hx2795 versus the x51v Throwdown!

Beweglich · 08-17-06, 12:04 PM

since I only have a x51v I have no idea about the hx2795, hp's latest top of the line Pocket PC.
Someone capable or who just thinks they know alot could spread some light on this Pocket PC heavyweight throwdown!
hx2795
Pros
biometric fingerprint reader
larger battery
hp's software support and programs
actually 256MB available memory

x51v
Pros
VGA screen
2700 decoder
Home Screen(one handed input like palm)
Screen difference isn't that terrible since the HP still has a 624 mghz proccessor and can still play stuff fast
Which one is faster with WM5?
better built sized?
anything to compare them!:realmad:

bobtheman · 08-17-06, 12:26 PM

Are you sure it's VGA? At least one review said QVGA explicitly.

Beweglich · 08-17-06, 12:36 PM

It is QVGA my post got squashed together that is the x51v.
Sorry got these two confused already!

08-17-06, 12:37 PM

display is not VGA.....so, i'll stick with the x51v
check out this review

Beweglich · 08-21-06, 11:38 PM

I was just wondering the speed and battery life comparison.
the hx2795 is suppose to be fast!

08-22-06, 12:23 AM

They're using the same processor (624MHz xScale), and have around the same amount of RAM (64MB on the hx2790, same as the x51v), but the hx2790 has slightly more storage (320MB now, instead of 256MB), so they perform roughly the same CPU-wise. The hx2790 doesnt' have as powerful a graphics processor, and goes QVGA, so I'd say it's a bit of a draw there.

As far as battery life goes, I'd have to say that it depends on what you're using and whether the WiFi or Bluetooth is turned on for either machine - but the x51v does come with an option for a 2200mAh extended battery, which the hx2790 does not.

Jerry Atrick · 08-22-06, 07:52 AM

I thought the 4700 would surely be a more logical comparison, although older it lives on the same rationale as the X51v. HP has moved on from traditional PDA these days...

Beweglich · 08-22-06, 01:02 PM

4700 isn't because it wasn't designed to run WM5 like these two devices, but from what I have read online the hx2790 is faster than the x51v.
Just wondering if anyone had first hand experience
but if someone would like to comare the speed of the hx4700 to the x51v that is fine,but from what I have seen of those two the hp is faster again.

08-22-06, 01:13 PM

I think I'd take a 4700 over the 2795 despite the speed of the later. Once you go to VGA it's tough to go back.

lhanz29x · 09-03-06, 06:23 AM

how bout the comparison between hx 2795B and x51v? i really can't choose between the two... i've never had a PDA before this would be my first. At first i decided on the HP, then i changed my mind to Axim... but now, after reading all the bugs on axim, i really don't know anymore because i wouldn't know how to fix all the things that would go wrong with the axim.

rcab · 09-03-06, 08:06 AM

Ihanz29x
Welcome aboard to your first posting. Enjoy this site and you will have a much better idea of the pros and cons of the x51v. I am not experiencing bugs on my axim that would cause me to regret owning it. It isn't running 100% perfect but isn't far off.

bobtheman · 09-03-06, 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by lhanz29x

how bout the comparison between hx 2795B and x51v? i really can't choose between the two... i've never had a PDA before this would be my first. At first i decided on the HP, then i changed my mind to Axim... but now, after reading all the bugs on axim, i really don't know anymore because i wouldn't know how to fix all the things that would go wrong with the axim.

I would not assume the HP is devoid of bugs either. It probably has many problems, but they arent as well explored as the axim is. As such, with an axim issue you've got a huge independent forum that's trying every trick out there to make things work. With HP, you're dependent more on HP to fix something, which can take a while once they've established it as a bug worth fixing.

psionandy · 09-03-06, 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by bobtheman

I would not assume the HP is devoid of bugs either. It probably has many problems, but they arent as well explored as the axim is. As such, with an axim issue you've got a huge independent forum that's trying every trick out there to make things work. With HP, you're dependent more on HP to fix something, which can take a while once they've established it as a bug worth fixing.

although if you did want some help then www.mobilitysite.com would be a very good place to go... You might even see some familiar faces over there :approve:

My take is that there is (and never will be) a 'perfect PDA'. They are all a trade off against features vs cost vs battery vs size etc...

So the closest you can get is the best fit for you. If the best fit is an axim, ipaq, palm or filofax then go with it and enjoy.

Personally the VGA out, and the VGA screen make the axim a better fit for me, but if anyone is giving away an xh2795 i'm wouldn't say no ;)

bobtheman · 09-03-06, 11:34 AM

Very well stated.

lhanz29x · 09-03-06, 12:22 PM

thx guys.. yah i noticed there's alot of support here for bugs n fixes.. i love the features of the x51v i'm just worried bout not being able to fix them bugs.. oooh yah.. it's also because i'm in the philippines so once i get it i gotta keep it whether i'm able to fix all the problems or not... returning it would just cost too much fedex cost. that's my main concern. but i'm just hoping once i get it, it'd be kind to me and run smoothly :)