HP iPAQ Data Messenger vs HP iPAQ Glisten
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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Key differences
Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.
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Weight
iPAQ Glisten: 28 g lighter
- iPAQ Data Messenger:
- 160 g
- iPAQ Glisten:
- 132 g
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Width
iPAQ Data Messenger: 5.8 mm narrower
- iPAQ Data Messenger:
- 57 mm
- iPAQ Glisten:
- 62.8 mm
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Screen diagonal
iPAQ Glisten: 0.31 in smaller diagonal
- iPAQ Data Messenger:
- 2.81 in
- iPAQ Glisten:
- 2.5 in
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Chipset
- iPAQ Data Messenger:
- Qualcomm MSM7201A
- iPAQ Glisten:
- Qualcomm MSM7200
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Depth
iPAQ Glisten: 4 mm thinner
- iPAQ Data Messenger:
- 17.4 mm
- iPAQ Glisten:
- 13.4 mm
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Release year
- iPAQ Data Messenger:
- 2008
- iPAQ Glisten:
- 2009
Physical size
Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.
1. iPAQ Data Messenger
- Height:
- 114 mm
- Width:
- 57 mm
- Depth:
- 17.4 mm +4 mm versus iPAQ Glisten
2. iPAQ Glisten
- Height:
- 112.8 mm
- Width:
- 62.8 mm +5.8 mm versus iPAQ Data Messenger
- Depth:
- 13.4 mm
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. iPAQ Data Messenger
- Screen diagonal:
- 2.81 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 4:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 24.5 cm²
2. iPAQ Glisten
- Screen diagonal:
- 2.5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 4:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 19.4 cm²
iPAQ Data Messenger has approximately 26.3% more rectangular screen area than iPAQ Glisten.
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
No unambiguous storage/RAM pairings are recorded. See the original specifications below.
iPAQ Data Messenger: Original memory entry
128 MB RAM · 256 MB ROM
iPAQ Glisten: Original memory entry
256 MB RAM · 512 MB ROM
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. iPAQ Data Messenger
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- No
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 8 GB (dedicated slot)
2. iPAQ Glisten
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 16 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
At least two unambiguous positive capacity values are needed for a chart. Original entries remain in the specifications.
Specifications
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Everyday essentials
| Specification | iPAQ Data Messenger | iPAQ Glisten |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Screen size |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Chipset |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | iPAQ Data Messenger | iPAQ Glisten |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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Unknown |
| Screen area |
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| Screen to body ratio |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | iPAQ Data Messenger | iPAQ Glisten |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Camera specs |
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| Functions |
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Unknown |
| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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Performance
| Specification | iPAQ Data Messenger | iPAQ Glisten |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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General specs
| Specification | iPAQ Data Messenger | iPAQ Glisten |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | iPAQ Data Messenger | iPAQ Glisten |
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| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | iPAQ Data Messenger | iPAQ Glisten |
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| Radio |
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Other features
| Specification | iPAQ Data Messenger | iPAQ Glisten |
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| Dop |
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