HP unveiled its first designer white and metallic silver handheld device, the HP iPAQ rw6800 Multimedia Messenger Series, redefining style for handheld devices. HP also launched the HP iPAQ hw6900 mobile messenger, enhancing the industry's first integrated GPS navigation handheld device with newly added WiFi technology.

The HP iPAQ rw6800 Multimedia Messenger Series is a full-featured mobile device that blends style and functionality to perfection. The HP iPAQ rw6800 Multimedia Messenger Series is available in designer white as well as metallic silver. "The super-chic HP iPAQ rw6800 Multimedia Messenger Series is designed in Asia with the Asian consumer in mind as part of HP's Designed in Asia for Asia (DIAFA) initiative to reflect the young Asian consumer’s chic, minimalist style today," said See Chin-Teik, Vice President of Consumer Products and Mobile Business Group, HP Personal Systems Group, Asia-Pacific and Japan. Previously termed Made in Asia for Asia (MIAFA), HP's DIAFA initiative meets the needs of its Asian consumers, by further cultivating and tapping HP's deep understanding of Asia and its local markets. The DIAFA initiative allows HP to design, develop, manufacture and bring to market products for the diverse and unique needs of local markets.

"More than a fashion statement, the HP iPAQ rw6800 Multimedia Messenger Series is a full-featured mobile device which lets users experience the best in connectivity, productivity and mobility," continued See Chin-Teik.

A multitude of connectivity modes including tri-band (850/900/1800) GSM voice connectivity, GPRS and Bluetooth connectivity, allow users to stay connected wherever they are. In addition, Pushmail and Pocket MSN provide a fuller interactive communication experience. Built on the latest Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Phone Edition, users can be productive on the road with a full suite of Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. The stylish HP iPAQ rw6800 Multimedia Messenger Series provides mobile entertainment with impressive 3D sound effects from dual-stereo speakers, a two mega-pixel camera, FM radio and PocketMusic MP3 Player.

The HP iPAQ rw6800 Multimedia Messenger Series in metallic silver features additional integrated WiFi without compromising on the full range of connectivity, productivity and communication features to accomplish more on the go.

HP iPAQ rw6800 Series Multimedia Messenger

• Tri-band (900/1,800/1,900MHz) GSM, GPRS/EDGE, Bluetooth 1.2, Infrared, WiFi (802.11b) (should have a variant for US network)
• Built-in HP Photosmart 2.0 mega-pixel camera 
• Built-in FM Radio Tuner 
• Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PC 
• Phone Edition with Messaging and Security Feature Pack 
• 416MHz Intel PXA272 Processor 
• 240x320(QVGA) pixels, 18-bit(262,144) color TFT LCD with LED backlight and power save mode 
• 128 MB flash ROM for persistent storage / 64 MB SDRAM main memory for running applications 
• Mini-SD Slot for additional storage memory cards 
• Mini-USB external interface for data synchronization and charging 
• Dual stereo speakers, 2.5mm earpiece audio/microphone jack 
• Removable & rechargeable 1,530 mAh Lithium-Polymer battery 
• 5.5 hrs continuous talk time and 280-hour continuous standby time 
• 102 x 58 x 19.5 mm 
• 140 g

The HP iPAQ rw6800 Series Multimedia Messenger launch price will be available closer to the launch date from Q2 06 onwards.

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