ASUS M10 - is primarily a navigation sentence, but the device is interesting powerful hardware platform. There VWGA screen, 5 megapixel camera, standard connectors, 512 MB of memory (like RAM, and ROM). This device will cost 19 990 rubles at the start of sales in early April. For users of browsers and Windows-based Asus communicators can become, perhaps, the only correct version of the universal.

• Network: GSM / GPRS / EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), WCDMA / HSDPA (900/2100 MHz),
  
  
• Windows Mobile 6.5.3 Professional OS: Windows Mobile 6.5.3 Professional
  
  
• Qualcomm 7227 600MHz Processor: Qualcomm 7227 600MHz
  
  
• Communication : Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (A2DP), miniUSB Communications: Wi-Fi (802.11b / g), Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (A2DP), miniUSB

• Battery: Li-Ion, 1500 мАч Battery: Li-Ion, 1500 mAh
  
  
• Dimensions: 116 x 58 x 14 мм Dimensions: 116 x 58 x 14 m

• Weight: 138 г Weight: 138 g
  
  
• Home sales in Russia: April 2010

source: engadgetmobile

The full touchscreen Garmin-Asus M10 smartphone is powered by the latest version of Windows Mobile, and keeps professionals connected with business and personal contacts, email, calendar and IM, in addition to featuring preloaded mobile navigation from Garmin. (Photo: Business Wire)

The Garmin-Asus M10 runs the latest version of Windows Mobile. Windows Mobile 6.5.3 features upgrades that enhance user experience and provides access to Windows Marketplace for Mobile, which offers a vast number of Windows phone applications for download.

"Windows phones move seamlessly from work to play, creating new experiences through a variety of hardware, applications and services," said Andy Lees, senior vice president of Mobile Communication Business 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 today and look forward to our work bringing more Windows phones to market in the future."

The M10 has a sleek design with a 3.5-inch WVGA display and a finger-friendly user interface. The Billboard feature displays the most important information so users can review all at one glance. An intuitive 3D Task Manager also allows users to switch easily between running applications. Keeping the phone 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 with a 1500 mAh battery for hours of uninterrupted use, as well as a full QWERTY soft keyboard for speedy text input. HSDPA wireless connectivity and Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) ensure that messages are sent and received quickly. In addition, the M10 can be synched to Microsoft Exchange® so that contacts, calendars and emails are always available and secure.

source: businesswire

Garmin Asus Nuvifone M10 has a price at $450 USD. The price is also bundled with an extra battery, or a car holder to be used for GPS navigation.

It also offers a 3.5-inch WVGA resolution touch screen, 5 megapixel camera, built in WiFi, GPS, bluetooth, 3.5mm headphone jack, microSDHC card slot, 512MB RAM/512 MB ROM and Garmin GPS software with Taiwan map data. Here\'s some of the specs

• CPU: Qualcomm 7227 600MHz
• HSDPA / WCDMA / 3G 900/2100；2G 900/1800/1900
• Weight: 138 grams
• Size: 116 x 58 x 14.3 mm
• 1500 mAh battery

Starting today (November 11), users who bought the M20 with Windows Mobile 6.1 can upgrade it to WM 6.5 on Garmin-Asus' website.

The M-20 retains the 3G speed, and available in cute colors. Everyone likes color options. Thankfully, Windows Mobile has been skinned with a Garmin-like home page with quick links to navigation and such. 

• Quad-band HSDPA 3G connectivity
• Bluetooth & WiFi
• Accelerometer
• 2.8-inch touchscreen
• Micro-SD card slot
• 4 or 8GB of on-board storage
• 3MP geo-tagging camera
• Pre-loaded maps
• Car Dock included

Via: unwiredview

Are you thinking about getting a nüvifone G60? Don't forget to check out Amazon. They now have it for $99 when purchased with a new service plan. If you're still on the fence about the purchase, you should check out our newest set of nüvifone G60 videos, which focus on a few of the nüvifone's unique location capabilities -- premium connected services and camera with geotagging.

Premium connected services includes real-time traffic updates, white pages, weather, movies, local events and fuel prices. These features are extremely helpful when you're out and about because they provide you with the information you need to make good decisions like where to buy the cheapest gas and what roads to travel to avoid traffic.

