[CeBIT 2008] - ASUS shows Smartphones

When someone says ASUS, chances are you’ll think of the EeePC. However, the company has also brought various cell phones and smartphones to show at CeBIT. Its Lamborghini ZX1 is a real eye-catcher.

The introduction of the M9030 was a sure thing even before CeBIT started. ASUS’ design is reminiscent of Nokia’s Communicator, uses the Windows Mobile 6.1 OS and weighs a mere 108 grams. Inside we find a 450 MHz Texas Instruments processor and 256 MB of flash ROM as well as 64 MB of RAM. Other features include a 2 megapixel camera with a flash, a Micro-SD card reader slot, WiFi (802.11 b/g), Bluetooth 2.0, and UMTS (HSDPA). The M930 is expected to be available in stores sometime during the second quarter of 2008 at a price of €500 to €600 without a contract.

ASUS is also adding a smartphone using the Murciélago look to complement its Lamborghini line of laptops. The ZX1 also uses Windows Mobile 6.1, uses a touchscreen as its input method, and also comes with WiFi (802.11b/g), GPS, Bluetooth, and UMTS/HDSPA. It too features a 450 MHz Texas Instruments CPU and 256 MB of built-in storage that can be expanded using a Micro-SD slot. Such a feature list commands an equally impressive price tag, namely €1000 without a service plan.

You can find ASUS in Hall 26 at stand D39.