Hope that helps.

Jeff

Originally posted by micobi
[B]My previous post remained unanswered! :confused:

I try with a new issue to see if I am luckier. I can’t manage to connect the iPAQ to my wifi access point.

I have the following HW:
- iPAQ 5455
- LAN with 10/100 switch that connects: 2 PC’s, 1 T3 connection to Internet, 1 Netgear access point (54 Mb/s)

I usually connect my Sony Vaio and my MAC iBook through the wifi connection. I have correctly set-up the security options (WEP) and I inserted the iPAQ MAC address in the access point.

When I turn on the wifi connection in the iPAQ, it recognizes the access point (in the advanced menu of the status option) but it hangs out trying to connect (negotiating, joining, etc..). The signal strength bar shows no signal at all.

I don’t have an answer for you since I no longer have my 54xx.I do know that HP fixed this problem in the 5550 series by fixing the ability to start the WIFI in this unit.

What am I doing wrong? Can anyone help me? I hope I will receive tons of replies!

Thanks. [/B]

I try with a new issue to see if I am luckier. I can’t manage to connect the iPAQ to my wifi access point.

I have the following HW:
- iPAQ 5455
- LAN with 10/100 switch that connects: 2 PC’s, 1 T3 connection to Internet, 1 Netgear access point (54 Mb/s)

I usually connect my Sony Vaio and my MAC iBook through the wifi connection. I have correctly set-up the security options (WEP) and I inserted the iPAQ MAC address in the access point.

When I turn on the wifi connection in the iPAQ, it recognizes the access point (in the advanced menu of the status option) but it hangs out trying to connect (negotiating, joining, etc..). The signal strength bar shows no signal at all.

What am I doing wrong? Can anyone help me? I hope I will receive tons of replies!

Thanks.

Hears hoping HP is listening!!:)

I know 128 vs 64 mb ram
2003 vs 2002 OS
I am just wondering if its buggy or not . With all new units they all have bugs for the first few months. Anybody know if HP used the exact same casing for the 5550? I just wonder for cases , keyboards , etc…?

Originally posted by RX78
The iPaq is bigger than the XDA or the Audiovox Thera. I wouldn’t want to hold it up to my face to talk. Now if the built-in bluetooth supports the headset profile and I can use my Jabra BT200 with it, I’m in.

I’m happy to know that the 5600 will have a GSM phone inside. But what about the 5455? Is the SIM card slot useless? Are we sure? How come there is no info on this issue at HP?

If someone can help I will appreciate.

Just for quick background I am a military member and I’m also the supply officer at my unit. We purchased the 3970 for use at work. Let me say that this device (in my estimation) is every bit on par with laptop PC’s. With the right expansions you have all the capability of a laptop in a pocket sized bundle.

For work and at home this thing has taken over, from replacing my remotes to organizing my next base to base move this gadget rocks!

This message is a reply to Judie and Julie’s article on the 5400 series iPaq. Our unit is thinking of upgrading to the 5455 (we like the security features) and I’ve personnally had the chance to test out the 5455 on the showroom floor of a local Best Buy. I’m a bit concerned about some of what was stated in your article and have a few questions. Also, I have a few recommendations based on my experience with the 3970.

You mentioned that your dislike (or dissatisfaction) with the 5455 stemmed from the quirky operation of the bluetooth and WiFi. Did the faulty operation of these features become so overwhelming that it prevented normal use?

For a purely utilitarian use of the 5455, would you recommend it or does the 3970 do the job just as well?

As for some of the problems you’ve encountered with the bluetooth features (trying to sync via bluetooth) I contacted HP about this one as we’ve had similar problems. The response was interesting.

Say you want two Bluetooth enabled items to talk to each other. If you turn both on at the same time, they will not recognize each other (the technician got really confusing, talking about how the transmission wavelengths cancel each other out). He recommended that you enable each device about 45 seconds apart from each other. We tried it and since then we have very few problems with establishing connections via bluetooth.

Again, I’m curious about the features offered with the 5455 and want an unbiased perspective on its abilities compared with the 3970.

Thanks!

My Review:

- HP 800 help line outstanding, never on hold for more than 45 seconds.

