Following the launch of the Nuvifone G60 last month, Garmin-Asus is now ready to roll out the second smartphone in their (long-delayed) pipeline. Called the Garmin-Asus Nuvifone M20, the handset has just been scheduled for release in Taiwan under local carrier Chunghwa Mobile.
First announced last February, the M20 is running Windows Mobile 6.1 and, like the first Nuvifone, puts its focus squarely on the device's GPS features. It should offer a better option for those considering the company's phone offerings, as it fits in the same high-end GPS capabilities, while sporting a more extensible OS (read our Nuvifone G60 review to brush up on potential problems with the proprietary Linux phone).
Details of the handset seem to be the same as originally reported. Specs include a 2.8-inch resistive touchscreen display (640 x 480 pixels), a 3.2 megapixel camera (with 15fps QVGA video), internal storage (either 4GB or 8GB), stereo Bluetooth and 7.2Mbps HSDPA. Users get to enjoy a complete messaging suite (including email, push email and IM), Office integration, full HTML browser, an onboard media player, and Garmin's GPS software and maps pre-loaded.
The Garmin-Asus Nuvifone M20 will be available for purchase from the telecoms company before the end of the month, and will share the spotlight alongside the iPhone 3GS and the HTC Hero. No word on expected pricing.
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Decent phone, but the looks are really bad. It looks like a box with a screen and keypad.
I like the features, but why is the design so pathetic?