Asus P535 tri-band PDA

Asus debuts Tri-band PDA phone

Asus India  has entered the communication segment with the launch of its P535 tri-band PDA phone in India.

The P535 tri-band PDA phone features full wireless functionality, Global Positioning System (GPS), and a high quality auto-focus camera, all in one compact form factor, says Asus.

And, the PDA phone is targeted at business professionals and high-end technology users, according to the company.

Andrew Tsui, Managing Director of Asus India, said, "We now aspire to successfully enter the communications segment with the introduction of the P535 PDA phone, which will complement our 3C philosophy of providing products in the computers, communications, and consumer electronics space."

The P535 offers push email, Internet access, and off-site synchronization of calendar and contact information over wireless or mobile GPRS networks. With the P535, users can view and edit Office documents as well.

The phone features an integrated auto-focus 2.0-megapixel camera that doubles as a business card scanner; Asus' proprietary Secret Folder software through which users can encrypt and protect sensitive information; and the Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system.

Other features include a 2.8-inch display, 256MB Nand Flash ROM and 64MB SDRAM memory, 2.5 to 5 hours of talk time, Bluetooth version 2.0, USB 1.1, MiniSD card slot, and 2.5mm Audio Jack.

The P535 PDA phone is available for around Rs 37,800, along with a one-year warranty through Neoteric Informatique (Asus' distributor) . The company has announced an inaugural offer of a free 1GB Mini SD card with every P535 purchased.