HP 2003 SmartPhone Articles

UPDATE - HP Stops Selling iPAQs in India 12/19/2003

HP's PR agency sent us an email overnight disputing the validity of this article. It seems HP will not be pulling out of India entirely. Her

Pre-Order the New HP iPAQ h6000 12/15/2003

Ok, so the HP iPAQ h6000 series isn't due out until late 1Q 2004 at the earliest, we don't know exactly what it looks like and the FCC hasn'

Brighthand Reviews the HP iPAQ h4355 12/11/2003

HP's latest high-end Pocket PC is an excellent device for accessing the Internet from anywhere while being easy to carry everywhere.

Additional Pictures of the HP iPAQ h4355 12/10/2003

Additional Pictures of the HP iPAQ h4355 12/10/2003

Virgin Megastore Puts HP iPaq and Music Search Program to Work 12/2/2003

If you have a Pocket PC PDA there's a good chance you've used it to listen to some of your favorite music. And why not, the quality of music

HP Releases ROM Update for iPAQ h5500 Series 11/24/2003

HP has released a firmware update that modifies the ROM image on an iPAQ h5500 series model. This update will make various bug fixes.

Review - Vaja I-Volution Aptus HP iPaq 2215 / iPaq 2210 Case 11/13/2003

There's nothing like the smell or feel of good leather, whether it be on a couch, baseball glove -- or a case for your HP iPaq 2215 PDA. Wh

HP iPAQ h4355 Now Available 11/12/2003

The first iPAQ to include a built-in keyboard is now on the market. It also has a 400 MHz processor, 64 MB of RAM, and multiple forms of wir

HP Releases iPAQ h2200 Series Bluetooth Update 11/6/2003

Hewlett-Packard has released a Bluetooth Driver Update for its iPAQ h2200 series.

HP iPAQ h4150 Full Review 11/2/2003

The new iPAQ Pocket PC h4100 series is intended to bring to market an affordable integrated wireless PDA in a slim design.

Review - HP iPAQ 19xx series Aluminum Hard Case by InnoPocket 10/30/2003

If you have to wrap up your iPAQ here’s another fine case from InnoPocket that’s compatible with HP’s h1910/h1930/h1935/h1915/h1940/h1945.

Brighthand Reviews the HP iPAQ h4155 10/29/2003

They said it couldn't be done. That creating a pocketable, multimedia-capable handheld with a magnificent color screen, fast processor and,

Peachpit Releases Updated Visual QuickStart Guide For Palm OS Devices 10/28/2003

A new edition of the Visual QuickStart Guide for Palm Organizers has just been released by Peachpit Press.

Worldwide Shipments of Handhelds Up, Thanks to HP 10/28/2003

According to IDC, the worldwide market for handheld devices grew last quarter, largely due to the introduction of several new iPAQ models by

Video - HP iPAQ h4150 and h4350 and the Sony Ericsson P900 10/27/2003

CNET has posted two videos featuring these new units from HP and SE.

SplashPhoto Macintosh Desktop, Conduit Available 10/17/2003

SplashData has released SplashPhoto 4.0, which now includes a conduit and desktop application that allows users of Macintosh computers to vi

HP Releases ROM Update for iPAQ h5555 10/16/2003

HP has released an update for this Pocket PC that fixes various bugs and improves its wireless capabilities.

HP Offering Replacement Grips for h2215 10/14/2003

Since its launch this summer, many have complained that the rubber side grips are coming off their iPAQ h2215. HP has addressed this problem

Amazon Lists New Micro Keyboard For HP iPAQ 4100 and 2200 Series Devices 10/14/2003

Amazon is now taking preorders for a Micro Keyboard for HP iPAQ 4100 and 2200 series Pocket PCs.

HP Officially Releases the iPAQ h4150 and h4350 10/13/2003

This was supposed to be un-official until the 15th, but it looks like HP has broken their own protocol. Not only are the iPaq 4135 and iPaq

HP Launches Two New iPAQ Models 10/13/2003

HP today announced two new iPAQ Pocket PCs -- the h4155 and the h4355. However, the h4155 will not be available for shipment to customers un

New Bluetooth iPaq GPS Navigation System From HP 10/12/2003

This week HP will be announcing many new mobility devices at the ITU Telecom World 2003, these include two new iPaqs and a GPS accessory for

New Dell Axim and HP iPaq Devices This Week 10/12/2003

Dell and HP are well established rivals, this week Dell will release the Axim X3 handheld device, we'll have the review and scoop on that de

More HP iPAQ Rumors - This Time the h6000 Series With WiFi, Bluetooth and GSM/GPRS 10/2/2003

In what could be the holy grail of PDAs, HP is said to be working on the ultimate gem with every popular wireless option built-in. The h6000

SplashPhoto 4.0 Now Available For Palm OS, Pocket PC, and P800 10/2/2003

This dice-rolling game features high resolution graphics and the ability against other people or the computer.

