The HP hw6515 was
first revealed last June on HP's Singapore website. It runs Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition Phone Edition on an Intel PXA270 clocked at 312 MHz, and comes with 64 MB of RAM and 64 MB of Flash memory. The quad-band wireless device includes a full QWERTY keyboard, an integrated GPS receiver, and a 1.3 megapixel camera. The hw6510 model lacks the camera but is otherwise identical.
HP and Cingular say they have collaborated with 14 application providers to create the
HP Mobility Solutions Evaluation Center where customers can learn about and download trial versions of mobile software such as mail and messaging, security, navigation, and business applications.
"HP is simplifying the path for customers who are eager to add mobility to their lives but wary of the complexity and technical challenges," said Ted Clark, senior vice president and general manager of HP's Mobile Computing Global Business Unit. "Together with Cingular, we are empowering customers to take full advantage of mobility in ways they've never experienced before and to change the way they do business and how they connect to information, communication, and even entertainment."
The iPAQ hw6500 series will be available at Cingular stores and outlets as well as at HP's
on-line store. Cingular says it will offer the "device" (not stated whether hw6510 or hw6515) at $449 with a two-year contract, and $40 per month for unlimited data with a "qualified" voice plan. Additional product and pricing information is available
here.
Who's in the HP Mobility Solutions Evaluation CenterParticipants in the Mobility Solutions Evaluation Center include:
- Good Technology -- GoodLink wireless messaging and synchronization software keeps users connected to email, contacts, calendar, notes, tasks and other critical business applications.
- Bluefire Security Technologies -- The Bluefire Mobile Security VPN operates across both Wi-Fi and GPRS/EDGE protocols and is compatible with most VPN concentrators including both Cisco and Nortel Contivity.
- Credant Technologies -- Mobile Guardian provides centrally managed security for smart phones, PDAs, notebook computers and tablets to help reduce management complexity and total cost of ownership.
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