PDA and IP Telephony converge

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PDA and IP Telephony Converge

The Mitel Networks 5230 IP Appliance marries PBXs and HP iPAQ PDAs in an IP telephony solution that provides unparalleled user convenience and IT administrator flexibility. Thanks to the 5230's docking cradle, business users can leverage PDA functions to enhance phone productivity and communication.

For starters, the 5230 charges your iPAQ and syncs it via your network when the PDA is in the phone's cradle. And although the 5230 has a full raft of standard business console phone features, Mitel's PDA applications go far beyond the typical business phone experience. For example, the Call History application stores incoming and outgoing call records on your PDA—a big help for sales professionals.

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http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,4149,1043418,00.asp

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Palm and the 3Com 2102-IR phones have been around for a while too, although not as tightly integrated.