Previewing at GITEX 2005 : HP iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messenger
Dubai, UAE - HP has launched the iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messenger - a global communication device which integrates wireless voice, high-speed data networking and versatile GPS navigation technologies. The small device is considered one of the best in the world for connectivity, productivity, and mobility for business and personal communication.
Commenting on the key highlights of the new iPAQ hw6500, Anil Ghandi, General Manager for Personal Systems Group (PSG), HP Middle East said that the new device would prove equally adept for business and personal communication, particularly for people constantly on the move. "Featuring a built-in keyboard, the iPAQ hw6500 allows users to compose email, notes, text and instant messages - easily and effortlessly. With data delivery rates up to four times faster than dial-up, it allows them to quickly connect, and stay connected, to vital business information. And the iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messenger also provides rich media and data services that are well suited for mobile entertainment.
Ghandi stated that the new device aptly showcased HP's worldwide mail and messaging strategies designed to address the needs of mobile professionals to access business data seamlessly and securely. "There are four important advantages to using the new iPAQ: faster and easier communication, secure connectivity, rich messaging capabilities and hand-held navigation," he said
Equipped with GSM, GPRS and EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution) technologies, users can have a faster and simpler access to high quality voice and worldwide data services, as well as Internet-based content at greater download speeds. "These advanced technologies can help users perform at higher levels of productivity by providing real-time access to critical business systems and applications," Ghandi explained, adding that the Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition software (Phone Edition) helped maintain critical data connections. "This enables instant messaging, downloading of emails and browsing the Web even after receiving a call or accidentally turning off the device.
"Users who are familiar with the Microsoft Exchange 2003 environment can take advantage of a solution that goes far beyond basic text-based email messaging to allow full synchronisation to their inbox, calendar and contacts.
Instant messaging enables real time communication, email inboxes can be set to receive information from multiple accounts, or synchronise calendars, contacts lists and tasks." The built-in HP Photosmart camera also allows users to take a picture and share it by sending it wirelessly from the device to any email address in the world.
The iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messenger is the first Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) with integrated GPS navigation and voice technology, and is geared to address e-mail and data security issues. The GPS Navigation on this device is powered by TomTom, and offers single touch directions.
The iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messenger is a small, sleek device that has a height of 118 mm, weight of 71 mm and depth of 18 mm, weighing in at a total of 165 gms.
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About HP
HP is a technology solutions provider to consumers, businesses and institutions globally. The company's offerings span IT infrastructure, global services, business and home computing, and imaging and printing. For the four fiscal quarters ended July 31, 2005, HP revenue totalled $85.2 billion. More information about HP (NYSE, Nasdaq: HPQ) is available at www.hp.com
About HP Middle East
HP is the largest technology and solutions provider in the Middle East with 670 employees and subsidiaries in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Khobar, Cairo and Ramallah servicing the GCC, Egypt and the Levant. HP has been present in the Middle East since 1968, and opened its first regional office in 1994.HP Middle East is the market leader for Enterprise, Small and Medium Business and Consumer technology products, and offers a large portfolio of solutions and services in various business domains. For more information about HP in the Middle East, please visit www.hp.com/me
For more information please contact:
Hanan Kamal
HP
Tel: 971 4 391 6000
E-mail: hanan.kamal@hp.com
Rola Zaarour
Hill & Knowlton for HP
Tel: 971 4 334 4930
E-mail: rola.zaarour@hillandknowlton.com
Hewlett?Packard Middle East
P O Box 17295
Dubai Internet City
Dubai
Website: www.hp.com/me
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