DESIGN
Taller and wider than the Treo but considerably slimmer, the 5.8-ounce hw6500 Mobile Messenger easily slips into a pocket. The device's keys are round and small, but they're hard enough and raised with decent enough feedback for fairly rapid typing. The five-way navigation joystick is handy for scrolling through Web pages or your inbox, and there's a dedicated sliding volume control and camera launch/shutter button on the left spine. The removable battery is a definite plus.
FEATURES
The hw6500's quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE radio gives you voice and data access in almost any country, and there's Bluetooth for pairing a wireless headset or swapping files or syncing wirelessly with your PC. There's no Wi-Fi onboard, but you can always add that via the SD Card slot, which is why there's a convenient second Mini SD card slot for extra memory. The most unique feature is the integrated high-sensitivity GPS receiver, a first for smart phones. As of press time, HP was negotiating with a software vendor for possibly including GPS software so users wouldn't have to make an extra investment, which would make this all-in-one device that much more attractive to users that spend a lot of time behind the wheel. Last but not least is a 1.3-megpapixel camera, which is the highest resolution you'll find on a smart phone. (A camera-less version will be available for businesses concerned about security.)
E-MAIL
In our tests, we used the basic e-mail application included withing Pocket Outlook and a POP-3 account. Setup took five steps and two minutes, thanks to the relatively intuitive wizard. We appreciated the option of having the Messenger check for new e-mail as frequently as every 60 seconds. Hence the value of any additional carrier-provided applications that automatically push out new e-mail. HP is working with Cingular to offer it's Xpress Mail application out of the box, as well as Goodlink software for those businesses that use the company's servers.
PERFORMANCE
The Messenger runs on Cingular's EDGE network, which is widely available in the U.S. When checking e-mail and viewing Web pages, speeds were slightly slower than other EDGE smart phones we recently tested (averaging anywhere between 50 and 60 Kbps) but most Web pages began loading within ten seconds. Nevertheless, the Mobile Messenger is a better option for e-mail than heavy surfing.
Generaleral
Status
Available
Network (2G)
GSM 900 / GSM 1800
Form factor
Block
Antenna type
Internal
Size
Weight
165 g (with battery)
Dimensions
118 x 71 x 21 mm
Display
Type
Graphical
Coloured
Yes, TFT, 65K
Size
240 x 240 pixels
Memory
- Memory Expansion :Slot SD / miniSD
- 128 MB total memory (64 MB ROM and 64 MB SDRAM)
- Up to 56 MB user available memory that includes 12 MB iPAQ File Store
-SD included 1GB
Ringtones
Polyphonic ringtones
Yes
Ringtone profiles
Yes
Networking
GPRS
Yes, EDGE
DATA
Yes
USB
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Browser
Yes, MS Pocket Explorer
Infrared
Yes
Features
Vibration
Yes
SMS
Send / Receive
MMS
Send / Receive
Camera
Builtin, Built-in SXGA, HP Photosmart 1.3 MP, 1280 x 1024 resolution, White balance; color
Java
Yes
Games
Yes
Games list
Preloaded MS Pocket PC
Clock
Yes
Alarm
Yes
Calculator
Yes
Calendar
Yes
To-do list
Yes
Voice memo
Yes
Handsfree
Yes
- Integrated microphone, receiver, speaker and one 2.5 mm stereo headphone jack, MP3 stereo (through headphone jack)
- 4 programmable application quick-launch buttons
- 5-way navigation joystick
- Touch-sensitive display for stylus or fingertip
- Voic
Standard Battery
Type
Li-Ion
Amperage
1200 mAh
Return
Items must be returned within 3 days . Refund will be given as Money back. Refund policy details: Returns Item If Non Defctive only, intentional Damage Will be refused
