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Asus Reportedly In Talks With Microsoft To Create Windows 8-Based Padfone Smartphone-Tablet Hybrid
Author: Heather Brown
Asus may soon be the next Windows Phone 8 handset OEM partner for Microsoft, according to a new report from the Wall Street Journal today. And the company isn’t just looking to stick the operating system in any old device; per the report, it’s looking specifically at creating a version of its docking, Android-based smartphone and tablet combo, called the Padfone, using Microsoft’s OS.
The news of a Windows 8-powered smartphone comes via Asus corporate vice president of mobile communication products Benson Lin, who said in an interview with the WSJ that he believes the smartphone/tablet hybrid concept “makes sense for Windows 8,” and that while there’s no firm timeline on release, the company is definitely “interested in making Windows phones.”
While the WSJ article doesn’t clarify whether such a device would be built on Windows 8, Windows Phone 8 or a combination of both, it seems likely that Asus would work with the mobile version of the OS, provided it can be made to run on larger-screen tablet devices as well as smartphones. Microsoft has yet to show Windows Phone 8 powering a slate, though, and it is possible such a device could use some kind of hybrid approach that combines Windows RT and the smartphone-focused WP8.
Beyond Windows phones, Asus is also engaged in talks with U.S.-based mobile network providers to bring its existing smartphone hardware stateside. The computer company is trying to make sure it has a solid foothold in mobile as consumer attention increasingly turns towards mobile devices, and while the Android-based Padfone is already two generations old, and sells in countries across the European and Asia Pacific markets, the company has yet to make its presence felt in the crowded North American mobile space.
Asus has a history of attempting unusual routes to enter the U.S. smartphone market – it attempted a partnership with Garmin previously for smartphones with powerful built-in navigation elements, but the rise of sophisticated navigation apps, including the completely free Google Maps ending up causing that arrangement to stall.
Could a hybrid tablet/smartphone tablet be the key to lighting the fire under Asus’ progress in the west? I’m inclined to say no, and I’m especially skeptical that such a device based on Windows 8 will be any kind of breakaway hit with consumers. Essentially, it’s like taking a niche product with the Padfone and putting it into an even smaller box thanks to the use of Windows Phone 8, which itself has yet to really prove demand. Still, for a company clearly desperate to make the leap from traditional to mobile computing, I’m sure any plan looks pretty good right about now.
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No Comments »ASUS PadFone 2 Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update starts arriving over the air
Author: James Cliff
Maybe it was the gadget-in-a-gadget thing, or just that reality that it was an excellent ‘ole “twofer.” Either method, when the PadFone 2 from ASUS landed in our hands a few weeks back, we were pretty smitten. Now, the deal just got better thanks to the arrival of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for the “fone” part of that combination. While the exclusive skin continues to be the same, you could now enjoy all the brand-new advantages that 4.1 brings along. The update is being sent over the air right now, so make certain to point your phone / tablet at the system update display to ensure you get the items. Now, ASUS, we simply need you to roll out that keyboard add-on we wanted …
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ASUS PadFone 2 hands-on in Taipei (updated with video)
Author: Matthew Wilson
Well look at this! Our fortunate buddies over at Engadget Chinese managed to get an early hands-on with the brand-spanking new PadFone 2 from ASUS. As we discussed earlier, the bulkiness of the original design is completely gone and we’re still blown away by the combo’s new weight. But initially, the phone: in our hands, it truly simply seems like an enlarged variation of the original PadFone, particularly with the ripple pattern on the back, as well as the plastic chin at the bottom along with the slightly tapered aluminum bezel. But we do adore the brand-new and bigger Super IPS + display, which is much sharper than the old PenTile Super AMOLED display, and it no doubt has much better outdoor performance also. In addition, the Android soft secrets are not virtual– you can access them below the display at any type of time, and we dig that.
While docking the phone into or taking it out of the PadFone Station is barely a challenge, there’s some kind of magic that keeps the phone tucked into the bay no matter exactly how difficult our pals shook the tablet upside down (please do not attempt this in the house)– the tailored rubber hold along the 2 sides of the bay are somehow accountable for this. The back of the PadFone Station has a rubbery texture that’s essentially identical to its ancestor’s, making it just as comfy to hold, but just time will certainly inform how heavy duty the coating is. Software-wise it’s just as snappy on the tablet as it is on the phone, and we saw the switch between phone mode and tablet mode is now a bit quicker also. It’ll probably be much easier to see when we have our English hands-on video, so stay tuned.
Update: We have actually finally handled to upload our hands-on video– it’s right after the break. Watch just how we kept shaking the PadFone Station upside down and the phone still remained inside its bay (once again, do not do this in the house, children!).
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Asus PadFone 2 video reveals larger 4.7-inch display, redesigned docking station
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Asus should officially reveal the PadFone 2 during a simultaneous event in Milan and Taipei next week, however Bloomberg TELEVISION had the ability to take an early appearance at the phone and tablet hybrid, exposing a couple of never-before-seen features. As shown in the video below, the next PadFone phone looks greatly just like the very first generation style with the exception of a larger, 4.7-inch screen. Along the backside of the gadget is a 13-megapixel camera that, evaluating by the sample photo in the video, appears to take high quality pictures. The most distinctive difference, however, is the revamped PadFone Station.
