14 DAY TRIAL // Mobile phone users in India have now yet another handset to choose from, as Garmin-Asus has just made available its Windows Mobile-based nuvifone M10 in the country. The new device comes with the latest flavor of Microsoft's mobile client, namely Windows Mobile 6.5.3, boasts a full touchscreen display and includes enhanced navigation capabilities.
At the same time, the Garmin-Asus nuvifone M10 can keep professionals connected at all times with their business and personal contacts, email, calendar and IM, not to mention that it packs preloaded maps and voice guidance in Hindi and English. A 3.5-inch touchscreen display that delivers a WVGA resolution, a finger-friendly user interface, an enhanced user experience and access to the Windows Marketplace for Mobile are other features the new nuvifone M10 includes.
“The Garmin-Asus M10 is our answer to people’s need for a balance in the hectic Indian work-life scenario. The M10 runs on Windows Mobile, making it the ideal smartphone for business use, while its smart navigation capabilities, comprehensive social networking features and connected services enable users to lead a truly smart lifestyle. As such we believe that the Garmin-Asus M10 is the phone for the new Smart era. It is the ideal and powerful time-saving tool that is designed for anyone who is tired of carrying numerous devices and instead wants to carry one device that gives them many of the same features found on a stand-alone phone, laptop, PND and digital camera,” explained John Chen, business head – Mobile Communication Business, Asus India.
Among the other functionalities the new device has been packed with, we can count the Billboard feature, designed to display the most important information, an intuitive 3D Task Manager, enhanced responsiveness, 512 RAM and 512 ROM, as well as 4GB of Flash memory. Additional specs include a full QWERTY keyboard, support for HSDPA and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g connectivity options, a 1500 mAh battery, and access to social networking sites, including Facebook and Picasa Web Albums. The price tag for Garmin-Asus nuvifone M10 has been set at Rs. 19,990.