27 October 2008

The HP iPAQ Voice Messenger

HP has signed an agreement with Vodafone in Europe that will provide customers access to Vodafone’s high speed network on two new smartphones - the HP iPAQ Voice Messenger and the HP iPAQ Data Messenger.

The new smartphones will be available through Vodafone’s business sales channels starting in the UK, with other European countries to be announced. The HP iPAQ Voice Messenger and HP iPAQ Data Messenger are the latest additions to the HP portfolio.

The HP iPAQ Voice Messenger is a 3G smartphone with an integrated 20-key keypad that allows users to access voice, email, Internet browsing and GPS applications. The HP iPAQ Data Messenger is also a 3G smartphone, with a large touchscreen display, full slide-out alphanumeric keyboard and built-in GPS capabilities.

“High speed wireless connectivity is changing the way people communicate and helping our customers make the most of their time. Our continued relationship with HP is an important next step in helping customers stay connected to our high speed networks via easy to use, stylish smartphones in more places while on the move,” said Jens Schulte-Bockum, director of terminals, Vodafone Group. “Leveraging the depth in HP’s routes to market and the global scope of our partnership, we are expanding the range of mobile devices and regions where customers can experience true office mobility.”

Both smartphones feature a unique five-way optical navigation button that provides a 'gliding' sensation when scrolling through menus, and intelligent predictive text capabilities that learn user’s vocabulary and style from messages and emails for progressively faster and easier message composition. With integrated Microsoft Windows Live Messenger, instant messaging is more intuitive. Additionally, the familiar Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system means many customers can skip the hassles of a “new phone” learning curve and IT departments can easily and securely integrate the iPAQ smartphones into their existing Microsoft Exchange environments.

“People expect their mobile phones to integrate seamlessly into their life, to meet their personal and business needs throughout the day”, said Alfredo Patron, director, Microsoft Mobile Communications Business EMEA. “We are excited that HP continues to rely on Windows Mobile to deliver mobile solutions for their business and prosumer customers. From messaging and editing documents, to navigation and Internet browsing, these new iPAQ smartphones bring a new level of enterprise-class mobile solution to market.”

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