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Asus Fonepad Review

Steve Chippy Paine — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 10:21:52 +0000

I’ve had the Asus Fonepad for just over 2 days and in that time I’ve been through the OS, the built-in ASUS applications, downloaded my usual suite of Android apps, I’ve run a few performance reports and even written a blog post with it. I’ve tested video playback and found limitations and issues. It’s clear that the Fonepad isn’t a top performer but it returns a very smooth and enjoyable experience for nearly all operations. This X86 Android tablet proves that although it took Intel years longer than expected, they can play in the low-power, low-cost mobile internet device game. If you’re looking for a first tablet I would advise going for one with 3G data capability and the Asus Fonepad is an excellent choice, but read the review below first.

Vodcast – ASUS Fonepad discussion with Mobile Geek Nicole

Steve Chippy Paine — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:23:42 +0000

Nicole Scott of Mobilegeeks.com also has an Asus Fonepad so we got together in a live Google Hangout this morning to discuss it. We talk about the features, make a lot of comparisons to the Nexus 7 and give you an idea of who this tablet is designed for, what it’s key features are and issues to take note of.

For more details, links images and videos, see the Asus Fonepad information page.

Asus Fonepad Unboxing

Steve Chippy Paine — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:57:23 +0000

The Asus Fonepad arrived this morning and the unboxing video is already up.

Apart from a casing that wasn’t properly seated, everything seems to be working well and it confirms that the Asus Fonepad is excellent value. I’ll be doing comparisons with my 2+ year old Galaxy Tab to see how far the tablet space has come in that time. The Fonepad is running on an Intel Atom x86 CPU for a start! Prices have come down dramatically , the software has improved and screens are much better.

Fujitsu Stylistic Q572 Specifications and Information Now Available

admin — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 08:59:00 +0000

The Fujitsu Stylistic Q572 is a Windows 8 Tablet powered by the AMD Z-60 dual core CPU. With 128GB of SSD there is enough storage for most applications. It comes with a stylus for handwriting input. With GPS, Bluetooth 4 and even LTE it should be a good companion for outdoor usage. The claimed 7h of batterylife is a good standard for a tablet.
Additional notes: AMD Z-60

ASUS Fonepad Specifications and Information Now Available

admin — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 14:36:00 +0000

The ASUS Fonepad is a 7-inch Jelly-Bean Android tab running on an Intel Z2420 Processor. Its got phone functionality. It offers Android Jelly Bean, up to 16GB of storage, front-facing and back-facing cam and of course, 3G. This inst a top-end tablet but its incredible value for those wanting a consumption device with 3G.

ASUS Fonepad Launch. Video Hands-On. $249 7” Phone-pad!

Steve Chippy Paine — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:21:50 +0000

I was at the ASUS press conference today as part of my trip to MWC and managed to catch the launch of the ASUS Fonepad. It’s a 7-inch Jelly-Bean Android tab running on an Intel Z4240. It’s got phone functionality. It costs 229 Euro Who said Intel tablets were expensive? Video below.

Android Jelly Bean, 16GB of storage, the Intel Z4240 CPU, front-facing cam and of course, 3G.

This ins’t a top-end tablet but it’s incredible value for those wanting a consumption device with 3G.

Kupa UltraNote X15 Specifications and Information Now Available

admin — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:18:00 +0000

The Kupa UltraNote X15 is a dockable Tablet system built upon Intel's Ivy Bridge platform. It consists of the Tablet itself and a dock with several ports, like an Ethernet port VGA and an SD Card Reader. The dock houses an additional battery for up to 12 hours of work.
Additional notes: Keyboard, Battery, USB, Ethernet and Video ports, SD Reader

Gigabyte S1185 Specifications and Information Now Available

admin — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:09:00 +0000

The Gigabyte S1185 is a 11.6" Windows 8 tablet with an attachable Keyboard. With built in 3.5G, Bluetooth 4.0 Low-Energy and Wifi b/g/n this tablet is a good companion for travelling. With an 3rd gen Intel Core Processor and its built-in Intel HD Graphics it should be powerful enough to serve the 1920x1080 pixel IPS display. There are some configurations to choose from such as RAM or SSD. The tablet itself weighs only 1kg and with the keyboard attached it weighs 1.45kg. The battery comes at a reasonable 39Wh.
Additional notes:

