Comments on: HP iPAQ 510 Voice Messenger SmartPhone Review

By: Lee J.

Lee J. — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 23:31:10 +0000

I just got a 510 and I’ll be damned if I can’t figure out how to use VPN. I can set up the server info but at no time am i asked to use it or given any indication that i am using it. I have a PPTP server set up at home and have used a Palm Tungsten for a couple of years via VPN. I’ve spoken to HP but the guy was stumped. Once connected to a hot spot shouldn’t it give you the option to choose to use VPN, it doesn’t.n Anyone else use this?
Thanks.

By: Jhon Peters

Jhon Peters — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:49:24 +0000

I got a question a live here at EL SALVADOR a want to buy this phone, but i’m not sure about the WIFI. Perhaps someone could tell me. Want kind of pages can you acces with this phone? Can you check the email, gmail, yahoo etc. can you log in in msm? Or can you acces youtube?

I will apreceate your help, with this question

By: Tashidondrup

Tashidondrup — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:39:29 +0000

you can use skype

just go for skype forum and there is a link to download version 2.1. Is an old version but i have mine working.
Just copy entire folders to program files and voila.

By: dimitris

dimitris — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:23:32 +0000

In my country ( Greece ) it is called ipaq 514c- anyway … if u want to call for free( totally free to any country ) i use voipdiscount . I download the program from http://www.voipdiscount.com …i create account to login ….then i put the same login data inside ipaq using the hp ipaq setup assistant ….and ooopss ….i can call anywhere for free using wifi .
I also use another program for sending sms for free using wifi again.
And yes fring works perfect on my ipaq514

By: S. Venkataramanan

S. Venkataramanan — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:03:15 +0000

I recommend the following softwares for iPAQ 500 series:

1. Fring
2. Google Maps (download it from mobile.google.com)

Please post your comments on other softwares that you have tried out. Preferably the ones that are free.

By: S. Venkataramanan

S. Venkataramanan — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:00:10 +0000

I use the latest version of Fring on iPaq and it rocks. Got my iPAQ more than 10 months ago and looks like the prices have come down. I got mine for around $300.

By: Oily

Oily — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:49:08 +0000

I’ve got Fring running on my 510, Fring contains Skype, MSN Messenger, ICQ, Google Talk, SIP, Twitter, AIM & Yahoo. I could do with a free .pdf reader if anyone knows of any.

By: rabilancia

rabilancia — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:31:48 +0000

Nicki,

As I have not yet found the need for VOIP, I’ve not yet tried “fring.” Also, Skype has begun offering a Java-based platform (now in beta) that may work on the HP iPaq 510. Details can be found here:
http://www.skype.com/download/skype/mobile/

No carrier, including T-Mobile, sells the HP iPaq 510. It only is sold “unlocked.” Ebay is always a good place to shop, but shop around. I’ve seen it for under $200 without dealing through an auction. This morning, buy.com had it for $238.99 with free shipping.

Good luck with your decision,
Rich

By: Nicki

Nicki — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 06:18:40 +0000

Have you tried using http://www.fring.com in conjunction with skype for wi-fi calling? I am thinking about purchasing an HP iPaq 510. Would love to hear from someone who has gotten this to work before I buy. Also, is it possible to buy this phone through t-mobile (to get the contract discount). I haven’t seen it sold through them, so I guess I’ll eBay it!

By: rabilancia

rabilancia — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:07:43 +0000

Mark,

I am running 5.2.1620.18125 with radio 1.090 and ROM version 2.05.03. It’s the version that came with my device. I believe that it is the latest available.

If you find a newer version, please do let me know. This one has been virtually trouble free for me.

Good luck with your new purchase. I hope that you enjoy yours as much as I’m enjoying mine.

Rich

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:02:41 +0000

Rich,

I just bought a new ipaq 510 for $170 on ebay. I really look forward to putting it to work. I travel a lot and use the laptop for wifi, the 510 is a dream come true for me. Have you upgraded to the latest ROM for the 510? I’ve seen that there have been some problems with it.

Regards,

Mark

By: rabilancia

rabilancia — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:23:33 +0000

Mark (torp),

Still using it–it is holding up and works nicely for me. However I still miss the larger screen and full keyboard of my Dash.

The “voice reply” works well from the phone side, but recipients have frequently told me that they have problems starting any application that plays the audio. My average size fingers are getting used to the small keys, but I still make mistakes.

I have recently learned that I can upgrade my Dash to WM 6.1 from a source in China. I plan to try doing so over the weekend. I much prefer the physical size of the Dash compared to the 510, but WM v6.0 has been way too unreliable. Unless WM 6.1 on the Dash is a dramatic improvement, I’ll be sticking with the 510. The 510 has been incredibly stable!

Let me know if you have any specific questions.

Rich

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:21:31 +0000

So you’ve had this little jewel for a month now. How is it holding up? Any glitches-tips-hints to add?

torp