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Asus P525 PDA

Frazier Barretto, Nov 09, 2007 1000 hrs IST

Here's a newbie in the Windows-based PDA market. Is it worth the buck?

Expert Rating:

Good Build, Good Performance, Numerical Keypad and Joystick, 2MP Camera, Neat pricing.

No. 2 & 5 keys difficult to access, No EDGE.

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EXPERT REVIEW

Build & Design

The Asus P525 is an elegant looking PDA phone. The phone looks much better than the previously reviewed P535. The P535 has a boxed finish while the P525 has more of curves. This gives the P525 a much more ergonomic feel. You can hold and use it comfortably. Let's take a closer look.

The P525 has a thin chrome strip above the screen. It's a neat touch to denote the earpiece of the phone. The chrome strip also hides an LED under it, which blinks green when in standby and red for any alert or for that matter even a battery low/charging warning.

The screen is large and is 2.8-inch in length. The display is sharp and with the brightness set to an optimal level, it's still readable. Below the screen is the numerical keypad with a row of function keys on either side. Then there is a joystick which sits in-between the #2 and #5 keys. This should have actually been very uncomfortable, and though it does to certain extent Asus have done a pretty good job by incorporating a joystick in-between a keypad. The #2 and #5 keys are raised a level above the rest of the keypad.

The right side of the phone has a standby button and a hold switch, which locks all the keys instead of having a lock code/combination. It saves a lot of trouble like removing the stylus to touch the screen or key combinations with just a manual open or lock through a sliding switch.

USER COMMENTS

hi i got a asus p527, i want stylus , where can i have it?

by Tanuj, gurgaon, on Dec 26, 2008 03:03 PM, Report abuse Reply

Hi friend, i missed my p525 stylus,i need stylus urgent.. pls give me if u have.. or help me where to buy...? Please.. thanks in advance..

by Sundar, Thiruvarur,TamilNadu, on Jul 13, 2009 09:27 PM, Report abuse

asus p525 pda ,pls send the prize details & available place.

by ashim kr mondal, kolkata, on Nov 14, 2007 11:35 PM, Report abuse Reply

hi,contect me for purchase asus p525 in low price--9027038212,9897181426

by dharmendra agni, agra, on Feb 14, 2009 11:38 PM, Report abuse

where to buy asus p525 in bangalore... kindly give the details.........

by Jeyakaran, bangalore, on Jan 13, 2008 08:25 PM, Report abuse Reply

U Can get it at PDA Cafe in Forum, Sangeeta Forum and Akshar Telecom near Lalbagh west gate.

by Raghav, Bangalore, on Mar 28, 2008 07:45 AM, Report abuse

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by dharmendra agni, agra, on Feb 14, 2009 11:27 PM, Report abuse

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by dharmendra agni, agra, on Feb 14, 2009 11:31 PM, Report abuse

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by Santosh, Mumbai, on Feb 10, 2009 04:56 AM, Report abuse Reply

i want cd pack of asus p525 for connect to pc for internet use in pc.

by dharmendra, agra, on Dec 03, 2008 11:32 PM, Report abuse Reply

i want cd pack of asus p525 for connct to pc for internet surfing.

by dharmendra, agra, on Dec 03, 2008 11:24 PM, Report abuse Reply

how to purchase

by dheeraj, new delhi, on Nov 28, 2008 09:41 PM, Report abuse Reply

ASUS Mobiles in Bangalore - Asus P525 PDA Mobile is available at Discount in Bangalore through Helpline 9740111822. You can call the helpline to know latest discounted price of all Asus Mobiles.

by Rajnish, Bangalore, on Nov 11, 2008 01:52 PM, Report abuse Reply

sorry to bring it your kindly notice that on 7/oct/08 i by p527 pda mobile purched from croma mumbai. but i am not recived micros SD & Navigation CD & Manual which is desply on box

by sanjeev naik, india mumbai ( Virar ), on Oct 08, 2008 08:53 AM, Report abuse Reply

i want software of asus p525 to connect to the internet and a stylus.please solve my problem.