- Touch pad circle thing works OK. I don’t ever use it much.

- Fingerprint scanner. Works great. No problems unless I show it off to friends, then for the life of me I can’t get a good scan on the first try. Go figure.

- WIFI, fun but I can’t find much use for it in my home or business. possibly later. Battery life not-so-good on WIFI

- No dead Pixles, yet

I’ve had to soft reset it about 8 times so far, not bad and no Hard Resets yet.

All I can say is “so far so good”.

1. I have not been able to log into a secure site on Wifi (this would be nice to buy stuff and check my bank account in class)

2. Best Buy is selling the HP 5455 and it is where I bought it.

3. I did buy the Best Buy service plan and have good luck with them. With something this expensive I think its worth having. Best Buy covers the battery and alot of times if you have a problem its a simple exchange for a new one. Admittedly service varies at different stores; but I’ve had good luck at store #20 Cedar Rapids (the one I bought from) Talk with the service guys before you buy.

Hope this helps

-Kevin:cool:

1) Can you use a secure site (https) on Wifi with this unit?

2) It seems as looking at the past posts on this site compaired to the review, the quality is getting better? no? yes? Is this why the 5455 is still not for sale at Best Buy or Circuit City?

3) At both Best Buy and Circuit City they offer 2 year plans that offer some very interesting return policies. Does anyone have any experance with either polices? Do they work as easly as advertised? They really sound a little too good to be true.

Thanks in advance for the help.

I am bringing the Stowaway because I like typing on a real keyboard vs. a software one. The XT is so small and light that I don’t feel like I am giving up much space.

Judie :0)

There are a great many wonderful things that can be said about the 5455 – and as I pointed out in my travel plans, its versitality is a major PLUS.

Judie :0)

One other note I have heard tell: if you use your 5455 with velcro attatched to the back, apparently there have been battery faults when you pull your unit away from the velcro case causing odd resets and unreliable performance. THat is also why I did not get a standard case but opted for the Slipper so that I wouldn’t have yet another problem to worry about.

I just wanted to update my original gripes as I am quite happy with the unit. Apparently, there is a tremendous Quality Control problem with HP, because I had constant problems with my Jornada 568 as well prior to the IPAQ 5455.

I got the same runaround about “just returning the unit” when I called to complain about the sudden hard re-sets on my first unit — that must be their apparent Customer Service reply when they don’t know what to do.

Still — I am quite happy with my 5455, now that I have a functional unit, and recommend it (but make sure you check and double check everything on your unit when you first buy it).

Originally posted by zronster
[B]“Beware of BAD Pixels” zRonster on 10-Feb-2003 09:12:52 am
If you do purchase the iPaq 5455 make sure to inspect your display closely!! I am packing up my SECOND UNIT for return to the retailer. It pains me to write this but it looks like HP is missing a possible Quality Issue with these units. I purchased my first unit about one week ago. With much anticipation, I got it home and unpacked it and fired it up. I will admit that it is truly a powerful and feature rich unit. All the features that I did get a chance to check out, did work well but I discovered that there was a pixel out in the upper right portion of the screen (shows up as a constant blue dot). I simply considered it a matter of bad luck and returned it. I exchanged it for my second unit and believe it or not this unit has a bad pixel also (center left portion of the screen, constant red dot). I simply cannot accept a brand new $700.00 PDA with a screen defect. I called HP support and explained to HP that this was my second unit and perhaps there was an issue they should look into. The support person simply suggested that I return it, he told me that it might be the handling of the units during shipping….. yep that is what I was told. They continued to explain that they had very few calls about this problem and that my next one should be in better condition. I purchased the HP 545 Jornada PDA just prior to HP announcing that the Jornada could not provide the screen resolution that it was first advertised at (some may remember that CLUSTER FUDGE). I think that perhaps HP is lacking in adequate Quality Inspection on their products. I’ll say it again, if you do purchase the iPaq 5455 make sure to inspect your display closely!! [/B]

This is good to know thanks.I would like to try out the 5455 but the TT is more in my price range.

Originally posted by stevelink
My main criteria are high-res screen, high quality and reliability, and of course, Bluetooth functionality.

Considered the Tungsten T?