BSmart Communicator: bird of happiness for tomorrow

Enacted imagination paints a fascinating picture of the ... morning. Strong cup of coffee. Over an ashtray quietly dying cigarette smoke. On the kitchen table imposingly stretches well-worn notebook. Half-dressed the user in an intimate indoor clothing slowly bale finger on the keys. Is the usual production meeting. Cool. Slippers fastened - and you're on duty. The poet's dream ... But why dream? It has long been a reality. Albeit not for everyone (for everyone and it does not, somebody in any case have to work with your hands), but for many people. Problem-not even in the presence or absence of a portable computer or the intricacies of labor organization. The problem is lack of development of real-time access to the resources of the Global Network in conjunction with the user to the low-speed wireline communications channels. That's when the number of mobile connections to the Internet even remotely compare with the number of subscribers of wireless telephone, a different matter. Then the newspapers will be able to safely reduce the number of the already empty office, and various agencies - to dismiss the crowd sideltsev office from which the sense that from the fiery appeal of Soviet times "keep money in a savings bank." And there, look, fit and other enterprises. Even learn to read without leaving home. Not to mention the shopping, medical advice or a hike in the library. Doubt on the account of the social consequences of such a prospect aside - because of their insolvency. Internet brings together more than divides. Less than we see each other, but let us talk more (albeit "through mutual correspondence"). But let's ask ourselves - when. When a laptop computer equipped with wireless Internet access will become the accepted norm? When the word "phone" and "communicator" will be synonymous? Finally, when the mobile computing will be as screwed tool works, which today is a pen and paper notebook? Clear answer to these questions are no and can not be. Each new model of mobile device, smartphone or handheld computer brings the era of wireless communications. And each one demonstrates - how to be a good communicator (smartphone or PDA) and how it will be.

Appearance in techno style

In March 2002, a little known (more accurately - quite unknown), the company BSmart Solutions introduced the world's new mobile device. Over the long name is not surprising - the device is named BSmart Communicator. And once the question - is it? I mean - is it "in the metal, as a commercial product, or still exists exclusively in the form of a beautiful picture, suggestive advertising promises, and summaries of technical characteristics? Answer, as I have wandered through the websites of companies that sell cellular phones (and our, and the U.S.) could be obtained. Maybe someone has a vengeance enjoys BSmart (the only exhibition samples?), But perhaps none ... Another weak concept of a tiny company? Yes, probably. But you look at the unit itself! This is even better than candy from Sendo (which, incidentally, in the hands too, no one had). Much better - some compatibility here and does not smell (incidentally, the easiest incompatibility problem is solved by means of a pencil - drawn on paper, computer compatible with everything). Plus totally unimaginable "gadgets" such as built-in satellite navigator GPS. Using the few photographs of the communicator and information with corporate site (by the way, BSmart Communicator is the only product of the same company, and it's sad, because only confirms the idea of microscopic size of the enterprise and negates the chance to see the device alive), look at the new communicator. In this world nothing is possible. After reading one web of a hybrid cell phone and satellite navigator GPS, I think to about such a thing. And then was able to thoroughly examine its real incarnation, though under a different name - Benefon.By and large the greatest value have fresh ideas, rather than specific solutions ... Futuristic BSmart shape can be described as - housing device resembles two iron formed by satellites. The result is an original and nebesspornaya with ergonomic design. If you take the device in hand, the middle and the thumb will fall to the body cavity. The unit is fixed by fingers of the hand, but the fingers will not feel much comfort. Besides protruding "wings" of the lower part of the case do not bear any functional load, but unnecessary obstruction zasovyvaniyu device in his pocket ... Why is the goat accordion? It is not clear. But beautiful. Yes, indeed, beautiful. Infimum is sharpened body, as if ... the sole of the same iron. "Futurum durum" in its purest form. Next - smooth hull lines communicator conceal its apparent flaw. But in practice, he'll throw himself into his eyes. Namely - the device's screen is too small for such a bulky form factor. Look how great the screen frame. On each side of the communicator is the mass of unencumbered space. Too complicated (I would say - is abundant) electronic filling? Then we must enlarge the screen. On a wide (mordatom?) Package screen looks somehow slepenkim. Plus powerful overhanging "eyebrows" - the top and bottom of the screen. It seems that BSmart Solution no decent designer. Or not by money, or just stingy. Four buttons on the front panel two-tone body (plastic, of course), two of which are navigating, and the two perform more functions and telephone answering the call (click OK) and cancel (button), can be easy to use, because their area is large enough and fringe buttons protects them from accidental or uncomfortable, because the shape of their still very unusual. In the lower right corner of the case, at the junction of two panels located the microphone. Speaker mounted on top of the front panel, and exactly in the middle. On more or less settled standards of cellular communicators - normal. The right of the elegant lattice dynamics we can consider the three LEDs. Said about them until there is nothing, except that they are colorful. And again, by association with other communicators operates (presumably) of power indicator, an incoming call, email and SMS messages, alarm (something in this list may be absent or, conversely, to attend). Finally, the antenna. In BSmart it carries a double burden - as the actual phone and antennas as antenna Satellite Navigation GPS. Judging of all, the antenna fixed (not retractable). Because of their small size and smooth contours of a hindrance, it will not. That's all you can say about the exterior of the device and of its management bodies. Side face of the body in the photos are not visible ... Yes, you can still consider the lower surface - the one on which the communication slot. On the left side of "boom" housing noticeably little holes (the power connector?), On the right - high synchronization connector. Accordingly, the "cradle" BSmart is downright cosmic shape.

