Asustek Computer today announced the availability of its first slide form factor mobile phone, the Asus V70, for the local Taiwan market with a price tag of NT$11,900 (US$360).
The MP3-enabled slide phone also supports other multimedia such as MPEG4, 3GP, H.263, MIDI and features a 1.8-inch 263k-color TFT LCD display.
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  Asus V70 slide phone specifications  |  |
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  Item  |   
  Details  |  
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  Network  |   
  Tri-band GSM900/1800/1900  |  
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  Dimension  |   
  90×45×24mm  |  
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  Weight  |   
  85g  |  
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  GPRS  |   
  Class B, multi-slot Class 12  |  
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  Standby time  |   
  200-300 hours  |  
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  Talk time  |   
  2.5-5 hours  |  
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  Display  |   
  1.8-inch 263k-color TFT display (176×220 solution)  |  
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  Built-in camera  |   
  1.3-megapixel camera, supporting 3GP  |  
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  Memory extension  |   
  Mini SD  |  
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  Multimedia support  |   
  MP3, MPEG4, 3GP, H.263, MIDI  |  
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  Radio  |   
  FM  |  
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  Instant message  |   
  Supporting MMS / SMS / EMS  |  
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  Wireless connectivity  |   
  WAP2.0  |  
Source: Company, compiled by DigiTimes, December 2005

Asustek’s first slide phone, the Asus V70
 Photo: Asustek
Article edited by Eric Mah