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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
Cingular and HP Launch HP iPAQ Pocket PC
ATLANTA, June 6 Cingular Wireless and HP
(NYSE: HPQ; Nasdaq) today introduced the first integrated voice and data HP
iPAQ Pocket PC to be powered by Cingular's nationwide digital wireless
network.
The Cingular-enabled HP iPAQ Pocket PC h6320/6325, which comes with the
Windows Mobile software, incorporates GSM quad-band "world phone" capabilities
to give users a wide-reaching international experience.
The HP iPAQ h6320/6325 features three-way wireless capabilities via
Cingular's nationwide GSM/GPRS network, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth(R) wireless
technology. Providing manageable, more secure access to corporate data, e-
mail, and the Internet,(1)(2) the HP iPAQ h6320/6325 includes an innovative
feature that automatically connects to the fastest available network and
automatically switches to an alternate network if the initial connection is
lost.
The HP iPAQ h6320/6325's international capabilities feature gives mobile
professionals the ability to use its voice and data features within the United
States or abroad. Cingular roaming agreements give customers the ability to
use their device in 160 countries when making phone calls and over 80
countries when accessing data. It is available beginning today online
at http://www.hp.com/go/iPAQs/h6320_h6325 and through various HP and Cingular
sales channels.
"The iPAQ h6320/6325 teams HP's popular Pocket PC technology with
connectivity to the largest wireless digital voice and data network in the
U.S. and extensive international roaming to give users a truly world-class
wireless experience," said Abhi Ingle, executive director, business data
solutions, for Cingular Wireless. "It is a valuable tool not only for mobile
professionals but for government agencies and companies with technicians in
the field and outside sales forces, as well as those in the healthcare, high-
tech and manufacturing industries, for example."
Cingular's portfolio of applications certified for Pocket PC devices
includes those from leading software vendors Antenna Software, Epocrates(R),
Extended Systems, and TEPR 2005 award winner PatientKeeper(R).
The HP iPAQ h6320/6325 is part of the HP iPAQ Pocket PC h6300 series,
which features enhancements to wireless security and roaming functionality,
Bluetooth Connection Manager, and audio for Bluetooth and wired headsets to
provide Cingular customers with an excellent end-user experience. It is a
small and sleek handheld with a bright, 3.5-inch color screen and a removable,
snap-on thumb keyboard. The HP iPAQ h6325 includes a built-in VGA camera with
640 x 480 pixel resolution and 8-bit color.
The HP iPAQ h6320/6325 also delivers e-mail and messaging capabilities.
When matched with Microsoft Exchange 2003 Server, e-mail, attachments,
calendar updates and more can be automatically sent and synched with the
device over a Wi-Fi or GPRS network.
The device's integrated Bluetooth technology gives users wireless
connectivity to such peripherals as headsets, printers and desktop or notebook
PCs. The 3.5-inch screen combines transflective display technology with more
than 65,000 brilliant colors, and a high-contrast ratio with rich color
saturation to provide crisper, clearer images and text.
"HP welcomes the chance to be part of the Cingular family and looks
forward to delivering Cingular customers a range of convenient options to stay
connected," said Rick Roesler, vice president, handheld division, HP. "Our
versatile HP iPAQ h6320/6325 provides customers with a high-quality voice and
data experience to maintain productivity virtually anywhere they go."
The HP iPAQ h6320/6325 is powered by a Texas Instruments OMAP(TM) 1510
processor and has SDRAM 64-MB, 64-MB ROM memory (55-MB user accessible)
bolstered by up to 20 MB iPAQ File Store featuring non-volatile memory used to
store critical data, databases and other important files. An integrated
Secure Digital (SD) slot supports SD and Multimedia Card memory cards.
The HP iPAQ h6320/6325 comes with Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition
software for Pocket PC, which gives users access to pocket versions of
Outlook, Word, Excel and Internet Explorer. It also supports the Microsoft
Windows .NET Compact Framework so that IT investments already made in .NET
applications can be easily leveraged and extended to mobile users.
"The HP iPAQ h6320/6325 Pocket PC phone, combined with Cingular's
nationwide network, is a great solution for individuals and companies looking
to improve the productivity through access to critical information remotely,"
said Scott Horn, senior director for the Mobile and Embedded Devices Division
at Microsoft Corp. "We are excited HP and Cingular are taking advantage of
the Windows Mobile software platform to deliver devices with familiar
interface and applications to their customers."
Praised for its many advanced features and wireless connectivity options,
the HP iPAQ h6300 series has been widely recognized with superior reviews and
significant industry accolades since its introduction. A few among these
include: Popular Science's "Best of What's New" award in December 2004 and
winner of "Best of Show 2004" at TechXNY in the Best Mobile/Wireless solution
category.
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 April 30, 2005, HP revenue totaled $83.3 billion. More
information about HP is available at http://www.hp.com .
About Cingular Wireless
Cingular Wireless is the largest wireless carrier in the United States,
serving 50.4 million customers. Cingular, a joint venture between SBC
Communications Inc. (NYSE: SBC) and BellSouth Corporation (NYSE: BLS), has the
largest digital voice and data network in the nation -- the ALLOVER(SM)
network -- and the largest mobile-to-mobile community of any national wireless
carrier. Cingular is the only U.S. wireless carrier to offer Rollover(SM), the
wireless plan that lets customers keep their unused monthly minutes. Details
of the company are available at http://www.cingular.com . Get Cingular
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