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HANDHELD REVIEW

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Asus MyPal A600 review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D): 75x12.8x125 mm
Weight: 138 g
OS & software
Operating system: Pocket PC 2002
Software included: Pocket Outlook (Inbox, Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes), Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, File Explorer, Pocket Internet Explorer, Terminal Services Client, VPN Client, Server Sync Client, MSN Messenger, Microsoft Reader, Calculator, Windows Media Player, Voice Recorder, Solitaire, Transcriber, Graffiti, Asus utilities
Synchronisation software: ActiveSync
Desktop software: Outlook
Host PC system requirements: PC with Windows 98/ 98SE/ME/2000/XP
Processor
Processor: Intel XScale PXA250
Clock speed: 400 MHz
Memory
Memory expansion: CompactFlash, SD/MMC
Installed ROM: 32 MB
Installed RAM: 64 MB
Display
Display type: TFT
Display size: 3.5 in
Native resolution: 240x320 pixels
Colour depth: 16 bits
Connectivity / expansion
Wired connections: USB
Wireless PAN: infrared
Expansion slots: SD/MMC (Type II CompactFlash via optional add-on jacket)
Power
Battery type: Li-polymer
Number of batteries: 1
Claimed battery life: 15 h
Input devices
Touchscreen: Yes
Stylus: Yes
Navigation button/wheel: Yes
Miscellaneous
Accessories: CompactFlash expansion jacket (£76.37)
Audio
Audio input: microphone
Audio output: speaker, headphone jack
Voice recording capability: Yes
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Overview

Asus MyPal A600

Verdict

If you’re looking for a thin and light Pocket PC handheld, the MyPal A600 is a good choice, although CompactFlash expansion is only provided as an optional add-on.

Typical price

£ 387

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