When to upgrade your PDA...

... when this comes out.

Not exactly new news, but I didn't see a big, close up picture before. Check out the specs on this to-be-released iPAQ pocket PC:

brighthand info on ipaq.

Check out this newer article on the next series of iPAQs, and click on the nice pic of the 4705 near the bottom. Sweet.

ipaq leaks.

Posted by jen on July 13, 2004 at 11:55 AM
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Few more details I found on Focuscamera.com

  • HP Ipaq HX4705 Pocket PC handheld is a serious business tool with a brilliant 4 inch high resolution display, outstanding performance, and versatile functionality in a sophisticated design.
  • The powerful HP iPAQ hx4705 is a Microsoft Windows Powered Pocket PC PDA designed with a visually stunning VGA color display, a broad range of feature-rich applications, integrated wireless capabilities, enhanced security and dual memory card slot expansion.
  • Sleek, powerful, and feature-rich HP iPAQ hx4705 Pocket PC is an essential asset for productivity both in and out of the office, to help you get more done on-the-go.
  • Intel Bulverde 624MHz high performance processor raises your productivity to a whole new level.
  • Big 4.0 inch transflective TFT VGA 64K color display allows better and easier viewing of documents, images, and web pages.
  • Integrated Compact Flash Type II (CF) and Secure Digital SD card slots provide significant additional storage and functionality.
  • Data encryption from HP ProtectTools powered by Credant provides enhanced protection for both your data and device (when enabled).
  • VPN software provides enhanced security for wireless connection when accessing information remotely such as the Internet and email.
  • 64-bit and 128-bit WEP offers enhanced security for an authorized connection and data transfer when connected wirelessly.
  • Advanced level of security for wireless communication with support for LEAP, 802.1x, WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), and CCX 1.0.
  • Wireless capabilities so you stay connected in and out of the office:
    • Integrated WLAN 802.11b (Wi-Fi) enables high-speed wireless access to the Internet, email and corporate data solutions.
    • Integrated Bluetooth wireless technology for wireless communication with other Bluetooth devices.
    • IrDA fast infrared (FIR) provides you with a fast (up to 4Mbps), cable free method of moving data via infrared.
  • Unique touchpad with mouse-like cursor makes navigation easier and fun.
  • Special design features on this HP Pocket PC handheld include 4 shortcut programmable buttons, Navigation Touch-pad, Touch-sensitive display for stylus or fingertip, Voice record button, Microphone and Speaker on front-side of unit.
  • Key HP IPAQ HX4705 Pocket PC specifications include:
    • Integrated wireless WLAN 802.11b, Bluetooth 1.2, IrDA (FIR), USB and Serial.
    • Operating system: Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition software for Pocket PC Premium Edition.
    • Pocket versions of Microsoft software are included (Outlook, Word, Excel and Internet Explorer for Pocket PC.
    • Processor: 624 MHz Intel Bulverde technology-based.
    • 4 inch Display, Transflective type VGA TFT color, 64K colors, LED backlight with power save mode and Portrait and Landscape modes.
    • 192 MB total memory (128 MB ROM and 64 MB SDRAM).
    • Up to 135 MB user available memory that includes 80 MB iPAQ File Store.
    • HP IPAQ HX4705 dimensions 5.17 x 3.03 x .59 inches (131 x 77 x 14.9 mm).
    • Weight 6.6 oz (186.7g).
  • Audio: Integrated microphone, speaker and one 3.5 mm stereo headphone/headset jack, MP3 stereo through audio jack and speaker, 5-band equalizer for playback through audio jack.
  • Power sources: Removable/Rechargeable lithium-lon battery, or AC Power (AC Input: 100~240 Vac, 50/60 Hz).
Posted by: at July 13, 2004 12:07 PM

A bunch more info over at www.IPAQabilities.com too [direct link]

HP iPAQ rz1715 Mobile Media Companion (FA290A#ABA) $279.99
  • 203MHz Samsung 2410 processor
  • 25MB RAM
  • Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC with a 3.5" TFT active-matrix display

    • HP iPAQ rx3415 Mobile Media Companion (FA280A#ABA) $399.99

  • Samsung S3C 2440 processor

  • 56MB RAM

  • Bluetooth

  • WiFi 802.11b

  • Built-in 1.3 MP camera

  • Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition for Pocket PC with a 3.5" TFT active-matrix display

    • HP iPAQ rx3715 Mobile Media Companion (FA281A#ABA) $499.99

  • Samsung S3C 2440 processor

  • 152MB RAM

  • Bluetooth

  • WiFi 802.11b

  • Built-in 1.3 MP camera

  • Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition for Pocket PC with a 3.5" TFT active-matrix display

    • HP iPAQ h6315 Pocket PC Handheld (FA239A#ABA) $599.99

  • Texas Instruments OMAP 1510 processor

  • 64MB RAM

  • 64MB ROM

  • GSM/GPRS

  • Bluetooth

  • WiFi 802.11b

  • Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC with a 3.5" TFT active-matrix display

    • Posted by: at July 13, 2004 12:37 PM

    Man why do they refuse to put on a thumboard. I love my ux50 clamshell design with a thumboard I don't think anyone will be able to beat it and I will be disappointed when I am forced to upgrade.

    Posted by: Greg Burch at July 13, 2004 01:13 PM

    The new iPAQ Pocket PCs are official
    http://www.engadget.com/entry/1884568467945435/

    The hx4705 - The flagship, with a 4-inch VGA resolution LCD screen, a 624MHz processor, 192MB of memory, integrated touchpad, built-in 802.11b WiFi, Bluetooth, and CompactFlash and SD expansion card slots.
    The h6315 - HP’s new Pocket PC Phone, with quad-band GSM/GPRS, built-in 802.11b WiFi and Bluetooth, integrated VGA quality digital camera, a 200MHz processor, 64MB of RAM, SD expansion card slot, a 3.5-inch LCD screen, and an attachable mini-keyboard..
    Posted by: peter at July 26, 2004 01:10 PM