Asus MyPal A696 PDA with Sirf III GPS, 416 MHz, 256 MB Flash Rom, WLAN/Bluetooth, Windows Mobile 6, English

Cased in stainless steel and packing the latest technology, the Asus MyPal A696 PDA perfectly marries the twin worlds of consumer electronics and high luxury.

To answer the needs of discerning consumers who require a highly versatile and functional PDA, ASUS has launched the Asus MyPal A696 ultra-slim GPS PDA. These palm-sized wonders are of a high standard of design and quality and cater to the user´s expectations for personal accessories.

Standing distinct from most of the PDAs on the market, the Asus MyPal A696 PDA is not only ultra-slim at only 1.57cm, it incorporates full GPS functionality without the protruding antenna, and is encased in stainless steel instead of plastic. Together with the anti-glare touch screen, the Asus MyPal A696 PDA exudes a solid and high quality feel expected of luxury accessories.

Global Positioning
Global Positioning System (GPS) puts an end to fumbling with maps and compass by harnessing satellite technology to pinpoint one´s precise location, and other trip information. No mere gimmick, A696 has a great variety of everyday applications like trip planning and navigating venues, taking users anywhere, for both fun and work.

On the A696, GPS technology comes in an extremely slim PDA with embedded antenna discreetly hidden from view, and the information is displayed on an anti-glare 3.5-inch color screen providing a better view while driving. In addition, the A696 GPS module uses the latest energy-efficient SiRF Star III chipset, enabling accurate navigation over extended periods.

Pocket Power
In situations where a notebook computer is too much to carry, the A696 can get much work done: wireless capability Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) keeps the executive connected to email, the Internet and corporate networks while Bluetooth 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate speeds up data exchange with a huge range of digital peripherals (phones, printers, etc) by up to two to three times over conventional Bluetooth; with ASUS´s user-friendly application "Remote Presenter", it can also be easily used to link and control presentations on a computer via Bluetooth. Most critically for a workhorse handheld, all data are stored in Flash memory, so precious information remain stored even if all battery power in the handheld has drained away.

Entertainment
Running on Microsoft Windows® Mobile? 6, the A696 is also a true multimedia handheld with front-mounted speakers, that plays video and audio formats (.WMV, .WMA, .MP3..etc), as well as the huge library of games available for the Pocket PC platform. It´s simply the most versatile mobile entertainment gadget for its size.

Combining a powerful suite of applications into an ultra-slim PDA that exudes a high-quality feel, the ASUS A696 is the power accessory of choice for the well-heeled and well-traveled.

Specifications:

• CPU: Intel Xscale® processor 416MHz
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows® Mobile? 6
• Display: 3.5" brilliant transflective TFT LCD with 65,000 full colors, 240 x 320 resolution and touch screen
• Memory: 256MB Flash ROM, 64MB SDRAM
• Battery: 1200mAh removable/ rechargeable battery
• Dimension: 11.7 x 7.08 x 1.57cm (L x W x H)
• Weight: 165g with battery
• GPS: SiRF Star III chipset (GPS)
• Expansion Slot: SD card slot (SDIO/SD/SDHC/MMC)
• Audio: Integrated mic and speaker; full duplex record and playback; 1 x 3.5mm earphone jack and MP3 stereo speaker
• Communication: Bluetooth v2.0 (EDR) /USB 1.1/ SIR (115.2 kbps Max.)
• Personal Assistant Tool:
• Windows Media Player Mobile supports full screen movies and music playbacks
• Provide PIM functions including Pocket Outlook, Calendar, Contacts, File Explorer, Internet Explorer Mobile, Excel Mobile , Word Mobile, PowerPoint Mobile, Voice recorder, Takes and Notes
• Synchronization with desktop or portable computers of email, calendar, contacts, tasks and notes

In The Box:

• Asus MyPal A696 PDA
• USB travel sync cable
• AC adapter
• Microsoft Getting Started CD: includes Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5
• Stylus
• Protection case
• Removable/ rechargeable 1200mAh Li-ion battery
• Manual
• Quick Start Guide
• Warranty card
• Car Kit (car holder and gooseneck)
• Car charger