Pre-Order Asus MyPal 716 Today for $449.95 USD

[Jason Dunn]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.mobileplanet.com/private/pocketpcthoughts/product.asp?dept%5Fid=2621&pf%5Fid=MP940513&listing=1' target='_blank'>http://www.mobileplanet.com/private...40513&listing=1</a><br /><br /></div><img src="http://www.mobileplanet.com/assets/product_images/MP940513.gif" /><br /><br />"With integrated 802.11b Wireless and Bluetooth, the My Pal A716 connects you to all kinds of information without limitation. The A716 is the perfect solution whether you are on the go or simply want to eliminate the clutter of wires. With a hot spot, you may securely surf the Internet, check email, or access corporate data anywhere with ease. No hot spot in sight? Information can still be in your hands by simply using a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. Moreover, with various kinds of Bluetooth supported devices such as earphones and printers, you can enjoy the reallity of a wireless life! <br /><br />Eliminate the fears that your Pocket PC will shut down and lose all your precious data! ASUS unique Smart Power Saving technology allows the A716 to operate continuously up to 19 hours*. Better yet, with an optional 3000mAh removable battery, power hungry users can almost double their battery life.<br /><br />With the latest 400MHz Intel PXA255 processor, video at 60 frames per second, and a vivid transflective TFT LCD supporting 65,536 colors, you can be assured that A716 does not disappoint multimedia fanatics; supplying stellar speed and performance. The A716 is the perfect mobile solution for gamers and movie enthusiasts.<br /><br />Tired of the same old color? The A716 distinguishes itself from conventional Pocket PCs with its slight purple-silver tint and smooth, elegant design. The My Pal A716 is perfect inside and out. Equipped with 400MHz Intel PXA255 processor, 64MB Flash and 64MB SDRAM. The A716 flawlessly fulfills your demand for further connectivity, performance, and stylish looks. Bundled with Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 software including Pocket Outlook, Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Pocket Reader to name a few; along with ASUS valuable bonus software the A716 is a powerful mobile office!"<br /><br />Ok, so let's take stock: integrated 802.11b, Bluetooth, 64 MB of RAM, 64 MB of ROM, 3.5" screen, both CF and SD slots, and a 1500 mAH battery...all for $449 USD. Damn impressive! That's some serious hardware, and if you need dual slots, this is a good solution. [Affiliate]

[arnage2]

right when i was gonna buy an a620bt, this came out. Now what should i do?

That antenna looks bad. (ill get it taken away at school, theyll think its a cellphone.)

[clanggedin]

I wasn't too keen ion the antenna either, but I was told that you get better reseption and longer distances with the antenna. If that's true than the antenna is worth it. I already pre-ordered mine. I just can't wait to get it! I can't handle another day with my e740.

[bbarker]

How does its size compare with some of the newer iPaqs and the newer Axim?

[SassKwatch]

I've been meaning to ask....

Is this the same Asus that's a noted mfr of pc motherboards? Just curious as it seems a rather odd divergence for them to start producing PPCs...though I sure do like the specs.

[Jason Dunn]

How does its size compare with some of the newer iPaqs and the newer Axim?

Size
5.3" x 3.0" x 0.7"

Weight
6.9 oz

You'll have to look up the iPAQ specs on your own ;-)

[WyattEarp]

I've been meaning to ask....

Is this the same Asus that's a noted mfr of pc motherboards? Just curious as it seems a rather odd divergence for them to start producing PPCs...though I sure do like the specs.

Yes they are, and a good PPC Mfr they are too.

[pacemkr]

...(ill get it taken away at school, theyll think its a cellphone.)

:lol: Sounds familiar. They do it here in NYC also, pointless isn't it? Nobody follows this "rule" though... Board of Education argues that cellular phones are a safety hazard. Its hard to imaging somebody getting hurt by a cell phone.

Going back to the topic. I would wait untill its actually widely availabe, just for the price to drop. Although this seems a very good price already.

On the other hand you might want to consider the features. Weather you need wifi and dual slots. If you dont need wifi and hate the antenna (although it looks rather small), then you might want to sacrifice the extra expansion slot and get the 620bt. As far as I can see that is the only difference between A620BT and A716. Or am I missing something? Also, I am not sure, but I think the 620bt is available with either an SD slot or CF slot (?).

[pacemkr]

I've been meaning to ask....

Is this the same Asus that's a noted mfr of pc motherboards? Just curious as it seems a rather odd divergence for them to start producing PPCs...though I sure do like the specs.

It might seem odd, but you can be sure that its top quality. Asus is arguably the best motherboard manufacturer and they sure know how to make quality electronics.

[Mitch D]

Hmmm... I have been hemming and hawwing about this unit since it was first brough up in the forum. The price isn't bad with the CAN to US exchange right now. I sent of a email to one of my suppliers to see if they can get it in even as a special order, might be able to get a better price.

8)

[jimski]

Not trying to be picky, but if it only had 128MB RAM..... Are you listening HP.

[johncruise]

Not trying to be picky, but if it only had 128MB RAM.....

Don't forget a USB host feature. :-D

[Ce]

Not trying to be picky, but if it only had 128MB RAM..... Are you listening HP.

In that case go for the Fujitsu Siemens Pocket Loox 610 BT + WLAN. Looking at pictures of this device....both the Asus and the Loox 610 must come from the same manufacturer....ASUS. The Loox with BT + WLAN has 128 Mb RAM and 64 Mb ROM!!

http://firstloox.org/610_review_1.htm

[Duncan]

That antenna looks bad. (ill get it taken away at school, theyll think its a cellphone.) Since it is largely the same hardware as the Loox 610 you should be able to unscrew and remove the antenna. The WiFi will still work but the range will be fairly limited.

[Skoobouy]

This is pretty sweet. I'll bet the speed is amazing--every new Pocket PC Asus makes is faster than the last one, and considering that the MyPal A620 is already faster than any non-Asus PDA, and the BT version is faster still, this must be simply blazing.

[arnage2]

the screen looks too small compared to the units overall gurth.

[bbarker]

How does its size compare with some of the newer iPaqs and the newer Axim?

Size
5.3" x 3.0" x 0.7"

Weight
6.9 oz

Just about the size of my Jornada 568.

[Will T Smith]

How does its size compare with some of the newer iPaqs and the newer Axim?

Size
5.3" x 3.0" x 0.7"

Weight
6.9 oz

Just about the size of my Jornada 568.


It's aired with an equally impressive battery life. I might have found a PDA to replace my Jornada 568.

[kendrick]

Am I crazy, or is this line of Asus Pocket PC's being rebranded by Casio for sale in Japan? If that's the case, then this is as close to a new Cassiopeia device as we'll get here in the west.

-KKC, loading Linux on his Xbox just because he can.

[tsb_hcy]

Asus is the OEM for Casio, many of their PPC's have been almost identical.