SIP-Based Windows Mobile 5.0 Dual-Mode Handset

Paragon Wireless has announced the launch of what it says is the world's first SIP-based Windows mobile dual-mode handset. The hipi-2200 utilizes Paragon Wireless' VoWLAN / GSM dual-mode voice technology, the hipi-2200 adds the Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system. The 1100mAh Li-ion battery offers users up to 4 hours of talk time or 100 hours of standby time, with both GSM and WiFi radios simultaneously active, making the hipi-2200 the only handset users need to carry.

According to Ilkka Pouttu, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Paragon Wireless, "the hipi-2200 changes the way enterprises-and individuals-communicate with each other. Organizations can immediately measure their ROI, while workers can access all the information they need from one handset. The hipi-2200 joins our product line as a result of our commitment to dual-mode product development, our experience in the handset market, and our continuous improvement to dual-mode technologies such as FMC features, security, power management, roaming, and over-the-air management of handsets. Paragon is able to offer a family of dual-mode handsets which are cost-effective technology leaders," said Pouttu.

"The hipi-2200 makes a significant statement to the telecom-munications community," said Jon Arnold, Principal of J Arnold & Associates. "For the first time, mobile workers, organizations and enterprises alike will be able to meet their computing needs in a cost-effective manner. Technology is changing on a daily basis and to be able to have all of the major programming and connectivity options in one dual-mode handset is a tremendous asset," said Arnold.

 

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Posted to the site on 25th September 2006