| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $300.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 350 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA
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| Launch | Announced | 2012, February. Released 2012, June |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 128 x 65.4 x 9.2 mm (5.04 x 2.57 x 0.36 in) |
| Weight | 129 g (4.55 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | |
| Features | Optional Padfone Station with 10.1 inches display, 1280 x 800 pixels.273 x 176.9 x 13.55 mm @ 724 g, 6600 mAh battery. | |
| Display | Type | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 4.3 inches, 51.0 cm2 (~60.9% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Platform | OS | Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8260A Snapdragon S4 Plus | |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait | |
| GPU | Adreno 225 | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM | |
| Main Camera | Single | 8 MP, AF |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | Single | VGA |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes | |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Features | Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Features |
MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player MP4/H.264 player Organizer Document viewer Photo viewer/editor Voice memo/dial Predictive text input (Swype) |
|
| Browser | HTML5, Adobe Flash | |
| Battery | Type | Removable Li-Ion 1520 mAh battery |
| Charging | 18W wired, QC3 | |
| Stand-by | Up to 360 h (2G) / Up to 370 h (3G) | |
| Talk time | Up to 15 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 8 h (3G) | |
| Misc | Colors | Black |
| Price | About 300 EUR |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Asus PadFone
Advantages
- Generous visual canvas spanning 4.3 inches, ideal for split-screen multitasking and media consumption
- Precision stylus and active pen support tailored for digital illustration and handwriting
Disadvantages
- Larger physical footprint makes comfortable one-handed operation impractical
- Rear optical camera hardware is more modest compared to contemporary smartphones
- Substantial weight requires a desk stand or folio case during prolonged viewing sessions
Engineered to deliver an expansive digital workspace, the Asus PadFone commands attention through its slender, rigid chassis and immersive an ultra-crisp OLED canvas spanning 4.3 inches . The broad aspect ratio is finely tuned for comfortable split-screen document workflows, immersive digital illustration, and high-definition multimedia playback with generous viewing angles.
Under the hood, processing horsepower is directed by the capable Qualcomm MSM8260A Snapdragon S4 Plus. Demanding tasks—including 4K video rendering, multi-window productivity, and graphic-intensive mobile gaming—operate with reassuring fluidity. Precision active stylus support transforms the screen into a responsive digital sketchpad, complemented by an acoustic speaker array that produces expansive stereo separation.
Prolonged operational sessions are sustained by a hefty 1520mAh power cell, engineered to effortlessly see users through long flights, university lectures, or marathon media sessions. In conclusion, the Asus PadFone proves to be an authoritative large-screen tablet that excels in both content creation and mobile entertainment.
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