HP iPAQ rx5900 Released
Working with Tele Atlas, the leading global provider for digital maps and navigation, the new released HP iPAQ rx5900 will feature rich and accurate map for personal navigation. The HP iPAQ rx5900 also features best possible routes via US and Canada, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth1, video and gaming using Windows Mobile 5.0 software, and WLAN 802.11b/g. The HP iPAQ rx5900 will be available at the end of October 2006 for $599.
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Tele Atlas Delivers Superior Navigation Features to New HP iPAQ rx5900
Rich and Accurate Map Content Enhances User-Friendly
Personal Navigation Functionality
Boston, MA, September 28, 2006 – Tele Atlas (FSE: TA6, EUNV: TA), a leading global provider of digital maps and dynamic content for navigation and location based solutions, announced today that it will provide digital map data and content for the upcoming HP iPAQ rx5900 Travel Companion.
The HP iPAQ rx5900 will be preinstalled with touch-enabled Tele Atlas-based digital maps that feature user-friendly, turn-by-turn navigation to help users easily find people, points of interest (POIs), products and the best possible routes throughout the United States and Canada. In addition to the highly-accurate, integrated navigation system, the HP iPAQ rx5900 will also offer Wi-Fi and Bluetooth1, as well as digital entertainment capabilities for music, photos, video and gaming using Windows Mobile 5.0 software.
“We’re pleased to work with HP to combine the versatility and ease-of-use of an HP iPAQ with the strength of our highly accurate digital map content to further the adoption of personal navigation (PNAV) technology,” said Quan Vu, Tele Atlas’ Vice President, Personal Navigation. ”The introduction of the HP iPAQ rx5900 Travel Companion illustrates a shift in PNAV technology, moving from pure global positioning system (GPS) navigation devices to the next generation of mobile devices.”
“The HP iPAQ rx5900 Travel Companion can help ease the burdens of travelers by providing high-quality navigation, entertainment and organization on the go,” said David Risdal, iPAQ Product Manager, Worldwide, HP. “Working with Tele Atlas, we can deliver rich, useful content and accurate digital maps to enhance our customers’ mobile experience.”
About Tele Atlas
Tele Atlas delivers the digital maps and dynamic content that power the world’s most essential navigation and location based services. The information is the foundation for a wide range of personal and in-car navigation systems, mobile and Internet map applications that help GPS system users find the people, places, products and services they need, wherever they are. Tele Atlas also works with business partners that deliver critical applications for emergency, business fleet and infrastructure services. Founded in 1984, the company employs approximately 2,300 full-time staff and contract cartographers at offices in 20 countries around the world and uses a sophisticated network of professional drivers, mobile mapping vans and more than 50,000 data sources to regularly update its maps. Tele Atlas is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (TA6) and on Euronext Amsterdam (TA). For more information, visit www.teleatlas.com.
1A standard WLAN infrastructure, other Bluetooth-enabled devices, separately purchased equipment and a service contract with a wireless airtime provider may be required for applicable wireless communication. Wireless Internet use requires a separately purchased service contract. Check with service provider for availability and coverage in your area. Not all web content available.
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