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Asus MyPal A620BT review

General
Weight:	141 g

OS & software
Operating system:	Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC
Software included:	Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Pocket Outlook, Calculator, Solitaire, MSN Messenger, Pocket Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player 9 for Pocket PC, Jawbreaker, Inbox, World Clock, Voice Command; Transcriber, Letter Recognizer, Block Recognizer; Pocket IE; SmartKeeper, Asus Backup, Asus Launcher, Asus Settings
Synchronisation software:	ActiveSync
Desktop software:	Outlook
Host PC system requirements:	PC with Windows 98/ 98SE/ME/2000/XP

Processor
Processor:	Intel XScale PXA255
Clock speed:	400 MHz

Memory
Memory expansion:	CompactFlash
Installed RAM:	64 MB

Connectivity / expansion
Docking cradle:	yes
Wired connections:	USB
Expansion slots:	Type II CompactFlash

Display
Display type:	transflective TFT
Display size:	3.5 in
Native resolution:	240x320 pixels
Colour depth:	16 bits

Power
Battery type:	Li-ion
Claimed battery life:	19 h

Audio
Audio input:	microphone
Audio output:	speaker; headphone jack

Overview

Asus MyPal A620BT

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Editors rating: 7.8

Verdict

With the MyPal A620BT, Asus has managed to pack more features – notably Bluetooth connectivity – into the same form factor as its predecessor, while boosting the battery life.

Typical price

£ 323

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