January 22, 2008
After the announcement of the iPhone, the rumors grew anew instead of fading away. They deal with future generations and the versions of the iPhone, and the reaction of the phone giants, which should launch the “iPhone killer”. There appeared early fakes, like this one:
January 18, 2008
ASUSTeK Computer has exhibited its new handheld Asus A696. It is equipped with a GPS-module and thus supports navigation.
The specs of Asus A696:
- Windows Mobile 5.0
- 3.5” 65K color display
- Intel PXA272 416 MHz processor
- 64 RAM and 256 MB flash ROM
- GPS-module on SiRF III
- SD I/O and MMC slot
- IrDA
- Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
- Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
- MiniUSB, USB-host
- Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
- Dimensions – 117×71x16 mm
- Weight - 165 g
The release is expected in February. The approximate price for the European market is €399 and for the American market - $500.