No WM5 for the hx4700 series?

[sgt-spam]

Saw a post in another forum... I just bought my hx4700, and this (http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/pscmisc/vac/us/en/sm/pocketpc/MS5.0_coming_soon.html) is fairly disappointing.

The page used to include the hx4700 series. Now it only lists the 2000 series.

[DougieV]

But...but...but....but.... They promised.... :cry:

[Darius Wey]

HP stated in a press release that they would be providing an upgrade for the hx4700, so for the benefit of those who own the device, here's hoping that there's just a glitch on that page.

However, if indeed it is true, then HP will need to do a lot of explaining to justify such a move.

[juni]

Not again :(

[pjerry220]

I really hope this is wrong. The 4705 is a sweet device that I really would like to see WM2005 on.

Please HP Please!!!

[Sven Johannsen]

You guys better bookmark and archive a copy of this

http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/2005/050510b.html

The previous bruhaha's about what was promised, never produced anything from HP that said they were going to provide OS updates to any model, other than, 'the rep said' or 'the guy at tech support said'. Everyone just assumed they would because they could. This time there is a clear announcement of intent, with models listed.

[Janak Parekh]

I think it's entirely possible that that page is hx2000-specific. Let's not stress too much yet.

--janak

[Mitch D]

I wouldn't panic too much about the release of the WM5 upgrade for the hx4700, chances are they have sold more of the hx2000 series and have just decided to get the rom upgrade for it done first with the hx4700 to come shortly afterwards.

No sense in panicing or getting pissed off till HP says otherwise.

[pocketpcadmirer]

I think it's entirely possible that that page is hx2000-specific. Let's not stress too much yet.

--janak

I too reckon that u r right. Otherwise, the people who own these expensive hx 4700s would go over da roof for sure.

Sunny

[shooter.ca]

When I looked into the HP Hong Kong page, I found out that HX4700 series was in the upgrading list.
http://h50055.www5.hp.com/ppc2003/hk/en/welcome.html

Weird...

PS. Has anyone tried to email HP to clairify this issue?

[Sven Johannsen]

No sense in panicing or getting pissed off till HP says otherwise.

Oh, why not? When in danger or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout. :)

[yankeejeep]

Since the 4700s have some hardware differences (touchpad, ATi Imageon chip, etc.), that ROM update may take longer to prepare. I recall that when Toshiba issued the SE ROM updates, the 400s lagged behind the 800s by several weeks. I wouldn't be at all surprised to see the 2700s get their ROM update sooner as they seem to have fewer unique (or should that be complicating) hardware 'features.'

[rob1303]

It is still due for both models here in Australia:

http://h50055.www5.hp.com/ppc2003/au/en/welcome.html

So I would agree with Darius and say that it is just a glitch on the US page. :twisted:

[Duncan]

Relax - HP UK are definitely offering it, so if other HP branches are equally certain - there is zero chance it will be denied to HP's biggest market...! :)