Dry tsifir

About the peculiarities of the hardware implementation BSmart can only guess, but a summary of the characteristics of something that still explains. The first - the communicator has a range of EGSM900/GSM1800. It seems to be working in our networks (at least in the range GSM1800) apparatus must. Declared full support for GPRS, Short Message Service SMS and fax. Oh, and to bring a list of telephone merits until a crescendo, it is worth mentioning that the manufacturer promises communicator will nominally equipped wireless headset Bluetooth. At the junction of the characteristics of telephone and computer parts are data on the power supply device. Standard lithium-polymer batteries BSmart `a capacity of 1680 mAh should last for 4.5 hours Standby Computer-telephone-pager and 250 hours of operation in standby mode. Now the main thing - the computer component of the device.For all the characteristics of a standard Pocket PC, running an operating system MS Windows CE 3.0 (did not Phone Edition). Judge for yourself - processor Intel StrongARM 206 MHz, 64 MB RAM, 32 MB permanent. Active 3.5-inch color (16 bit) TFT matrix with a touch layer. But the type of lighting a single word (it is quite possible that it is not reflective, and light on the screen does not parse). The resolution - 240x320 pixels. Set of familiar and it's wonderful. Future owner will not have to hide the icon with the search software. On this communicator will all run under Windows CE 3.0 (in the version for an ARM, of course). We did not say anything about expansion slots. And they have BSmart one of the main highlights. So, along with USB ports and IrDA, designed to synchronize with desktops, the machine is equipped with a slot for CompactFlash Type I memory cards and PC card Type I for the same. You can make a "phi" to the developers - they say that slots are suitable only for memory cards and nothing else (though there are network cards CF Type I, but are expensive and scarce - due to their lack of demand). But this is a communicator, which has everything you need. And even more than you need - if we pay attention to the built-in satellite navigation GPS. About the latter can only say that he knows everything that needs to be able satellite navigator. In particular - is capable of receiving signals from 12 satellites at once. For domestic navigation is a long-established standard.

