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HP iPAQ 910 Business Messenger Unlocked Cell Phone with US 3G, 3 MP Camera, Media Player, MicroSD Slot - U.S. Version with Warranty | 
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| Brand: Hewlett-Packard
Category: Wireless
Buy New: See price in cart
New (14) Used (1) Refurbished (1) from $399.99
Rating:  29 reviews
Sales Rank: 1518
Color: Black
Media: Wireless Phone Accessory
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Battery: 1 1940 mAh Li-polymer
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 4.5 x 2.5 x 0.6
MPN: FB068AA#ABA
Model: 910
UPC: 883585478040
EAN: 0883585478040
ASIN: B001AQVIFY
Release Date: June 10, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Unlocked quad-band GSM cell phone compatible with 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies and US 3G compatibility via 850/1900/2100 HSDPA plus EDGE capabilities | | • | Business-oriented smartphone with Windows Mobile 6; GPS receiver and Google Maps application | | • | 3-megapixel camera with video capabilities; synchronize music and video using Windows Media Player | | • | Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g); Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity for handsfree communication | | • | 1940 mAh lithium-ion battery for extra-long talk and standby times; backed by 1-year warranty |
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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
Simplify your business and personal life. Stay connected and productive on the move with the unlocked HP iPAQ 910 Business Messenger. This powerful mobile phone with 3G wireless technology for enhanced communication lets you make calls and go online in countries around the world (with applicable service). Find Web search results fast with the 3G HSDPA 2Mbps speeds Stay organized and productive with familiar Windows Mobile applications, corporate e-mail, and powerful line-of-business applications Keep your hands free while doing e-mail by listening and replying using Voice Commander and HP Voice Reply Get directions using the built-in Google Maps and multimode GPS Add real-time, turn by turn directions with commercially available GPS solutions Listen to music and watch videos with Windows Media Player; you can also play games Snap photos and take video with the integrated 3 megapixel camera; view and edit with HP Photosmart Mobile Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional; Mobile Microsoft programs included - Office Mobile, Office Outlook Mobile, Internet Explorer Mobile 802.11b/g with WPA2 security; Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR; Tri-band UMTS/HSDPA; Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE Memory - 128 MB SDRAM main memory for running applications, 256 MB flash ROM MicroSD Card Slot - Handles up to 4GB capacity Integrated microphone, receiver, speaker, mini-USB for stereo headset Includes iPAQ, Battery; Mini-USB sync/charge cable; AC adapter; Mini-USB wired stereo headset; Getting started CD and documentation Removable, rechargeable 1940 mAh Li-Poly battery Unit Dimensions 4. 5 x 2.5 x 0.6; Weighs 5.4 ounces Not sold with a USA manufacturer's warranty
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| Customer Reviews: Read 24 more reviews...
 Misses the mark! What good is a phone you can't hear? January 3, 2009
Real Vision (WA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have owned and used the folowing to compare this to: 8525/Hermes, t-mobile Dash, Ipaq Ultimate 8502, Samsung Blackjack, T-mobile Curve 8310, and 8320, Treo 680, AT&T Tilt, Motorola q9h (my current favorite), Audiovox SMT5600, and a couple others I don't recall all the model names on some of the rest, but you get the idea. I have quite a bit of experience with smartphones, primarily Windows Mobile.
This phone has the potential to be nice, but is pretty weak when you consider the price. Because these do not have a carrier agreement, they are never available discounted, the cheapest you can get one right now is $350 for a used one, maybe $390 for almost new, $450 plus for brand new. Now I realize that is inline with other phone of this caliber, but this phone is just too QUIET. You can barely hear it ring, can't hear the notifications at all really. There is an app inside it to boost the volume, but anytime the phone reboots, it resets back to too quiet.
It's just a waste of time and money for them to make a phone like this that you can't hear.
For $150 you can get a tre 750, motorola q9h, t-mobile dash, 8525, tilt, etc. THey all have better volume then this.
Besides that, the battery life is poor, and the processor even though is not real slow is not real zippy considering the battery useage and the price.
For corporate use only, it's probably ok, but just barely. I mean if the company was paying for my phone, I might use this one.
wifi works fine.
Has a nice form-factor, a little cheap feeling build quality (but not too bad).
I have found the q9h to be the best overall smartphone for me. Durable, LOUD enough. Nice rugged feel and good form factor. No touch screen though.
If you want a Windows Mobile Phone with touch screen and qwerty on top, you have a few choices: ipaq 910, treo 750, imate 8502. The 8502 keyboard was a little too tight for me. The treo does not have wifi and alittle older, but a good choice because it has a carrier discount, which means the second-hand market you can find them for $100! It has everything this has but GPS and Wifi.
It all depends on what is important to the user. For personal use, not that good because too quiet. Hard to justify spending $400 hard cash on a phone you can't hear!
Nice features, but too many glitches January 3, 2009
classicloner (atlanta, ga)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I like this phone mainly because It is the only phone I know of that allows you to edit and read office 2007 files. I like the touch screen. The handwriting function works well. The voice quality sounds good to me. The volume is not as loud as other phones, but I never have trouble hearing, even in noisy environments (I keep the volume turned all the way up).
When it's working properly, it's a great phone. But it never seems to work for very long before it locks up and I have to reset it. I have to reset it 1 to 3 times a day.
I also have bluetooth problems. My plantronics bluetooth headset that worked perfectly with my ipaq 510 does not work well with the 910. It works fine for making calls, but for some reason it does not work at all with the voice command feature and files played on the windows media player will not play through the headset.
