ASUS P735 Mobile Phone Review

The ASUS P735 mobile phone features Wi-Fi connectivity as well as 3G.  This mobile phone does not contain a built in GPS system and is incapable of HSDPA connectivity.  At the same time, the 3G works quite effectively at connecting to the Internet.  Furthermore, this mobile phone makes video calling a snap by utilizing a front VGA camera located above the display area.  The speakers are located on the rear of the phone, however, which makes speakerphone usage less than ideal.

The ASUS P735 has a few different connectivity options, one being Bluetooth 2.0.  Or, you can choose to go 802.11g wireless LAN.  With Wi-Fi capabilities, this mobile phone allows you to surf the Internet as well as engage in Skype communication, which is an important feature for a busy businessperson. 

The ASUS P735 does have photo capabilities and includes a 2-megapixel camera located at the rear of the phone.  The camera function has autofocus as well as a number of other features, including metering, macro mode, and white balance control.  It also offers a photo light that can be turned off and on at will.  As a result, the phone produces relatively sharp images, though the shutter speed is slow and a steady hand is required.   

The ASUS P735 comes in just one color option, which is made of a combination of gray, silver, and brushed metal.  It is a solid unit that is housed within plastic, with the brushed metal only being found on the front.  It offers buttons below the display in a single panel format, with four corners that can be depressed.  The keys are placed in an orderly fashion, but can be a bit noisy and stiff to use.

The ASUS P735 also contains a 2.5 mm audio jack, a microphone, and a mini-USB jack that can be used for both charging and syncing.  The top of the phone also includes a miniSD slot for expandable memory and the top right corner of the phone contains a slot for the stylus.  The ASUS P735 is relatively small, with dimensions of 109 x 59 x 19 mm.  As a result, it is easy to stow away in a pocket. Similarly, the price tag on this device is quite a bit lower than its competition.

With a 520MHz processor, the ASUS P735 us capable of handling its applications quite nicely, though there is a bit of a lag with the menu interface.  The 1,300mAh Lithium-ion battery is rated for being capable of providing about 4 hours of use on the 3G network, though most users will be able to get 2 days from the battery. 

This mobile phone does have Remote Presenter capabilities through Bluetooth.  With this feature, you can control a notebook and provide remote presentations.  You will first need to install desktop software on your computer and will need Bluetooth connectivity in order to take advantage of this feature.  It also features WorldCard Mobile, which makes it possible to enter new contact information by simply taking a photograph of a namecard.  As such, this makes for an excellent choice for the busy businessperson on the go.