The first impression you’ll have bout the M10 is that it’s large, slightly heavy but not altogether a bad looking handset. The large 3.5-inch touchscreen (480x800 pixel) is unfortunately resistive. It has volume/zoom keys on one side and a micro USB port above the cradle docking port on the other side. A 3.5 mm handsfree socket is at the top. Even though the M10 comes with 4 GB of internal memory, it should have had a hot swap slot for the microSD card which, as a matter of fact, it doesn’t. Other then the volume keys, there are no other tactile buttons.
The M10 runs on a Windows Mobile 6.5.3 Professional edition. The Qualcomm 7227, 600 MHz processor helps runs things quite smoothly and multi-task without a hassle. Aside from the regular WinMob virtual keypads, larger QWERTY option is also available, however if you have stubby fingers you will find the layout too small. One of the biggest issues we had with was with reception. It seemed like other phones were able to get full strength in the same areas that the M10 showed no more then three bars. We could make and take calls with no issues of voice clarity from our end or those on the other side with other handsets, but the M10 didn’t fare as well on a consistent basis.
There’s plenty to go around in the M10’s connectivity department. It’s 3G enabled handset with connectivity options that include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v2.0 +EDR and USB 2.0 for data transfer.
The handset’s GPS capabilities are its best quality. Not only does it acquire satellites faster then any other handset we’ve tested, including the G60, the applications associated with the feature are extremely handy. Navteq has provided detailed maps. There are quick access options to search for anything specific, store co-ordinates for contacts, a travel guide (which is extra) as well as a list if emergency options that will quickly find the closest hospitals, police stations, gas stations and even parking areas that are in the vicinity.
Garmin Asus M10 Specifications:
Dimensions | 58x116x14.3mm |
Weight | 138g |
Display | 3.5-inch resistive touchscreen, 400x800 Pixels |
GSM | 850/900/1800/1900 |
Data | EDGE,UTMS,HSDPA |
Camera | 5 MP |