Another problem is the battery life. I had read complaints about the battery before I bought the phone, but I did not think it would be a problem for me because I do not use the phone much during the day. I use it for one or two personal calls a day and I briefly use ms word or excel. The battery does not make it through the day without recharging. I don't know how business users who make frequent calls, send/recieve emails etc. can get by with this phone. Another battery is available for this phone on the hp website that provides 60% longer life, but it is twice as thick and makes the phone bulky.
One great way to save battery power is to turn off the power when you are not using it. It will still receive calls and messages. The problem I'm having is that every third or fourth time I turn off the power, the phone locks up (this is in addition to other lock ups). It has to be reset to make it work again. Unfortunately, the phone will not recieve calls or messages if it locks. This is not a problem for me because I don't receive many calls. For someone who cannot afford to miss a call, this would be a big problem.
This phone reminds me of my old ipaq hx2495 pocket pc. It used to lock up all the time and I was always resetting it. After using an ipaq 510 for about a year, I became accustomed to having a reliable device that almost never had to be reset. Now I'm back to resetting my device all the time. I'm very disappionted.
I do not recommend buying this phone.
 HP iPAQ 910 December 12, 2008
W. Beckles (Maimi, FL United States)
Nice phone except for battery life. It needs to be charged everyday if actively used (i.e. occasional surfing, music etc.) It could last 2 days if just used to make calls. If playing music a lot it will last less than 12 hrs. Wifi and bluetooth are both enabled for me.
Satellite information needs to be downloaded before the GPS will work but it works well.
In all other aspects performs reasonable well (camera, responsiveness, sound etc)
I used it like a laptop, battery life is too poor to really use it as a mobile device.
 Regarding the battery & GPS December 11, 2008
F. Hauser (Madtown, WI)
This phone is a nice phone.
The screen could be bigger, but otherwise it is allright.
Most people complain about short battery life - yes, but this depends on two things: the 3G/HDSPA burns energy like a semi the gas. Raise the timeframe to check for emails.
But that is not the worst battery killer: it is the screen! Make sure, the screend turns off and not just dimms. This is not turned on by factory default.
I am beyond the 2nd day, and it still shows 57% battery power available.
That is more than the weak 1 day you have withpout the screen-turn-off-option turned on.
With just GSM/EDGE the phone was running out of power after half a day.
You will find the option under settings- system- power:there it says backlight on the bottom- now activate the "Turn off backlight if device is not used for x minutes"!
The GPS:
well Google Maps doesn't work! Ha, epic fail HP!
I am using iGo8 anyways. Works!
Make sure to let it search for the GP with these settings:
Baudrate 57600
Port 6
The phone is excellent, what's inside isn't November 17, 2008
Sam Hobson (Houston, TX, USA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I purchased the HP iPAQ 910c Business Messenger about 2 months ago. At the time it seemed a very excellent phone. Here are my thoughts.
NOTE: I am reviewing the product as a PDA, as I have no phone service in this phone yet. When I get service I will update the review.
***THE PHONE***
The phone itself is very sturdy, despite being made of plastic. It feels good in the hand, and the keyboard is good for typing out emails and text messages. The screen size doesn't bother me as much as it would bother some people, as being a small landscape touch screen (QVGA). I also liked the scroll wheel on the side of the phone. It is convenient when scrolling through email or changing the volume in Windows Media Player.
One things I wish was better is battery life. I left the phone on with push services turned on and wifi connection. It lost battery around 7 hours later. I ended up purchasing the extended battery, which needed a case with a huge hump in the back of the phone, which looks ugly and feels ugly to hold. The same test, the phone drained about 10 hours later. Not much of an improvement in my own opinion. One fear I have is when I get service with unlimited data, the battery life will be even worse.
Another thing I disliked was the location of the speaker. Its on the back of the phone, and that hinders the sound when the phone is laying on its back.
All in all, the phone itself is an excellent device, and I would call it top of the line. So why did I give it 2 stars? Well its because of...
***THE SOFTWARE***
The HP iPAQ 910c is powered by Microsoft Windows Mobile v6.1. Now the last windows mobile device I used ran Windows Mobile 2003, which was an excellent mobile platform to use. I figured a later version would be even better. Boy was I wrong. Windows Mobile 6.1 is very unstable and buggy. A day of use with this phone always included a crash, slow-down or hang-up. I also disliked the fact that at some points, Windows Mobile rejected my MicroSD card, forcing me to reboot the device.
Despite running Windows Mobile, there was good software loaded onto the phone. It came with HP Photosmart Mobile, which is much better than WM's default Pictures and Video software. It came with the other usual stuff, Office, Outlook (which sucks, by the way), Windows Media, and Windows Live. It also came with a Java manager, so I could play games and use the famous Opera Mini web browser.
I loaded selects of my music collection onto my phone for those times I forget my iPod. Windows Media player gets the job done quite well. Sound quality is great when the included headset is plugged in. Not as great using the default speaker. I cant say as much for video though. Being a business phone, I dont think this phone was designed for playing video. The video would skip every now and then.
The camera on the phone took good quality photos, and the camera app was decent, but I found no way to get it to flash when taking the pictures, there was only a button which turned the flash on and stay on, which could really blind someone fast.
As far as software goes, I dont like it. Windows Mobile 6.1 is not a stable platform. I constantly have to reboot the device, and I cannot stand the frequent slowdowns.
***THE BOTTOM LINE***
Well, as expected, HP has outdone themselves in the quality of the device. It looks good, it feels good, and it is very sturdy, despite the plastic casing. It's a shame to see such an excellent phone loaded with such a horrible platform. Windows Mobile 6.1 is not a good platform to work on. It's unstable and unreliable. You never know when it will freeze or crash.
If I were to give HP a tip to improve this phone, I'd tell them to look into adopting Symbian OS and using it, or taking the source code and writing their own version. Windows Mobile is not good, and is literally the downfall of this otherwise excellent device.
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