The Aero 1550 is designed for mobile professionals who keep a busy schedule, interface with many people, and are looking for an ultra-thin Pocket PC that is very convenient to... more
Handheld - RAM: 64 MB - WiFi, Infrared, Bluetooth - Screen Size: 3.8 in - Input Device: Touch-screen, 5-way joystick, Stylus - Operating System: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2002
Handheld - RAM: 64 MB - Infrared, Bluetooth - Screen Size: 3.8 in - Input Device: Touch-screen, 5-way joystick, Stylus - Operating System: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2002
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The Aero 1550 is designed for mobile professionals who keep a busy schedule, interface with many people, and are looking for an ultra-thin Pocket PC that is very convenient to carry and simple to use. People today are reacting faster to the ever-changing business environment and are looking for tools that provide them access to their critical information in the fastest possible manner. The 16 MB monochrome version of the Pocket PC, the Compaq Aero 1550 features the new operating system while maintaining the award-winning Aero 1550 form factor. The Aero 1550 also provides a rechargeable battery with up to 14 hours of continuous life, and easy expansion and customization with the integrated CompactFlash card slot - making this Pocket PC an outstanding value in the mobile computing world.
Operating system / software
OS Provided: Microsoft Pocket PC
Software: Note Pad, Calculator, Calendar, Contacts, File Explorer, Inbox, Microsoft Reader for ebooks and audio books, Picture Viewer, QMenu, QUtilites, Solitaire, Tasks, Windows Media Player, ActiveSync 3.1, Reference Guide, Pocket Asset Manager, Microsoft Outlook 2000, Microsoft Pocket Streets, Microsoft Pocket Excel, Microsoft Pocket Word, Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer, Microsoft Voice Recorder, Web Browser, Notetaker, Audio Playback, AudiblePlayer, AudibleManager, e-Mail Inbox, Microsoft Money for Pocket PC
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support: 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details: Limited warranty - parts and labor - 1 year
Advantages backlight, rigidity Disadvantages bit on the slow side
...The CompaqAero1550 will set you back in the region of £245.
I was not too impressed by this machine to tell the truth. The processor is very slow, coming in at 70 MHz (snooooooze). As per usual the screen size is 240 x 320 pixels.
On the bright side, you can add more memory via the CompactFlash slot. Also, it has a backlight, which I think is quite handy and is something they should put on more PDAs.
The layout is okay. There are four buttons at the buttom to use as shortcuts. These let you into your calendar, contacts, notes and tasks.
It also has a jog dial, a one touch record button for making notes and a short cut to the QLaunch utility for direct access to your favourite apps. The other thing is the QUtilities-an applet for backup, diagnostics and programming game keys and such.
Although the screen is normal size...
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12/30/2000