Asus A600 PocketPC review (thinnest, lightest PocketPC), 13 hour battery life, $499

[NFS4]

http://www.pocketpctools.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=112&mode=&order=0&thold=0

http://www.pocketpctools.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=115&mode=&order=0&thold=0

Standard Edition:

A600 Pocket PC
Sync Cable
AC Adaptor
Sleeve case
Companion CD
Manual
Quick Start Guide
Troubeshooting Guide
Warranty Card
$549 for the Standard Edition ($50 rebate thru 12/32/02) or $499.
Executive Edition:

A600 Pocket PC
Mini USB Sync Cable
AC Adaptor
Portable Cradle
Jacket with CF slot & Built-in Battery
Desk Holder (not sure what this is)
Sleeve Case
CF to PCMCIA Adaptor
Companion CD
Manual
Quick Start Guide
Troubleshooting Guide
Warranty Card
$649 for the Executive Edition ($50 rebate thru 12/31/02) or $599.
Also, here is a list of other accessories, most of which will be available at launch (not sure if I can mention the launch date, but I will check):

Here is a list of the other accessories, most of which will be available at launch.

CF Jacket for A600 w/battery built-in Portable Keyboard for A600, Semi transparent
Battery Bank 3600mAh W/AC Adaptor (universal)
Cradle with mini USB Sync. Cable
Universal Memory Card Reader & Storage Device (20G)
Car Charger
Traveling Sync. Cable
CF to PCMCIA Adaptor
Zayo Styli (3 Pk)
Zayo Desk Stand with Stylus
Zayo 1.3 Megapixel CF VGA Digital Camera
Zayo Mini CF Scanner

 

[Doggiedog]

Newbie question. Can these Pocket PCs open up Acrobat files and you can surf the web with them?

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: Doggiedog
Newbie question. Can these Pocket PCs open up Acrobat files and you can surf the web with them?

Yes and Yes

Adobe Acrobat Reader for PocketPC

 

[Doggiedog]

Now if I only had the money to get a Toshiba e740 and a wireless LAN network at home

 

[mcveigh]

umm so you want to sell your current PDA

 

[ElFenix]

just 13 hours? so really more like 8... that thing needs recharged all the darn time, doesn't it?

 

[MrBond]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
just 13 hours? so really more like 8... that thing needs recharged all the darn time, doesn't it?

Whenever it's dead it does .

My maestro only does about 4-6 hours. I'd take a guaranteed 8 hours gladly. It'd last me though a work day then

 

[Nitemare]

I recently got my wife a SonicBlue Diamond Mako and I think the battery for it is supposed to last a week or so. Used it for a couple of hours and the charge went from 100 to 95%

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Even has a built in keyboard

 

[MrBond]

Originally posted by: Nitemare
I recently got my wife a SonicBlue Diamond Mako and I think the battery for it is supposed to last a week or so. Used it for a couple of hours and the charge went from 100 to 95%

Grayscale devices are more efficent. I'm a big fan of the pocketpc platform, it doesn't have the software available like the palmos does, but it's close and they can do damn near anything

 

[Michael]

I just bought an E740 and I have a wireless link on my home router.

For regular PDA items, I like the Palm plastform better. I used Palm OS PDAs for 6 + years, so I'm giving the Pocket PC a chance right now.

Pocket PC can do more. I don't see the full advantage yet, but maybe it'll grow on me.

Michael

 

[MrBond]

Originally posted by: Michael
I just bought an E740 and I have a wireless link on my home router.

For regular PDA items, I like the Palm plastform better. I used Palm OS PDAs for 6 + years, so I'm giving the Pocket PC a chance right now.

Pocket PC can do more. I don't see the full advantage yet, but maybe it'll grow on me.

I feel pretty much the same way. My Visor had everyone I know in my address book, with my maestro, there's not a single person. It just seemed easier with the visor. (part of it is me being lazy though ).

I like my maestro though. I'll probably upgrade to a wireless network (especially if I buy a thinkpad with a built in antenna) which will be nice with the maestro, as I'll be able to surf with it.