HP Intros iPAQ Smartphone With VOIP Capabilities
February 14th, 2007 - Posted in VoIPHewlett-Packard on Monday introduced a new VOIP-enabled smartphone, the iPAQ 500, with support for Windows Mobile 6.
The device will be available this spring, directly from HP and select authorized dealers, which have not been disclosed. International pricing and availability for the HP iPAQ 500 series will vary, HP said.
The 51X (numbered 510 in the US, 512 in Asia and 514 in Europe) is part of HP’s strategy to dominate the enterprise space. HP wants to sell complete corporate solutions, including desktops, laptops, servers, and mobile devices.
The phone includes Wi-Fi, GSM/EDGE, and Bluetooth connectivity options.It’s small, measuring just 4.7 by 2.8 x .7 inches and 5.8 ounces. The phone is topped by a 176 by 220 screen, which is lower resolution than the 320 by 240 screens on many other smart devices. It features six hours of continuous talk time on a fully charged battery, HP said.
The HP iPAQ 500 series Voice Messenger also features “push email” and voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) capabilities — not a third-party client like Skype for Windows Mobile, but a SIP-based VOIP solution built right into Windows Mobile 6. It will work with any SIP-based corporate IP PBX or public service, HP said.
Source: www.pcmag.com via news.yahoo.com