Asus releases standalone Pocket PC PDA, the A626

Posted by: PocketBrain on Mar 12 2007

     This stainless steel beauty is slim at 1.57 cm (.61") runs WM5 on an Intel XScale 312MHz processor, and has 128MB Flash ROM, 64 MB RAM.  For connectivity, it has WiFi b/g and Bluetooth 2.0.  Its display is a 3.5" 320×240 pixel display.  It is powered by a 1200 mAh rechargeable and removable battery. 

     Those using their PDA’s for media play will be pleasantly surprised that it sports two speakers on the front of the PDA.

 

     The processor may seem a bit like a step backwards from the WM2003 and WM5 units that peak at 624 MHz, but having a new Pocket PC PDA on the market is significant in that it lends credence that there is still life in this market. 

     Adding to its value is Asus’ Remote Presenter application that allows the user to use the PDA to control multimedia presentations on a PC, linked through Bluetooth.

• Windows Mobile 5
• Intel XScale 312 MHz processor
• 128 MB Flash ROM
• 64 MB RAM
• 3.5" 320×240 display (QVGA)
• 1200 mAh battery
• Dimensions: 11.7 cm x 7.08 cm x 1.57 cm (4.61"x2.79"x0.61")
• 158 g (5.57 oz.) weight, with battery!
• Wi-Fi b/g connectivity
• Bluetooth 2.0
• Microphone and speakers built-in

     No word yet on pricing, availability, or options.  It’s a good addition to the Asus line, however.  They have made some decent Pocket PC’s.

     This model joins the A686 and A696 in the latest lineup of  Asus Pocket PC’s.  The higher-end models have GPS receivers built in.

 
Asus press release for the A626.

 Asus press release for the A686/A696.
 

 

 

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