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ASUS M530w gets redone in orange
Doesn't seem quite right to outfit a buttoned-up, all-business phone like the ASUS M530w in such playful colors, but maybe that's exactly why we like it so much. Eschewing the original blacks and grays for oranges and whites, the new version appears to retain everything about the phone that made it so lovable to begin with: HSDPA connectivity, 2 megapixel cam, microSD expansion, full QWERTY, and Windows Mobile 6 (wait, did we just call WinMo 6 "lovable"?). We imagine it'll be every bit as hard to find in the US as it was the first time around, but at least the visuals are a little more entertaining to look at from afar, are they not?[Via Unwired View]
ASUS M530W in pictures and video
Though it's taken a little heat for me-too styling, the M530W "Aries" from ASUS is still a strong contender in its market segment thanks largely to two key features: Windows Mobile 6 Standard and HSDPA. Ahead of a scheduled July debut, PDAFrance spent some quality time with the device, giving it a thorough rundown in both still and moving pictures. How thorough? The video clocks in at nearly nine minutes; yeah, it's in French, but eye candy is eye candy. If nothing else, it's helpful to see the M530W presented alongside its inspiration HTC's Excalibur for the cross-shoppers out there.[Via Smartphone Thoughts]
Aries rising: ASUS M530w at CeBIT
ASUS had the Aries on the show floor and we just couldn't resist asking it to say "cheese" and give us a big smile. Reminiscent of devices like the HTC Excalibur and just about every Blackberry, the M530w has a full QWERTY keyboard for your typing pleasure, a huge d-pad and scroll wheel for Blackberry-style play. For connectivity, this half inch thick wonder has triple-band (900 / 1800 / 1900) GSM, 2100 MHz (can you feel the pain? can ya?) UMTS / HSDPA, and of course EDGE. What self-respecting Windows Mobile 6 powered device would be complete without WiFi and Bluetooth to round out a fairly sweet set of features. As a bonus, the placard boasts that the 2 megapixel camera can add contacts using a "business card recognition function" -- cool beans. Click yonder linky to get a peek at its other sides. CeBIT: Aries rising
