Axiz, the leading IT infrastructure distributor, has launched the HP iPAQ hx2000 series. Supporting the growing mobile community, the series enables users to access business-critical information anywhere, anytime from one of the following ranges: the HP iPAQ hx2190 for entry-level users, the HP iPAQ hx2490 and HP iPAQ hx2790 for mid- to high-level users.
"Business professionals are commuting now more than ever before and as a result need to secure their data. The HP iPAQ hx2000 series has the ability to do this with its HP ProtectTools security software," says Subashnie Naidoo, HP iPAQ product manager at Axiz. "This software provides users with PIN or password protection that controls information access, imposing industry-standard encryption to protect stored data."
Another significant feature of the HP iPAQ hx2000 series is that it`s shipped standard with Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0. With enhanced platform flexibility, this feature provides users with more efficient data management, extended storage and secure access to information. Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 is also equipped with Windows Media Player 10 Mobile, so users can enjoy protected digital music, video and recorded TV files. A picture and video application also adds burst mode and a timer function as advanced features.
The new Intel Bulverde PXA270 processor, one CompactFlash type II slot and a secure digital (SDIO) slot, for greater storage and expansion capabilities, forms part of the series. Serial infrared and Bluetooth wireless technology, for cable-free connections to other devices such as printers and phones, is another standard feature.
The HP iPAQ hx2190 has a lithium-ion 920 mAh removable/rechargeable battery, AC and charger adapter, USB desktop synchronisation cable stylus, getting started guide and the HP iPAQ pocket PC companion CD. The device offers ample memory with 64MB RAM and ROM, a transflective TFT QVGA display with 64k colour LED backlight display and a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. The HP iPAQ hx2190 also includes an integrated microphone, receiver speaker, one 3.5mm headphone jack and MP3 stereo.
Offering exceptional performance, integrated wireless technology and enhanced battery life, the HP iPAQ hx2490 is ideal for business users. It consists of a lithium-ion 1440 mAh removable/rechargeable battery, offers all the standard features of the HP iPAQ hx2190 and is Bluetooth enabled for simplified data synchronisation, file sharing and printing between personal devices and peripherals. The device has integrated WiFi that enables high-speed wireless access to the Internet, e-mail and corporate data solutions from home, at the office, or at WiFi hotspots.
As an optimal combination of performance, expandability and secure wireless capability, the HP iPAQ hx2790 will meet all business demands. The device offers users all the standard features of the HP iPAQ hx2190, as well as 214 megabytes of accessible memory and a 624MHz processor. It has a biometric fingerprint reader, which allows for unique fingerprint authentication, or a combination of a PIN and/or fingerprint to the device for the protection of key business data. It also offers 128MB RAM and ROM memory and is WiFi integrated.
Immediately available from Axiz, the suggested retail price of the HP iPAQ hx2190 is R2 999, the HP iPAQ hx2490 is R3 499 and the HP iPAQ hx2790 is R3 999, including VAT. For more information, contact Axiz on (011) 237-7000.
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