The new device, new services

The collection of excellent performance and high equipment communicator BSmart Communicator gives it a completely new quality. That the forces of this curious device? Let's try to summarize the overall balance. The first - voice communications. Good phone in an unusual konkstruktive. Big, heavy (200 grams), but flat and fits in the waist pouch. Wireless headset and the phone sounds capabilities (like all smartphones based on the Pocket PC - voice recorder and voice dialing) allow you to use BSmart `om, without removing it from its case. The second - the communicator. The possibility to check the mailbox and walk over the Internet anytime, anywhere without spending crazy money at the same time (GPRS!) can not be overestimated. We shall not enumerate all applications of the communicator, but imagine only one, a very real situation. Otschelkav complete (or incomplete) card flash memory digital camera, we swap it into the device, write a letter with a small explanatory note and send the pictures ... well at least on my home computer (in a newspaper, a news agency in the prepress bureau - who that apply). And no confusing interface cables, no fuss with a bunch of electronic devices, no, it is very important, overpaid. The third - a PDA. Standard set of programs allows you to work with the Communicator, as with any Pocket PC. For example, to write articles about communicators ... A custom set of programs allows the communicator to play. Cut in a chess game, smashing cartoon monster drive on ponaroshechnyh cars. That is run on the PDA games, which in the world of the CCP has no equal. Fourth - the satellite navigation. Global positioning system and computing resources of the computer class Pocket PC turns the device into a universal tool for orienteering. Loads into memory machines map of the city and - go ahead. And show and tell, and in broad daylight will not let go astray. Then information about the city or countryside walks can be written on a personal computer and work with it as you'd like ... the fifth - all together ... imagine the whole spectrum of BSmart to the eye is no easy task. Little bit helps corporate website. With the help of GPS and phone functions of the communicator owner machine can one-click transfer to an ambulance or police request for help with their coordinates.Or "automatic" call to the police station and yell pre-recorded SOS (with explanations of who you are and how you look). At this my imagination gives a cock, and I can not think of anything original, than - and even a new device, you can crack nuts. " It's time to call it a day ... So will there be BSmart Communicator in the light or will remain only a bright picture? I would like to ... But even more want to see our Russian stores about the same thing under the brand name, say, Hewlett-Packard. When the functionality of an obscure concept of quality of the famous brand. It would be nice, huh? The authors, translation:

ASUS P550: communicator with 3,5 inch display

Following the latest fashion trends and the intricate design delights, the vast majority of mobile devices are becoming smaller and smaller, while decreasing the size of the display, removed the "extra" keys, and so on. No exception, and smart phones with OSes Windows Mobile. Communicators was close in size to ordinary cell phones. It would seem that everyone should be happy, but no, there are still people of the old school, accustomed to a large display, which sadly gazed at the windows, cluttered devices with a diagonal screen 2.8 inches and smaller. But once it all started with a classic PDA-shnyh 3.5 inches ... But now, large monsters like the Qtek 9090, 2020, 2020i, very popular on the secondary market. The only thing that perhaps they do not have - a built-in GPS-navigation and a VGA display. However, new products with features and large (3.5 "display) is announced not long ago. However, there is one exception - a hero of our today's review of the ASUS P550 PDA with a screen 3.5 inches. This model, in addition to the big screen (alas, with QVGA resolution), has a built-in GPS-based SiRFStar III, complete set of wireless interfaces, rather nimble processor and runs Windows Mobile 6. At first glance, ASUS P550 is huge and quite weighty. Almost the entire front surface has a large 3.5 "screen, under the which is located a block key management device. The materials of the assembled device, command respect and a sense of reliability. So get down to familiarity, which normally start with the characteristics of the device.