Review – Vaja Leather Case for HP iPAQ h2215 9/21/2003

When you drop $400 on a new PDA, it’s usually a good idea to get a case of some sort to protect it. Once you’ve determined leather is the wa

Dueling Reviews of SplashPhoto from SplashData - Palm and Pocket PC Versions 9/19/2003

So many software packages are now being made in both Pocket PC and Palm versions. This poses a unique problem for us, as sometimes an applic

HP iPaq 4150 Rumored Device 9/18/2003

Pocket PC Italia has posted more news about rumored upcoming iPaq devices from HP. This time they have a picture of what is being dubbed th

HP iPAQ h4350 - Bluetooth, WiFi and HP's First Integrated Keyboard 9/16/2003

We know the h4000 series is coming, HP told us so a few weeks back at CeBit America. Last night at the TechXNY show they were hush hush, but

UPDATE - HP Finally Releases the iPAQ h1935 in the US 8/26/2003

The HP iPAQ h1935 is now shipping from a number of merchants. We've posted the $50 rebate information too, which is good through January of

HP Introduces iPAQ h1935 in U.S. 8/26/2003

Hewlett-Packard is now offering in the United States a new iPAQ model that costs less than the h1940, but also offers fewer features.

Review - HP iPaq 5550/5555 8/23/2003

The most advanced model in HP's iPaq line packs and amazing array of features, but it also packs an amazing price. Is the 5550 worth the mon

Review - HP iPAQ 1900 Series Leather Case by RhinoSkin 8/20/2003

If you're not enamored of the nouveau industrial look of aluminum then the classically styled lines of the RhinoSkin leather flip case may j

HP Releases 158 New Products, One Secure Digital Digital Camera - The HP Photosmart Mobile Camera 8/11/2003

HP has been promoting their "Big Bang 2" massive product release for a little while now. Essentially HP wants to own everything that connect

HP Unveils Digital Camera for iPAQs 8/11/2003

When it becomes available in October, the Photosmart Mobile Camera from HP will be able to take both still pictures and video.

PDA News - Handy utility, New games, SplashPhoto 4.0 8/7/2003

A great tool, and cheap too New games from iNDUSTRY and ClickGamer Big update for SplashPhoto

RumorMill™: HP May Acquire RIM 8/4/2003

According to a Wall Street rumor, HP may be planning to buy Research in Motion -- creator of the BlackBerry line of wireless handhelds -- to

Brighthand Reviews the HP iPAQ h1940 8/4/2003

The h1940 packs a 266MHz processor, 70MB of memory, an expansion slot, and wireless networking into one of the smallest and lightest handhel

UPDATE - HP iPAQ h4100 Series Pocket PCs Confirmed! 7/24/2003

Last month we brought you live coverage of CeBit America where Andrew uncovered details of the new h4000 series PDAs from HP. There's now de

HP iPAQ h1930 Surfaces in France 7/24/2003

When HP came out with their barrage of new PDAs a few weeks back, the h1930 series was almost totally ignored. We were able to get a full sp

First thoughts - HP iPaq 5550 7/24/2003

I've had the iPaq 5550 for several days now, and the successor to the 5400 series has a lot of promise. My first impression of it's performa

HP iPAQ h4100 Series Gets Bluetooth Qualification 7/23/2003

Today the Bluetooth Qualification Program website listed the HP iPAQ h4100 series Pocket PC as a qualified product. This is the first offici

Review - HP iPAQ 1910 Aluminum Hard Case by RhinoSkin 7/21/2003

Size matters! Anyone who has looked at PDAs recently knows that a major feature and attraction of the iPAQ 1910, and the new 1900 series fo

REVIEW: HP iPaq h1940 and iPaq h1945 Pocket PCs 7/16/2003

The HP iPaq 1940 / iPaq 1945 PDA has been eagerly awaited almost since the release of the HP iPaq 1910 last year due to the fact the 1910 wa

HP iPAQ h1940 & h1945 Hands On Mini Review 7/8/2003

The iPAQ 1910 with its sleek design and super-thin form factor was a huge “blockbuster” success for HP. Many users reported it having the m

HP's On Again Off Again PDA Phone, Back On 7/7/2003

HP's attitude when it comes to an integrated PDA phone has been hard to understand. They went so far as to produce a few test models over a

HP Prepping iPAQ with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Mobile Phone 7/7/2003

Updated Hewlett Packard is expected to release a Pocket PC with multiple forms of wireless networking, including a mobile phone.

