Solid Mobile Phone: HP Announces Microsoft Windows

HP announced plans to support the Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5
operating system on future smartphone devices, continuing its efforts
to deliver the latest wireless technologies to the diverse mobile
professional market.

Windows Mobile 6.5 on HP smartphones will offer key enhancements to
business productivity, personal messaging and mobile Internet
capabilities, making it even easier for mobile customers to
communicate and to manage critical business and personal information.
With its new visual appeal, enhanced mobile Internet experience and
greater personalization capabilities, the new operating system boosts
the opportunities for Windows-based smartphones in broader market
segments.

"HP continues to work toward developing smartphones that simplify the
mobile experience and meet evolving customer needs," said Susan Macke,
vice president, Marketing, Handheld Global Business Unit, Personal
Systems Group, HP. "Working closely with key partners such as
Microsoft allows for smooth integration of new technologies for the
best possible customer experience."

"Windows phones enable people to stay on top of their personal and
business lives by connecting them to the diverse array of information
they need throughout the day," said Todd Peters, corporate vice
president, Mobile Communications Business, at Microsoft Corp. "We're
excited HP will offer phones with Windows Mobile 6.5, which will help
people access and personalize services and applications that can make
a phone truly individual."