by Dharmendra shar, Agra, on Oct 01, 2008 08:15 PM, Report abuse Reply

i need sofware for open images. please send for me

by Khanh, Vietnam, on Jun 24, 2008 12:39 PM, Report abuse Reply

You can get best price for Asus mobiles in a shop in Banashankari, Bangalore.Their price is approx. 1000 lower than others.I just have their helpline contact number - 9740111822.

by Kumar, Bangalore, on May 15, 2008 01:54 PM, Report abuse Reply

I am interested in paying for this item so i will want to know its present condition and also i will want to know if it is the original box and I shall be paying you through your prefered payment by credit card are most Preferable and ok by me I am sending the item to my One and only son in Nigeria as a birthday gift.I dont mind i will pay you for the shipping cost to Lagos Nigeria,so i would like you to get back to me with the shipping cost because i want you to ship it to him in Nigeria immediatelly please kindly get back to me with the total cost including the shipping cost so i can transfer the funds into your account now And i will also be offering the Additional Amount of to the Shipping Cost so as to get the Item shipped fast to him in Lagos,Nigeria I Await for your Urgent Response asap. Thanks Again. best regards oloyesa

by oloyesa, surulere, on Dec 07, 2007 02:01 AM, Report abuse Reply

ANYTHING FROM NIGERIA AND TO NIGERIA MY INDYAN BROTHERN THINK MILLION TIMES>>speaking from experience!

by LAYogi, LosANgeles, on Apr 25, 2008 08:27 AM, Report abuse

CAN ANY ONE TELL ME WHICH IS THE BEST PDA MOBILE WITHIN THE PRICE RANGE OF 12000/- TO 15000/-, WITH MAXIMUM FEATURES

by MAHESH, MUMBAI, on Jan 23, 2008 04:25 PM, Report abuse Reply

imate pdel

by atul, noida, on Jan 31, 2008 01:32 AM, Report abuse

i got this phone from HK last Sep. The telecon sound quality really impresses. All windows operation are smooth, only a couple of times has the unit hung. Though i have exp n/w vanish during lengthy conversation - 30-45mins. Battery life is good. I tend to have long talk sessions and need recharge the battery once in 2 days. Overall it a value buy - sturdy, reliable and easy to operate PDA.

by hYc0, Mumbai, on Nov 16, 2007 03:48 PM, Report abuse Reply

"Conclusion The Asus P525 is available for around Rs.24,000 with 1 year warranty. The best part is that you get a free upgrade to Windows Mobile 2003, which is much better because of its optimization." I did not know WM 2003 was an upgrade for WM2005 :P Goes on to show how good TE's proof reading really is.

by ASUS, Taipei, on Nov 09, 2007 05:20 PM, Report abuse Reply

Thanks. Input acknowledged.

by Moderator, TechTree Test Labs, on Nov 11, 2007 09:21 AM, Report abuse

It is better and useful for all.

by Javed Usmani, Bilaspur, on Nov 10, 2007 09:28 PM, Report abuse Reply

hey this phone was released in sept 2006, really outdated. It has a problem with the speaker output. There is an entire forum just on this phone, google it. overall nice but whats the point when its outdated. the next generation P526(pegasus) is out for long. The best is asus P750 the ultimate which will be released this december. ps - where is it available for Rs 24000? I asked and they said Rs 29500.

by Comanche, Pune, on Nov 10, 2007 10:36 AM, Report abuse Reply

Frazier, dude why'd you want to spoil a decent enuff review by spilling these things, we know you meant 2006 but anyways cheer up, n a happy diwali to you!!!! ;)

by Sarang, Pune, on Nov 09, 2007 05:28 PM, Report abuse Reply

Thanks. Input acknowledged. And Happy Diwali to you too :)

by Moderator, Techtree Test Labs, on Nov 09, 2007 06:07 PM, Report abuse