Rohan Naravane, Feb 08, 2008 1731 hrs IST
A mixed bag of a PDA-phone -- there's much of the good, some of the bad. And GPS.
Good build quality, multiple input options, easy one-handed operation, good bundle, GPS, Wi-Fi, decently priced
No maps for GPS, relatively low processing power, slow (USB 1.1) data transfers, no 3G
The Asus P527
I reviewed the Asus M530W smartphone (here) about a month ago. It was a decently-priced BlackBerry-esque phone; today I'm testing its cousin, the P527. The two models are similar in functionality, with the major difference being that while the M530W has a QWERTY keyboard, the P527 supports touchscreen input. Another key feature of the P527 is GPS support. Here's a detailed look at what the phone has on offer and whether you might want it.
Asus P527 PDA Phone
Stylus
Soft cover
USB Data Cable
Battery Charger
1 GB microSD card with SD card adapter
Stereo headset with microphone
User Manual and Software CD
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djordje | Belgrade | 07/03/08 01:52 PM | Report abuse Reply
as said in an earlier post, update ur active sync, delete any previous partnership and settings. also change the usb settings on the phone from turbo which is the default one to normal. these method is for people using xp. people with vista pls download mobile device centre.
Vinod | Mumbai | 30/07/08 12:18 PM | Report abuse
i installed the software in my PC,when i connect the mobile thru data cable it does not synchronizes???help...plz...
mike | chd | 16/04/08 10:00 PM | Report abuse Reply
u wll have to update the active sync software. delete any previous partnership and settings. then sync again. u should be fine.
Vinod | mumbai | 29/07/08 05:37 PM | Report abuse
I bought it after considering between P1i, N95, HTC, etc.. etc.. This is the best so far. I paid Rs.16000 at Alfa Andheri. No doubt this makes a laptop look Jurassic. The most useful feature for me is the business card recoginition tool. which the makers have not advertised visibly. You can create word and excel documents. You can store and view Power point, though not edit *.ppt but it has a useful remote presenter tool.
Raj S. Iyer | Thane | 17/02/08 04:09 PM | Report abuse Reply
Hey Raj, If you are using this Asus P527, i would like to know what is the ativirus you are useing for the same and where do i get it from? Souvik
Souvik | Bangalore | 25/02/08 08:12 PM | Report abuse
hi there raj.. I have a lap top... and im using a 6600.. I want to know how ur exp has been with this phone and also is there any way u can arrange sending this phone to me in ahmedabad... I will transfer the money to you or whatever mode of payment you may wish....whts the current price of this phone ? I would really appreciate your feedback on this one...
k.Bhatia | Ahmedabad | 06/03/08 06:55 PM | Report abuse
Does it have "in-device search" feature. and notepad kinda editor ??? is it with warranty at 16K from Alfa ???
Sam Gada | Mumbai | 17/05/08 11:32 AM | Report abuse
Hey i bought this phone last week & its seems pretty nice. AS said by Ameya, in my phone the GPS really works & it showed my Location. But you will need to update the satelite position through the preinstalled software GPS catcher every 3 days, so you need eithr GPRS or conect through PC connected with interenet. I found the only constrainst in future would be memory having justr 128/64. I have only one problem is of the ear piece sound whuch is lilttle echo
Sanghvi | Mumbai | 08/06/08 06:09 PM | Report abuse
This is a good device. I have the following observations: 1) It is difficult device to get used to if you have so far used Nokia. 2) Some packages like mine did not come with SD card. 3) Speaker is very soft and cannot match that of Nokia but it is sufficient to hear from pocket / waist pouch. 4) Earpiece speaker distorts, though this may be network and range specific (I am using airtel) 5) Supplied leather case is useless as it is open from all sides and has no waist-clip. You will need to purchase waist pouch 6) GPS does not seem to work (as yet in my piece) though it worked in the middle of the mumbai race-course 7) You will need to install a number of software to increase functionalty. 8) FM app is pretty much useless. External handsfree cannot be used to jog through channels Please note that all of the above my bad experiences. Other wise the device is really very good and at this pricepoint is a extremely good buy as compared to Nokia N82 / HTC etc. Music features are good if you install a couple of more apps.
Ameya | Mumbai | 15/04/08 06:30 PM | Report abuse Reply
Hey Ameya, so many cons for the phone you have mentioned. Whats are the Plus' acc. to you... How would it be compared to E51. Does this have "in-device searc" option. and notepad where yuo can jot down stuff.
Sam Gada | Mumbai | 17/05/08 11:35 AM | Report abuse
I just bought this model in bangalore for 17,200. And it came bundled with Satnav one India version. I suppose that is a change from the earlier bundle of not including free maps. Phone looks fine, except for memory outage warnings once in a while. Good value for money.
Amar Subash | Bangalore | 16/04/08 08:55 PM | Report abuse Reply
i bought it for 15000Rs on 11 april,with 2 Gb card,what is satnav all about,any way to increase th sound,u know how to synchronize with PC,i installed the software in my PC,when i connect the mobile thru data cable it does not synchronizes???plz...help.....
mike | chd | 16/04/08 09:57 PM | Report abuse
dear all, this is avery nice phone however i suggest I mate JAQ over this because the processor is same screen is same (65k)but big in Imate Imate also have all the feature only wifi & camera is missing But i don't think people should pay 10000 more for just add to these two. I m using imate from 6 months and don't hv any problem.
earthquake36 | mumbai | 01/03/08 12:03 PM | Report abuse Reply
how it is compared to htc s710
dhan | bang | 09/02/08 09:22 AM | Report abuse Reply
what is htc *****?
wwrei | mkumba | 10/02/08 12:58 PM | Report abuse
Whatz the price for this
sujay | bangalore | 09/02/08 12:48 AM | Report abuse Reply
Don't you read the article ? The price is mentioned on the last page. When these morons will grow up ??
Sujay | Mumbai | 09/02/08 12:54 PM | Report abuse
Thats right Sujay (Mumbai). TT can help in one way. They put up the product picture, the pros and the cons and have included the Rating also... Why cant they include the MRP there with a nice disclaimer (At the time of review. Subject to change!)??
Chandra | Chennai | 09/02/08 03:46 PM | Report abuse
only when they learn a Less-On about how to go to the Next page. LazyAssSchmuck!
urdad | ch | 09/02/08 06:27 PM | Report abuse
what is the price?
wqr | qwer | 10/02/08 12:51 PM | Report abuse
what is the price for this? mate!
qwer | mumbai | 10/02/08 12:56 PM | Report abuse