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Keeps Professionals Linked With Business
Garmin-Asus, a co-branded alliance among Garmin® Ltd, and ASUSTeK® Computer Inc, these days announced the Garmin-Asus M10, a full-touch, all-in-one smartphone powered by the newest version of Windows Mobile® from Microsoft Corp. The M10 keeps professionals linked with business and personal contacts, email, calendar and IM, additionally to featuring preloaded mobile navigation from Garmin. The M10 is expected to become available via carrier and retail channels in Asia and Europe in the very first half of 2010. The M10 will be on display at the Garmin-Asus exhibit (Hall 8, #8B127) at Mobile World Congress, February 15-18, 2010.
“The Garmin-Asus M10 is our answer to people’s need for work-life balance. The M10 runs Windows® Mobile, producing it the ideal smartphone for business use, while its smart navigation capabilities, comprehensive social networking functions and linked providers enable users to lead a truly smart way of life. The M10 may be the phone for the new Smart3 era.” stated Benson Lin, Vice President and General Manager of ASUS’ Individual Mobile Devices Company Unit, Handheld Company Group.
“The Garmin-Asus M10 is really a powerful time-saving tool that’s developed for anybody who is tired of carrying numerous equipment and instead wants to carry one device that gives them numerous of the same functions found on a stand-alone phone, laptop, PND and digital camera,” said Cliff Pemble, Garmin’s president and COO.
A Premium Smartphone
The Garmin-Asus M10 runs the newest version of Windows Mobile. Windows Mobile 6.5.Three functions upgrades that enhance user experience and offers access to Windows Marketplace for Mobile, which offers a vast number of Windows phone applications for download.
“Windows phones move seamlessly from perform to play, creating new experiences via a range of hardware, applications and services,” said Andy Lees, senior vice president of Mobile Communication Company at Microsoft. “We are pleased to work closely with Garmin-Asus to bring to market Windows phones based on the latest version of Windows phone these days and appear forward to our work bringing more Windows phones to marketplace within the future.”
The M10 has a sleek design using a Three.5-inch WVGA display and a finger-friendly user interface. The Billboard feature displays probably the most essential information so users can review all at 1 glance. An intuitive 3D Task Manager also allows customers to switch effortlessly among running applications. Keeping the telephone responsive and the navigation smooth are 512 RAM and 512 ROM, while 4GB of Flash memory provides ample storage for multimedia and data.
The M10 is equipped using a 1500 mAh battery for hours of uninterrupted use, as well as a complete QWERTY soft keyboard for speedy text input. HSDPA wireless connectivity and Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) ensure that messages are sent and received rapidly. In addition, the M10 can be synched to Microsoft Exchange® to ensure that contacts, calendars and emails are usually accessible and secure.
‘Click and Go’ Navigation
Recognizing that location is relevant to each aspect of each day, the Garmin-Asus M10 is developed with area information at its core and it delivers probably the most sophisticated location experience on a Windows phone. Navigation functions are linked to frequently used applications like calendar, contacts, email, internet browser, and messaging; producing an exceptionally intuitive and smooth navigation experience.
The M10 has advanced navigation functions equivalent to a high-end Garmin nüvi® like lane assist with junction view that guides drivers to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit and realistically displays road signs. It also has highway mode that tells drivers the next three upcoming street exits so they can plan ahead*. The M10 is ready for automotive navigation out-of-the-box, and it includes everything a customer requires to make use of the device in a car, such as a powered cradle and windshield mount*.
Ushering in a Linked Lifestyle
The Garmin-Asus M10 boasts a range of social capabilities, such as access to Facebook™ and Picasa Web Albums™. It also places real-time info on linked services* such as weather, safety cameras, traffic, flight status, and fuel prices at users’ fingertips. In addition, the M10 is equipped with a high performance five mega-pixel camera that automatically geotags photos so that customers will usually know where they were taken and can easily share them with friends via Facebook and Picasa.
Availability
The Garmin-Asus nüvifone M10 is expected to be available through carriers and retail distribution channels in Asia and Europe beginning in the first half of 2010. Journalists should contact Garmin-Asus media representatives to arrange item demonstrations or interviews.
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