Technical data
• Operating system: Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional, Russian version
• Processor: Intel XScale PXA270, 520 MHz
• Memory: 256 MB ROM, 64 MB RAM
• Screen: 3.5 "transflective TFT, 240x320 pixels, 65K colors
• Expandable memory: miniSD (supported formats of memory cards miniSD / SDIO / SDHC).
• Mobile networks: GSM 850/900/1800/1900, GPRS Class 10, UMTS 2100.
• Communications capabilities: Bluetooth (2.0 + EDR, A2DP), Wi-Fi (802.11b / g), USB 1.1.
• GPS: SiRFStar III, A-GPS support
• Camera: 2 megapixels
• Battery: Li-Ion, 1530mAch, removable
• Audio: microphone, speakerphone, speaker for phone calls
• Dimensions and weight: 121 x 70 x 16,5 mm, 188 g

Specifications are not bad communicator. At the core of the device a fairly powerful processor, large screen, there is support for 3G-networks, and GPS. True, the permission for such a large screen is low. Unpretentious camera is only 2-megapixel camera that, for modern devices have not even average. By the way, there is no front camera, the presence of a typical 3G-devices. Competitors with equal diagonal display at the ASUS P550 are not. If we take into account other characteristics, as opponents ASUS P550, we have chosen old man Qtek 9090 (with unofficial firmware WM6), ASUS P750, Gigabyte GSmart MS800, glofiish X600, HTC Touch Cruise and RoverPC N6.

Supplied

Supplied standard for most modern navigational aids. Thus, opening the box, we see:

• ASUS P550 Communicator
• Stylus
• USB / miniUSB sync cable
• Storage battery
• AC adapter
• Automobile Power Adapter (via the cigarette lighter)
• Car kit for mounting the device on the windshield
• Wired stereo headset plugs into the connector 2.5
• Cover for your device
• Navigation software Navitel Navigator

Given GPS-functionality of the device, package it seems logical and self-sufficient. The stylus is traditional for the majority of WM-communicator - he is small, neteleskopichesky, but quite comfortable. Discomfort when you use does not cause. Slot for the stylus is located in the upper right part of the body. Hang in there securely.

Appearance

ASUS P550 - a classic piece with rounded edges. Housing in the apparatus consists of two materials. The front panel of a partial setting of the lateral surface consists entirely of brushed metal. The back part is made of a dark, almost black, soft-touch plastic. Metal can be sure that the device can operate in a variety of conditions, and this kind of plastic does not slip and feels nice in your hand. This combination looks really good. Assembling all the parts done well. Obvious gaps were noted. Size (121 x 71 x 17 mm) and weight (189 g) unit standard does not call. Is partly dictated by the presence of a large screen, partly - capacious battery. And the metal constructions device leaves its mark. In any case, in your pocket, this device will be very good. Fortunately, the fixture on the windshield of the car comes complete in itself quite robust. Business card of the device - 3.5 "touch screen located in a natural way on the front. Above the screen is located in the center of the notch speaker for phone calls. Right speaker - the status light device. Under the screen, a short distance away, a block key with which the overwhelming number of operations with the communicator. Buttons a lot. Describe their location from top to bottom left to right. Upper part is imperceptible at first glance, the metal strip in the center split in half. Every part of this band consists of a two-position rocker, which ultimately gives the user the opportunity to perform four actions. Clicking on the edges of traditional implements two soft keys. In the center of the same, there are special buttons to switch targets and call recorder (however, these actions can be reassigned to any other). The keys are not marked, but above them on the body, apply a small engraving of the icon corresponding action. Under the above described keys, are more traditional key confirmation (receiving calls) and calling the system menu (left side) and "OK" button to cancel the (end of conversation).These keys are quite large and it is hard to miss, even to the touch. In the center of keyboard unit is metal square 4-way navigation key with activation button in the center. It is noteworthy that the 4-position key is executed even convenient to work with it blindly - the outer face above the surface and excellent tactile feel. The backlighting is even, clearly visible in the dark. The left side housing ASUS P550 provides top of the wheel, resembling a jog-dial phones from Sony Ericsson. Ie it serves up / down buttons, as well as being able to exercise choice by pressing. This crane is framed by their edges two buttons - the top "call WEB-browser" below "OK". Besides the buttons below available to us the hole to reset the device (reset). At this filling the left side is finished. The right side is richer in a variety of accessories. Firstly, at the very top is a slot for the stylus. Just below, a connector for external GPS-antenna is securely hidden under a plastic cover. Just below the connector is a slot for memory cards miniSD (just hidden under the cover). A short distance from the lid memory card slot, the lock switch is located outside the device keys (hold). And below the switch, a button calling the photo / video. The bottom end machine in the center is equipped with 2.5-jack for wired audiogarnitury and miniUSB. And at the right edge, we can find a small hole for the microphone. At the top end in the center there is only a button on / off. On the back of the device from the top, above the battery cover is a metal block on the left where we can see a 2-megapixel camera (under a protective piece of glass), and the right - the speaker, loudspeaker, nestled under the holes. All the principal place from the bottom is the battery cover. Under it - Battery Li-Ion, 1530mAch. And underneath the battery - a compartment for SIM-card.

