HP iPAQ 910 Business Messenger Unlocked Phone with U.S. 3G, 3 MP Camera, Media Player, and MicroSD Slot--U.S. Version with Warranty

by HP

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 2.5 x 0.6 inches ; 5.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B001AQVIFY
• Item model number: 910
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,321 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Keep on top of all your business communications with the powerful HP iPAQ 910 Business Messenger, which combines the Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system with an easily accessible QWERTY keyboard. You'll enjoy fast downloads via 3G networks in the U.S. and abroad, and it includes Wi-Fi connectivity for connecting to open wireless networks at the office or at Wi-Fi hotspots. You'll also be able to navigate unfamiliar territory or around traffic problems easily with the multi-mode GPS receiver and Google Maps application for quick street map and points of interest access.

With the power of the updated Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system, you'll stay easily connected to your business and personal data on the go with support for a wide variety of email accounts as well as the ability to edit Microsoft Office documents. Other features include a 3-megapixel camera (with video capture), Bluetooth connectivity for both communication headsets and stereo music streaming, 256 MB internal memory, MicroSD memory expansion, and a long-life 1940 mAh battery.

Check out the Flash demo for the iPAQ 910 (link opens a new window).

The Windows Mobile 6 operating system enables you to view and edit Word and Excel documents as well as provides instant message capabilities via Windows Live Messenger. (See more details about Windows Mobile 6 below.) You'll also get an enhanced Outlook Mobile experience that enables you to view emails in their original HTML format and enjoy quick access to contacts with the ability to search a call history and contacts database.

This unlocked version of the HP iPAQ 910 can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides quad-band connectivity (850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz). It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider. When paired with a compatible 3G network that uses HSDPA 850/1900/2100 MHz connectivity, you'll enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless services with speeds up to 384 Kbps--from data connectivity to your office to multimedia streaming, and take advantage of simultaneous voice and data services. In the United States, you'll be able to access 850/1900 MHz 3G networks, while the 2100 MHz connectivity allows you to access 3G networks in Europe and Asia. This phone also provides compatibility with EDGE data networks.

Phone Features
The advanced HP iPAQ 910 Business Messenger has an extra-large 2.46-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels and support for 65K colors. Below the standard navigational rocker and send/end/soft keys, you'll find a full QWERTY keyboard that makes it easy to type out full emails as well as send quick text messages while on the go.

With the iPAQ 910's QWERTY keyboard, you'll be able to quickly type full emails as well as send short text messages in a snap.

The 3-megapixel camera enables you to capture high-resolution still photos as well as record short video clips (at QCIF/176 x 144-pixel resolution), all of which can be stored in the 256 MB internal memory or optional MicroSD memory cards (up to 4 GB in size). The integrated Windows Media Player allows you to quickly and easily transfer your favorite music from your PC, and it's compatible with MP3/AAC/AAC+/WAV/WMA music file formats as well as MPEG4 videos.

This phone provides Bluetooth version 2.0 wireless connectivity with EDR (enhanced data rate), and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and audio/video remote control. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You'll also be able to access open Wi-Fi networks in offices and hotspots via the integrated 802.11b/g wireless connectivity. And with the embedded A-GPS receiver, you'll be able to easily locate your next appointment in unfamiliar cities.

Other features include:

• Built-in microphone, speaker, headphone jack and MP3 stereo
• Speakerphone
• Call vibration
• Voice dialing, voice commands, and voice recording function
• T9 predictive text input
• MP3/MIDI/AAC polyphonic ringtones
• Supports Java 2.0 platform
• Intel Marvell PXA270 416MHz processor
• Mini USB 2.0
• Hardware buttons: Alphanumeric keyboard, scroll wheel, 5-way navigation, 2 soft keys, volume control, send /end buttons, reset, voice command
• Bluetooth version 2.0 with the following profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), BIP (for sending images to another device), BPP (basic printing profile for text, email), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures), PAN (personal area networking)

Vital Statistics
The HP iPAQ 910 weighs 5.4 ounces and measures 4.5 x 2.5 x 0.6 inches. It has a 1940 mAh lithium-ion battery for extra-long talk and standby times. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as the HSDPA 850/1900/2100 MHz 3G frequencies.

