• HP iPAQ 512

    HP iPAQ 512

    Frazier Barretto, Sep 03, 2007 1636 hrs IST

    Here's a Windows mobile phone which goes easy on the pocket. Does that mean it's easy on the features as well?

    Windows Mobile 6.0, 128 MB ROM, Light, Wi-Fi, Price

    Poor Screen, USB1.1, A bit slow, Poor camera.

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Build & Design

The iPAQ 512 is a standard candy-bar phone - it's light, and fits easily in your pocket like other standard phones of the same form.



The phone has a large 2-inch screen with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels. Although this is a standard resolution for many phones, in this case it tends to get a little pixilated; a 240 x 320 would have been better.

The phone has a standard alphanumeric keypad with a 5-way D-Pad. The keys have a laminated finish with the center button of the D-Pad and the calling keys having a brushed metal finish. There are two menu keys and a Home and Back/Previous menu key.



The left side of the phone has the volume control, a microSD card slot which has a rubber flap to shield it from dust. The rubber flap is pretty tough to pull out and makes it difficult to get to the memory card if you don't have nails or a pin around. There is also a 2.5mm stereo port on this side to connect your handsfree. The right side holds a Voice Command button.



The bottom of the phone houses a miniUSB port which doubles as a charging port, and also a connectivity port. The back of the phone is where a 1.3 MP camera is placed, and above that is the loud speaker of the phone.



The overall build of the phone is good. Although I feel that the phone won't be able to survive more than a couple of drops.

