Released on: January 28, 2008, 1:50 am

Press Release Author: pmb

Industry: Telecommunications

Press Release Summary: ASUS P527 with Travelog Creates Memorable Snapshots
Throughout Your Journeys

Press Release Body:

Catering to users who require convenient GPS navigation and full support for
business and multimedia functions, ASUS, the leading producer of top-notch
handhelds, has released the new ASUS P527. This powerful PDA phone comes with a
complete suite of business functions for comprehensive business support, and the
built-in GPS navigation feature provides timely navigational directions.
Furthermore, the slim and professional-looking PDA Phone is even able to capture key
events during the user's journeys as they travel and then upload them to be shared.

Capture and Share Exciting Journeys with Travelog
The P527 can record and share users' traveling pictures, routes, Points of Interests
(POIs) and memo with the handy built-in Travelog feature. This handy function
supports the Google Earth satellite maps format - allowing users to create a diary
of events during their travels. With Travelog, users will be able to put together
snapshots and other interesting tidbits of their travels onto their blogs - allowing
them to share with others their memorable travels as they trek across from one key
point to another along their journeys.

GPS Quickly Pinpoints Your Locations
The timely GPS navigation with GPS Catcher allows users to find their location
quickly wherever they are in the world - allowing them to rapidly navigate to their
next destination with ease. The Location Courier feature of the P527 will also help
prevent users from ever getting lost by accurately and periodically reporting their
position to their pre-defined friends' contacts. Even in locations with vast, open
country, the global GPS network will always be able to locate the user - making this
handy PDA phone the best safeguard for their daily safety.

Newstation Keeps You Updated with the Latest News
Utilizing the Windows® MobileT 6 Professional Operating System, the P527 provides
complete Office functions and synchronizes Outlook emails, edits Word and Excel
documents and views PowerPoint slides. Additionally, the Newstation feature allows
users to receive the latest news reports and website information through RSS related
settings - keeping them in touch through real-time updates and blog posts. The
Business Card Recognition feature also makes it easy to capture the details of a
business card without tediously keying in the data into the contacts - allowing
users to keep track of contacts with ease.





Enjoy Portable Multimedia Functions
With the built-in FM Radio Receiver, 2 Mega-Pixels Camera (Auto-Focus) and Windows
Media Player, users will be able to enjoy more multimedia enjoyment; while the
built-in Windows® Live functions allow access to Hotmail, MSN, Spaces and Search -
allowing them to keep in touch with their online friends and keep them updated on
whatever they are doing.

Sophisticated Outlook with User-Friendly Interface
The P527's slim 15.4mm design with a silver-gray aluminum cover exudes both style
and professionalism. 8 dedicated hotkeys allow quick access to main functions -
making it simple and time efficient to use. Furthermore, the 5 directional front jog
dial and the 3 directional side jog wheel allow easy access to the interface
according to the user's preference - providing the user with an easy-to-use
interface that allows single-handed usage for enhanced work efficiency.

Specifications
Networking System EDGE/GPRS/GSM 850/900/1800/1900, Class B, Multi-slot Class 10
Operating System Microsoft Windows® MobileT 6 Professional
CPU TI OMAPT 850 (200MHz)
Dimensions 113 x 58 x 15.4 mm / 129g (including battery)
Battery 1300 mAh Lithium Ion
Talk Time 4-5 Hours
Standby Time 150-200 Hours
Form Factor Bar Type with numeric keypad
Color Silver-Grey
Display 2.6\", 65K, TFT, 240 x 320
Connectivity WLAN 802.11 b+g, USBv1.1, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Browsing HTTP, WAP 1.2.1/2.0
Messaging SMS / MMS / Email / MSN
Memory 128 MB Flash + 64 MB SDRAM
Expansion Slot Micro-SD, Supports SDHC
GPS SiRF III Solution with internal antenna
JAVA J2ME
Camera 2 Mega-Pixels (Auto-Focus)
Audio MP3, WMA, AAC
Video MPEG4 / H.263 Playback and Recording
Ringtone MIDI ,MP3
PIM & Utility IE / Word (Editor) / Excel (Editor) / Power Point (Viewer) / Windows
Live / MSN / Clock & Alarms / Calendar / Calculator / File Manager / Contacts /
Notes / Voice Commander
Advanced Travelog / FM Radio / Remote Presenter / Business Card Recognition /
Meeting Time Planner / Newstation / ASUS Zip / Location Courier / Backup / GPS
Catcher / Auto Cleaner
*In the event of specification changes, the actual specification will follow the
release version.


About ASUS
ASUS is a leading provider of 3C total solutions. With a global staff of more than
100 thousand and a world-class R&D design team, the turnover for 2006 was 17.4
billion U.S. Dollars. ASUS has been ranked in Business Week InfoTech 100 for 10
consecutive years, and has been ranked No.1 by the Wall Street Journal Asia for best
quality products in Taiwan.

Media Contact:
ASUSTeK Computer (Thailand) Co., Ltd.: Khun Ruethaiwan Rintawong
Tel: +662 677-4422-9 Fax: +662 677-4430 E-mail: ruethaiwan_r@asus.com.tw

Communications Team; Professional Media Business Co., Ltd.: Khun Thanom
Jitthammasatian (Mai)
Tel: 0-2934-6718 Ext. 18 Fax: 0-2934-6720 Email: thanom_j@pmb.co.th;





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