Asustek Computer yesterday announced the availability of two Global Positioning System (GPS) devices in Taiwan and Europe, the MyPal A636 and A632. The new MyPal GPS series, which incorporate the Sirf Star III GPS module, support Intel’s latest 416-MHz XScale technology and the Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC OS.
The MyPal A636 with IEEE802.11b connectivity is priced at NT$18,800 (US$560), whereas the MyPal A632, which has WLAN disabled, is slightly cheaper at NT$16,800 (US$500).
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Asustek MyPal A636/A632 GPS specifications | ||
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Item |
MyPal A636 |
MyPal A632 |
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CPU |
416-MHz Intel XScale | |
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OS |
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC | |
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Display |
3.5-inch 65,536-color transflective TFT LCD (240X320) with touch pad | |
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Memory |
128MB flash ROM and 64MB SDRAM | |
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GPS |
SiRF III GPS chip, 25×25mm antenna | |
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Expansion slots |
Single-slot design for SDIO/ SD/ MMC |
Dual-slot design for SDIO/ SD/ MMC/ MiniSD |
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Network |
GPS navigation, IEEE 802.11b WLAN, Bluetooth V1.2, SIR 115.2kbps Max, USB 1.1 Client |
GPS navigation, Bluetooth V1.2, SIR 115.2kbps Max, USB 1.1 Client |
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Power |
1300mAh removable/ rechargeable Li-ion battery | |
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Dimension |
122×73.2×18.8mm | |
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Weight |
186g (with battery) | |
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Price |
NT$18,800 (US$560) |
NT$16,800 (US$500) |
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Source: Company, compiled by DigiTimes, November 2005