This is advertised as one of the accessories when you look at the main Amazon page for the IPAQ 3835, but you have to read the details to see it's only for the 3650. Bought it and then had to return it because of this, I'm sure it works fine for the 3650 though.

I really like the fact that this cradle is also a stand. I like the angle at which it holds the iPaq, which is conducive to looking at the "Today" screen easily - at a glance - when it is sitting on my desk next to my computer. I also like that the power cable is removable, so that I can use it even if I am not using the cradle, and the way that the cables fit under the base is very nice, making it easy to ensure that the cradle sits flat. Unlike the USB cable - sans cradle - that I had with an earlier iPaq, I have never had a single problem with the cradle, or either of its cables. Unlike one of the other reviewers, I have never had any problems with the fit of the device into the cradle, either; I think the cradle's guide, which fits where the power cable attaches to the iPaq when the cradle is not in use, helps ensure that the device is inserted correctly. I have found the cradle, also, to be very rugged; I usually toss it im my bag with all my other junk and take it to work with me. It doesn't require any "care and feeding".

I've been using the USB cradle for about a year now, and never had any problems with it. One thing I did notice is when there is an expansion pack being used, sliding it into the cradle to connect can be difficult at times. I do recommend having two cradles if you use your Compaq at home and at work.

After two months, my Ipaq cradle stopped working. The alignment of the Pocket PC is such that it does not line up with the cradle, so in order to sync with my computer, I have to manually tilt the IPAQ forward in the cradle. In order to charge it, I have to plug eht power directly into the IPAQ.

Mechanically, this is a very poor design.