Screen

Screen at ASUS P550 - in fact, his business card. But despite the 3.5-inch diagonal, resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. The number of colors is not ideal - only 65,000 colors. Nevertheless, the display good viewing angles. Stocks brightness and contrast - are acceptable. While the bright sun to work with the screen will be problematic even at maximum brightness settings. The brightness is regulated by only 8 steps. Minimum level of just extinguishes the backlight. The penultimate comfortable for reading in the dark or under dim lighting, and the maximum would comfortably see the image of the day in the car. Subjectively, the screen is clear and the problems with the perception of the information he does not call.

Speed ​​and memory

With the speed at ASUS P550 all wonderful - quite quickly affects availability of the processor. Noticeable, perhaps, run heavy applications (eg, GPS). Take a look at the numbers provided to us by an impartial Spb Benchmark. As can be seen on the outcomes, performance, ASUS P550 slightly above average. In tests the CPU and graphics device ahead of competitors on the basis of Samsung and Qualcomm, surpassed only more balanced Marvell. However, overall performance depends not only on the number of megahertz, but also on other parameters, such as memory and speed of working with her. There ASUS P550 has shown himself not with the best hand. The table shows that the speed with built-in memory is not the strong point of the communicator, hence the low speed performance indices. Traditionally, we have conducted additional testing and using player TCPMP (The Core Pocket Media Player) version 0.72RC1. The result is shown in the table: All measurements were performed 3 times. From the plate it is clear that ASUS to its fullest use plus a small resolution and powerful processor - even a VGA-quality video it is easy to play, is even a kind of stock performance. The practical meaning is quite simple and enjoyable - watch films and clips on the device you will be extremely comfortable (big screen, no slowing down even in heavy files). In terms of memory ASUS P550 nothing remarkable not stand out against competitors. RAM is only 64 MB, the size of ROM - 256 MB. In addition, the unit supports memory cards miniSD - miniSD / SDIO / SDHC with the ability to hot swap.

Sound

Sound external speaker for ASUS P550 is good, loud.His well heard in the room, and on the street or in a car behind the wheel. Wired stereo headset claims the sound quality does not cause. Headroom is pretty good, sound is clear. It is noteworthy that the headset on the block, where the microphone, there is a mechanical volume control. In addition, in the settings of the device itself can limit the power the alarm, leaving the headset. The sound is good for phone conversations, the interlocutor can be clearly distinguished even in a noisy environment.

