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New to the Australian market at least the A686/696 personal digital assistant (PDA) has full global positioning system (GPS) capability, runs Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 on its Intel Xscale processor (416MHz on the A696).
The device is also a media player with Windows Media Player Mobile and front-mounted speakers and plays a variety of video and audio formats including .wmv, .wma, .mp3, etc as well as a huge library of games available for the Pocket PC platform.
The A686/696 is ultra-slim at only 15.7mm and weighs 165gram. The device has an embedded, non-protruding antenna making it an easy pocket job.
With integrated Bluetooth 2.0 and enhanced data rate, the A686/696 speeds up data exchange with a huge range of peripherals by up to 2-3 times over conventional Bluetooth technologies. ASUS' user friendly ‘Remote Presenter' application also allows the A686/696 to link to another computer via Bluetooth and control presentations.
You can sync the A686/696 with your computer to carry email, calendar, contacts, tasks and notes. Being a Windows mobile device it supports Pocket Outlook, Calendar, Contacts, File Explorer, Internet Explorer Mobile, Excel Mobile , Word Mobile, PowerPoint Mobile, has Voice recorder, and Notes.
All data is stored in flash memory so precious information remains stored regardless of battery power.
Both devices are said to be available already with the A696 priced at RRP AU$599, but the A686 is advertised from Australian Internet stores from A$435 or so, without the navigation software.
Specifications
CPU:
* A686: Intel Xscale processor 312MHz
* A696: Intel Xscale processor 416MHz
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 (Pocket PC)
Display: 3.5" brilliant transflective TFT LCD with 65,000 full colors, 240 x 320 resolution and touch screen
Memory:
* A686: 128MB Flash ROM, 64MB SDRAM
* A696: 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/MMC)
Audio: Integrated mic and speaker; full duplex record and playback; 1 x 3.5mm earphone jack and MP3 stereo speaker
Communication:
* A686: Bluetooth v2.0 (EDR) /USB 1.1/ SIR (115.2 kbps Max.)
* A696: WLAN 802.11b+g/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
- Synchronisation with desktop or portable computers of email, calendar, contacts, tasks and notes
Submitted Date: Aug 24, 2007
Source: mobilised
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