ASUS has officially unveiled its newest 7-inch tablet, called the Fonepad (don’t mistaken it for Padfone) on February 25 at Mobile World Congress 2013. The tablet comes 3G mobile data and is the Taiwanese company’s first tablet with built-in 3G voice-calling functionality. ASUS’s second teaser video for MWC 2013 hinted about the tablet a few days ago.
As for the specs sheet, the Fonepad features a sleek metallic design with a 7-inch HD screen display with 1280 x 800 resolution and IPS technology for wide viewing angles. It is powered by the new Intel Atom Z2420 processor clocked at 1.2 GHz, with 1GB of RAM and two storage options – 8GB or 16GB, expandable with a microSD card slot (up to 32GB). Users also get 5GB of free lifetime ASUS WebStorage.
The tablet which measures at 196.4 x 120.1 x 10.4mm and weighs 340g, comes with a 3MP auto focus camera (for selected models only) capable of recording 720p HD video on the back and a 1.2MP front facing camera for video calling. It packs 4270mAh battery, giving users up to 9 hours of battery life.
Other features include 3G, HSPA+, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, Micro-USB port, 3.5mm headphone socket, noise-cancelling digital microphone, speaker and micro-SIM slot. Fonepad runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and comes with a number of exclusive ASUS productivity apps.
Besides the tablet itself, ASUS also offers two new optional accessories for Fonepad. They are VersaSleeve 7 and Turn Case. VersaSleeve 7 is a wraparound cover with a folding design that both protects Fonepad, and props up the screen in two different positions for typing and watching video. Turn Case is a lightweight hardshell case for Fonepad that features a soft interior that keeps the screen clean and a built-in stand that puts the screen at the perfect angle for watching video.
Check out videos on Fonepad.
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Pricing and Availability
ASUS Fonepad and accessories will be available globally from March 2013 onwards. Fonepad (available in two colours – Titanium Gray or Champagne Gold) prices start from US$249 for 8GB storage with three-megapixel rear camera in APEC markets and from €219 for 16GB storage with no rear camera in Europe. VersaSleeve costs €19.99 and Turn Case €39.99.
For more info on ASUS Fonepad, hop over to the official page at ASUS website.
P.S. : Now, anyone feels like talking on 7-inch Android tablet?
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