I remember the first time I heard of a
Phablet, it did not go down well with my understanding what exactly a phone
should be like. Asus may not be a big brand in Africa but the of the
competition better watch out. For the past two weeks I have been able to have a
first-hand review of the Asus fonepad which is an amazing piece of art with an
exemplary display, audio, battery life and design.
The Asus Fonepad is a tablet
that can accept a normal SIM card to be used as a phone. At 7 inches, however,
it's far too big to be your main phone and it doesn't really impress as a
tablet either. Its affordable price and good battery life go some way do add to
its appeal though. If you don't mid the size, you can use the Fonepad
for voice with hands free accessories that available from multiple
manufacturers such as Jabra.
The Fonepad is running
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. Asus has given it a few tweaks here and there, but
fundamentally, the interface is the same as you'd expect to see on other Jelly
Bean devices. You'll have five homescreens in total that you can swipe through,
plant apps and live widgets on and change the wallpapers.
The Fonepad is powered by a
single-core Intel Atom Z2420 processor, clocked at 1.2GHz, paired with 1GB of
RAM. That's something of a step down from the quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 chip
found inside the Nexus 7 and it really shows in its performance.
Built-in 3G for mobile data and voice calls
Built-in
3G with HSPA+ mobile data means ASUS Fonepad™ is an always-connected mobile
device for seamless web browsing, fast downloads from Google Play Store, and
smooth streaming of audio and video. Thanks to its full 3G telephony support,
Fonepad™ can also be used for voice calls using the built-in noise-cancelling
digital microphone or an optional Bluetooth headset. With just one mobile data
plan to pay for, running costs are also much lower than those of a separate
smartphone and 3G tablet.
Fonepad™
is available in 8GB and 16GB capacities, and has an SD card slot for up to 32GB
of additional storage. All models feature a front 1.2-megapixel camera for easy
video chat and an optional rear 3-megapixel autofocus camera with 720p HD video
recording. ASUS SonicMaster audio technology with MaxxAudio 3 processing by
Waves ensures clear, well-rounded sound quality.
Exclusive ASUS apps and
accessories enhance productivity
ASUS
Fonepad™ comes with a number of exclusive ASUS productivity apps: Floating App
for easy management of running apps and multi-tasking; SuperNote lite for
handwritten notes and drawing; and WebStorage Office Online for Microsoft
Office-compatible document editing on the move. Fonepad™ users also get 5GB of
free lifetime ASUS WebStorage for syncing and sharing data with other devices.
Two
new optional accessories are also available for Fonepad™. Available in four
snazzy colors, 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.
The ASUS fonepad is
available in Kenya and you can always find it in all leading stores in Nairobi
and around the world as well as BJs Store
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