Sociability

Telephone module ASUS P550 is designed to work in networks GSM (900/1800/1900 MHz) networks and third generation 3G (UMTS 2100 MHz). From the minutes of receiving / sending data supports GPRS (Class 10). Work on GSM networks is normal data transfer via GPRS is acceptable. It is strange that the official specifications, there is no word on support EDGE, and besides, the machine never showed a treasured icon "E", testifying to the presence of EGDE. Nevertheless, the speed of Internet connections are almost always reliably kept at a level of 50-60 kbps, while EDGE on devices where exactly is missing, the rate of less than 33 kbps. On this basis, we dare to suggest that EDGE device still supports it. Check the 3G-functional, unfortunately, failed. Communicator is equipped with wireless modules Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (including the profile A2DP) and Wi-Fi (802.11b / g). The Bluetooth does not satisfactory. Files are transferred quickly, wireless headsets are defined and connected without problems. Connected Stereo Bluetooth-headset worked without interruption. For Bluetooth printing is possible and Synchronization ActiveSync. Wi-Fi module specification supports 802.11b / g, which allows you to easily use the features available hot spots. As a test of reliability and stability of the Wi-Fi was used a mobile VoIP-client fring. Voice passed without failures, the sides heard each other perfectly (used for testing network fring, Skype, Google Talk and SIP-provider sipnet.ru). In general, the opportunities for setting up wireless interfaces, the communicator is standard and similar to the vast majority of WM6-communicators. In the wireless settings, we found, just the ability to monitor and if necessary interrupt the transmission of data produced by the operator of cellular communication (eg GPRS). USB 1.1, unfortunately, does not provide a high speed. Nevertheless, works without problems.

GPS

ASUS P550, as we mentioned above, a built-in GPS-based SiRFStar III. By itself, the chipset has already proven itself. We only note that in this device, the satellite was rapidly and in sufficient numbers, even in dense urban areas. A-GPS support is expressed in the presence of pre-program, which allows the Internet to load the actual ephemeris. As a navigation program with the ASUS P550 comes Navitel Navigator with an overview map of Russia, and detailed maps of one region of your choice. It is worth noting that as a navigator, ASUS P550 deserves the best praise. On display 3.5-inch navigation is a pleasure to use.

Capabilities built-in camera

Lens is the built-in ASUS P550 2-megapixel camera is covered with bits of glass and is its only protection. On the other hand, the camera itself is located on the body so that it pretty hard to get your fingers when shooting. The camera itself is not equipped with neither autofocus, nor flash. Interface photos and video footage, unfortunately, is not designed to control the fingers. Often, it is necessary to use a stylus - piktogrammki actions are so small and placed too close to each other. True, you can call the general menu and select all shooting parameters using the joystick, but it takes some time, so I can not say that the interface is ergonomically comfortable. Themselves as possible to take a fairly standard and similar to the vast majority of WM6-communicators. Photography is possible with permission from 320x240 to 1600x1200. There are presets for different shooting modes:

• Auto
• Night
• Sports
• Daylighting
• Clouds

Of the hallmarks of standard features, you can highlight the possibility prostanovki GPS-tags for each photo shoot. Included in the settings of photography. A pleasant surprise was the visual setting white balance and brightness of the picture - when you are directly looking at the result coming from the camera can adjust these settings. There are the camera settings is another unusual section - options for MMS. It can be a time to format video and photos to send MMS. Then you get the opportunity to quickly activate the recording mode "for MMS», which is always available to you. The quality of images rather mediocre, especially if you shoot a subject at close range. In principle, this camera can do the usual photo for display on the Internet.

ASUS P550: an example of the photo (jpg, 1600x1200, 434,1 Kb)

ASUS P550: an example of the photo (jpg, 1600x1200, 260,6 Kb)

ASUS P550: an example of the photo (jpg, 1600x1200, 438,2 Kb)

ASUS P550: an example of the photo (jpg, 1600x1200, 216,4 Kb)

Video can be saved in two formats: 3GP and MP4. And, second, allows you to record higher-quality resolution for pictures. 3GP admits shooting at resolutions 128x96 and 176x144, MP4 - 128x96, 176x144 and 320x240. In principle, it is understandable - 3GP format generally requires that the phone sending video via MMS.

