Windows Phone Thoughts: The Register Reviews the hp6515: Must Try Harder

"Just as the great unwashed now think that all MP3 players are called an iPod, so there was a time when all handheld devices were simply known as iPaqs. . . . The HP iPaq hw6515 Mobile Messenger may not be the best looking device on the market and as with all connected PDAs, there's a trade-off between the usability and the size of the unit. That said, it works well and the quality of the device isn't in question. We're just concerned that HP has taken the easy route and not really released a device to try and push the market forward, which results in a 'me too' kind of product. From an innovator of HP's league, 'me too' doesn't really fit the bill."



"Oh how the mighty are fallen" might well be the subtext for this review. The hp6515 really does not stack up too well against the plethora of great devices being released and announced at the moment. It's excellent that HP offer a camera free version of this device, but the final score of 70% seems sadly appropriate. This GPS enabled Treo wanabe is a missed opportunity. The Register review needs a bit of work itself as well. Any guesses what's wrong with this sentence (and the device itself)? ;-)

"The screen is 3in in size and supports the standard 320 x 240 resolution."