Sep 23
Filed under: Handsets, ASUS, Windows Mobile
Nothing is Truly official about this ASUS phone just yet, but the current speculation is that it’s actually the ASUS P565 and, judging from some newly-detailed specs, it seems like it shouldn’t have much trouble attracting its share of interest. Leading the way is a speedy 800MHz Marvell Tavor processor (apparently a first for any phone), and a still relatively uncommon 2.8-inch VGA screen, which should go nicely with the VGA camera for video conferencing (you’ll get 3-megapixels for still mages). Otherwise, you can expect European HSDPA connectivity, built-in GPS, a 1300mAh battery that promises 3.5 hours of 3G talk time, and Windows Mobile 6.1 for an OS (with ASUS’ Glide software on top of it), of course. No word on a price just yet, but word is this one is on track for a release as soon as October.
[Via wmpoweruser.com]
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Tags: ASUS, Leading The Way, Megapixels, Nbsp, Speculation, Talk Time, Vga Camera, Vga Screen, Video Conferencing
Sep 18
Filed under: Handsets, ASUS, Android
We’re not sure if its recent spate of handset announcements had anything to do with it or not, but it seems like Google has at this time asked ASUS to join the Open Handset Alliance, an invitation that we’re assuming ASUS expected to accept (or else we probably wouldn’t be hearing about it). Apparently, Google is interested in working with ASUS due to its “brand recognition worldwide,” although neither party seems to be making any sort of official comments just yet. Knowing ASUS, however, we’re sure it’ll find some way to work its Eee brand into the picture before all is said and done. Eee Phone, anyone?
[Via VentureBeat, thanks Michael Y]
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Tags: ASUS, Brand Recognition, Google, Nbsp, Open Invitation, Spate
Sep 15
Filed under: Handsets, ASUS, Windows Mobile
it seems like ASUS has more in store when it comes to touchscreen phones than that P552w we saw the other day. According to pictures leaked to the Mobile01 forums, the company is planning an Omnia-esque device that will feature a large (WQVGA or WVGA) touchscreen, a 5-megapixel camera, a trackball for non-touch navigation, and the predictable 3G radios / WiFi. Not much is known about the device at this point, though speculation is running rampant on the forum as to CPU specs and on-board memory. It’s likely this will be at least competitive in comparison to recent Window Mobile devices we’ve seen of this diversity, though nothing’s certain till we get word from ASUS… which we’re waiting patiently for, fellas.
[Via wmpoweruser]
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Tags: 3g, 5 Megapixel, ASUS, Board Memory, Challenger, Esque, Fellas, Forums, Megapixel Camera, Mobile Devices, Nbsp, Radios, Running, Speculation, Trackball, Wifi, Wvga
