Paragon Wireless announced the launch of the world's first SIP-based Windows mobile dual-mode handset at the VON show in Boston. Utilizing Paragon Wireless' VoWLAN / GSM dual-mode voice technology, the hipi-2200 adds the Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system to further expand the usability and functionality of this extremely versatile handset.

With the built in support for email, web browsing, the MP3/MP4 player and the camcorder/recorder on a Windows Mobile platform, users can access the Internet, listen to music and take and review pictures all from one easily carried handset, that also serves as their mobile phone. The 1100mAh Li-ion battery offers users up to 4 hours of talk time or 100 hours of standby time, with both GSM and WiFi radios simultaneously active, making the hipi-2200 the only handset users need to carry.

The hipi-2200's feature-set takes the landscape of handset technology as we know it today, while focusing on high performance and functionality, including: 

• OS: Windows Mobile 5.0;
• Quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900)
• GPRS
• 176 x 220 TFT LCD
• 2.0 Megapixel Camera
• 107 x 45 x 16 mm
• Support for 802.11g WLAN and comprehensive SIP-based VoIP functionality over WLAN;
• Greater than 4 hour talk time, 3-4 hours for VoIP call and 6-7 hours for GSM;
• Up to 100 hour standby time with both GSM and WLAN radios active;
• Seamless WLAN AP-to-AP roaming in both active talking mode and idle mode;
• Seamless handover between GSM and VoIP;
• Always-on WLAN and support for seamless handover between WLAN and GPRS for data applications such as email and internet browsing;

Comprehensive security support such as VPN, VoIP over VPN, 802.1x, WPA and WEP is supported. For example the hipi-2200 supports logging on to a corporate internal IP-PBX from a hotspot or home over VPN, essentially allowing users to take their company phone with them on the road with the same call features and number.