HP cancels the iPAQ 610 smartphone in the US

Ah, iPAQ 610. You were so close, and yet... so far away. According to a handful of tipsters, after a round of delays, HP has decided to cancel the release of its upcoming Windows Mobile smartphone, the 610 (also known as the iPAQ 614, 614c and 600). The company didn't give a lot of information, though they did state that, "due to recent legal issues between suppliers of mobile phone technologies, HP has decided not to offer the iPAQ 610 Business Navigator to U.S. customers as previously planned." It's unclear whether this means the phone will be missing from shelves worldwide, but it certainly won't be popping up on these shores anytime soon.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 14th 2008 9:13AM]

Whew! Thank God for HP. At least Palm has somebody to look down on when it comes to bringing smartphones to market.

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 14th 2008 10:05AM]

Smart move. That has got to be one of the most unattractive looking devices on the planet. Looks like it came through Motorola's r&d and design departments.

HP needs to cut it out. They've jumped not only the shark but the ocean it swims in.

[DSwarP Posted Feb 15th 2008 4:14PM]

It looks pretty damn beautiful if you ask me.

[BadWolfCubed Posted Feb 14th 2008 11:59AM]

Cancelled due to legal issues? Broadcom strikes again!

...Or were they worried about Apple suing over the touchpad?

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 14th 2008 1:18PM]

Or is blaming their typical crappy designs and horrible execution on lawyers a nice way to save face?