HP today announced the availability of the iPAQ Pocket PC H3900 Series - the newest model in the world`s number one-selling Pocket PC family - complete with a spectacular new colour screen for easier viewing of pictures and text, the 400MHz Intel PXA250 applications processor for accelerated multimedia and security, and versatile features such as an Universal Remote Control for home and office electronics. The new iPAQ Pocket PC H3900 Series also contains a Secure Digital Input-Output (SDIO) expansion slot, allowing customers to move data back and forth through the smallest, lightest and most sophisticated storage and expansion accessories. "Mobile professionals appreciate things like true-to-life colour displays, faster performance, robust data preservation and maximum expandability; the new iPAQ Pocket PC delivers on all accounts," said Rory Green, iPAQ Product Manager at HP South Africa. Xhead = Extending the lead in Pocket PC capabilities
The iPAQ Pocket PC H3900 Series builds on the success of previous iPAQ models with its sleek, elegant design and compatibility with the innovative Expansion Pack system. Optional Expansion Packs offer the freedom to use standard PC card and CF cards, and now provide removable, rechargeable batteries. Bluetooth capabilities (built-in or through an Expansion Pack) give customers wireless links to Bluetooth phones, printers and PCs. The new transflective liquid crystal display combines the rich colour saturation and high contrast of a backlit TFT display, while maintaining the ability to view the screen outdoors in bright sunlight. Taking advantage of the new screen, the iPAQ Image Viewer application allows customers to keep their photos with them and display them as a slide show. The integrated Universal Remote Control gives customers better control over their audio and video equipment in the office and at home. The embedded technology extends the ability of the iPAQ Pocket PC to home automation and other devices equipped with infrared technology. Robust data preservation tools add greater security, with the iPAQ File Store for storage via 6MB or 20MB non-volatile flash ROM, and iPAQ Backup capabilities via a Compact Flash (CF) card or Secure Digital (SD) card. The ability to customise standby settings is a new feature, allowing customers to better manage battery usage time by adjusting the standby period. The standby settings display the approximate remaining usage time in hours, and adjust according to the standby period selection. The new handheld models will come with a standard 2-year warranty on parts and labour in EMEA. The iPAQ Pocket PC H3950 comes with 32MB of Flash ROM and has a recommended retail price of R8 499. The iPAQ Pocket PC H3970 comes with integrated Bluetooth capabilities and 48MB of Flash ROM at a recommended retail price of R9 799. Both models are powered by Microsoft Windows for Pocket PC 2002, and include 64MB of RAM. The respective handheld models will be available in SA in August 2002.
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