Mobile phone windows “world’s smallest” in AXiA markets A308
Mobile phone windows “world’s smallest” in AXiA markets A308
The HTC Tornado Smartphone might be just a touch smaller than the 0.8×1.9×4.5-inch AXIA A308 PDA phone, but that didn’t stop the Malaysian manufacturer from marketing its product as the “world’s smallest PDA Phone on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5 featuring Wifi connectivity.”
Malaysian manufacturer AXIA is claiming to have the “world’s smallest PDA Phone on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5 featuring WiFi connectivity,” in their new A308 device.
Fifth Media Sdn. Bhd. announced the launch of the world’s smallest PDA phone running on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 OS, AXIA A308.
Measuring only 0.8 x 1.9 x 4.5 inch in size, the handset offers a lot of power thanks to a 416MHz Intel CPU and comes with a 2.2 inch QVGA LCD, 1.3 megapixel camera and miniSD slot.
At 0.8×1.9×4.5-inch the phone is a tad larger than the HTC Tornado Smartphone, but the A308 goes for full PDA functionality with its 2.2-inch QVGA LCD.
In terms of connectivity, AXIA A308 is a quad-phone featuring GSM, GPRS, EDGE, Bluetooth and WiFi. “Its compact size and built-in WiFi will set this device apart as a business tool” is the opinion of Bernard Bowiz, Chief Technical Adviser of Fifth Media Sdn. Bhd.
Despite its diminutive stature, the AXIA A308 still manages to pack in the goodies. High speed data transfer is easily addressed with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GSM/GPRS, IrDA, and EDGE compatibility, and the 416MHz Intel CPU is quite nice as well. Other features include an integrated 1.3 megapixel camera, 2.2-inch TFT LCD touchscreen, and miniSD expansion.
Along with the WiFi, AXIA has crammed in Bluetooth, EDGE, miniSD, a 1.3 megapixel camera, and a pleasantly fast 416MHz Intel CPU. Looks good to us, world’s smallest or not.The first AXIA PDA Phone, the A108, was well received when it was introduced last year at the CeBIT exhibition. AXIA A308 is the latest model of the series of PDA phones which combines the familiar form of a regular phone with full PDA functions.
As of yet, no exact pricing or launch information has been made available, but more deets should surface when AXIA makes a more official showing at this month’s CeBit show.
Julius Grohe, Fifth Media’s Director of Global Sales states: “There are no devices currently in the market that delivers on the AXIA A308’s unique proposition of being a compact PDA Phone with WiFi capabilities. Furthermore, the pricing of the AXIA A308 will make the device very attractive.” (Krishana Raghav)