Asus has been producing Pocket PCs with integrated GPS receivers for some years, and the MyPal A696 is its latest offering in this range. Asus also has a longstanding relationship with Destinator for navigation software, and the combination of a Pocket PC with GPS receiver plus navigation software for £199 (inc. VAT) looks appealing. But is the MyPal A696 a competitor in today's handheld market, where integrated GPS receivers are now commonplace?