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Based on 10 expert reviews, the average rating for ASUS P527 is 3.1/5. Expert Reviews for Mobile Phones are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below.

 
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alaTest Title:

Review summary of ASUS P527

(22/11/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Experts rate this product 65/100 and users 56/100. Comparing these reviews to 266076 other Cell Phones reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.
Country: US
86.0 / 100.0
Testwinner Title:

ASUS P527

(18/08/08)
Summary: 3 experts have reviewed the ASUS P527, giving it an average score of 53 out of 100... Read the full review
Country: UK
53.0 / 100.0
HowStuffWorks Title:

Asus P527 Smartphone

(18/08/08)
Summary: The Asus P527 Smartphone has a simple and compact look as well as a few performance issues. Read the full Consumer Guide review here.... Read the full review
Country: US
3.0 / 5.0
Laptop Magazine Title:

ASUS P527

(30/04/08)
Summary: ASUS loves to dabble in all sorts of categories, and this time the mini-notebook maker has released its first smart phone in the states. The P527 features a touchscreen, Windows Mobile 6 Professional, GPS, and a 2-megapixel camera. Its quad-band support means this device can be used on GSM networks in the United States as well as... Read the full review
Pros: ; Large display 802.11b/g Wi-Fi support GPS navigator included
Cons: ; Pricey Slow hardware Awful camera
Country: US
2.5 / 5.0
MobileArsenal - review Title:

Asus P527 - why?

(28/04/08)
Summary: This good looking device from Asus is a great example of not thinking things through. Read the full review
Country: US
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CNET.com Title:

Asus P527

(15/04/08)
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Verdict: The Asus P527 Windows Mobile smartphone may offer a ton of features and an attractive design but that's all canceled out by its frustratingly slow performance.
Pros: ; The Asus P527 offers a lot of features in a compact design, including GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a 2-megapixel camera. The Windows Mobile 6 smartphone also comes loaded with a handful of extra utilities for the mobile professional.
Cons: ; The P527 is excruciatingly slow in performance, and it lacks 3G support. It's also expensive.
Country: US
6.0 / 10.0
PC Magazine Title:

Asus P527

(12/03/08)
Summary: ASUS may make fast motherboards, but the company underestimates the power required for a satisfying Windows Mobile 6 experience. Read the full review
Pros: ; Excellent battery life. Interesting, unusual GPS apps and add-in software.
Cons: ; Software is painful to use, in large part because the device is so slow. No 3G.
Country: US
2.5 / 5.0
Techtree Title:

Asus P527

(08/02/70)
Summary: Asus P527... Read the full review
Pros: ; Good build quality, multiple input options, easy one-handed operation, good bundle, GPS, Wi-Fi, decently priced
Cons: ; No maps for GPS, relatively low processing power, slow (USB 1.1) data transfers, no 3G
Country: US
3.5 / 5.0
PCWorld.com Title:

Asus P527


Summary: Festooned with features, the Asus P527 phone ($570 unlocked, as of 4/11/08) is near perfection--on paper. Its big 2.7-inch LCD and spacious keypad are immediately eye-catching, and under the hood the P527 includes Wi-Fi, GPS, an FM radio, and even remote desktop-control features. It's too bad that the P527 is so slow that it will try the... Read the full review
Verdict: The P527 smart phone is loaded with features, including extensive GPS options, but it's far too slow for even casual users.
Pros: ; Nifty GPS features; Loaded with features
Cons: ; Slow and buggy; Bulky design
Country: US
74.0 / 100.0
Computer Shopper Title:

Asus P527 Smartphone


Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: If you want an unlocked device with GPS functionality, the Asus P527 smart phone may be worth a look. Just beware of its glacial speeds and high price.
Pros: ; Interesting GPS applications; lots of features and functionality; can be used with any GSM carrier
Cons: ; Slow processor and Web connections; high price; cramped touch screen; dated GPS maps; low speakerphone volume; no 3G connectivity
Country: US
6.0 / 10.0

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