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Asus MyPal A620 review

7.5

Editors' Rating

Very Good

9.0

Members' Rating

Spectacular

Typical price:£ 245

Verdict

The MyPal A620 is the first handheld we've seen with Microsoft's new Windows Mobile 2003 OS. It delivers a decent, if unremarkable, specification at an attractive price... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Runs the new Windows Mobile 2003 OS
  • Good price given the specification
  • Useful SmartKeeper and Asus Settings utilities.

Cons

  • No built-in Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
  • Awkwardly placed voice recording button.

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 77x13x125 mm
Weight: 141 g
Operating system: Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC
Software included: Transcriber, Graffiti, SmartKeeper, Asus Backup, Asus Settings
Processor: Intel XScale PXA255
Clock speed: 400 MHz
Memory expansion: CompactFlash
Installed ROM: 32 MB
Installed RAM: 64 MB
Display size: 3.5 in
Wireless PAN: infrared
Expansion slots: CompactFlash

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Member Opinion

9.0

Average Member Rating

Spectacular

7 Members have reviewed this product

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Watashi Yoroshiku

Watashi Yoroshiku

Very good gadget for small ammount of money!

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9.5

Spectacular


Noel Leyland

Noel Leyland

Great PDA

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9.0

Spectacular


Anonymous

Anonymous

Really magnificent

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9.5

Spectacular


Anonymous

Anonymous

I am fully pleased with it.

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8.0

Excellent


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