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Asus MyPal A696 review

7.3

Editors' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:£ 199

Verdict

The lack of a phone might dampen the Asus MyPal A696's appeal for those seeking an all-in-one handheld, and we'd prefer Windows Mobile 6 rather than its predecessor. Even so, the £199 price, which includes navigation software, is attractive... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Large display
  • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and infrared
  • Plenty of memory

Cons

  • Windows Mobile 5 rather than 6
  • No integrated phone

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 70.8x15.7x117 mm
Weight: 165 g
Built-in devices: GPS receiver
Operating system: Windows Mobile 5.0
Software included: Pocket Outlook, Calendar, Contacts, File Explorer, Internet Explorer Mobile, Excel Mobile, Word Mobile, PowerPoint Mobile, Voice Recorder, Notes, Destinator (navigation software)
Processor: Intel XScale PXA270
Clock speed: 416 MHz
Memory expansion: SD/MMC (+SDIO)
Installed ROM: 256 MB
Installed RAM: 64 MB
Display size: 3.5 in
Wireless PAN: infrared, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Wireless LAN: 802.11b, 802.11g
Expansion slots: SD/MMC (+SDIO)

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