ASUS P550: an example of video (MPEG4, 320x240, 726 KB)

Runtime

We remind that the capacity of the complete battery ASUS P550 is 1530mAch. This is a pretty decent rate - clearly above average. However, given the navigation and a full set of wireless interfaces, the use of capacious battery is completely justified. Let's see how this decision came out balanced. Traditionally, testing is done by the conventional method for our resource. Maximum load. Vykruchena the brightness to maximum volume of the speaker, too, included all wireless modules (including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), via Windows Media Player in the cycle is played a "heavy" video. During playback device twice reported that the charge comes to an end - for the first time in 2 hours and 30 minutes for the second time - 10 minutes before full discharge. Battery life in this mode was 3 hours straight. Reading of the text. All wireless modules are disabled. The brightness is set at the penultimate level (this is enough for comfortable reading). On the PDA started reading the text in Haali Reader with automatic scrolling. During playback device twice reported that the charge is on the wane.The last time - in half an hour before the trip. Opening hours were 27 hours and 55 minutes. MP3 Playback. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned off. Screen repaid. Listening comes through the headphones at maximum volume. Used a standard Windows Media Player and composition with a constant bit rate (192 kb / c). During playback device twice reported that the charge is completed. First time - 18 hours 35 minutes. At last - an hour before switching off. Total operating time in this mode was 25 hours and 45 minutes. The test confirmed the suspicion that the wireless interfaces consume the lion's share of energy surround the battery. Although even with these loads, the communicator is held worthy of the competition. However, where the communicator is not used at full capacity, just shows remarkable results. At the same mixed mode device lives of two to three days.

Software stuffing

ASUS P550 runs on Windows Mobile 6 Professional. In our surveys we have repeatedly described the features of the OS, why dwell on it will not. Tell only about non-standard or proprietary software, preinstalled in the unit. You should start with the application Asus Launcher, which is associated with the left soft key. In fact, this proprietary wrapper that makes it easier to work with your device and make it easier to manage with your fingers without a stylus. All possible actions for the communicator are grouped in 12 sections, each has a characteristic piktogrammku and name. Within each section are the menu items to one or other preinstalled software. In general, it's pretty convenient and logical. List and composition of the menu can be configured individually to meet your personal needs. In the settings of the communicator is noteworthy item profile, where you can flexibly adjust the device profiles. Item Autocleaner allows you to customize application behavior when you press the close button on the system, as well as black (which is always closed) and white (which always turn off) lists. About limiting the power of sound in the headset, we have already mentioned. Mode switch allows you to configure four arbitrary applications, among which you can switch to the proprietary button. Asus Assistant allows you to have at hand the most needed features that you may require at any moment. CPU mode lets you control mode of the processor device. Configuration of wireless interfaces are standard, except that you should pay attention to the possibility of automatic shut-off device or wireless modules based on a specified schedule or conditions. GPS Catcher - a program that allows to use A-GPS (downloading ephemeris through the Internet), including automatically. Location courier («Courier location") - another utility associated with the GPS-device capabilities. With it you can record your route, send your friends your contact information, etc. Newstation - unpretentious RSS-reader. There is a player streaming video or audio. UrTime - asusovsky analogue world time, which are stylish wristwatch and alarm clock. Control for Power Point - a useful tool for those who frequently conducts presentations using Power Point. The utility allows you to be a communicator wireless (bluetooth) remote control of your presentation. Journal of movement - GPS-software that allows you to create routes, save and use them in future. Is the base of POI. My Secrets - store private information. Backup - a simple but useful utility for backing up and restoring from backups of important user data (including "My Secrets"). Everything else is consistent with the standard stuffing WM6.

Price issue

In chain stores MakTsentr - Computer in the palm of the cost of ASUS P550 is 20,780 rubles.

Conclusions

ASUS P550 was pretty good machine. If you do not confuse its size and weight, the characteristics of the device will use it in a fairly wide range of tasks. Big screen (even considering that it is not VGA) primarily useful for GPS-navigation, watching videos or reading books. A capacity battery will stretch the process to a greater amount of time. The combination of large screen and all advanced wireless modules that enable comfortable solve Internet problems in a convenient place for you.

Pros:
• powerful processor
• screen 3.5 "
• 3G support
• GPS
• good time performance on a single battery charge
• fast video subsystem
• complete set of wireless modules

Cons:
• large size and weight
• Weak camera

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