REVIEW: HP iPaq h2215 (h2210) Review 6/29/2003

This article serves as an HP iPaq 2210 and iPaq 2215 Review. The iPaq 2215 is the latest PDA offering from Hewlett Packard, it's a mid-rang

Short Review of HP iPaq 2215 6/24/2003

Today I got my hands on the new HP iPaq 2215, with a new design for the iPaq line and the new Microsoft Mobile 2003 OS loaded I was rather e

HP Announces iPAQ h1940, h5150, and h5550 6/23/2003

Hewlett Packard is going to offer three new Pocket PC 2003 handhelds that will be available later this summer. All of them offer Bluetooth,

Brighthand Reviews the HP iPAQ h2210 6/23/2003

The iPAQ h2210 runs Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC on a 400 MHz Intel XScale processor. It offers 64 MB of RAM and built-in Bluetooth wir

HP Releases Broadest Range of iPaq PDAs Ever 6/22/2003

Hewlett Packard (HP) has officially announced its largest range of iPaq PDAs ever. Each HP iPaq announced today, the iPaq 2210, iPaq 1940,

Live From CeBit - HP to Release the iPAQ h4000 Series and More 6/19/2003

Reports are coming in that HP is going to release a new iPAQ this Fall. The iPAQ h4000 series will be on the high-end of the scale and will

CeBit America 2003 - HP Confirms Plans to Release new iPAQ PDAs: h2210, h2215 6/18/2003

HP made an announcement today at the first ever CeBit America show that they have plans to release a number of new mobility products includi

More Information on the HP h2215 and Toshiba e355 6/16/2003

More details are available on two Pocket PC 2003 models expected to be released next week.

Refurb Axims for $134, Rumored Tungsten T2, HP becomes market leader in Asia 6/8/2003

CompGeeks is selling refurbished bare Axims for $134 Rumors and a possible photgraph of a new Tungsten T upgrade are circulating HP has be

HP iPAQ h2215 To Ship Earlier Than Expected 6/5/2003

While HP is yet to officially recognize the iPAQ h2215 or any of the other new models, the h2215 was expected to be available on Monday the

HP and Sprint SPC Developing Wireless iPAQ 6/4/2003

HP’s on-again off-again wireless handheld is apparently on again according to reports coming out of Sprint's Users Forum held in Dalla

HP iPaq 1930, 1940, 2200, 5500 Update 6/2/2003

Amazon has started offering pre-orders on three new iPaq devices: iPaq 5555, iPaq 1945, and iPaq 2215 (with a ship weight of 8.0 lbs, amusin

NEW Pocket PCs: HP iPaq 1930, iPaq 1940, HP iPaq 2200 (Pictures) 5/29/2003

The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) has reviewed the HP iPaq 1930, HP iPaq 1940 series, and HP iPaq 2200 Pocket PC devices and placed

PDA News - HP Financials, Palm Pet Updated, Flash Files on Pocket PC 5/21/2003

It seems the HP iPAQ line is keeping the personal systems business unit from losing money Back in the day, I killed some serious Tamagotchi

PDA News - Stowaway XT For HP and Clie, CF WiFi $30, More Tapwave, Bunch of Game News 5/7/2003

Clie and iPAQ owners are getting the best portable keyboard on the market Pick up a Netgear CF WiFi card for $30 after rebate More details

RumorMill™: HP Preparing iPAQ 5500 Series 4/27/2003

HP is reportedly close to releasing a new version of its high-end iPAQ with Pocket PC 2003, a faster processor, and more RAM.

