HP Launches New iPaq’s, Mobile Printer

By Ian Bell Published September 26, 2005

HP Launches New iPaq

We are sure HP doesn’t want to steal any thunder from the Microsoft/Palm deal that was announced today, but isn’t this perfect timing? ;) Today’s introduction includes the new HP iPaq rx1950 series, the iPaq hx2000 series Pocket PC and the HP Deskjet 460 mobile printer in addition to the Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 upgrade.

The iPaq hx2000 series includes the iPaq hx2790 Pocket PC which features in integrated biometric fingerprint sensor, while the rx1950 series comes with integrated WiFi 802.11b (sorry folks, no g here), Secure Digital memory expansion and a removeable battery back.

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The new Deskjet 460 features 17 pages per minute black print speeds and 16 pages per minute color print speeds in a stylish and compact design.

For complete product details, check out www.hp.com/go/mobilitysummit2005

Availability and pricing

The HP iPAQ rx1950 series, HP iPAQ hx2000 series, HP Deskjet 460 mobile printer and Windows Mobile 5.0 upgrade kit are now available for the following estimated U.S. street prices:

— HP iPAQ rx1950: $299

— HP iPAQ hx2190: $349

— HP iPAQ hx2490: $399

— HP iPAQ hx2790: $499

— HP iPAQ hx2000 series Windows Mobile 5.0 upgrade: $39

— HP Deskjet 460 mobile printer: starting at $249

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