Gigabyte S1082 Specifications and Information Now Available

admin — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:32:00 +0000

The Gigabyte S1082 is a 10.1" Windows 8 Tablet with built in 3G. With Wifi B/G/N, Bluetooth 4.0, gigabit LAN, HDMI and VGA out combined with an SDHC Card-Reader plus a two port headphone + microphone jack this tablet has some serious ports to offer for such a small and cheap device. The Intel Celeron 847 with 2x1.1GHz should be more powerful than an atom based device. It comes with an 29.6Wh battery included. There is an optional Keyboard kit and an additional 20.25Wh extended battery available.

LG TabBook Ultra Z160 Specifications and Information Now Available

admin — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:09:00 +0000

Weighing 1.05KG the LG TabBook Ultra Z160 is one of the lightest one-piece convertibles on the market and powerful enough to be a comfortable desktop. Its 12 hours battery life, full Windows 8 and port selection should make it very flexible for on-the-go usage. The screen is 11.6-inch which means the keyboard could be quite comfortable compared to some 10-inch keyboard dock offerings. 1366768 at this size seems a sensible choice. On board is 2GB RAM and 64GB eMMC storage. A full USB and HDMI port will make it even more interesting.

HP ElitePad 900 Specifications and Information Now Available

admin — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:50:00 +0000

The HP ElitePad 900 is a new Windows 8 Tablet based on Intel's Clovertrail Platform. With its 16:10 ratio display at a resolution of 1280x800 is protected with Gorilla Glass 2. Availability is targeted towards late January 2013. The front-facing camera is supposed to serve a 1080p Full HD Video to the sensor and the rear-facing camera comes with 8MP and an LED flash.

Your Tablet Buying Expert, Improved.

Steve Chippy Paine — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:12:39 +0000

Together with Larovo we present the fully updated tablet buyers adviser. Packed with expert knowledge this isn’t just a specification filter. A team of people have created an engine, a set of questions relating to requirements and have mapped tablet products to these questions in varying weights based on real-world performance and features. In short, it’s an expert adviser like nothing else. Just answer a set of questions and get a result, price and a link to the online shop.

Microsoft Surface Pro Specifications and Information Now Available

admin — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 13:16:00 +0000

Microsoft's Surface Pro is likely to give the tablet category a good boost through the marketing and branding and this version of the Surface will be a true desktop-capable device. At 900gm it's one of the lightest Core-based tablets and the 10.1" screen also makes it highly portable. A digitiser layer, FULLHD resolution and keyboard accessories only make it more interesting. We'd have preferred to see a full size SD card slot although the SDXC slot will be useful in expanding storage space.
Additional notes: Surface Pro runs full Windows 8 and includes a digitizer and pen. 2x2 Wifi antenna. VaporMag casing. Kick-stand. 17mm iwth thin keyboard cover. Micron C400 SSD,Marvell Avastar 88W8797 WiFi. No Wi-Di. Keyboard not included. No GPS or NFC. Good WiFi performance. No connected-standby.

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 Specifications and Information Now Available

admin — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:02:00 +0000

The Lenovo ThinkPad 10 is a 10.1″ tablet, of just 10mm thickness. It is based on Intel's latest Atom Clovertrail platform and sports up to 10 hours of battery life. There is an optional stylus for use with active digitizer for enhanced accuracy while taking handwritten notes.

Acer Iconia W510 Specifications and Information Now Available

admin — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 08:36:00 +0000

The Acer Iconia W510 is a Transformer-style hybrid. It features a 10.1″ screen, 8.9mm thickness, 576 grams (w/o keyboard) and 32GB or 64GB of storage. The tablet has a SIM slot, microSD, micro-USB, and HDMI (unspecified connector type), as well as volume buttons, a microphone, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Keyboard dock is optional and doubles as an extra battery providing up to 18 hours of batter life.