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Bimmer96
10-06-2004, 03:51 PM
Hi all,

I am new to this forum. I have had my iPAQ 3975 for many years, and it’s still running almost like new. I am debating whether I should purchase a new ipaq which would enclose a wifi function with the pda or whether I should keep this 3975 and get the CF expansion slot for the wireless card? It seems like it might cost the same. I still like my 3975, but it’s a little bit bulky compare to the contemporary PDA on the market. So I have look at the 3115, 3715, and the more expensive 4700 series which I don’t even know if I should rather get a notebook for that price. Please give me an advice.

PS: I am using this pda to take notes and bring notes like PDF file, and PPT (powerpoint file) to school. So, if the function of the newer model stays the same with my 3975, and the price to buy an expansion slot and the wireless card is cheap, then I would rather stay with the 3975. One question is, would the 3975 be even bigger in size with the expansion slot?

AnswerDude
10-06-2004, 04:26 PM
There are several types of expansion sleeve but they will all add bulk to the ipaq. There're some pictures here:
http://www.pdabuyersguide.com/tips/index.htm
I'm not sure what OS you have on your ipaq but with ROM upgrade or upgrade to wm2003, you can use SD wifi card in the existing sd slot.
http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/HandheldiPAQ/us/family/model/4704.html?submit.y=2&submit.x=10&lang=en&cc=us

Bimmer96
10-06-2004, 04:59 PM
Thanks Answerdude for your quick response. I would like to know how does the SD wifi actually works? I have only seen the CF Wifi but not the SD wifi. are there any difference between the SD and the CF wifi?

Moreover, are there any difference in the older version OS (3975) and the newer version OS (4700 and 3700)? I mean if there are any difference between the window 2002 and 2003 and the second edition?

AnswerDude
10-06-2004, 08:16 PM
Information about SD wifi cards:
http://www.pdabuyersguide.com/tips/sandisk_SD_wifi.htm
http://www.pdabuyersguide.com/tips/socket_SD_wifi.htm

Summary information about versions of pocketpc OS:
http://www.pdabuyersguide.com/ppc.htm
On this page, you can also get information about hx4705 and rx3715 tha you asked in the other thread.

If you need details about these operating systems, then try here:
http://www.cewindows.net/version.htm