Singapore, April 4, 2007

Stainless Steel ASUS A626
ASUS has launched the A626 ultra-slim PDA to answer the increasing demand of users who require a highly practical yet versatile PDA. This palm-sized marvel matches high quality with an impeccable standard of design and caters to the user’s expectations for personal handheld accessories.

Exceptionally slim at only 1.57 cm, the ASUS A626 really stands out from most of the other PDAs on the market. The casing is made of stainless steel and the whole PDA is less than 158g in weight. The 3.5” anti-glare touch screen completes the outlook of the A626 and provides the feeling of a solid and high quality luxury accessory.

Lightweight and Powerful
In situations where utilizing a notebook is more hassle than convenience, the A626 can really shine. With its wireless capability (Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g), it can keep the user connected to email, the Internet and corporate networks; while Bluetooth 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate speeds up data exchange with a huge range of digital peripherals (phones, printers, etc) by up to two to three times over conventional Bluetooth standards. With ASUS’s user-friendly application ”Remote Presenter”, it can also be easily utilized to remotely link and control presentations on a computer via Bluetooth. The most important feature is the fact that all data is stored in Flash memory, so precious information remains saved even if all battery power in the handheld has drained away.

Entertainment On-the-Go
The ASUS A626 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, and also provides true multimedia entertainment options. With its front-mounted speakers, it plays video and audio formats (.WMV, .WMA, .MP3 etc) and has a huge library of games available for the Pocket PC platform. For its size, the A626 is simply the most versatile mobile entertainment gadget. With the combination of powerful applications and an ultra-slim outlook that radiates high quality, the A626 is a PDA of choice for the well-heeled and well-traveled.

Specifications:
CPU: Intel XScale 312MHz
Operating system: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 (Pocket PC)
Display: 3.5” Brilliant TFT LCD, 65K Full colors, 16-bit display QVGA, 240 x 320 resolution with touch screen (anti-glare)
Memory: 128MB Flash ROM and 64MB SDRAM
Expansion: 1 x SD slot
Audio: Integrated microphone and speaker, Full duplex record and playback, 1 x 3.5mm earphone and MP3 stereo
Communications: WLAN 802.11b/g, Bluetooth v2.0 (EDR), USB 1.1, IrDA
Battery: 1200mAh Li-ion battery
Dimension: 117mm x 70.8mm x 15.7mm
Weight: 158g
Accessories: Protective bag, 2 stylus, USB travel sync cable, AC adaptor (5V/2A), MS companion CD, User’s guide, Quick Start guide, Warranty card, Skype CD

Warranty: 1 year local warranty
Availability: 3rd week of April at AAAs, South Asia, Harvey Norman, Hardware House (HWH), Mustafa
RSP: S$548 (GST Included)



Stainless Steel ASUS A696 
ASUS has launched the A696 ultra-slim GPS PDA to answer the increasing demand of users who require a highly practical yet versatile GPS PDA. This palm-sized marvel matches high quality with an impeccable standard of design and caters to the user’s expectations for personal handheld accessories.

Exceptionally slim at only 1.57 cm, the ASUS A696 really stands out from most of the other PDAs on the market. The casing is made of stainless steel and the whole PDA is less than 165g in weight. The 3.5” anti-glare touch screen completes the outlook of the A696 and provides the feeling of a solid and high quality luxury accessory.

GPS
With GPS navigation technology, large storage capacity for maps and swivel patch antenna to ensure quality satellite signal reception, the MyPal A696 is an excellent road companion.

Lightweight and Powerful
In situations where utilizing a notebook is more hassle than convenience, the A696 can really shine. With its wireless capability (Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g), it can keep the user connected to email, the Internet and corporate networks; while Bluetooth 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate speeds up data exchange with a huge range of digital peripherals (phones, printers, etc) by up to two to three times over conventional Bluetooth standards. With ASUS’s user-friendly application ”Remote Presenter”, it can also be easily utilized to remotely link and control presentations on a computer via Bluetooth. The most important feature is the fact that all data is stored in Flash memory, so precious information remains saved even if all battery power in the handheld has drained away.

Entertainment On-the-Go
The ASUS A696 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, and also provides true multimedia entertainment options. With its front-mounted speakers, it plays video and audio formats (.WMV, .WMA, .MP3 etc) and has a huge library of games available for the Pocket PC platform. For its size, the A696 is simply the most versatile mobile entertainment gadget. With the combination of powerful applications and an ultra-slim outlook that radiates high quality, the A696 is a PDA of choice for the well-heeled and well-traveled.

Specifications:
CPU: Intel XScale 416MHz
Operating system: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 (Pocket PC)
Display: 3.5” Brilliant TFT LCD, 65K Full colors, 16-bit display QVGA, 240 x 320 resolution with touch screen (anti-glare)
Memory: 256MB Flash ROM and 64MB SDRAM
Expansion: 1 x SD slot
Audio: Integrated microphone and speaker, Full duplex record and playback, 1 x 3.5mm earphone and MP3 stereo
GPS: SiRF Star III GPS chipset with Internal GPS antenna
Communications: WLAN 802.11b/g, Bluetooth v2.0 (EDR), USB 1.1, IrDA
Battery: 1200mAh Li-ion battery
Dimension: 117mm x 70.8mm x 15.7mm
Weight: 165g
Accessories: Protective bag, 2 stylus, USB travel sync cable, AC adaptor (5V/2A), MS companion CD, User’s guide, Quick Start guide, Warranty card, Skype CD, Car kit (Holder, Gooseneck, charger)

Warranty: 1 year local warranty
Availability: 3rd week of April at AAAs, South Asia, Harvey Norman, Hardware House (HWH), Mustafa
RSP: S$698 (GST Included)

Please visit www.asus.com for more details.