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Compaq iPAQ Compact Flash Card Expansion Pack | List Price: $39.99
Discount Price: $59.00
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Brand: Hewlett-Packard
Binding: Electronics
Features: - Increases the functionality of your iPAQ Pocket PC
- Adds a CompactFlash expansion slot
- Permits plug-in storage cards and LAN connectivity
- Can be used to connect modems or bar code scanners made by other manufacturers
- Easy to install; stylish and lightweight
Definitely Worth It [Posted on 2001-04-01]
I was a bit skeptical in buying this, as many people complainedthat it would add bulk and reduce battery life, but for [the cost], Ithought it would be worth it. It was. Anyone that says it makes theiPaq a lot bulkier is either weak or full of it. The picture does notdo it justice--it is no different from the 'shell-case' that comeswith your iPaq, save for an extra 1/8" thickness at the top forthe CF card. For those of you without a CF case that don't use yourempty shell, I'd recommend it as extra protection for your iPaq.Bottom line: I notice no weight or size difference using Compaq's ownCF slot. I have seen the PC Card expansion pack, and that isdefinitely a lot bigger. Having a CF slot is great. I have 2cards. One is the FREE expansion pack... The other is a 340 mb IBMMicrodrive. For those of you considering the Microdrive, it is aterrific add-on. I have 75 mp3's, plus a ton of maps for the PocketStreets and a lot of free books from MS Reader. More power to you ifyou want to store anything else, but I was happy spending 150 on the340 mb MD than 500 on the 1 gb MD. The only problem I have is thatit definitely eats up your battery--I now get just 2-3 hours from myiPaq when I play the mp3's. The solution to this is to get the PCCard expansion case, as it has its own power source...but the tradeoff is definitely weight and size. For this reason, I'm glad Compaqdidn't build-in one or the other (CF or PC slot), because they'reletting us choose which trade-off we'd like. Either way, the iPaqoffers far more flexibility than any other PDA, and the CF Expansioncase definitely adds to it. Good luck, --JN
What about reduced battery life [Posted on 2001-04-01]
Does anyone know what difference the CF adaptor, and addon memory card make to the battery life of the unit. Just got two IPAQ's one for the wife, and one for me, we need to get more CF storage, but cannot find any details on battery life ramifications.
Battery Life [Posted on 2001-04-20]
Please read my full review below. This review answers questions posted in other reviews here. CF cards don't really impact battery life any more than using the regular memory of the iPAQ. That's because they don't have any moving parts to put extra stress on the battery. One exception is the IBM Microdrive. This is a tiny hard drive in a CF format. Because it spins just like the hard drive on your PC, it does eat battery life. I recommend that if you want to use the IBM Microdrive, use a PC card expansion pack with a CF adaptor because the expansion pack has an extra batter.
This is a MUST HAVE for any iPaq owner [Posted on 2001-08-03]
I have used several different brands of Compact Flash memory cards on this device without any problems. This jacket does not make your iPaq any significantly bigger than an iPaq with the Style Pack attached. In fact, I find my iPaq with attached CF Expansion Pack more comfortable to hold than a bare iPaq.
the IPAQ is worthless without this [Posted on 2001-12-10]
I recommend buying this and an IBM microdrive to really get the most out of your iPaq. You can then listen to hours of music or even watch movies! Almost every plugin for the iPaq uses the CF2 standard, so unless you just want a simple PDA, buy this. Of course you don't, otherwise you would have bought a Palm, right?
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