Product Description

HP IPAQ 910 Business Manager. This feature loaded device sports the popular slab with QWERTY keyboard from factor, but unlike most competitors, it features Windows Mobile Pro with touch screen display. Key features include HSDPA 7.2, WiFi, GPS, and a 3 megapixel auto focus camera. It also includes Bluetooth technology and a memory card slot.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What Every Mobile Professional Has Been Waiting For, July 15, 2008

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Alex Paskie (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: HP iPAQ 910 Business Messenger Unlocked Phone with U.S. 3G, 3 MP Camera, Media Player, and MicroSD Slot--U.S. Version with Warranty (Wireless Phone Accessory)

For those who want the productivity features of a Blackberry with the power of Windows Mobile, here's the device. Here's the good, and the bad in a nutshell.

The Good:

1. Size, weight. This device is the same width as a Blackberry curve, and just slightly longer. Fits nicely in a pocket. Also, it's not too heavy.

2. Excellent Keyboard - Windows Mobile works excellently with an exposed keyboard. Dial numbers quickly, write emails, even filter your music library quickly by typing letters.

3. Plethora of features - Wifi, BT, GPS, a lot of customizable buttons, volume control buttons, and scroll wheel. Gps works well (tried it with TomTom 6) and WIFI and BT both performed well.

4. Speed - The device is snappy. Coming from the AT&T Tilt, it was a welcome experience to have a quick device again.

5. Battery - At 1900 mAH who can ask for more?!

The Bad:

1. Phone call volume is low compared to most other devices I've used

2. Too few backlight/brightness options. The middle setting is too bright, the lower is too low.

In summary, if you need to write and respond to emails 40% of the time or more, then this is the device to get. You sacrifice screen size for more portability and productivity. (Note that you don't sacrifice resolution -the screen is smaller, but the resolution is still 320x240)

*** EDIT ***

After using the device for several days, there seems to be an issue with power drain/battery life. The PDA seems to drop roughly 5% of battery every hour with no use, and only AS Push active. With moderate use, the device seems to lose roughly 10-13% per hour use. Using the device the same way as I use my Tilt, wheras with the til I got roughly 12-14 hours of use, with the HP I get roughly 6-8.

Also, I'm experiencing another strange occurence. Using my 6GB microSDHC card, the device seems to lose its connection to the card when I turn it on, every so often. I'm looking into both of these issues.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars High end business phone, July 17, 2008

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TJ (Snoqualmie, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HP iPAQ 910 Business Messenger Unlocked Phone with U.S. 3G, 3 MP Camera, Media Player, and MicroSD Slot--U.S. Version with Warranty (Wireless Phone Accessory)

Picked up a 910 to replace my old T-mobile Dash which didn't have enough memory to handle my needs.

Overall a very serious, high end business phone.

The good:

* GPS with Live Search & Google Maps is handy,
* Pretty fast with lots of memory (256MB ROM/128MB RAM)
* Ability to handle my 8GB MicroSD card for music/videos, will pick up a * 16GB when they come out
* WiFi, Quad-band GSM, Tri-band 3G, Bluetooth 2.0
* Navigate with keyboard, scroll wheel and/or touchscreen
* Windows Mobile Pro 6.1

The not so good:
* Once I put my T-mobile sim in it appeared to auto-configure, but I couldn't get edge to work until I changed the Edge configuration to [...] from [...]
* Cyberon Voice Commander seems pretty accurate, but not as full featured as Msft Voice Command (no bluetooth support being the biggest...you have to press the voice command button
* Mini-USB charging and included USB headset are good, but no option for connection to my stereo. On my HTC devices I could get a extended USB adapter, but I don't see any options/adapters for the iPaq 910. More and more stereos have bluetooth stereo in, I have a couple, but not all of them.
* T-Mobile's upcoming US 3G is 1700Mhz which isn't supported, but Tri-band UMTS/HSDPA up to 7.2 Mbps via (850/1900/2100 MHz)
* Battery life: while it has a 1940mah battery, it only lasted about 10 hrs for me today. Had DirectPush email and Bluetooth on.

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best Windows Mobile device, July 10, 2008

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Brandon (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: HP iPAQ 910 Business Messenger Unlocked Phone with U.S. 3G, 3 MP Camera, Media Player, and MicroSD Slot--U.S. Version with Warranty (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I was waiting for this device since its announcement.
I am a big fan of Blackberry 8810 and 8820.
I was waiting for a Windows Mobile device with GPS and QWERTY keyboard like my Blackberry 8820.
Since I am a Medical Professional I like Windows Mobile because of the medical software availability.
Good built quality. Looks and feels just like my Blackberry 8820
I love the QWERTY keyboard, GPS works great with TomTom 6 and iGuidance 4.0, 1940 mAh lithium-polymer battery gives great battery life.
Works great with AT&T 3G, WiFi is great (WPA2 support). Bluetooth work perfectly with my printer, car and computer.
Works great with SANDISK 8 GB microSDHC.