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BenQ P50 PDA Reviews

The BenQ P50 Review is brought to you from an unbiased collective of PDA enthusiasts. After using the BenQ P50 and comparing it to other PDAs we have rated its features and calculated its value in comparison to other PDAs of the same caliber. We will give you our results based on the BenQ P50 software and BenQ P50 accessories available.

Packed in its sturdy BenQ P50 case, the PDA comes ready to use, even with a small charge and includes the BenQ P50 GPS. BenQ P50 ringtones are available online to be downloaded, or accessible from your internet connection from your BenQ P50 itself. Mounted in a BenQ P50 car holder, or as it is otherwise known: BenQ P50 dash mount, the BenQ P50 GPS software runs flawlessly and can assist you in getting from point A to point B.

BenQ P50 Specifications
 
General Introduced2006 Q1
Processor CPU TypeIntelPXA272
CPU Frequency (Speed)416 MHz
Size Weight6.0 oz
Dimensions4.8 x 2.3 x 0.7 in
Display TypeTFT
Size2.8 in
BacklightYes
Colours65000
Colour depth18bpp
Maximum resolution240x320
Memory ROM Size64 MB
ROM TypeFlash
RAM Size64 MB
RAM TypeSDRAM
Operating System and Software Operating SystemWindows Mobile PocketPC (Microsoft Windows Pocket PC 2003)
PDF SupportYes
PPT SupportYes
Communications SMSYes
MMSYes
WLANYes, 802.11b
Phone Capabilities NetworkGSM
 - GSM 850 / GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900
Connectivity USBYes
BluetoothYes
SynchronizationNo
InfraredYes
CradleNo
  
Input Devices StylusYes
TouchscreenYes
Expansion slots SD (SecureDigital)Yes
MMCYes
Power Specifications Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Life120 h
Battery Amperage1240 mAh
Supply DeviceTravel Charger
Multimedia Features MP3 SupportYes
WMA SupportNo
MPEG SupportYes
Buttons WLAN/Bluetooth LEDNo
Design Features Protective CoverYes
Available colorsBlack
Digital Camera Capabilities Megapixels1.3
Zoom4.0
Self PortraitYes
Video CaptureYes
Maximum Resolution1280x960

BenQ P50 Accessories

BenQ P50 Accessories include, but are not limited to: BenQ P50 parts, which you will find such as extension antennas and download cables or cradles; The BenQ P50 Manual which comes packed with your PDA, but can be replaced or re-ordered if your upgrades make your original unit incomplete regarding documentation; BenQ P50 Cases to secure your PDA from drops and spills when not in use. With a variety of styles and colors - find one to fit your style!

Finally we come to the BenQ P50 software portion of our review, which is quite a broad topic. Your software will touch different areas of your PDA, including the BenQ P50 smartphone. Turn your PDA into an entertainment center with BenQ P50 games, BenQ P50 ringtones - all available in the form of free BenQ P50 downloads. Free BenQ P50 ringtones can be purchased, downloaded, or manufactured your self by using music you already have on hand. The BenQ P50 Cingular plan takes full advantage of your PDAs ability to access the BenQ P50 WiFi capabilities.

You will notice that occasionally after a BenQ P50 downloads take place and you fail to do a BenQ P50 unlock on your PDA - it may seize up, like any electronic device normally does under duress. This may require a BenQ P50 hard reset, which is essentially disconnecting the power source while the PDA is still "active". We suggest never doing a hard reset unless instructed by a BenQ P50 PDA technician.


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