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HP iPaq 612 Business Navigator

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From a connectivity viewpoint, you can't fault the 612. This handheld has it all--HSDPA, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and also GPS for navigation. Getting online was a breeze because of a configuration application which detects your SIM card's operator and applies the correct settings.

Though we've been using the model name "612", our review set is more specifically named "612c". The suffix indicates that it has a camera, a 3-megapixel one to be precise. The non-camera version works the same as the one we have here, just without the snapper, making it good for use in places which restrict camera use like military camps and certain work places. Unfortunately, HP has informed us that the non-camera version will not be available in Singapore. This is decided by each country's local office, and the Singapore one has determined that it will not offer the vanilla 612 for sale. We do not have information about the entire region at the moment, so check with your local HP office to find out if the camera-free model is offered in your location.

Aside from the free Google Maps application, commercial software with turn-by-turn driving instructions will be bundled with the 612 for satellite navigation. In Singapore, the software and maps provided will be from MapKing. This may vary from country to country, so once again check with your local HP office.

There aren't many modifications to the user interface, so users of the 612 will mainly be using Windows Mobile 6 Professional in its default form (note: There will be no WM6.1 upgrade for the 612). It does have an HP Shortcuts application which makes it easier to get to commonly used items and also comes with some custom settings found in the Settings page.

 
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sachinssr: HP iPaq 612 Business Navigator Where I can buy this phone in Mumbai or in India.I need address,phone no ...
MYM: As far as I know, has sirfstar III chip, also assisted-gps (A-GPS).
MYM: 612c has: + "normal" hardware keypad like common phones + touchscreen for touch/stylus input (pressure sensitive) touchsceen has usual WM6 Pro various ...
abhijit: The HP Ipaq 612 is still not available. HP is ridiculous. They have wasted about a years of mine ...
samitnk: Its available on indiaplaza.in and Airtel has also launched it already. It will be more widely available in 2 ...

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