Thursday, May 12, 2005
HP Rumors: hw6500/6700 Release Delayed and More...
Posted by Ekkie Tepsupornchai in "NEWS" @ 04:30 PM
Folks, I have direct word from a reliable HP source that the release of the hw6500/6700 is being pushed back to November. While several pre-production units have been created, HP is supposedly extremely wary about repeating the same fiasco caused by their hp6315 PPCPE. Also, just to confirm (or squash) the preconceptions about the OS or wireless capabilities involved, the hw65xx will include WiFi (along with Bluetooth and GPS) and the current plan is to launch with Windows Mobile 5.0 (Magneto).
In the meantime, two other devices will likely launch before then: the hp6325 and an HP Smartphone (MS-based). The hp6325 will be similar to the hp6315 except it will be manufactured for Cingular users. I'm assuming that they've also improved the overall device reliability, but forgot to ask.
Finally (and slightly OT), I hear the overall mood of the company is getting brighter under new Chief Executive Mark Hurd! We'll just have to wait and see how this impacts their delivery going forward.
In the meantime, two other devices will likely launch before then: the hp6325 and an HP Smartphone (MS-based). The hp6325 will be similar to the hp6315 except it will be manufactured for Cingular users. I'm assuming that they've also improved the overall device reliability, but forgot to ask.
Finally (and slightly OT), I hear the overall mood of the company is getting brighter under new Chief Executive Mark Hurd! We'll just have to wait and see how this impacts their delivery going forward.
