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Appeared on: Friday, April 20, 2012
ASUS PadFone and PadFone Station Released

ASUS' PadFone Android smartphone and the PadFone Station - a device that transforms to a tablet when connected to the Padfone - is ready to ship this month.

Alone, the PadFone is a Android Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone with a 4.3" screen, but when connected to the PadFone Station, it transforms into a 10.1" Android ICS tablet with up to 63 hours of talk time.

Key feature of the ASUS PadFone is the DynamicDisplay technology which allows a seamless transition between standalone and docked modes, where the majority of applications are automatically enhanced with their display layouts adjusted to suit the PadFone Station's 10.1" 1280 x 800 screen.

The PadFone provides all of the PadFone Station's processing power and storage when the two are docked. So no matter which device was used last, all photos, documents, and games are kept up to date and available whenever users need them. BThe PadFone Station also charges the PadFone for up to 63 hours of talk time. When docked, the PadFone Station uses the PadFone?s 3G connection for internet access.

The ASUS PadFone has a Super AMOLED qHD display and is powered by a dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor. It also comes equipped with an 8-megapixel digital camera with Fuji image processor, f/2.2 aperture and 5-element lens offers, while renowned ASUS SonicMaster technology provides high-quality audio through the PadFone Station's built-in speakers.

An optional Bluetooth stylus headset is both a headset and a stylus - users can use it to draw and write and, when a call comes in while the PadFone is docked, pick up the call. The PadFone Station comes with its own keyboard dock. The Station Dock keyboard accessory also houses its own battery that charges the PadFone for up to 102 hours of talk time and comes with additional USB ports and card reader. In addition, the sleeve for the PadFone has been designed it to include a SIM card slot for frequent travelers, along with a hidden cleaning cloth.













Specifications

Platform Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Dimensions PadFone
128 x 65.4 x 9.2 mm (LxWxH)
PadFone Station
273 x 176.9 x 13.55 mm (WxDxH)
Weight PadFone:
129 g (with battery)
PadFone Station
724 g
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 8260A Dual-Core 1.5 GHz
Memory 1 GB LPDDR2 RAM
Storage 16GB/32GB/64GBGB eMMc Flash
32GB free ASUS Webstorage for 3 years
Memory Slot Micro-SD card
Connectivity Technology WLAN 802.11 b/g/n
Network Standard WCDMA
HSPA+ UL:5.76 Mbps/DL:21 Mbps
3G :
WCDMA :
900/2100
2G :
EDGE/GPRS/GSM : 850/900/1800/1900,
GPS Qualcomm GPS (AGPS supported)
Display Padfone:
4.3inches, qHD 960x540, Super AMOLED with Capacitive Multi touch panel
Scratch Resistant Corning Gorilla Glass with HCLR Film
Padfone Station:
10.1inches, WXGA 1280x800, TFT with Capacitive Multi touch panel
Scratch Resistant Corning Gorilla Glass with HCLR Film
Battery PadFone
1520 mAh Lithium
PadFone Station
24.4 Whr/6600 mAh Lithium
Standby Time 360 /370 hours(2G/3G)
Talk Time 480 /940 mins(2G/3G)
Camera PadFone
Front 0.3 Mega-Pixel
Rear 8 Mega-Pixel Auto Focus LED Flash F2.2 Aperture
5 -element lens
PadFone Station
Front1.3 Mega-Pixel
Video Video Playback :
MPEG4
H.264 1.4a
H.263
WMV @ HD 1080p
Video Recording :
MPEG4
H.264
H.263 @ HD 1080p
H.264 Video Decode @ 720p Encode @ 1080p
Audio Slot 3.5mm
Audio MP3/WMV/3GP/AAC/AAC+
Browser Google Browser/Youtube Browser
Messaging SMS/MMS/IM/Email
E-Mail Google Mail/Exchange
Sensor G-Sensor/E-Compass/Gyroscope/Proximity/Light Sensor/Motion Sensor/Vibration Sensor (PadFone Station)
Accessories Stylus Headset
Station Dock
Sleeve
PadFone Station 3.5 mm audio jack,40pin connector
Micro-USB / Micro-HDMI
Phone Antenna / GPS Antenna
High Quality Speakers, SonicMaster


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