HP 2005 SmartPhone Articles

OtterBox 1910 Waterproof Case for HP 6500 12/30/2005

The Otterbox 1910 is an excellent choice if you need a rugged case for the HP iPAQ 6500 devices. It performed very well in underwater tests

HP iPAQ hw6515 Mobile Messenger Review 12/28/2005

The HP iPAQ hw6515 Mobile Messenger isn't pushing the boundaries of any technology, but it's a solid device. It's very easy to use, with the

HP's First Windows Mobile Smartphone May Be Nearing Release 12/12/2005

According to an unconfirmed report, HP's first device running Windows Mobile for Smartphone may be coming soon.

HP iPAQ hw4500 Smart Phone (Picture) 12/11/2005

It's a rumor at this point, but the pictures make it look pretty real. Whether or not HP intends to release this smartphone is another issue

HP iPAQ hw6515 Mobile Messenger First Thoughts 12/8/2005

Despite being introduced towards the beginning of 2005 and available in Europe for several months, the HP iPAQ hw6515 has just recently been

HP rx1950 Pocket PC Review 10/20/2005

"What is the best thing about the rx1950 besides the palatable $299 price tag? Certainly it is going back to the curvy, sleek form factor th

HP Needs to Hire Palm People 10/5/2005

HP's PDA division is a mess, and has been for several years. They have too many products, generally poor design and clarity about their dire

HP Releases Small ROM Update for hx4700 Series 10/3/2005

HP has posted on its web site a minor "bug fix" update to its flagship Pocket PC's system software.

HP Officially Releases a Bunch of iPAQs - rx1950, hx2190, hx2490 and hx2790 9/26/2005

HP has quietly updated their hx2000 line of iPAQs and released the new rx1950. The hx2000's all get Windows Mobile 5.0 and will start at $34

HP Debuts Three New iPAQ Models 9/26/2005

HP is now taking pre-orders for three new Pocket PCs in its business-oriented hx2000 series. Despite their new names, though, these are esse

iPAQ rx1950 Appears on HP Web Site (Updated) 9/26/2005

HP has officially announced the iPAQ rx1950 series, but it has done so rather quietly by simply listing it on its web site.

New HP Exec Hires an Old Friend from Palm 9/9/2005

HP has hired Satjiv Chahil to be the senior vice president of marketing for the division that makes the iPAQ line. This means he is once ag

HP Offering Free Windows Mobile 5.0 Upgrades for Some iPAQs 9/1/2005

HP is now giving away Windows Mobile 5.0 upgrades to those who purchase a new iPAQ hx2000 series model.

HP Goes Back to the Future With the New iPAQ rx1950 8/29/2005

Well, when most of the world makes fun of your products maybe it's time to bring out an old classic. Images of the new HP iPAQ rx1950 have a

Dell Axim X51 and X51v Confirmed, HP rx1950 Rumored 8/24/2005

A Dell refresh of their PDA models has been announced by the Bluetooth SIG. They posted approval for the Dell Axim X51 and X51v on their web

HP Releases Battery Fix for iPAQ hx4700 8/22/2005

HP has released a software update that fixes a problem that was introduced into the iPAQ hx4700 series by the last ROM update.

Dell, HP and Palm to Release QWERTY Microsoft Mobile Devices this Fall? 8/11/2005

We all know about the HP 6500 and 6700 Mobile Messengers coming out this summer / early fall. And potentially a Treo 670 device running Win

HP iPAQ hw6700 (hw6710 & hw6715) Series Confirmed 8/10/2005

Before HP can even release the hw6515 in the US, they've got something new up their sleeve. The HP iPAQ hw6715 is the same form factor with

HP Leaks Details on the iPAQ hw6700 Series (Updated) 8/10/2005

HP has posted the details of an unannounced series of cellular-wireless Pocket PCs on its European web site. These might be the first handhe

PDA News - HP blocks Expansys, Sprint PocketPC rumors, MMCmicro 7/23/2005

HP to Expansys: No non-European iPaqs Rumor: Sprint to relaunch HTC Harrier with EVDO support MMCmicro: Yet another memory format

HP Blocks eXpansys from Importing Non-European iPAQs into Europe 7/22/2005

A court in the United Kingdom has forbidden eXpansys from importing and then selling non-European iPAQs in Europe.

HP iPAQ hw6510 Now Available in U.S. 7/22/2005

eXpansys is now offering in the United States the latest cellular-wireless iPAQ, but it is doing so without HP's permission.

HP Releases ROM Update for iPAQ hx2000 Series 6/23/2005

HP has posted on its web site a ROM update for all the models in its iPAQ hx2000 series. This fixes a large number of bugs, plus updates som

Former PalmOne CEO, Todd Bradley, Joins HPs Personal Systems Group 6/13/2005

Bradley will join HPs personal systems group, as an executive vice president. The PSG oversees PDAs, notebooks, desktops and other related p

HP Releases Significant ROM Update for iPAQ hx4700 5/17/2005

HP has posted on its web site a long-awaited major ROM update for its flagship Pocket PC.

