Sun Java Wireless Client Available on Latest HP iPAQ Smartphone
Java Technology Enables Wireless E-mail Service For HP iPAQ 900
Series Business Messenger
SANTA CLARA , Calif. (Business Wire EON/PRWEB ) July 7, 2008 --
Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAVA) today announced that Java(TM)
Platform Micro Edition (Java ME) is integrated in the new HP iPAQ 900
series Business Messenger smartphone. Based on the Sun Java(TM) Wireless
Client software – Sun's Java ME implementation
for wireless handsets – and enhanced with
custom features designed specifically for HP, the new HP 3G smartphone
delivers a flexible wireless e-mail experience1,
including convenient voice2 control and
hands-free operation.
Sun Engineering Services delivered the Java ME binary implementation
customized and tuned to a specific feature set requested by HP. The Sun
Java Wireless Client software integrates with the Windows Mobile 6.1
native user interface, enabling customers to view e-mail in the original
HTML format, access contact information and much more through a familiar
operating environment.
“We are excited to have worked with HP to
deliver Java ME on their new HP iPAQ smartphone,”
said Eric Klein, vice president of Java marketing at Sun Microsystems,
Inc. “Delivering the optimized binary Java
technology implementation in a timely fashion demonstrates the value of
Java technology and Sun's growing engineering services business in
providing our worldwide partners with consistent, unifying solutions and
rapid time to market.”
“By offering Java on our newest HP iPAQ
Business Messenger, we are able to deliver a richer, enhanced mobile
experience for our customers,” said Susan
Macke, vice president of marketing for the handheld global business unit
at HP. “The development of the new smartphone
and our work with Sun Microsystems reinforces HP’s
commitment to meeting the growing and varied needs of our mobile users.”
Information on Sun's Engineering Services group and how it can deliver
binary and optimized implementations of the MSA platform for customers
is available at: http://java.sun.com/javame/overview/services.jsp
The new HP iPAQ 900 series Business Messenger features the new Windows
Mobile 6.1 operating system and latest wireless technologies including
tri-band UMTS/HSDPA, quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, Bluetooth®
and Wi-Fi. The HP iPAQ Business Messenger delivers mobile e-mail, voice
and access to business-critical applications1,3.
The Sun Java Wireless Client seamlessly integrates with the Windows
Mobile 6.1 native user interface, allowing faster time to market for
mobile applications.
ABOUT SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC.
Sun Microsystems develops the technologies that power the global
marketplace. Guided by a singular vision -- "The Network is the
Computer" -- Sun drives network participation through shared innovation,
community development and open source leadership. Sun can be found in
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Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, Java and “The
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the United States and other countries.
1. A standard GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA infrastructure, Wi-Fi network
access, other Bluetooth-enabled devices, separately purchased equipment,
and a service contract with a wireless service provider may be required
for applicable wireless communication. Wireless Internet access requires
separately purchased Internet service contract. Check with service
provider for availability and coverage in your area. Not all web content
available. Normal GSM Data Calls (CSD) are not basic GSM data services.
These services may not be available via all service providers, and may
require separate subscription. Establishment and continuation of a
wireless connection depends on network availability, provider support
and signal strength. Coverage is subject to transmission limitations and
terrain, system, capacity and other limitations. Not all features and
service options are available in all areas.
2. "The 'Read' email VoiceCommand feature is only available for email
sent via an Outlook Exchange Server to the iPAQ Outlook Inbox"
3. Telephone service requires separately purchased contract with a
wireless service provider with coverage in your service area. Additional
fees may apply for some features; check with service provider.
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