HP launched iPAQ rx5915 Travel Companion GPS PDA HP has just announced iPAQ rx5915 Travel Companion GPS PDA in New York City, USA. The iPAQ rx5915 isn't being dubbed as a PDA, but rather a Travel Companion as it has a built-in SiRFstar III GSC3F GPS chip.

This new addition to the iPAQ's family is more than just a guidance system. It has built-in 802.11 b/g wireless and Bluetooth and Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC operating system so people can do all the things they would normally do with a PDA and stay connected everywhere.

iPAQ rx5915 Travel Companion GPS PDA has following specifications:

* Processor: Samsung SC32442 400 MHz
* Display: 3.5 inch, QVGA color and anti-glare coating
* Memory: 64 MB SDRAM main memory for running applications, up to 2.0 GB flash ROM (depending on model and SKU, ROM size varies)
* Dimensions: 4.74" x 3.00" x 0.65"
* Weight: 5.99 oz with battery in
* Audio: Integrated microphone, speaker and one 3.5 MM headphone jack with stereo-earphone output.
* Battery: Removable/Rechargeable 1700 mAh Lithium-lon user replaceable battery
* Hardware buttons: One power button, one recording button, one soft reset switch, four software programmable AP buttons, 9-way navigation pad, 2 dedicated software buttons
* Software: iPAQ wireless with Today screen plug-in, HP Quick Launch; WorldMate Standard Edition; Bluetooth Manager; Today Panel Lite; HP Photosmart Mobile Software; HP QuickStart Tour
* Indicators: Amber/Green LED notification charging/charged Blue LED - WLAN, Bluetooth or GPS active
* Interfaces: USB 1.2 client supported via mini-USB connector, SD slot supports 4-bit and 1-bit memory standard
* In the Box: HP iPAQ rx5000 Travel Companion, lithium ion 1700 mAh removable battery, AC adapter, mini-USB sync/charge cable, car charger, car holder/cradle, windshield mount, slip case, documentation.
* Price: $599.99

Also included with the rx5915 is the TomTom Navigator 6 software and the latest maps from Tele Atlas.

The iPAQ rx5915 isn't shipping yet, it is just tagged as "coming soon" on the HP shopping site, but expect it to be available and shipping next month.