Java-enabling technology for Pocket PC

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Nov 21, 2002

Insignia's Java-enabling technology will be included in the HP iPAQ Pocket PC h5400 series companion CD.

Insignia's Java-enabling technology will be included in the HP iPAQ Pocket PC h5400 series companion CD.

Insignia's software enables iPAQ users to download and run Java-based content - created by an estimated 250,000 mobile Java developers worldwide - such as games, web pages, business to business applications, email and personal management software.

The versatile, wireless HP iPAQ Pocket PC h5400 features integrated technology including wireless LAN (802.11b) and Bluetooth, biometric fingerprint reader, Secure Digital slot, advanced power management and consumer infrared, which enables it to act as a universal remote control.

"HP leads the Pocket PC marketplace, and with the new iPAQ, it redefines the wireless PDA market and provides all the benefits of business and consumer applications in a handheld device", said Rick Noling, Insignia's Chief Executive Officer.

"By extending our relationship with HP onto its new wireless device, both business and home users benefit from secure access to mobile Java content, providing the ultimate wireless computing experience.

This agreement further reinforces Insignia's dominance in providing Java-enabling technology for the mobile market".

"Insignia was the natural choice to provide the benefits of Java technology to users of the new wireless iPAQ Pocket PC h5400", said Cindy Box, Director of Marketing, HP Smart Handhelds.

"Its software offers proven high performance and gives access to a growing amount of Java content for both home and business use".