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Asus fails to deliver 3G smartphone and launches instead 2.5 G Pocket PC phone : Asus P525 May 31, 2006 [Pocket PC phone] | By Edward J. R. Despite the fact, that 3GSM 2006 Microsoft employees were showing off 3G clamshell MS Smartphone from Asus by now this phone has not been released and similarly like another MS Smartphone announced but never released, it may become a vaporware after all. At least Asus is launching Pocket PC phones like announced today Asus P525 (which we already were testing - it's a good Wi-Fi phone for Skype but lack of 3G may put off some people): 
... and since Asus is very strongly promoting its brand to end customers in the area of notebooks, then PDAs and PDA phones (like Pocket PC phones) are natural extension. However clearly Asus completely fails to launch any MS Smartphone... more information from Asus follows below. * * * * * Always Connected with P525 Quad-Band PDA Phone Convenient Mobile Business Solution with Push E-Mail, Wi-Fi VoIP and Built-in Keypad ASUSTeK Computer Inc. introduced the P525 quad-band PDA phone, which incorporated Push E-mail, Wi-Fi support and built-in numeric keypad to deliver a complete mobile business solution. Users can now stay connected no matter where they are. "Business Anywhere" is the design concept behind the P525. As enterprises continue to globalize, business professionals should no longer be confined by their office desks or even wireless hotspots. E-mail, Instant Message and Skype Anytime The P525 leveraged Push E-mail functions to deliver real-time synchronization with email, phonebooks and calendar items as changes occur on the Exchange account through continuous connection with a mobile operator between the P525 and a server. Supporting Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system, the ASUS PDA phone supports office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint Viewer etc., permitting completion of everyday tasks even on the road. With both Wi-Fi and GPRS support built in, the P525 provides wireless online connection for research and instant messaging even when wireless hotspots are not available. Skype-in and Skype-out functions further reduce costs on long distance phone calls. Combined with Bluetooth wireless technology for quick file sharing without the tangling cables, the P525 delivers true mobile office. Business Card Recognition The 2M-pixel digital camera also acts as a business card recognition device. Simply take a picture of a business card, the P525 will automatically convert information on the card into Outlook's contact list. In two steps, organizing business cards collected from conventions and conferences is no longer such as hassle. Easy Input and Menu Navigation The 5-way joystick enables one-hand menu navigation for accessing and managing the various powerful functions. The smart PDA phone also comes equipped with a numeric keypad for easy input. For those who prefer using a stylus, the 2.8" display is a touch screen as well. Information Security For sensitive information, the P525 offers MySecret. Whether it's word documents, spreadsheets, videos or photos, users can save them in MySecret files and protect them from unauthorized personnel. Specifications Summary: Processor: 416MHz Intel XScale Communication: Quad band, GSM 850/900/1800/1900; GPRS Class B, multi-slot Class 10 Memory : 128MB Flash ROM and 64MB SDRAM Display : 2.8", 240 x 320 pixels, 65,000 TFT Battery : 1300 mAh Li-ion Talk Time : 3.5 hrs Standby Time : 150-200 hrs Camera : 2M-pixel camera with auto focus and flash light Connectivity : WLAN 802.11b, Bluetooth Version 2.0, IrDa(SIR), USB 1.1 Expandability : miniSD card slot Stereo Headse t : 2.5mm Audio Jack Dimensions : 116.8 x 59 x 19 mm , 159.5g Operating System : Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC Phone Edition Video : MPEG4, 3gp video recording Voice recognition : Text to Speech; Speaker Independent For more information on the P525 and other ASUS handheld solutions, please visit the company homepage at www.asus.com. Original source of this story is here. Credit: Raymond Yu.  Post your comment (free registration is required to post, but if you register you can edit your posts later)
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