| HP introduced the latest HP iPAQ device, | | | | management. The smartphone also includes GSM |
| smartphone that delivers a flexible wireless email | | | | EDGE and Bluetooth wireless technology |
| experience for business customers through voice | | | | connectivity options. |
| control and hands-free operation. The HP iPAQ | | | | "Busy professionals are constantly flooded with |
| 500 series Voice Messenger features voice over | | | | email and looking for ways to quickly and easily |
| Internet protocol (VoIP) capabilities, push email | | | | manage it and move on with their day. Our HP |
| and the latest Windows Mobile 6 operating | | | | iPAQ Voice Messenger smartphone gives mobile |
| system. With up to six hours of continuous talk | | | | users an easy way to manage all types of |
| time on a fully charged battery, the HP iPAQ | | | | communications and stay focused on their |
| Voice Messenger also leads the competition in | | | | business," said Dave Rothschild, Vice President, |
| battery life. | | | | Handheld Business unit, Personal Systems Group, |
| It is said that more than 20 voice commands | | | | HP. |
| available on the iPAQ offer customers hands-free | | | | Todd Warren, Corporate Vice President, Mobile |
| operation. Using voice reply feature, people can | | | | and Embedded Devices division, Microsoft Corp., |
| reply to email by dictating and sending a voice | | | | stated: "Windows Mobile 6 delivers advanced |
| response, without the need for any typing. Users | | | | communications, increased productivity and |
| also can listen to email and text messages, | | | | integrated mobile business performance all within |
| navigate through phone and calendar tasks and | | | | the familiar Microsoft software experience. We |
| speak to start applications. | | | | are pleased to work with HP to offer a device |
| Additionally, the HP iPAQ Voice Messenger has | | | | that will help businesses thrive by enabling people |
| built-in Wi-Fi to provide business customers a VoIP | | | | to access important data wherever they are." |
| alternative to traditional office phone setups. By | | | | The HP iPAQ 500 series Voice Messenger is |
| integrating the HP iPAQ Voice Messenger with | | | | expected to be available this spring in the United |
| office phone systems, businesses can eliminate | | | | States direct from HP and select authorized |
| the need for desk phones and benefit from | | | | dealers. International pricing and availability for the |
| streamlined communications and reduced IT | | | | HP iPAQ 500 series will vary. |