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HP Expands iPAQ Lineup with New Devices, Services and Accessories
NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2007 - Extending the HP iPAQ handheld lineup with the largest
product launch in the brand's history, HP today unveiled 56 iPAQ-related products.
Because it takes more than a mobile device to make a business mobile, HP introduced
five mobile devices, five mobile software programs, 12 mobile services and almost three
dozen handheld accessories.
The new devices offer an array of mobile features tailored for business and personal use and include a pair of 3G mobile phones, a personal navigation device and two
personal digital assistants (PDAs). The new services empower IT organizations with
mobile device management, software customization, location-based services and HP
Total Care.
"This unprecedented expansion of iPAQ product and services demonstrates HP's
dedication to the mobile space and to the needs of its business customers," said Dave
Rothschild, vice president, Handheld Business Unit, Personal Systems Group, HP.
"Businesses need IT companies to deliver fast, flexible and reliable mobility, and HP
delivers on these needs with our new products, services and solutions. Business is about outcomes and iPAQ is about business."
The expansion of the iPAQ product line features the following:
o HP iPAQ 900 Series Business Messenger - 3G phone(1) with QWERTY keyboard
o HP iPAQ 600 Series Business Navigator - A two-in-one 3G phone(1) and navigation
device
o HP iPAQ 300 Series Travel Companion - Handheld GPS device for business and
personal travel featuring graphics acceleration and available 3D maps(2)
o HP iPAQ 200 Series Enterprise Handheld - Powerful, large screen PDA with Wi-Fi(3)
that is well-suited to run a broad range of business applications
o HP iPAQ 100 Series Classic Handheld - Big screen, simple synchronization with
personal content, and Wi-Fi(3) connectivity make this sleek, affordable PDA an ideal
phone companion
o HP Enterprise Mobility Suite - Provides mobile device management capabilities that
ease device deployments and management within the enterprise
o HP iPAQ Custom Touch - Small lot iPAQ customization conveniently preloads iPAQ
devices with custom applications, themes and settings for enterprise customers(4)
o HP iPAQ location-based services - A web destination where users can personalize
their trip plans, map content and update device software
o HP Total Care - A suite of services to help iPAQ customers design, manage and
implement business mobility, with application mobilization, one-stop help desk, and
leasing and lifecycle management
o HP iPAQ Mobile Broadband Connect - Access the Internet on an HP notebook or PC
through a tethered iPAQ 3G phone for high-speed mobile broadband connectivity(1,5)
Handhelds with business services
HP's newest mobile phones offer mobile email, voice and access to critical enterprise
applications, making it easy for busy professionals to stay on top of their work.(1,3,5) Users of the feature-packed HP iPAQ 900 Series Business Messenger and HP iPAQ 600 Series
Business Navigator can make calls and access the Internet in places around the world
via tri-band UMTS/HSDPA and quad-band GSM/EDGE wireless technology, while
integrated Wi-Fi allows for hot spot connectivity and VoIP capabilities.(1,3,5,6)
On-the-go professionals also will appreciate the long battery life and turn-by-turn
navigation via Assisted GPS. Both devices feature HP iPAQ Device Connect software,
simplifying high-speed connection to the Internet with a notebook PC anywhere highspeed
cellular data networks are available.(1,5) In addition, built-in Voice Commander
features, such as HP Voice Reply, enable hands-free emailing.(7)
The HP iPAQ 900 Series Business Messenger features an alphanumeric QWERTY thumb
keyboard and a predictive text tool for fast typing.
The HP iPAQ 600 Series Business Navigator features a 12-key design and is optimized
for single-handed use. Its unique Smart Touch navigational wheel, embedded in the
keypad, uses a simple circular motion of the thumb to scroll through email, zoom in and
out of maps or browse file lists. As a two-in-one phone and navigator, the HP iPAQ 600
offers available maps and car kit for travelers needing to get places fast.(2)
The HP iPAQ 600 and 900 Series both run the Microsoft Windows® Mobile 6
Professional operating system and boast a 3-megapixel camera and a bright touch
screen. They also feature quick upload to Snapfish, the leading online photo service.
Users can upload photos taken with an iPAQ directly to their Snapfish account over-the air.
The HP iPAQ 900 Series Business Messenger and HP iPAQ 600 Series Business
Navigator also support HP's mobile device management solution, the HP Enterprise
Mobility Suite (EMS), for easy setup and over-the-air manageability. EMS 4.0 is now
shipping and will shortly be fully integrated with HP Enterprise Discovery Software to
provide customers with unified asset management of their iPAQ handhelds, desktops,
notebooks and server devices.
With HP's new iPAQ customization service, HP can deliver iPAQ devices configured to
comply with key enterprise policies right out of the box, such as network and registry
settings, content and preloaded applications.(4)
HP also is working with software companies to ensure essential business applications
such as email, customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain management
(SCM) and mobile IP telephony applications are certified and supported.(3,6,8)
Personal Navigation Tour Guide
Ideally suited for business or personal travel, the HP iPAQ 300 Series Travel
Companion's high-resolution, 3D immersive navigation experience(2) comes complete
with a premium entertainment system, Bluetooth(TM) phone connectivity(3) and web-based
trip planning services(3) to help travelers make the most of the journey and the
destination.(3)
Featuring a brilliant 800- by 480-pixel, 4.3-inch widescreen display, the HP iPAQ 300
provides resolution equivalent to full DVD-quality video. HP also has created a
completely new exclusive user interface that offers fast and simple navigation. An online trip planning web portal debuting later this fall assists in tailoring travel itineraries, researching destination information and uploading routes and content to the iPAQ.
Customers can also connect to a Bluetooth phone and talk hands free. In addition,
customers will enjoy playing MP3 music, videos and photos and pre-installed games.
PDAs for enterprise and personal productivity
The powerhouse HP iPAQ 200 Series Enterprise Handheld, with its big VGA 4-inch
touch screen, sets a new standard for enterprise PDAs. The HP iPAQ 200 Series has the
processing power to run a variety of enterprise applications or third-party vertical
business solutions. With integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the device offers convenient
mobile connectivity and can be used as a VoIP handset.(3,6)
HP extends the classic PDA tradition with the sleek and affordable HP iPAQ 100 Series
Classic Handheld, just 13 mm thin. The ideal companion to a mobile phone, this elegant
new PDA is designed to fit comfortably in the hand. Its large display makes content easy to see, as it shares and synchronizes Outlook Calendar, Contacts, Tasks and media.
With Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and the latest Windows Mobile 6 operating system, the HP iPAQ
100 Series provides personal productivity and wireless connectivity - all at a great
value.
Pricing and availability
Device price and availability will vary by country and region. For more information visit www.yourlifeistheshow.com. More information on these HP iPAQ handhelds and other
HP mobility solutions is available in an online press kit at http://www.hp.com/go/Mobility2007.
About HP
HP focuses on simplifying technology experiences for all of its customers - from
individual consumers to the largest businesses. With a portfolio that spans printing,
personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure, HP is among the world's
largest IT companies, with revenue totaling $100.5 billion for the four fiscal quarters
ended July 31, 2007. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at
www.hp.com.
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