internet Radio (not Windows Media or Real Audio). Lastly, I can't seem to get the VPN client to function correctly.

On the plus side, the 1/2 VGA screen is very usable and I have had great success using it to surf Internet and for web based mail (both Exchange and Groupwise). It also handles SSL. The 728's big plus is it usability, very usable screen and keyboard, and very portable (I do carry it often in my pocket). Battery life is excellent and the Terminal Services client works 100%. The audio quality with MP3 is VERY impressive (using headphones) and for what it lacked in shipped software, I was able to find 3 rd party (minus some way to steam medial). It also does a good job as a network client. I am able to connect to Windows 2000 servers and transfer files the same as from a desktop.

It does not have the functionality or software support of a laptop, but it is the next best thing!

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This is a big unit by Palm type standards. It's a no-nonsense handhelp that uses H/PC 2000 which, in my opinion, needs to be updated. However, I use it primarily for business use, and for that this is perfect. I added a 128 mb Flash card and have plenty of room for everything I need. There is not a lot of software that you can get for this OS compared to Pocket PC 2002, but it does have a good assortment for the typical business user. I enjoy the screen size and keyboard. The 728 performs well in sunlight and in a dim room.

I bought the HP expandable case which is a very nice accesory that allows room to add business cards, notes, and a pen. The size in the case is about the size of a large woman's wallette and weighs over 1 pound. If you don't mind that, then this is the clam shell PC for you.

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I bought this to replace my older Jornada 680e since it has a faster processor and an updated operating system (although it is almost a decade old). It does everything the older Jornada 680e does, and it can play MP3 music too. The sound is teeny and has too much treble. If I was going to use it to take notes only, I would give it a 5 star for the battery life and instant on operating system. But since I bought it to do other things besides taking notes, it does not do them too well. Remember that the keyboard is very small; so if you have big or fat fingers, you will not be able to touch type on this unit. But if you have small hands, you can type as fast as a full size keyboard, a big plus.

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Very good product. Excellent transaction good price, quick delivery, all is well. Thank you!

Hewlett Packard gets closer and closer to the perfect clam-shell, handheld PDA. This sleek little number is certainly better than the competition, but it still lacks a key feature or two. I need to be honest and say that I don't own one, so the accuracy of my review is not complete. However if I am going to spend the money on a PDA, it better have everything I will need and desire. The two features that this PDA lacks are built-in Bluetooth, Wi-fi or Cellular components. Bluetooth is a technology that lets electronic devices such as PDAs, Cell phones and printers communicate with each other. With Bluetooth you could sync all or some of your phone numbers on your PDA with your Cellphone. You could wirelessly send a document to a printer. The applications are numerous and Bluetooth items are starting to come out now. Wi-fi is also a wireless technology, but is more geared to creating a network. Witb Wi-fi you could swap files between your PDA and your network, Send emails through your network server, and use your networks internet connection. You could do all of this with none of the, "which cable does this one use?", nightmare. For the asking price of $1K, I think HP could throw in a cellular card.

That being said, all the normal software looks like it works like a dream. Microsoft has finally come out with both a descent operating software and pocket version of Office. HP throws in a pocket version of Quicken. If you are tired of rage-invoking PDA styluses, try the keyboard on the 728. Only a little smaller than a traditional keyboard, and very good tactile response.