With the original PadFone, the mobile fit into the dock by way of a door on the rear end of the tablet. Now the entire backside of the PadFone 2 …
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ASUS Padfone 2 launch event slated for October 16th in both Milan and Tapei
Author: Charity Woods
ASUS has delivered out invites for the official launch of the Padfone 2, the follow-up to its hybrid smartphone / laptop / tablet Padfone device. Asing reported by a welcome nabbed by Note pad Italia, the unveiling will certainly happen at the same time in Milan and Taipei on October 16th. The photo shows a corner of what is most likely the upcoming handset, however we’ll have to wait till next month to obtain a closer look at the full package deal.
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Asus PadFone, tablet Station get imported stateside courtesy of Negri Electronics, yours for $860
Author: Gabe Hall
Having to fiddle with a separate Android tablet and smartphone and a laptop just won’t cut it? You might be eager to get your mitts the ASUS PadFone if that’s your sentiment, but folks in the US won’t exactly find these at their local Best Buy. Still, despite having any no official carrier support or definitive launch plans within the states, you’ll now be able to snag the smartphone bundled with its tablet dock if you’re willing to hit the gray market. As discovered by Phone Arena, our friends at Negri Electronics are now stocking the international edition of the über-hybrid; $ 860 gets you one to call your own, but tactile-typists should note that it doesn’t include the keyboard dock. To refresh your memory, the fone itself is runs Ice Cream Sandwich atop a 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 CPU, and features a 4.3-inch AMOLED display, 16GB of expandable storage, HSPA+ connectivity and a 1,520mAh battery. Additionally, the 10-inch PadFone Station (tablet dock) scores you more screen real estate (naturally) and a nine-fold increase in battery life. Feel free to refresh your knowledge of the device (and its accessories) with our previous hands-on posts, then check out the source link below if you decide to pick one up with your hard-earned dough.
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ASUS shows off a docking monitor built for the PadFone, we go hands-on (video)
Author: Dave Adams
Back when ASUS formally launched the PadFone, it trotted out a handful of accessories to go with it: a keyboard dock, tablet station and even a stylus that doubles as an earpiece. As it turns out, the outfit had even more goodies up its sleeve: we just spotted a PadFone docking monitor hanging out in the ASUS booth here at Computex. For starters, it is what it sounds like: a 27-inch display with a cradle designed specifically to accommodate the PadFone’s dimensions. There are also HDMI, VGA, DVI and four USB 3.0 ports in case you want to use it as a standalone monitor.
When you plug in the handset, the display turns into an all-in-one PC, with Ice Cream Sandwich as your desktop OS. Since the 1920 x 1200 screen isn’t touch-enabled, you’ll have to get used to interacting with Android using only a mouse and keyboard. We’ll admit: we would have preferred to just tap the home button instead of click on it, especially when we were ready to switch apps, but nonetheless, Android makes for an intuitive-enough desktop operating system, what with the home screen full of shortcuts. Funnily enough, even, we felt more comfortable using Android in a desktop setting than we did with Google Chrome OS, which was actually designed with PC form factors in mind. Beyond the user experience, we found ourselves craving a little more pixel density, but we did appreciate the matte finish, which offers wide viewing angles despite the fact that this isn’t an IPS display.
According to an ASUS rep staffing the event, the Docking Monitor will eventually go on sale in the US, though he couldn’t say when or for how much. In the meantime, check out our hands-on photos and quickie demo video.
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Asus Padfone launching in Taiwan on April 20th for $980
Author: Ang Nguyen
Asus held a press conference in Taiwan earlier today, announcing the availability and pricing of its phone-cum-tablet Padfone. Pre-orders for the handset start tomorrow, with units expected to ship on April 20th. To buy into the system won’t come cheap, though — the phone alone is priced at NT$ 17,990 (around $ 610 US), while the package of PadFone, the tablet-style dock, and combination bluetooth earpiece and stylus will set you back NT$ 24,980 (roughly $ 850 US). If you want to take things a step further, then the Transformer-style keyboard dock adds another NT$ 3,921 (roughly US$ 130), bringing the total price to a hefty US$ 980.
This meets Asus’ promise of an April launch, as announced at the end of February. Back at MWC we had a chance…
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ASUS PadFone priced and ready for pre-order in Taiwan tomorrow, launches mid-April
Author: Trixi Anderson
We were promised that the phone-that-goes-tablet would ship in April, and it looks like ASUS is keeping its word. The PadFone and its corresponding tablet shell and keyboard dock, will be up for pre-order in Taiwan starting tomorrow, going on sale April 20th. On its own, the Snapdragon S4-powered 1.5GHz dual-core phone is priced at NT$ 17,990 (US$ 610), while the tablet set — including that curious Bluetooth headset / stylus — will set you back NT$ 24,980 (around US$ 850). If you’re thinking keyboard add-ons are all the rage, expect to pay around NT$ 28,901 (US$ 980). Need more of an excuse to step into pre-order territory? Well, ASUS is offering up an extra battery for those that do. While we wait for some global roll-out details, you can remind yourself of what to expect in our hands-on from MWC.
ASUS PadFone priced and ready for pre-order in Taiwan tomorrow, launches mid-April originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Asus Padfone with Tegra 3 coming in early 2012
Author: Margo Tipton
Just as we were settling down to another calm and banterful Engadget Mobile Podcast, our special guest had to go and throw us some hard news. Yup, and rather than making you sit through the entire two-hour recording (pleasant as that would be), we’re just going to come right out with it: Nicole Scott from netbooknews.com has it on good authority that the Asus Padfone will be coming out at MWC 2012 in February. What’s more, it won’t be powered by a Qualcomm Krait S4 as suggested by that strange GLBenchmark we saw earlier — it will in fact sport a Tegra 3, just like its highly capable big bro the Transformer Prime. See? That’s the kind of juicy reward our podcast listeners get for tuning in each week.
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