Conclusion
The HP iPAQ rw6828 is now a piece of mobile technology history. Its design captures the transition from PDA to smartphone, while Microsoft’s Windows Mobile 5.0 and the 416 MHz processor ensure it remains functional for productivity tasks. Suitable for simple telephony and business operations, with basic media playback and Internet browsing capabilities, it provides a retrospective look at mobile development. Priced around 290 EUR at its peak, it targeted professionals needing both a digital organizer and a mobile phone, succeeding in a world on the cusp of the full-fledged smartphone era. In the current context, its features and limitations offer an intriguing comparison to today’s advanced smartphones.