I was playing with this thing at a AT&T wireless store and I got to say the GPS part is really impressive, I don't think there's any other handset in the market that has a GPS Built into a phone that's better than the Nuvifone G60

Product Features

• 3.5-inch anti-glare, resistive touchscreen display with 65K colors and 272 x 480 WQVGA resolution
• Garmin GPS Navigation with preloaded maps of North America, millions of points of interest, and voice-guided directions
• Secure Wi-Fi connection with full HTML web browsing; mobile e-mail including Hotmail, Gmail, AOL mail, POP3 and IMAP
• 3.2 MP autofocus camera with geotagging and photo sharing
• Bluetooth capability for hands-free operation and audio streaming

Dimensions

• Size (LWH): 4.02 inches, 2.01 inches, 0.71 inches
• Weight: 6.02539682539682 ounces
• Product Features
• Network Compatibility: UMTS
• Minimum Rated Talk Time: 150 minutes
• Minimum Rated Standby Time: 60 hours
• Battery Type: Lithium Ion

Garmin nüvifone G60 will be available beginning October 4 only for AT&T customers in the U.S. in AT&T stores and online at www.wireless.att.com.

The nüvifone G60 provides one of the easiest-to-use location experiences available because it is the only phone to fully integrate the world's best selling GPS navigator with voice, data and mobile web.

"Personal navigation devices are already all about mobility and taking the Garmin experience everywhere as your mobile phone is truly compelling for customers who travel often," said Michael Woodward, vice president, Mobile Phone Portfolio, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. "We expect the nüvifone to be the guide for local restaurants, the least-expensive gas and the nearest coffee shop for many customers."

Price and Availability

The nüvifone G60 will be available in AT&T stores or at www.wireless.att.com on October 4 for $299 with a two year service agreement after $100 mail-in-rebate. Nüvifone Premium Connected Services which includes traffic updates, white pages, weather, movie, local events and fuel price content are available for $5.99/month after a 30-day trial.

via: AT&T Press Release, Image from Engadget

Would you buy a Nuvifone it\'s $300 after a $100 rebate? That\'s with a 2 years contract!!!

I wouldn\'t.  Some rumors on the interwebs are suggesting the nuviphone G60 will go for $300 after a two year contract and a $100 mail-in-rebate.

That is quite pricey - and straight up it is even worse. Without a contract it will cost $550 - almost worth 2 low end netbooks :) even though we realize that is not a fair comparison.

Especially when nuviphone already came out in Asia couple of months ago and we\'ve been waiting for the North America launch for a looong time.

via: navigadget

Garmin-Asus M20 is now available in Taiwan, it will also available for purchase in Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia by end of August.

Users can supplement the preloaded POI data with internet enabled local searches and automatically navigate around traffic congestion while seeing the estimated traffic delay along their route. Other services include weather, gas prices, flight status, local events, movie times, Ciao!and more (content pricing and availability may vary by country).

M20 Specifications:

* Tri-band GSM / GPRS / Edge 900/1800/1900
* 900/2100 HSPA 7.2 Mbps
* 802.11 b/g WLAN, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, HFP, HSP, A2DP, AVRCP, mini USB 2.0
* Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional (Upgradeable to WM 6.5)
* 3MP camera with auto-focus and geo-tagging
* 95.3 x 52.5 x 12.8 mm
* 2.8″, 65K, TFT with touch len

via: http://www.sogi.com.tw

Sucks for you if you live in the US, good news is it might come to the US in another few month, but by that time, there will be way too many handsets to choose from, I think Garmin should release in the US as soon as possible as it's still the biggest market for new cell phones.

My impression from the hands-on is that Garmin has made what they know to do best-a GPS-and they combined it with a 3G smartphone is a smooth way. The result is a nicely balanced unit that has the advantage of having everything you expect in a GPS and all the features you expect in a modern smartphone, all under an easy to use interface.

We will give you a more extensive verdict once we get a final unit, which is supposed to arrive in the first half of 2009.

Asustek Computer Inc. will begin to co-promote the Garmin Nuvifone M20 navigation smartphone as soon as Asustek debuts the feature-laden mobile phone tomorrow in Taipei.

Weighing only 99 grams, the phone offers a 2.8-inch accelerometer-driven touchscreen, allowing users to operate all functions including digital camera and global position system (GPS) on the screen. This phone runs on the Windows Mobile OS, contrast to Garmin Nuvifone G60 running on Linux OS.

Asustek and GPS-device maker Garmin announced in February they had entered into alliance on navigation smartphone business, with computer maker Asustek tapping the market in Asia and eastern Europe while Garmin pitching the handsets at consumers in the United States and eastern Europe.

Chunghwa executives said the company would put aside more budget for promoting smartphones including Nuvifone M20 this quarter as part of its goal to sell 210,000 systems. Added budget will go to subsidize consumers buying the phones.