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Tom.Builder
08-08-2002, 02:32 PM
The next Pocket PC in the Fishbowl. I hope, that it will be available in Europe. It is getting harder and harder to decide on a new PDA...

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ASUSTek Computer Inc. announced the launching of the MyPal A600 Pocket PC, the world¡¦s smallest, lightest, thinnest and most powerful PDA. Running on the Intel PXA250 400MHz processor and supporting 64MB SDRAM and 32MB Flash ROM the MyPal A600 revolutionizes the definition of mobile computing.

The MyPal A600 coming at a nimble 75mmx125mmx12.8mm aluminum-alloy casing puts the ¡§pocket¡¨ in the term ¡§Pocket PC¡¨. Combined with an advanced battery design allowing 15 hours of continuous operation (ASUS Smart Power Saving), the MyPal A600 is small, light and convenient enough to truly fit the meaning ofhandheld computing.

To succeed in the current Internet-driven economy, a mobile office is essential. The MyPal A600 PDA, supporting Microsoft¡¦s Pocket PC 2002 OS, provides office applications such as Pocket Outlook, Pocket Word and Pocket Excel, enabling today¡¦s corporate professionals to enjoy office conveniences even at a remote location.

Can¡¦t afford to lose contact even for a few minutes? If that¡¦s the case then the MyPal A600 is the natural solution. Through a C/F card adaptor, the A600 delivers both wired and wireless network access, allowing users to surf the net, shop online and send e-mail anywhere, anytime.

No need to worry about getting bored, because the MyPal A600 is your ideal travel companion. The A600 bundles a wide-range of entertainment software that supports 3D games, MP3 files and video applications fora true mobile recreation experience.

The MyPal A600 bridges the future by incorporating the most advanced technologies. While supporting a variety of built-in interfaces such as serial port, IrDA and CF, the MyPal A600¡¦s CF card adaptor also takes advantage of the 24 orbiting satellites for mobile navigation. With the new-generation IBM® one-inch Microdrive(tm) allowing more convenient and larger data storage, while IrDA protocol delivers fast and reliable data transfers, the A600 is a high-value but cost-effective solution for expanding applications.

Specification Summary

-Processor: Intel 400MHz PXA250 CPU
-OS: Microsoft Pocket PC 2002
-Display: 3.5-inch display (240 x 320 pixels), Reflective TFT LCD supporting 65,536 colors
-Memory: 64MB RAM and 32MB Flash ROM
-Battery life: Up to 15 hours (ASUS Smart Power Saving)
-Infrared: FIR/SIR
-Audio: Stereo headphone Jack, built-in microphone and built-in speaker
-Size 75mm x 125mm x 12.8mm
-Weight: Less than 138g

Tom.Builder
08-08-2002, 02:39 PM
Here is a more detailed description on the new Asus PDA:

http://www.anandtech.com/mobile/showdoc.html?i=1639&p=2

Enjoy :P