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(48) Comments
Mohamed Iqbal
,Avoor, Kumbakonam, on Mar 04, 2010 03:00 PM
where's the service center in India (TamilNadu), Call me at 9962233352
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Senthil Kumar
,Chennai, on Jan 30, 2010 10:51 AM
Where's the sevice center in India for this mobile. If any one know call me at 9962045814
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Raj
,Chennai, on Dec 01, 2009 06:55 PM
Searching for HP Ipaq 512 in Chennai. Guide me where i can get and what will be the best price? Pls reply 9884025780
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shiva
,tirupur, on Sep 22, 2009 08:52 PM
i need free software send to this mail. id
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Gaurav Vyas
,Mumbai, on Sep 04, 2007 03:22 AM
India is a dumping ground.
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ravi
,mumbai, on Sep 04, 2007 09:16 AM
you idiot
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Anonymous
,B'lore, on Sep 04, 2007 11:57 AM
The statement is correct, u r an idiot urself.
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sharad
,Navi Mumbai, on Sep 05, 2007 06:16 AM
Yes,I agree but don't forget you also play on this ground. by sharad
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Harry
,ngl, on May 06, 2008 11:33 PM
Did somebody dump u???
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ravi
,nagpur, on Jun 11, 2009 05:09 PM
INDIA SURE IS A DUMPING GROUND.... mobile leke phans gaya.... anybody know where i can get the body of Ipaq512... HP DONT HAVE IT, AND THEY SAY THEY WILL NEVER IMPORT IT...
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rajukumardas
,guwahati, on Apr 30, 2009 01:57 PM
i need a battery for ipaq 512 in india, Guwahati, Plz help
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Prashant Kunder
,Mumbai, on Jul 11, 2008 03:19 PM
Looking for HP Ipaq 512 in india, where do i get it pls reply 9930802510
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Hakim Rawat
,Mumbai, on Dec 09, 2008 10:49 AM
Hi, I want to sell my HP IPAQ 512, not used at all, with all accesories and a 1 year warranty, 9867282152
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Mohamed Rafiq
,Chennai, on Jul 13, 2008 05:39 AM
Looking for HP Ipaq 512 in india, where do i get it pls reply 9884099952
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teritoe
,delhi, on May 29, 2008 08:04 PM
if you have an enemy suggest the phone. for every call i have to make i have to restart the phone. Imagine! It's just eight months old. and it is the same for receiving calls. Wow!
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Aadrian Abhishe
,New Delhi, on May 06, 2008 05:31 AM
I believe under such decent price of somewere around 10K, most of the other phone brands do not compete to its specifications. I am sure real buyers and professionals will not look for camera quality.
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sushant khoshal
,sunabeda koraput orissa, on Apr 20, 2008 01:49 PM
WANT TO BUY
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manikumar
,chennai, on Sep 21, 2007 08:49 PM
sending E mails and long messages without typing, great!!!!!But must have been 3G /HSPD enabled.Has got excellent battery life.Ithink it is the lowest priced windows mobile os 6 based phone!!!!HP is always known for it's quality----excellent buy
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Karthik
,Chennai, on Apr 10, 2008 10:36 AM
Hi Mani, I am Karthik from Chennai had gone thru your message posting on HP phone, as I am going to buy one just wanted to know is it worth.Pls let me know.
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diss
,lucknow, on Sep 05, 2007 08:07 AM
hi guys stop brick batting each other , write somthing value adding
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Dhan Bang
,Navi Mumbai, on Jan 01, 2008 07:34 PM
High Technology ka matlab pata hai
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Nirav
,Bangalore, on Dec 12, 2007 08:17 AM
People, how bout the sound quality (with headphones and with speakers on?? m gonna buy it on this Sat...plz niravpatel10@yahoo.co.in
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ganesh
,mumbai, on Nov 30, 2007 05:39 PM
i have recently purchased.the airtel does not support its airtel live server please help.
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kartick
,delhi, on Sep 04, 2007 03:44 PM
wanna sell off my ipaq 512 @ 8.5ks ...nearly 2 months old...just bought it for trying it....served the purpose nad now i wana move on....if any interested call me asap @ 9891537293 or mail at kartick_grover@yahoo.com
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Kumar
,Bangalore, on Oct 02, 2007 10:47 PM
It's bullshit mobile. SUCKS! Battery backup only 5 hours
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sunny
,delhi, on Nov 02, 2007 03:54 PM
hi...wana buy it at 6K...let me know if agreed?
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himanshu
,delhi, on Nov 04, 2007 07:02 PM
hi Kartick...let me know if u like to sell it at 6K. himanshu_ahuja1983@rediffmail.com.....
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steve
,blore, on Sep 05, 2007 08:59 AM
Cost please
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maxwell
,bangalore, on Oct 29, 2007 02:30 PM
only 10,499 now
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rajiv7374
,Bangalore, on Oct 06, 2007 09:20 AM
The best time about this mobile is you just have one cable to carry for both charging and data transfer. Sony, Nokia are you listening!!!!
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anony.mouse
,bby, on Sep 04, 2007 04:52 PM
u review a phone that claims voice to email as its USP without testing that feature??? Bullshit review.
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rajiv7374
,Bangalore, on Oct 06, 2007 09:09 AM
THAT is typical of Tech Tree. These guys need to learn something from the other technical websites.
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Vinay Chaudhary
,Nashik, on Sep 05, 2007 12:20 PM
Hey its All OK nice One but Where do i get it at cheaper Price... please tell me if any one sale it...
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Anuj
,Delhi, on Sep 24, 2007 07:21 PM
i got it for 11400
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Vishal
,Delhi, on Sep 26, 2007 04:26 PM
Hi Anuj, will you please let me know from where did u purchased iPAQ 512 in Delhi. Since, i m also frm Delhi, it wont be any problem for me. You can mail me at : vishalsharma1975@yahoo.com
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nvnathan
,Calcutta, on Sep 17, 2007 04:03 PM
Looks good
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rajesh.m
,chennai, on Sep 11, 2007 01:23 PM
hi this phone is gr8,except the thing that it will take some time to get use to the kaypad.can any body tell me how to copy sim contacts in to phone contacts at a single go.
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riyansh
,mumbai, on Sep 10, 2007 01:19 PM
Want to avoid Telemarketers calls ... log on to... National Do Not Call Registration Website -- ndncregistry.googlepages
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Wise Guru
,Nashik, on Sep 05, 2007 09:53 AM
Seems a good PDA Phone with this price Tag...But I wonder, why would anybody want to go for a Windows Mobile Phone? Symbian or any other OS can do the same job....
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Sums
,New Delhi, on Sep 05, 2007 12:24 PM
Huh!!!U cant compare symbian n windows!!!!Windows phones are far far bettr...The best thing is a stable OS which i m afraid symbian is no where near..So please Mr. Dnt pass on wrong info it misleads......
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prakash
,Bangalore, on Sep 05, 2007 01:34 PM
U R Correct, why most of the people go for windows OS, because connectivity is good for windows based computer, so files can be easily transferred, edit, save, open etc, but Symbian is also an very good OS for mobile phone, at present Symbian OS is the best OS for mobile phones.
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Dhan Bang
,Navi Mumbai, on Sep 05, 2007 08:53 PM
Windows operating system for mobile is not handy,not userfriendly ,always hangs, needs three to four buttons to be prressed for single function, messaging is tedious etc. . being for so long it is not popular. On the other hand symbian is very convient, simpler, userfriendly, stable operating system. All what can be done in Windows operating system can be done in symbian . Lots 'n' lots of softwares are available for symbian . From above review it is not clear that editing mode for office available in the pakage. If not extra to be paid for its purchasing
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wiseguru
,Nasik, on Sep 07, 2007 03:19 PM
Agreed that Windows is a good OS, but for Laptops and Desktops only. For Mobiles, windows mobile os is comaparatively not the best...! And the main thing is that we are now a lot bored to look at Windows (NT/XP/Vista..!) everywhere around. I don't want to same the same interface and icons and error messages and blue sceens on my mobile phone!!!! I prefer something different and innovative kind of interface on mobile phone. Symbian or no symbian, but no windows mobile, please. Motorola uses Linux...it also is good...I already have one Nokia N73 ME and one Motoming A1200. And I feel relieved that they are not having Windows OS !!!!!! And yes... Friend, that does not mean I hate Windows Mobile OS...If someone wants to gift me a "O2 XDA Zinc" I'll be very happy indeed....!
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AKASH
,PUNE, on Sep 06, 2007 11:02 AM
COST? SERVICE?
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Ash
,Pune, on Sep 05, 2007 05:46 PM
Cost ????
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venugopal
,bangalore, on Sep 05, 2007 01:14 PM
this is phone is very compartable to handle
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B.Murali krishn
,Hyderabad, on Sep 05, 2007 07:37 AM
This Phone is very High Technology
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dilip
,nagpur, on Sep 05, 2007 12:28 PM
ok..... abhi samjha kya..... soya tha kya....
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