Cingular and HP Launch HP iPAQ Pocket PC
06 Juin 2005 - 4:01PM
PR Newswire (US)
Cingular and HP Launch HP iPAQ Pocket PC Versatile Device Includes
Three-Way Wireless Capabilities via Nation's Largest Digital
Wireless Voice and Data Network, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth(R) Wireless
Technology ATLANTA, June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 Wireless
press releases e-mailed to you automatically. Sign up at
http://www.cingular.com/newsroom . (1) A standard GSM/GPRS
infrastructure, a standard wireless LAN infrastructure, other
devices enabled with Bluetooth wireless technology, and a service
contract with a wireless network airtime provider may be required
for applicable wireless communication. GPRS Wireless Internet
access requires a separately purchased service contract. Check with
wireless network service providers for availability and coverage in
your area. Not all web content available. (2) Telephone service
requires separately purchased service contract. Check with service
provider for availability of coverage in your service area.
Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corp. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by
Hewlett-Packard Company under license. This news release contains
forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and
assumptions. If such risks or uncertainties materialize or such
assumptions prove incorrect, the results of HP and its consolidated
subsidiaries could differ materially from those expressed or
implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. All
statements other than statements of historical fact are statements
that could be deemed forward- looking statements, including the
expected development, performance or rankings of products or
services; statements of expectation or belief; and any statement of
assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Risks, uncertainties
and assumptions include the development, performance and market
acceptance of products and services and other risks that are
described from time to time in HP's Securities and Exchange
Commission reports, including but not limited to HP's Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended Jan. 31, 2005, and
other reports filed after HP's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended Oct. 31, 2004. HP assumes no obligation and does
not intend to update these forward-looking statements. DATASOURCE:
Cingular Wireless CONTACT: John Kampfe of Cingular Wireless,
+1-908-696-4536, or wireless, +1-908-432-3473; or Mike Hockey of
HP, +1-281-927-9379, or Web site:
http://www.hp.com/go/iPAQs/h6320_h6325 http://www.cingular.com/
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