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Asus MyPal A696 review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D): 70.8x15.7x117 mm
Weight: 165 g
Built-in devices: GPS receiver
OS & software
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)
Synchronisation software: ActiveSync
Desktop software: Outlook
Processor
Processor: Intel XScale PXA270
Clock speed: 416 MHz
Memory
Memory expansion: SD/MMC (+SDIO)
Installed ROM: 256 MB
Installed RAM: 64 MB
Display
Display type: transflective TFT
Display size: 3.5 in
Native resolution: 240x320 pixels
Colour depth: 16 bits
Connectivity / expansion
Docking cradle: No
Wired connections: USB
Wireless PAN: infrared, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Wireless LAN: 802.11b, 802.11g
GPS receiver: SiRFstar III
Expansion slots: SD/MMC (+SDIO)
Power
Battery type: Li-ion
Miscellaneous
Accessories: AC adapter, car adapter, vehicle mount, protective pouch
Cables: USB PC sync
Input devices
Touchscreen: Yes
Stylus: Yes
Navigation button/wheel: Yes
Keyboard: No
Audio
Audio input: microphone
Audio output: speaker, headphone jack
Voice recording capability: Yes
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Overview

Asus MyPal A696

Editors rating
Rating: 7.3
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.

Typical price

£ 199

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