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HP iPAQ h6365 Communicator

With the debut of HP's iPAQ h6365, a three-way wireless, fully integrated pocket PC, mobile enthusiasts can now connect simultaneously to multiple communications functions

The HP iPAQ h6365 is designed to work with various frequencies and carriers available in multiple countries to give customers wireless coverage where they want it and at the speed they need

Users tap into the one centralized HP iPAQ h6365 offering all of the capabilities of a personal organizer and mobile telephone via an enhanced three-way wireless network.

The HP iPAQ h6365 is designed to work with various frequencies and carriers available in multiple countries to give customers wireless coverage where they want it and at the speed they need.

With HP iPAQ h6365, consumers can take advantage of the integrated Bluetooth capability to synchronize and share data, access the Internet, send e-mails and exchange business cards or other documents with the convenience of one device. Bluetooth wireless technology also allows users to wirelessly print e-mail attachments, documents or photos conveniently from the Pocket PC to a Bluetooth enabled HP printer.

The HP iPAQ h6365 offers three-way wireless capabilities -- GSM/GPRS, wireless LAN network access (802.11b) and Bluetooth. GSM allows users to make and receive international phone calls with high-quality wireless voice connectivity. While making a GSM voice call users can simultaneously use Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity) to send and receive e-mails, utilising all three wireless technologies.

The innovative features of the HP iPAQ h6365 enable users to automatically connect to the fastest network available and has the ability to switch to an alternate network if the initial connection is lost. While on a GSM voice call, customers can be notified of an incoming e-mail or vice versa.

With integrated WLAN, users can stay connected while in a wireless LAN-enabled office or home or at public wireless LAN (WLAN) hotspots such as coffee shops, hotels and airports.

Additionally, with models containing an integrated VGA camera (640x480 resolution) moments can be captured quickly and shared wirelessly with friends and family. HP Image Capture software takes the digital photographs while HP Image Zone for Pocket PC allows users to easily view and edit the images and create slide shows. Transferring those images from the iPAQ to a personal computer is made simple with HP Image Transfer.

Key Features of the HP iPAQ h6365

Runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Phone Edition
The Microsoft Exchange 2003 environment enables users to, access their inbox, calendar and contacts
Make and receive international calls, send receive SMS using GSM and simultaneously use Wi-Fi to send and receive emails
The h6300’s larger, bright screen increases productivity and enhances the user experience
A removable, snap-on keyboard makes it easy to compose e-mails, notes and instant messages
An integrated SD slot offers users the ability to increase data storage, play more music and view more photos
HP iPAQ File Store - a non-volatile flash storage location on the device that protects critical information from being erased as a result of a full battery drain or device hard reset. The h6300 offers up to 20 MB of storage.
The HP iPAQ Backup application - helps protect data with selective and scheduled data backup, battery monitoring, password protection, and compression of the backup file.

Technical Specifications:

Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PC – Phone Edition
Texas Instruments OMAP processor.
64 MB SDRAM (55 MB user accessible)
3.5" Transflective TFT color display with LED backlight.
Dimensions of 119mm x 75mm x .18.7mm
Weight of 190 g
Removable, rechargeable 1800-mAh lithium-ion user swappable battery
Virtual private network (VPN) software and wired equivalent privacy (WEP) provide enhanced security for wireless connections when accessing information remotely via WWAN or WLAN, respectively
Advanced level of security for wireless communication with support for WEP, LEAP (Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol) and 802.1x.