Anyway, I just need a smartphone that can achieve 3 objectives in one gadget. Firstly, it must be able to connect me to the world (WLan is great here!). Next, it must allow me to communicate well with my friends (As long as SMS won't get lost in transmission, I am able to receive images through MMS & there are no unwanted voice distorted phone calls, i am contented!!). Thirdly, navigation though estates or through smartphone functions must be made easy (Is there GPS? Easy to access what you want in your handphone?).
Here comes such an unique smartphone. Garmin Asus M20.
WLan with good HSPA speeds, check.
Geo-tagged SMS, MMS, Email, photo sharing with touchscreen somemore, check.
GPS with voice directions, 1 step navigation, check.
Of course there are other great features not listed above, but just seeing the above features do make me feel excited about it. :D
So, just what are the 10 benefits that will allow me to experience this smartphone's simplicity?
(Actually there should be more, but just illustrating 10 cool benefits are enough to make M20 appealing to me =X)
1.I can use WLan in Wireless hotspots to check some websites for free... ($ saved in GPRS charges = Happiness)
2.Receiving or/and sending geo-tagged SMS sounds good for me to check sender's location at the same time. (Not neccessary to send extra message to ask each other's location, can therefore save a msg for more important perhaps business purpose!)
3.Usage of GPS to find that weeny bit Ulu place that I want to go instantly.
(Save the time for checking how to go in street directory and furthermore there's a voice to guide me in case the road's structure is difficult to understand by looking.) :>
4.Sudden emergency to map the shortest nearest route to first aid point using "Where am I?" safety feature instantly. (Maybe I trip over some rock while cycling too fast and suffered cuts subsequently. I will thus need fast urgent treatment in nearest clinic/hospital to prevent possible infections!!!)
5.Ease of mounting gadget in car if I am driving or helping out my friend to determine shortest route to destination. (Exploring previous unexplored places are made easier, it helps to save precious time too!)
6.Before reaching my destination, I can select exact spot on map in smartphone and contact the place immediately for booking confirmation or reservation.
->Nice neat combo of locating and calling up the place's call receiver with only a GPS enabled smart phone!
7.Having a GPS enabled smartphone weighing just 99g in my pocket is better than carrying 2 separate gadgets.
-> I prefer to carry only 1 gadget since its lighter and caring for 1 gadget is less troublesome than with 2 gadgets.
8.I can easily store lots of photos in JPG/PNG/GIF/BMP format in this smartphone.
->If i last minute feel the need to show any photos to potential business client(s) during an impromptu informal gathering, quality resolution big size photos(PNG/BMP) will be able to impress client(s). If not, a potential business opportunity may not have a chance to materialize!
9.I will be able to enjoy my music/recordings in many formats without worrying whether my smartphone can play it or not. (MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, WAV, and AMR-NB ).
->Some handphones can only play Mp3 clips. This smartphone can enable me to play other formats of audio clips easily without me having to do a conversion of formats. ^.^
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- Actually 10th benefit is a personal one. Hehe ")
10. I would like to celebrate the upcoming new year 2010 with an unique lightweight smartphone. =X
->> It will be considered my 1st real reward after successfully crossing consecutive tricky hurdles. Looks like my life can only get better ahead. =)
CHEERS!!!
P.S Since Prize is a G60, I wonder if i can get a M20 instead? Willing to top up $50 from the prize money for M20 if i do win =)
