UK-based techno gossip website, The Register, recently reported the upcoming release of what I believe will be a category killer mobile device from the current Kings of navigational gadgets, MiTAC International corp.

Take a look at the mio a701 smartphone in all its glory.

As I wipe the drool off the keyboard, I think to myself what a great little mobile phone this is. It comes with in-built GPS receiver, Bluetooth, tri-band GSM and an SD slot so that you can fit that little SD WiFi card you’ve always wanted, making this one of the best products created since the Belgian monks first decided to brew beer. On top of that it will ship with Microsoft’s latest Windows Mobile 5.0.

Just think of all the cool LBS applications this toy will make possible! If you can’t wait for this to be released, perhaps you would like one of MiTAC’s current gadgets at www.miogps.com

Update 15/02/2006: Unfortunately SanDisk have recently discontinued their combo Wi-Fi / 256 Mb flash memory SD card due to repeatedly high field failure rates. At this stage there are no alternative manufacturers of a similar combo type product *sigh*.