Typical price: £325
What is it: Pocket PC with 512MHz processor
What we think: Great screen and camera, but mediocre performance and lack of Wi-Fi make it hard to justify the price
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 29 September 2004
Tags: Asus, Asus MyPal A730, VGA, updated, megapixel camera
We like:
Sharp, high-resolution screen; Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition OS; dual expansion slots; Bluetooth; built-in camera; user-replaceable battery
We don't like:
Poor battery and video performance; no Wi-Fi; pricey; heavy
You might also need:
Memory cards
CNET UK judgement:
The A730's screen and camera are lovely, but its mediocre performance and lack of Wi-Fi make it hard to justify the price
Full review:
Building on the business-centric A716, Asus is back with the MyPal A730. The company supercharges this model with a 520MHz processor, an integrated camera, Bluetooth and a VGA screen. But because the A730 doesn't match the performance of the best PDAs we've tested, lacks integrated Wi-Fi, and carries the relatively high price tag of £325, users will better meet their needs with products such as the Dell Axim X30 and the HP iPaq hx4700. Continue Reading...
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