Garmin and Asus jointly publicized that the Nuviphone G60 would be available from August. The Linux based G60 has been postponed by some hardware complications. The pair plans to resolve this problem by switching from their own Linux based software to Google Android.
The handset is based on the GSM technology and features a 3.5” touchscreen, a 3 megapixel camera with auto focus capabilities, GPS receiver, and built-in maps. It offers 3G connection, allowing users to obtain information about real-time traffic and fuel prices. This phone comes equipped with a dual-band 3.5G/triband and Garmin sat nav, accelerometer and support for Wi-Fi connectivity. It also features Internet connectivity and support for push e-mail, document viewing, multimedia files and Bluetooth.
This GPS centric phone will replace Linux OS with Android. After this move, Garmin-ASUS will offer two platforms, Windows Mobile on the nuvifone M20, and Android on the G60 and the undisclosed open-OS smartphones. Nüvifone G60 will be the first and the only device based on that particular Linux platform.
Both G60 and Windows Mobile based M20 devices might come as early as August for some markets, while other will get it in 2H of 2009.
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