MobileTechReview Forum, News and Reviews: Details on HP's new Windows Mobile PDAs and Handheld GPS Announced Today

HP announced three new Windows Mobile Pocket PCs today. Two run Windows Mobile 6 Classic and the iPAQ 300 is a GPS device running Windows CE 5. These are not phones, but rather straight PDAs and a GPS-oriented device. Here are the details on each model:

HP iPAQ 300

In the US this will sell as the HP iPAQ 310 for $449. It's estimated to be available in the next month or so.

Wireless Integrated GPS navigation Integrated Bluetooth v2.0 with EDR
Operating system Windows CE 5.0 with custom HP user interface
Processor Centrality Titan 600MHz
Display 4.3-inch transmissive TFT 16-bit RGB depth 65,000 color WVGA 800 x 480 pixel touch screen display, antiglare, landscape orientation
Memory 128MB SDRAM main memory for running applications (may vary by country)
Up to 2 GB Flash ROM (depending on model/may vary by country)
User available persistent storage varies by model
Dimensions 86.8mm x 110.2mm x 18.2mm (3.4 x 4.3 x 0.7 in)
Weight (with battery) 187 g (6.6 oz)
1700 mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable, user changeable battery
Interfaces Mini-USB connector for sync/data/charge
Storage High-capacity SD card slot (SDHC)
Audio Large speaker for navigation volume, integrated microphone with echo cancellation, 3.5mm 3 pin headphone jack
Hardware buttons Power, scroll wheel, reset
HP exclusive applications:
HP designed user interface, Bluetooth hands-free phone application, Bluetooth device pairing (phone, stereo headphones)
GPS software: Navigation engine, text to speech, and maps, RDS/TMC traffic data support (EMEA)
Entertainment software: Digital music player (with Windows Media DRM), digital video player, photo viewer, and games

In the box iPAQ Travel Companion 310 Series, windshield mount with device holder, dashboard mount disc, car charger, standard
battery, AC adapter, mini-USB cable, carrying case, documentation, HP iPAQ Companion CD.

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HP iPAQ 200

This is HP's new business-oriented / power user handheld with a VGA display.

In the US this will sell as the HP iPAQ 211 for $449. It's estimated to be available in approximately 2 months.

Wireless Integrated WiFi ? 802.11 b/g with WPA2 security
Integrated Bluetooth v2.0 with EDR
Operating system Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Classic
Microsoft programs included: Office Mobile, Office Outlook? Mobile, Internet Explorer Mobile, Windows Media Player Mobile
Processor Marvell PXA310, 624MHz
Display 4-inch transflective TFT 260K color 480 x 640 pixel (VGA) touch panel display with LED backlight
Memory 64 MB SDRAM main memory for running applications
256 MB flash ROM
Dimensions 126mm x 76mm x 16mm (4.96? x 2.99? x 0.63?)
Weight (with battery) Up to 192g (6.8 oz)
2200 mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable, user changeable battery
Ports and expansion slots: 24 pin connector, mini USB, SDIO, CF (Compact Flash)
Audio Integrated microphone, receiver, two speakers, 3.5mm 4 pin headphone jack
Hardware buttons 9-way navigation with press to activate, 4 programmable, voice recorder, power, reset
HP exclusive applications:
Bluetooth Manager, Certificate Enroller, Asset Viewer, HP Photosmart Mobile, iPAQ Wireless, Today Panel Lite, HP QuickStart Tour, HP iPAQ Setup Assistant, HP Help and Support, HP Enterprise Mobility Agent, HP Mobile Print.
In the box HP iPAQ 200 Series Enterprise Handheld, standard 2200 mAh battery, AC Adapter with power cord, sync/charge cable,
stylus, slip case, documentation kit, HP iPAQ Companion CD.

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HP iPAQ 100

This is HP's "entry level" Windows Mobile handheld, though the specs are certainly pretty good.

In the US this will sell as the HP iPAQ 111 for $299. It's estimated to be available in approximately 2 months.

Wireless Integrated WiFi ? 802.11 b/g with WPA2 security
Integrated Bluetooth v2.0 with EDR
Operating system Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Classic
Microsoft programs included: Office Mobile , Office Outlook? Mobile, Internet Explorer Mobile, Windows Media Player 10
Processor Marvell PXA310, 624 MHz
Display 3.5-inch transflective TFT RGB color 240 x 320 pixel touch screen with LED backlight
Memory 64 MB SDRAM main memory for running applications
256 MB flash ROM
Dimensions 116.7mm x 68.9mm x 13.6mm (4.59? x 2.71? x 0.54?)
Weight (with battery) 114.6g (3.68 oz)
1200 mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable, user changeable battery
Ports and expansion slot: Mini-USB 2.0 client for sync/data/charge, SDIO high-capacity card slot
Audio Integrated microphone, receiver, speaker, 3.5mm 4 pin headphone jack
Hardware buttons 5-way navigation with press to activate, 4 programmable, voice recorder, power, reset
HP exclusive applications:
iPAQ Wireless Manager, HP Photosmart Mobile, HP QuickStart Tour, HP iPAQ Setup Assistant, HP Help and Support, Bluetooth Manager, Certificate Enroller, Asset Viewer.
In the box HP iPAQ Classic Handheld 100 Series, standard battery, stylus, AC Adapter with power cord, mini USB synchronization/charge cable, slip case, documentation, HP iPAQ Companion CD.

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Lisa Gade
Editor in Chief, MobileTechReview

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