The ASUS Android Phone: Garmin-Asus A10
ASUS in 2009 through its brand Garmin-ASUShas brought to market two nüvifone models, one powered by a Linux-based OS and the other powered by Windows Mobile. This time ASUS is releasing iots newest phone with a stylistic design.
By the looks of it you may find it similar with other phone but Garmin-ASUS A10 has a leverage. It uses the Smart3 philosophy to create a tightly integrated experience for communication, navigation, social networking and location-based services.
This phone offers a touchscreen-based experience on the bright vivid 3.2-inch HVGA touch-capacitive screen. Garmin-ASUS A10 is powered by the Eclair (2.1) with a twist. Its homescreen starts off with a navigation widget that is akin to a standalone GPS receiver. The A10 is also imbued with Qualcomm's gpsOne hybrid A-GPS solution.
Garmin-ASUS A10 is not a perfect phone and there are some downsides to it but it is the first Android smartphone to incorporate Garmin's renowned GPS system. With a GPS you will surely never miss a place.
Here are the product specifications of the Garmin-Asus A10
- Networks: HSDPA, UMTS 900/2100, EDGE/GPRS/GSM 820/900/1800/1900
- OS: Android 2.1
- Memory: 512MB SDRAM, 512MB ROM, 4GB eMMC Flash
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, USB 2.0, WLAN 802.11b+g
- GPS: Qualcomm GPSOne-Gen7 (A-GPS supported)
- Navigation: Pedestrian navigation, Automobile navigation
- Display: 3.2" HVGA 65K TFT with capacitive touch
- Camera: 5MP with auto focus
- Expansion Slot: microSD (SDHC supported, up to 32GB)
- Other Features: Android Market, Google Talk, Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps
- Talk Time: 560 - 710 minutes (2G / 3G)
- Standby Time: 530 - 660 hours (2G / 3G)
