Asus P505 Pocket PC Phone - Smallest PPC Phone Yet?

[Ed Hansberry]

<a href="http://www.msmobilenews.com/?cid=529">http://www.msmobilenews.com/?cid=529</a><br /><br />This was spotted at Computex Taipei 2004 and looks like it might be the smallest Pocket PC Phone device todate. :drool: <br /><br /><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/hansberry/2004/20040608-asusp505.jpg" /><br /><br />Specs include:<br />• 520MHz Processor<br />• Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition for PPC PE<br />• MMS<br />• Bluetooth<br />• Smart Keeper (automatically backs up existing system status when power is running low)<br />• GSM/GPRS<br />• Excel, Word and PDF support<br />• Java<br />• QVGA LCD Screen with Touch Screen<br />• MMC/SD Storage Card Support<br />• 2.5mm Audio Jack<br /><br />No more details are available. Too bad that SD slot isn't SDIO. Personally, I won't own a device that isn't capable of high bandwidth connections like WiFi. :|<br /><br /><b>Update:</b> There are some links within the thread that indicate it may be SDIO capable.

[nirav28]

Woohoo..first post!!....wait, this isn't slashdot. Dough!


Anyhow, This phone has potential. Small size with all the bells and whistles. But I doubt we'll be seeing this in North America anytime soon. I gave up on the dream of north america getting cool devices/phones. Unless I part with a bag full of cash to get one. :roll:

[Thinkingmandavid]

I agree about the sdio, and th wifi being important. I did like the faster processor. I did not see here nor on the site the amount of memory it has, do you happen to know Ed? My e355 is starting to act up on me and I wish there was something offered that was closer to this device to choose from. I am tired of the same availability.

[surur]

No more details are available. Too bad that SD slot isn't SDIO. Personally, I won't own a device that isn't capable of high bandwidth connections like WiFi. :|

OCWorkbench (http://www.ocworkbench.com/2004/computex2004/day0/p4.htm) claims it does have SDIO. With that being a function of the chip, I doubt many new devices are not SDIO any more.

CPU ........................Intel Bulverde CPU 416/520Mhz, Infineon E-Gold+
Operating System...Microsoft Windows MobileTM 2003 for PocketPC Phone Edition
Display................... 2.8” 65K Transflective TFT, 320 ´ 240, Touch Screen
Frequency...............GSM Tri-Band (900/1800/1900Mhz)
GPRS......................Multi-slot Class 10
Camera..................1.3M Pixel CMOS for Still Photo & Video Capturing
Memory..................Flash ROM 64MB / SDRAM 64MB
Communication......Bluetooth, IrDa
Expansion Slots........USB, MMC/SD; SDIO Supported
Battery...................1050mAh (?) Replaceable Li-Ion
Talk/Standby Time...>4hr/ >100hr •Operation Time15hr
Side keys 5-way Joystick, VR & Camera Buttons

This device is cool, its not an MPx, but its probably half the cost, which is a good alternative for increasing the market and awareness.

I think if MS really wanted to break the phone PPC market, for consumers at least, they should bundle many more good games. Nothing better for really showing the power of a device :)

Surur

[dMores]

oooh, this is nice !

i have dreamt of a a phone like that ever since i saw the sonyericsson p800.

the combination of near-phone-use with the flip, and the true-pda-experience with flip open is amazing. i'd like to see some comparative photos with the asus next to an mda, mdaII, p900 and t68i or any other miniature phone out there.

so, who got one?

[lapchinj]

Too bad that SD slot isn't SDIO. Personally, I won't own a device that isn't capable of high bandwidth connections like WiFi. :|
For me size is most important. I think that the lack of a SDIO slot is a big con (booboo) but as far me a phone has to be small. I would carry my trusty iPAQ anyway so at least that helps. Personally I would wait a while to see what else pops up or if they would add a SDIO slot. But if I needed a phone I would buy it if it's small enough.

