FrinkTL

I just received an iPAQ 111 that I purchased and am setting up as a gift for my mom, so I thought I'd provide a couple side-by-side photo series for you to compare them by...in case you're still in the market and are trying to decide which one to buy.

Key Differences:

• Size. Just about the whole 111 fits within the border of just the screen of the 211. The 111 is also thinner, shorter and lighter.
• Screen. 111 (QVGA) has noticable pixels (more grainy). 111 Screen dimensions are physically smaller, making for smaller displayed print and graphics than its big brother (211)
• Speaker. 111's speaker is noticably louder, even though it, too, is located on the back of the device
• Power button. Location on the 111 is on the side of the device, right about where I would grab it to yank it out of its too-snugly-fitting slipcase. I have a hard time taking it out of the case without turning it on, but maybe that's just an added convenience?
• Stylus. Might just be this particular 111, but the stylus was hard to remove. I'm worried my mom won't be able to remove it. You really have to dig a (whatever you have for a) fingernail in to get the leverage to pry it out.
• Battery. 111 has about half the battery of the 211. But with a smaller screen should have a slightly slower "burn rate" on the battery.
• Sync Options. 111 has only one: Mini-USB. 211 has 2: mini-USB and 24-pin HP "Smart" connector. However, the mini-usb cord plugs into the wall prong with a standard USB connector. This means the cord can be detached and used as a more portable charge cord/sync cable.
• Charging. 111, using only USB to charge, takes more time to charge its relatively have-sized battery than the 211 does off of a wall plug.

Key Similarities:

• Stylus. Almost identical in size and shape
• Brightness. Both have the light sensor and respond to light about the same. Both will become blindingly bright if needed.
• Application Buttons. Same basic size and same grade of plastic, near as I can tell.
• Navigation Pad. Same for both in size and responsiveness
• Software. Both come with about the same complement of HP software

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Tim
New iPAQ 211
2GB SanDisk SD
ThinkOutside Sierra Bluetooth Keyboard
Pharos GPS w/ Bluetooth Dock

Kid's Pocket PC (to make homework fun):
Axim X30 (High)
ThinkOutside IR Keyboard

PLUS the following RETIRED (but still functional) devices:
1. Sharp Mobilon 4100
2. iPAQ 3150