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The HP iPaq is the latest from Hewlett Packard’s mobile device minds. Cool features like Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 and Bluetooth wireless integration make this PDA/phone a very capable device. The form factor of the iPaq 6515 is very nice, with a sleek and slender profile and good sized buttons. Many of these devices have buttons that are either too small or awkward. The 6515 seems to have a good compromise between the two. The screen is also very nice, not the best, on the iPaq 6515 with touch-screen capability. The HP also features a 4 channel GPRS radio that is EDGE capable allowing it to utilize Cingular’s EDGE networks where available. EDGE provides speeds up to ~135kbps in most metropolitan areas in the US.

HP iPaq 6515 Specifications

Networks: TDMA, CDMA and GSM.

Dimensions

Dimensions 4.6″ x 2.8″ x 0.8″ (118mm x 71mm x 21mm)
Weight 5.8 oz (165 g)

Display

Phone’s main display Type: Color
Color Type: TFT
Size: 240 x 240 pixels
Colors: 65000
Features: Transflective

Battery

Battery Type: Li - Ion
Capacity: 1250
Features: 3.7v

Antenna

Type: Internal

Bluetooth

Low power radio technology replacing the need for wires connecting electronic devices such as personal computers, printers, palm top computers and mobile phones.

Profiles:

Headset (HSP) / Dial-up networking (DUN) / Generic Object Exchange (GOEP) / File Transfer (FTP) / Object Push (OPP) / General Access (GAP) / Serial Port (SPP) / Basic Printer (BPP) / HardCopy Cable Replacement (HCRP) / LAN Access (LAP) / Public Area Network (PAN) / Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP)

Camera

Resolution: 1.3 megapixels
Video Capture: MPEG4 and H.263
Features: 6515 model only - max resolution of 1280 x 1024; White balance; color

Data

Type: GPRS / EDGE / CSD
Features: GRPS Class 10; EDGE class 10

E-mail

Shows if the phone supports email features Protocols: IMAP / POP3 / SMTP

Games

Games Preloaded + MS Pocket PC

Global Roaming

Global Roaming is the ability of a phone to make and receive calls, send and receive SMS while you travel overseas with your regular mobile number. Usually the Global phones support multiple frequencies like - 900/1800/1900 mhz. Global roaming enabled.

GPS

Global Positioning System. A system of satellites, computers, and receivers that is able to determine the latitude and longitude of a receiver on Earth by calculating the time difference for signals from different satellites to reach the receiver. The GPS (Global Positioning System) is a “constellation” of 24 well-spaced satellites that orbit the Earth and make it possible for people with ground receivers to pinpoint their geographic location. The location accuracy is anywhere from 100 to 10 meters for most equipment. Accuracy can be pinpointed to within one (1) meter with special military-approved equipment. GPS equipment is widely used in science and has now become sufficiently low-cost so that almost anyone can own a GPS receiver. The GPS is owned and operated by the U.S. Department of Defense but is available for general use around the world.GPS Assisted GPS with software

Infrared Port

Infrared capability allows the phone to syncronize phonebook, transfer pictures and sounds wirelessly using infrared technology. Infrared Port Yes
Internet Browsing Internet Browsing
Protocols: MS Pocket Explorer

Keyboard

Full Keyboard QWERTY
Memory
Memory 64 MB SDRAM (48 user available)
Memory Expansion Memory Expansion
Capability to add additional memory to your phone. Slot Type: SD / miniSD
Features: SDIO support

Messaging

Text Send / Receive: Yes

MMS

MMS - Multimedia Messaging Service - method of transmitting graphics, video clips, sound files and short text messages over wireless networks using the WAP protocol.

MMS: Yes

Multimedia

Audio

Audio support such as MP3 Features: Windows Media Player 10

Video

Features: Windows Media Player 10

PC Synchronization

ActiveSync

Personalization

Ringtones, graphics and pictures can be customized about the phone.

Phone Profiles

Ability to change quickly different predefined phone settings - allowing you to switch for example to Office mode where the phone will not ring.

PIM Functionality

Personal Information Managers - a type of software application that allows the user to input various type of textual and graphics information and link them in a useful way. Usually a PIM consists of a calculator, reminders, To Do lists, Calendar. Alarm: Yes
Calendar: Yes
Calculator: Yes
TO-DO: Yes

Polyphonic Rings

Old-style ringtones play one musical note at a time, whereas polyphonic ringtones play multiple notes, creating a fuller, richer and more realistic sound. At the same time, polyphonic ringer phones usually play multiple instruments and are equipped with better-sounding speakers. Yes

Predictive Text Input

Predictive Text Input is a intelligent software that make typing words easier on a mobile phone keypads. It uses a built in dictionaries. You press the numbers that carry the characters that you want to type only once, and the software tries to guess what word you are attempting to type.

SAR Rating

The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

Head: 0.19
Body: 0.83
Measured in: 1900 MHz

Service Light

Service Light Bluetooth and Charing/Status LEDs

Speaker Phone

Allows the user to use the phone without holding it (can be placed at a short distance).

Main Features

Email, Web browsing
Personal information management
LAN connectivity
Operating system OS: Microsoft Mobile for Pocket PC Phone Edition
OS Version: 2003 Second Edition
Processor: Intel PXA272 at 312 MHz
Memory: 64 MB SDRAM (48 user available) and 64 ROM

Touch Screen

The phone’s main screen is touch sensitive, and styles can be used for entering data or controling the phone.

TTY/TTD

Special feature enabling deaf/hard of hearing or speech individuals to communicate with hearing individuals.TTY/TTD Yes

USB

Universal Serial Bus - is a plug-and-play interface for connection a computer and add-on devices such as joysticks, keyboards, wireless phones, scanner, cameras etc. USB supports hot-swap (ability to add a new device without having to reboot the computer). USB supports data speed of 12 megabits per second.USB Yes

Vibration Alert

Capability to vibrate when receiving callsVibration Alert Yes

Voice

Capability of receiving / saving voice command, notes Recording
The ability to store short notes(memos) in the memory of your phone. Recording: Yes

Connectors

2.5mm: Yes