HP introduced the latest HP iPAQ handheld, a smart device with the ability to receive email wirelessly using new “push” email functionality from Microsoft. In addition, the HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger provides customers with all the essentials to keep a business or personal lifestyle running while mobile, including a mobile phone, access to Wi-Fi wireless hotspots, data networks, digital content and services, and enhanced security.

The Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Messaging and Security Feature Pack allows HP iPAQ hw6900 customers to automatically receive new email, calendar items, tasks or contacts without incurring additional email middleware expenses.

“With the powerful HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger, busy professionals no longer need to sacrifice connectivity when away from their desks,” said Ted Clark, senior vice president and general manager, Mobile Computing, HP. “With the handheld’s wireless email, voice and fast data access, our customers can get more done and be more mobile with fewer devices.”

The sleek hw6900 is the first handheld with four integrated radios so customers can stay connected in more places around the world. Included are: Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth wireless technology. The Bluetooth technology additionally offers wireless communication with other Bluetooth devices such as headsets, printers and automobile hands-free kits.





The HP iPAQ hw6900 also is compatible with Skype Mobile software, allowing customers to enjoy high-quality voice calls via high-speed Internet connections.

In addition, Microsoft shipped more than 6 million Windows Mobile-based connected devices in 2005, and expects the market to grow significantly. Leading IT market research and advisory firm IDC expects the worldwide market for converged devices to reach more than 181 million units by 2009. To help mobile operators take advantage of this growing market, Microsoft is using assets from across all seven divisions of the company to deliver access to the Web, e-mail, instant messaging and even live TV feeds to subscribers.

Secure and in the know when on the go

In addition to its push email functionality, the Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system creates an improved Outlook Mobile experience and enhanced device and data protection without the need for businesses to deploy additional middleware servers and software. IT administrators can remotely manage and enforce IT policies over the air and have the ability to remotely delete data on an HP iPAQ if it is lost or stolen.