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16 November 2007  |  Avg user rating: RatingRatingRatingRatingRating 

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Look and Feel

The HP IPAQ 514 is a smart black, solidly built smartphone, with a functional rather than fashionable design, that looks and feels good in the hand.

Features

A Windows-powered smartphone with a selection of business-focused features, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, Excel, Word and PowerPoint and it works over GSM/EDGE networks, supports push-email and can also be used as a VoIP phone

Ease of Use

If you use Windows on your PC, you'll be up to speed with this smartphone swiftly.

Performance

No major quirks to report, although the lack of 3G means that data download speeds are a little slower than we'd expect from a top smartphone.

Battery Life

Juice on the HP iPAQ 514 is perfectly reasonable, until you really start to use the Wi-fi.

HP iPaq 514

Pros: Sleek design and packed with features including Wi-Fi, VoIP and push-email.
Cons: No 3G and no touch-screen.

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Verdict: A good solid option for business users and consumers, although early adopters would probably expect a better camera.