6.5 out of 10

Asus MyPal A696

 

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  • User Score (15)
    6.0 6.0 from 15 reviewers
  • Expert Score (4)
    5.8 5.8 from 4 reviewers
  • Features (3)
    2.8 2.8 from 3 reviewers
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5-6
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3-4
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Users:
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7-8
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5-6
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3-4
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. goodgearguide.com.au

    review.goodgearguide.com.au
    6 May 2008

    It has been relatively quiet on the PDA front of late, but ASUS still believes there is life in this category yet with the release of their GPS-equipped MyPal A696. Sporting a brushed metal design, a SiRF Star III GPS chipset and a 3.5in anti-glare display, the A696 is unfortunately hindered by running Windows Mobile 5, instead of the latest 6.0 version - though the latest batch of units boast the Windows Mobile 6 upgrade. Read more

    • GPS chipset, included navigational software, brushed metal finish, 3.5mm headphone jack, excellent battery life
    • GPS experience doesn't compare to dedicated portable units, Windows Mobile 5 rather than 6 on earlier units, bland design, heavy

  2. ZDNet

    ZDNet
    10 September 2007

    This slimline, brushed metal phone-less PDA packs GPS and Bluetooth, but somehow manages to miss out on Windows Mobile 6. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. ASUS A696

    CNET
    Reviewer: CNET
    29 April 2008

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