HP iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messenger Navigation System powered by NAVTEQ maps
NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, today announced that its expansive digital map data for North America will be available in the new HP iPAQ hw6500 series Mobile Messenger. With NAVTEQ premium data ‘giving it direction’, HP’s iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messenger with integrated GPS receiver(1) offers users route guidance nationwide from one destination to another.
Easy to install, NAVTEQ maps drive the iPAQ Mobile Messenger’s navigation solution that features:
- Graphic, text, and voice-prompted address-to-address, turn-by-turn directions
- Dynamic route guidance making automatic re-routing possible
- Detailed street maps including important road network information such as one-way streets, turn restrictions, and speed categories
- Millions of convenient points of interest covering approximately 50 categories such as local ATMs, gas stations, parking and restaurants
The solution brings together HP’s powerful technology and NAVTEQ maps to create a totally portable, totally wireless(2), GPS enabled(1), handheld navigation device.
"Location-ready devices have evolved to meet the demands of an increasingly mobile society. The GPS receiver(1) built into the HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger directly addresses the location-sensitive needs of the mobile customer. As a leader in the industry, NAVTEQ offers the high-quality map data necessary to build a mobile navigation system with optimal utility and flexibility. We are excited to see our maps enable HP’s new iPAQ Mobile Messenger series," commented Winston Guillory, Senior Vice President - North American Sales, NAVTEQ.
"HP has made significant enhancements to our newest iPAQ, making it an ideal choice for running business and consumer applications beyond email," said John Brandewie, acting director of product marketing, Handheld Division, HP. "As handheld devices continue to evolve and HP looks to expand its ability to meet differing customer needs, HP is excited to work with NAVTEQ to deliver a dynamic navigation and location-based solution."
NAVTEQ Maps will be available in the HP iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messenger in North America
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