Does anyone know where we can see pictures of the P505 next to something so we can get an idea of the size?

Jeff-

[Duncan]

I could see this as my next phone - perfect partnership with a full-sized Pocket PC! :D

[lapchinj]

I could see this as my next phone - perfect partnership with a full-sized Pocket PC! :D
Yeah I also carry my iPAQ 3800 with me even though I have a phone. Because of that I would like something on the idea of a Treo 600 which I've seen and is pretty small and thin. Too bad it's a Palm. But then again it's really nice.

Jeff - (still shopping for the perfect phone with the perfect fit) :D

[lapchinj]

I could see this as my next phone - perfect partnership with a full-sized Pocket PC! :D
Yeah I also carry my iPAQ 3800 with me even though I have a phone. Because of that I would like something on the idea of a Treo 600 which I've seen and is pretty small and thin. Too bad it's a Palm. But then again it's really nice.

Jeff - (still shopping for the perfect phone with the perfect fit) :D

[thunderck]

Yet another slow GPRS device.. :cry: Can a brother get a CDMA phone with PPC PE SE :!:

[ultraman]

Here is the latest ASUS A730 & 505 Photos from mobile01.com

http://www.mobile01.com/topicdetail.php?f=61&t=28218

[thunderck]

I have a query? I wonder if I can buy a 505 without the flip keypad ORRR remove it myself. :|

[surur]

I have a query? I wonder if I can buy a 505 without the flip keypad ORRR remove it myself. :|

I think of the keypad and the recessed screen as a built-in flip-cover. This way you could carry it in your pocket without adding any bulk.

Surur

[thunderck]

True but when it is open I find the extra length to be a bit out of sorts. :?

[Jonathon Watkins]

Nice, but (you know what I am about to say), it should come without a camera. No point in having a phone you can't take everywhere with you. :|

[whydidnt]

This sounds like a fantastic device. If only they would include 128 MB RAM, it may be close to perfect.

Of course, if they just "introduced" it, that means it will be 9-12 months before any of us can actually buy the thing. Is it just me, or do others get frustrated by these long waits between introduction and delivery?

I wonder when we will really get to see it in action- not to mention, the MPx or the IPaq 63XX series...

[Jeff Song]

nice looking device. I've been tempted to pick up a p900, but I am really waiting for the benq p50. Tri-wireless, 1.3mp camera, thumb board, and small treo-like size is very appealing to me. I just hope that it becomes avail. in the US and maybe Tmobile will pick it up instead of the 6300.

[huangzhinong]

A730 looks really nice.

[dean_shan]

I have a query? I wonder if I can buy a 505 without the flip keypad ORRR remove it myself. :|

Personaly I like hard keypads to soft ones.

[altden2002]

We have a winner!
Dimensions, anyone?

[yslee]

I'm going to say this *again*, but no thumboard, no sale for me!

[Stephen Beesley]

Very similiar styling to the Sony Ericsson p900 and, if I was in the market for a Smartphone, this would have to be a contender. The one thing that really erks me (again!) is the external aerial - why, why, why....

[yawanag]

Is it just me, or do others get frustrated by these long waits between introduction and delivery?

I wonder when we will really get to see it in action- not to mention, the MPx or the IPaq 63XX series...

Believe me, it's not just you. They bait us and by the time you think you've come to a final decision, something better is released and if you've already purchased, you wanna kick yourself or you think you can wait until it's available in the US.

[lvth]

I'm italian, and maybe Euro market is quite different from the states, but what about:

http://www.etencorp.com/P300b_Description.html

here in Italy I've bought (15 days ago) the model WITHOUT Bluetooth, but bundled with GPS sensor + TotTom navigator 3 and a 256MB SD card for about 800EUR (circa 950 US$)

Bye

[Jonathon Watkins]

Welcome lvth. That PPC does look pretty interesting. That's not a bad price for what it is as well, including the GPS and TomTom. :)