PDA News: Handango 10% Off Coupon, PPC 2003, HP ROM Upgrade and Rebate 4/19/2003

The bargainPDA and Handango software store are pleased to offer 10% off in our software store, use coupon code C624F1. HP has posted a ROM

Both Dell and HP Thinking About Making Smartphones 4/11/2003

According to a report from DigiTimes, both Dell and HP have made efforts to obtain information regarding the manufacture of smartphones. HP

HP and Dell Considering Smartphones 4/11/2003

Two prominent Pocket PC licensees may be considering also putting out devices that run Microsoft’s other mobile operating system.

Preview - HP iPAQ h2200 Confirmed by FCC 3/24/2003

HP will release two models of the iPAQ h2200, one with Bluetooth and one without. We also have a bunch of pictures from the FCC filing and n

HP iPAQ h2200 Series Gets FCC Approval 3/24/2003

Updated Hewlett Packard intends to release a new series of Pocket PC handhelds, at least one of which will have integrated Bluetooth.

HP to Can Their PDA/Phone? 3/18/2003

At the CES in January, we met with HP and they told us an integrated unit was in the works. Today, PC Advisor out of the UK has a contrary r

PDA News - HP iPAQ h1915 Has SD I/O?, Mitsubishi Smartphone, New Clie NX Series Devices 3/16/2003

Reports on the h1915 are like yo-yo's, telling us something different every time. It seems everyone is making a Smartphone or PDA these day

CeBIT 2003 - HP iPAQ h1915 on Display - No Bluetooth and No SDIO 3/13/2003

I think h1910 owners will actually feel good about this announcement. There was a little buyer's remorse after the first leaks came out that

HP Unveils iPAQ h1915... without Bluetooth 3/13/2003

Updated Hewlett Packard has officially announced a European version of its super-slim Pocket PC. Despite the rumors, it does not have Blue

PDA News - HP iPAQ h54xx Patch, MiTAC Smartphone, Pocket Informant 4.0 Released, More... 3/7/2003

HP has released an audio patch for the iPAQ h5400 series PDAs MiTAC has confirmed a full featured device running Microsoft Smartphone 2002

BrightBytes™: New Models, Zaurus, HP, and More 2/27/2003

Several recently announced models from Sony and Palm are now available, there is good news for those wanting to use CF peripherals with Zaur

RumorMill™: HP to Release iPAQ 2200 Series 2/27/2003

Updated A fairly complete description of a future addition to the iPAQ line has surfaced. The rumored 2200 series will offer dual slots, B

Rumor - HP iPAQ 2200 Series to be Released This Summer 2/26/2003

It's been almost a year since we brought you rumors of the iPAQ 2200 series Pocket PC's. Now they're back and it looks like a summer release

BrightBytes™: HP ROM Update, T665C, Motorola, and More 2/24/2003

There is a new version of the ROM Update for the h3950 and h3955 iPAQs that doesn't have the flaw the previous one did, Sony no longer offer

BrightBytes™: TG50, HP Update, O2 XDA, and More 2/13/2003

Looks like the Sony TG50 wil be released in March, HP has released a patch that fixes an underclocking problem with its recent ROM update fo

HP Developing New Wireless Handheld 2/11/2003

Though little is known about it at this point, Hewlett Packard is going to release a new wireless model in the second half of this year.

BrightBytes™: Dell, MegaLauncher, Axim, HP 2/5/2003

Dell is offering discounts on memory cards, there is a new USB charger and sync cable for the Dell Axim, MegaLauncher 4 has finally been rel

PDA News Bits - Patch for Clie NX Series, BSQUARE Update, SplashPhoto Upgrade 1/30/2003

Sony has released a patch for the Clie NX60 and NX70V BSQUARE, makers of that great little CE.NET reference design, give a status update S

Rumor - HP to Release iPAQ h1915 in Europe 1/23/2003

Europe has been waiting for the iPAQ h1910 for a while now and guess what? You don't get it. Instead you get the iPAQ h1915 which is pretty

REVIEW: HP iPaq 5450 1/20/2003

The HP iPaq 5450 is the newest in the high-end iPaq line but the first one to have the HP logo emblazoned on the front. Targeted at enterpr

Overclocking the HP iPAQ h1910 Pocket PC to 300 MHz 1/14/2003

Updated Two utility that will increase the speed of the iPAQ h1910 Pocket PC to 300 MHz are now available. One of these also offers underc

Live From CES – HP confirms release of PDA phone, news on h1910 and h5450 1/11/2003

It’s not clear which direction HP will take but they will either release a Smartphone or Pocket PC Phone Edition at some point in the next s