02-02-2005, 08:00 PM
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HP Mobile Messenger In iPAQ Family
http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000297030068/
Another engadget scoop! "No photos to be found, but HP says they�re going to going to demonstrate the iPAQ Mobile Messenger, a prototype for a new GSM/GPRS/EDGE Pocket PC Phone with integrated GPS navigation and a built-in keyboard, at the the big 3GSM World Congress which takes place later this month. The handheld will also use Good Technology�s BlackBerry-esque GoodLink email software, which they�re eventually going to offer in most new iPAQs."
I am more interested in the BlackBerry functionality personally. Blackberry functionality in other devices will do to RIM what the DVR from cable companies is doing to TiVo - basically kill it.
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02-02-2005, 08:12 PM
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Now this device sounds really interesting. I've been wanting to see a convergence tool with integrated GPS.
I wonder if it has WiFi and BT as well? I also wonder what kind of form factor it is?
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02-02-2005, 08:34 PM
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More and more I can't see having a pocket PC that doesn't have an always-on internet connection. I love my GPRS internet and have shunned really great pocket pcs if they don't have a GSM radio. To me, email everywhere anytime is important as its my primary form of communication.
This thing looks nice, but not as nice as that MDA IV posting earlier...
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02-02-2005, 08:56 PM
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Re: HP Mobile Messenger In iPAQ Family
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I am more interested in the BlackBerry functionality personally.
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Really? The first EDGE capable GSM PPC Phone edition WITH integrated GPS as well? That doesn't interest you?
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02-02-2005, 09:15 PM
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Re: HP Mobile Messenger In iPAQ Family
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Would it surprise you to know I have never used GPS software, have no interest in it at all and if I got a device that had it, I'd turn it on, go "cool" and never touch it again, much like the Nevo remote software on some iPAQs.
I don't stop and ask for directions either. Pedestrians don't know anything anyway. :wink:
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02-02-2005, 09:18 PM
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Re: HP Mobile Messenger In iPAQ Family
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Would it surprise you to know I have never used GPS software, have no interest in it at all and if I got a device that had it, I'd turn it on, go "cool" and never touch it again, much like the Nevo remote software on some iPAQs.
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Cool......how about the EDGE? I think that's a first as well.
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02-02-2005, 10:05 PM
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Sounds like HP is going to put out its Treo-wannabe.
Whether its a Treo-killer or not remains to be seen. But I doubt it.
I'm not sure anyone really understands what the Treo-appeal is.
I hope there's no hyphen-quota on posts. 8O
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02-02-2005, 10:18 PM
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Re: HP Mobile Messenger In iPAQ Family
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Would it surprise you to know I have never used GPS software, have no interest in it at all and if I got a device that had it, I'd turn it on, go "cool" and never touch it again, much like the Nevo remote software on some iPAQs.
I don't stop and ask for directions either. Pedestrians don't know anything anyway. :wink:
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Cool......how about the EDGE? I think that's a first as well. |
I just got GSM and GPRS coverage where I work in the fall of 2003. You think my carrier will roll out EDGE before 2010? :roll:
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02-02-2005, 10:20 PM
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Re: HP Mobile Messenger In iPAQ Family
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Would it surprise you to know I have never used GPS software, have no interest in it at all and if I got a device that had it, I'd turn it on, go "cool" and never touch it again, much like the Nevo remote software on some iPAQs.
I don't stop and ask for directions either. Pedestrians don't know anything anyway. :wink:
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Cool......how about the EDGE? I think that's a first as well. |
I just got GSM and GPRS coverage where I work in the fall of 2003. You think my carrier will roll out EDGE before 2010? :roll: |
LOL....I see your point. Well, I'm excitied about this AND the new MDA announced today. We'll see which one is availible first AND is better.
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02-03-2005, 12:59 AM
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Mystic
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Re: HP Mobile Messenger In iPAQ Family
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I am more interested in the BlackBerry functionality personally.
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Really? The first EDGE capable GSM PPC Phone edition WITH integrated GPS as well? That doesn't interest you? |
Would it surprise you to know I have never used GPS software, have no interest in it at all and if I got a device that had it, I'd turn it on, go "cool" and never touch it again, much like the Nevo remote software on some iPAQs.
I don't stop and ask for directions either. Pedestrians don't know anything anyway. :wink: |
I am surprised actually. GPS has been the killer pda feature in europe, and has driven medion into the top 5 pda shippers just because of that feature. Its a major attraction for this device. GPS navigation is also very useful, and only people who have not tried it dont really appreciate it. Kind of like a VGA screen...
Hire a car with GPS built-in on your next holiday and give it a spin. Its an amazing feeling to know you can never be lost, and can go anywhere you want, even if you dont remotely know how to get there. I suspect your views will be different afterwards.
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