06-21-2003, 06:37 PM
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Asus MyPal a620 Reviewed
Looks like the next-gen Pocket PCs are appearing a bit early.  Asus has their own new product, which is presumably the successor to what was called the Razor Zayo.
"Next monday Microsoft will launch the PocketPC 2003 platform that will replace the popular PocketPC 2002 platform. Although it is largely an upgrade from the previous version, as we're used to from Microsoft, there's some changes that really do make a difference. Asus sent us a MyPal a620 prior to the launch outfitted with the new PocketPC 2003 edition and we'll be evaluating in the next few pages to see what new features PocketPC 2003 brings to the table and how well Asus has implemented them on their PocketPC."
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06-21-2003, 06:47 PM
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06-21-2003, 07:26 PM
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Ponderer
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i don't understand companies spending thousands on researching a new name for a company...but then when i see "ASUS"...i think maybe it's a money well spent.
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06-21-2003, 07:31 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Aug 2003
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This device actually looks very appealing, especially if the price is right. Its has top of the line performance and a CF slot with none of the features that to me are unnecessary, like SD slots and Bluetooth. If this is reflected in the device's size, weight and price, it will be very tempting. Not to mention that after suffering through Toshiba's unspeakable quality, I would welcome a PocketPC made by Asus.
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06-21-2003, 07:35 PM
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Intellectual
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Originally Posted by snowlion
i don't understand companies spending thousands on researching a new name for a company...but then when i see "ASUS"...i think maybe it's a money well spent.
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All I know is that I'm currently using a motherboard, video card and CD-ROM made by ASUS. Out of all the various components I've used over the years, these are just about the only ones that have never had any issues or raised concern about their quality. If ASUS builds PDAs the way they build most other things (do they?) then this device should be a significant step in the right direction.
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06-21-2003, 09:31 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
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If this baby is using NAND Flash, I'm surprised it's not using much of the RAM as compared to the PPC2002 sample of the MyPal 620...
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06-21-2003, 09:47 PM
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Philosopher
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Originally Posted by Christian
This device actually looks very appealing, especially if the price is right. Its has top of the line performance and a CF slot with none of the features that to me are unnecessary, like SD slots and Bluetooth. If this is reflected in the device's size, weight and price, it will be very tempting. Not to mention that after suffering through Toshiba's unspeakable quality, I would welcome a PocketPC made by Asus.
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CF type I/II slot, Plastic housing (painted) with chrome trim.
Weight? Really light when compared to most PPCs.
Speed? Even the one I tested using PPC2002... it would outperform any PPC available.
Price? Should be below $350
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06-21-2003, 09:48 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
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Does it have built in Wifi?
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06-22-2003, 12:01 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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Originally Posted by gliscameria
Does it have built in Wifi?
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No built-in WiFi, according to the review.
This looks like a promising Pocket PC, but to truly compete in the "budget" category it's going to have to be around $300, and not $350 as the article states. Otherwise, I'm guessing Asus can expect to have its butt kicked by Dell.
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06-22-2003, 01:52 AM
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I am resisting the urge to comment on the center D-Pad location.
Doh!
Scott
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