Garmin-Asus nuvifone G60
Oct 1, 2009
The Garmin-Asus nuvifone G60 was a smartphone with integrated GPS navigation, released as a collaboration between Garmin and Asus. Below are its key specifications and a summary of customer reviews.
Specifications:
- Operating System: Proprietary (Linux-based)
- Display: 3.55-inch resistive touchscreen (480 x 272 pixels)
- Processor: Qualcomm MSM7200, 528 MHz
- Memory: 256 MB RAM, 4 GB internal storage (expandable via microSD)
- Camera: 3.15 MP rear camera (no front camera)
- GPS: Integrated Garmin navigation with preloaded maps
- Connectivity: 3G (HSDPA), Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0
- Battery: 1150 mAh removable battery
- Dimensions & Weight: 112 x 58 x 14.5 mm, 130 g
Summary of Customer Reviews:
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Pros:
- Excellent GPS functionality with turn-by-turn navigation.
- Solid build quality and durable design.
- Decent battery life for navigation use.
- Simple, straightforward interface for GPS-centric users.
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Cons:
- Outdated resistive touchscreen made typing difficult.
- Limited app support due to proprietary OS.
- Mediocre camera quality compared to competitors.
- No physical keyboard, which some users preferred for navigation input.
Overall, the nuvifone G60 was praised for its GPS capabilities but criticized for its outdated hardware and software limitations. It catered primarily to users needing robust navigation rather than a full smartphone experience.