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HP iPAQ Data Messenger review

7.5

Editors' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:£ 444

Verdict

HP's new flagship iPAQ has a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a neat D-pad and a good set of connectivity features. However, HP has missed some key tricks that would make this an excellent rather than very good Windows Mobile smartphone... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • HSDPA, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS
  • Excellent D-pad design
  • 2.81in. screen
  • Good battery life

Cons

  • Moderate display resolution
  • No front-facing camera for two-way video calling
  • Keyboard could be better
  • 2.5mm headset slot
  • Slightly bulky

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 57x17.4x114 mm
Weight: 160 g
Built-in devices: camera, GPS receiver, keyboard, phone
Operating system: Windows Mobile 6.1
Software included: Outlook Mobile, Office Mobile, Internet Explorer Mobile, Windows Media Player Mobile, Windows Live, Microsoft Internet Sharing, HP Data Connect, HP SIM Manager, HP Power Save Mode, HP Help and Support, HP Keyboard Backlight, HP Light Sensor, HP Asset Viewer, Opera Browser, Sun JVM, Westtek Jetcet PDF Viewer, Westtek Jetcet Print, Google Maps, Opera
Processor: Qualcomm 7201A
Clock speed: 528 MHz
Memory expansion: MicroSD
Installed ROM: 256 MB
Installed RAM: 128 MB
Display size: 2.81 in
Wireless PAN: Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Wireless LAN: 802.11b, 802.11g
Wireless WAN: GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, GPRS, EDGE, 3G, HSPDA
Expansion slots: microSD

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