Introduction
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The Jornada 525 PocketPC represents the entry-level of HP's handheld computing devices. Unlike other companies who manufacture PDAs, HP decided to focus their efforts in the market of strictly colour PDAs. PDAs will at some point rival the desktop PC, but in the meantime HP brings the 525 to the table their entry unit with most of the features of the higher end models except in a scaled down version. The 525 comes with 16MB of Memory instead of 32 MB on other Jornada "family" models. (e.g. the 548 has 32MB of memory, plus a USB sync cradle connector included). The 525 device feels very smooth with its polished silver metal finish. Unlike the Handspring products which come with a hard plastic protective screen cover, the 525 comes with a leather slipcase. The stylus (plastic pen to use on the screen) slides into a sleeve built into the inside of the Jornada's slipcover. I didn't find this as convenient as those PDAs which have a contained slot on the unit itself which allows one to pull out & slide in the stylus at will. When placed in your hand, the unit seems rather on the heavy side compared to other devices, but it definitely feels solid.
Specifications
| Processor | Hitachi SH-3 133 MHz |
| Memory | 16MB RAM |
| Expansion Slot | Compact Flash Card Type I card Slot |
| Operating System | Windows CE 3.0 |
| Displace | 240×320 pixels support up to 256color ( LCD passive matrix integrated ) |
| Input/Output Data Transfer | IrDA infrared port, RS 232 serial port |
| Battery | Built-in Lithium -Iron rechargeable battery |
| Size | 132 × 78 × 18mm |
| Sound | 3.5mm earphone jack, audio mono speaker and microphone |
| Pre-install Software | Microsoft Windows for Pocket PC
Pocket Internet Explorer Plug-in for AvantGo
Pocket WordPocket Excel
Microsoft Reader
Windows Media Player
Note Taker
Voice Recorder
Calculator
Solitaire
File Explorer
LandWare
OmniSolve 1.01
Socket Communications drivers
HP settings, backup, home menu, task switcher, game buttons
HP security HP info exchange
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| Software on CD | Microsoft CD:
ActiveSync,
Microsoft Outlook 2000
Microsoft Money for Pocket PC
Microsoft Pocket Streets
Microsoft Transcriber version 1.1 for Windows CE
Windows Media Manager
Microsoft Reader Internet Explorer 5.0 (desktop version) HPCD:
Yahoo! MessagerMusicMatch Jukebox 6
Emusic.com
AudiblePlayer 2.0 for Windows and Pocket PC and AudibleManager 3.0
PhatWare HPC Notes 3.0 Lite and Professional Edition Trial
ZIO Interactive, Inc - Bubble Blaster
ZIO Interactive, Inc - Fun2Link
EZOS - EZ WAP
User Manual and accessory guide (PDF format) |
At a Glance
Looking at the top of the 525 you will see a Compact Flash card slot and on either side there is a standard 3.5mm Stereo earphone jack and IrDA infrared port. Holding the 525 directly in front of you, we have the Notification LED on the central top panel - this is a blinking green LED indicates an alarm or reminder. While your HP Jornada is connected to AC power, a solid red LED indicates that your HP Jornada is charging. A solid green LED indicates that your HP Jornada is fully charged. A blinking red LED indicates that the display is off (but the device is still on).
At the base of the display, there are four one-touch application launch buttons including Home Menu, Contacts List, Calendar, and Task List. The Home Menu button is used to access system applications such as the clock, files explorer, application programs (Internet Explorer, Email, Word, Excel, Media Player), memory, and power status. The screen contains 9 application cubes to press on. With another push of the Home Menu button, you the 525 will scroll through the next set of applications in memory. Beneath the four buttons you will find the Power button which turns the device on or off. One of the most convenient features of HP Jornada is the instant on feature. With instant on, there is no waiting for HP Jornada to start up or shut down; you can start working immediately by pressing the On/Off button. You can also turn on your HP Jornada simply by tapping the touch screen.
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