HP iPAQ Messengers set for European release

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by David Masters

Vodafone will be offering two new Hewlett-Packard smartphones on its European networks, starting in the UK.

HP’s iPAQ Data Messenger features a 2.8-inch touchscreen, and slide-out QWERTY keyboard,

The iPAQ Voice Messenger has a 2.4-inch screen without touch input capabilities.

Touchscreen and keyboard aside, the two phones are like-for-like.

Both feature a Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system, Wi-Fi and HSPA high speed internet access, a 3.1 megapixel camera, and a microSD card slot for additional storage.

Bluetooth and assisted GPS are supported on both handsets.

Pricing in Vodafone stores is yet to be released, and will vary from country to country.

The phones will be available sim-free on HP’s website, priced at €549 for the iPAQ Data Messenger and €449 for the iPAQ Voice Messenger.

HP have not yet confirmed whether or not the phones will be released in the US.