HP Will Also Offer a Windows Mobile 5.0 Upgrade 5/10/2005

HP will offer the Windows Mobile 5.0 upgrade for the following units: hx2100, hx2400, hx2700 and the hx4700 series of iPAQ PDAs. It's curiou

HP Will Offer Windows Mobile 5.0 Upgrades for Some iPAQs 5/10/2005

HP has just announced an upgrade program to Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 for some, but not all, recent iPAQ models.

HP Posts iPAQ hw6500 Information in the U.K. 5/6/2005

HP's next line-up of cellular-wireless handhelds, the iPAQ hw6500 series, is now listed on two of the company's United Kingdom web sites.

HP Preparing Significant ROM Update for iPAQ hx4700 5/5/2005

There is strong evidence that a major ROM update for the iPAQ hx4700 series will be available soon.

HP hw6500 Mobile Messenger to Be Available on Cingular (Possibly T-Mobile) 4/24/2005

According to documents found on Joe Shurman's (Microsoft MVP) blog, the HP hw6500 Mobile Messenger will likely appear on both T-Mobile and C

HP iPAQ h6300 Series Metal Stylus by JAVOedge 4/20/2005

JAVOedge is happy to announce the Stylograph, a new metal stylus for the HP iPAQ h6300 Series.

HP Re-releases Audio Driver Update for iPAQ hx4700 Series 4/20/2005

A software update that fixes a couple of small bugs in the iPAQ hx4700 series has returned to the HP web site.

HP iPAQ hx4705 - User Reviews 4/17/2005

Last week we profiled the Dell Axim X50v and this week we examine its main competition. The iPAQ hx4705 is one of the most full featured PDA

HP iPAQ hw6515 Mobile Messenger Shows Up on Their Site 4/7/2005

HP isn't trying to keep too many secrets about their new breed of PDA/Smartphone. They've posted a page about the hw6515 on their Dutch site

HP Chooses a New Chief Executive 3/30/2005

HP's board has unanimously selected Mark Hurd to be HP's new chief executive officer and president. He's leaving a 25-year career at NCR Cor

T-Mobile U.S.A. Pulls the HP h6315 3/18/2005

T-Mobile U.S.A. is no longer offering the iPAQ h6315 cellular-wireless Pocket PC. This was the only carrier in the United States offering th

HP iPaq hx2750 Review 3/7/2005

This is primarily a review of the HP iPaq hx2750. It also covers the iPaq hx2755, which is identical to the hx2750 in all relevant details.

HP iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messenger Gets FCC Approval - April Release Date 2/17/2005

HP's iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messenger has gained FCC approval to be sold in the US. While approval doesn't always mean a US release, HP has ever

nSignia Releases New HP hx4700 Cases 2/17/2005

nSignia is now taking pre-orders for book and flip-style HP iPAQ hx4700 leather cases.

Fiorina No Longer the Head of HP 2/9/2005

Carly Fiorina has abruptly been removed as as chairman and chief executive officer of HP. Reports indicate that she did not leave voluntaril

PDA News - False Treo unlock codes, HP CEO ousted, MDA IV Quad-Band? 2/8/2005

False unlock codes for Treo 650 circulating Carly Fiorina removed as HP CEO MDA IV may be quad-band WiFi enabled Blackberry, sans cellula

Pictures Emerge of the new HP iPAQ hw6500 (Mobile Messenger) 2/3/2005

As we told you in early January, HP is working on a replacement to the poorly designed iPAQ h6315. According to rumors, the new iPAQ hw6500

HP Pre-announces New Cellular-Wireless iPAQ 2/2/2005

HP has announced plans to release later this year a cellular-wireless handheld called the iPAQ Mobile Messenger. It also says this will be j

palmOne, HP and Dell Are 1, 2 and 3. Who's Number 4? 1/14/2005

The PDA space has condensed a tremendous deal over the past year. If you're not palmOne, HP or Dell, you're a niche player. Mitac Internatio

First Thoughts - HP iPaq hx2750 (Pics, specs) 1/14/2005

After having had the HP iPaq hx2750 for about 12 hours now, I've formed some initial impressions of HP's business-market anomaly.

HP Redesigning Some Recent iPAQs 1/10/2005

At last week's Consumer Electronics Show, some HP representatives talked about their company's plans to update a pair of handhelds that were

Rumor - HP Planning Updated iPAQs 1/8/2005

HP's booths were active at the CES this year. Not just active with tons of products, but with buzz about their iPAQ line that has been disap