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.
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 |
| 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 |
