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HP iPAQ 514 Voice Messenger review

8.0

Editors' Rating

Excellent

Typical price:£ 159

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Verdict

The Windows Mobile 6-based iPAQ 514 Voice Messenger is attractively priced, although some (generally sensible) compromises have been made. Overall, HP’s first foray into the Windows Mobile smartphone market is very impressive... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Windows Mobile 6
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
  • Supports SIP- and IP-PBX-based VoIP
  • Clever Voice Reply system for voice email
  • Attractive price

Cons

  • Lacks 3G support
  • Average-quality screen

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 48.6x16.3x107 mm
Weight: 102 g
Form factor: candy bar
Built-in devices: camera
Operating system: Windows Mobile 6.0
Software included: Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Voice Recorder, Notes, Pocket Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player 10 , Calculator, Solitaire, Bubble Breaker, Inbox, File Explorer, VoIP client, Bluetooth Manager, Terminal Services Client, VPN Client, Clock, Memory, Volume control. Word, Excel and Power Point, Microsoft DRM, SIM Toolkit; HP iPAQ DataConnect settings, HP iPAQ Help and Support, HP iPAQ QuickStart Guide, HP iPAQ Tips, HP iPAQ Setup Assistant, Certificate Enroller, Asset viewer, HP iPAQ Shortcuts, VoiceReply to emails, Cyberon Voice Command, MMS Composer, JVM (MIDP 2.0, CLDC 1.1)
2G: GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
2.5G: GPRS, EDGE
Memory expansion: MicroSD
On-board memory: 128 MB
Display size: 2 in
Wireless PAN: Bluetooth 1.2
Wireless LAN: 802.11b, 802.11g
Camera resolution: 1.3 megapixels

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