techattack.my Updated:
2018-09-09 02:49:36
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Asus PadFone 2 that was launched in Malaysia on December 13th, 2012, is finally getting the Android 4.4 KitKat treatment, but there is one big caveat we'll get to in just a bit. This build finally brings the OEM skin of the once flagship PadFone 2 in pari...
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With the Asus PadFone 2, the concept is even more ergonomic than the Atrix. It's a fine Android phone with a 4in screen that's also the slide-in engine for a slick tablet. Not so long ago, the idea of a tablet supplanting the need for a laptop was nascent...
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Asus are a company that I think of for computers and motherboards. So when the opportunity to look at a mobile phone from them it seems an interesting option. The name puzzled me for a moment until I related the ‘Pad’ part to a tablet...
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The original ASUS Padfone , an Android phone that docked into a tablet shell, was certainly an interesting idea. However, it was unfortunately held back by a chunky and heavy design and too many disappointing bugs. ASUS is back for round two with the aptl...
Thinner and lighter than predecessor, Significantly upgraded internals, 13-megapixel camera...
Not compatible with original Padfone dock, Padfone Station screen resolution, No word on AU release or price...
The ASUS Padfone 2 is thinner, lighter and faster than the original Padfone and has significantly upgraded internals. There's no word yet on an Australian release date or pricing, so watch this space...
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The Asus Padfone 2 is the latest in a series of devices by Taiwanese gadget maverick, Asus. If you haven't heard of the Asus Padfone idea before, you're in for a treat. The idea is simply to give you the best of a smartphone and the best of a tablet, in o...
One data plan for two devices, No syncing, Clean OS...
Below-par average and sound, Doesn't feel ‘premium', Performance issues...
As we said, battery life is a big plus when considering the Padfone 2. The duo give around two days of normal use watching movies, playing Android games, messaging and making calls. In fact, if the Padfone 2 were cheaper we'd be much more enamoured of...
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Asus may not enjoy the high kudos of some of its rivals, but it certainly knows how to make its products stand out. The Transformer Pad gave us one of the first tablet/laptop hybrids with a detachable screen; the Taichi was a laptop with not one, but two...
Good display, fast processor, quality camera, bonus tablet!...
Not the latest Android, combination's heavy for a tablet, no memory expansion, proprietary charging port on tablet...
As a combi deal with a high-end smartphone and matching tablet the Asus Padfone 2 is more than a gimmick -- it's a pretty good deal. The phone's spec may not quite match the very best, but the differences are minimal, and hey, you're getting a good-qual...
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gadgetdaily.xyz Updated:
2018-09-09 02:51:18
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If you've got some spare cash burning a hole in your pocket and you can't decide whether you want a new phone or a tablet, the Asus Padfone 2 might come to your rescue. It's both. The phone is a fully fledged handset, self-contained and able to work on it...
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It's a matter of opinion whether Asus make the best Android tablets in town, but there's no question that it's the master of producing devices that transform into something else. Whether it's the tablet that turns into a laptop, the phone that turns into...
Effective slot, in design, Great performance & decent battery life, Good screen and cameras on the phone...
Not as good as other phone/tablet combos, Low, res screen on tablet, No SD card slot...
The Padfone 2 is a great idea, and one that's mostly well-executed. There are definite advantages to having phone and tablet share a single set of apps and the same storage space, and – in theory – it makes sense not to double up on processing power, sto...
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When it comes to shaking things up in the mobile market, Asus is up there with the best of them. Its Transformer line brought a neat keyboard dock to the standard Android tablet, but the PadFone is significantly more innovative. It's a premium smartpho...
We wish the tablet's screen was brighter, but this is still an innovative and convenient alternative to carrying both a smartphone and tablet...
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I thought the first Asus PadFone was a jolly good idea the moment I clapped eyes on it. Sadly it never made it to these shores but the PadFone 2 has. In a nutshell, what we have here is an Android smartphone that can be docked into a dumb tablet giving yo...
The PadFone is such a good idea you wonder why nobody thought of it before. Despite the lack of storage expansion, the benefits of having a phone with an optional ten-inch screen and a reserve battery are obvious, while the handset itself is every bit as...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2018-09-09 02:51:59
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Asus has a track record for creating hybrid devices. This started with its Transformer series of tablets, which allowed users to turn an Android tablet into a fully functioning netbook replacement, using an attachable keyboard dock. The trend then contin...
Phone has reasonable screen, decent performance, decent camera in regular light, excellent battery life, ability to run tablet and smartphone off one data plan...
Tablet section build quality not great, camera can't handle low light, tablet section's display is disappointing...
The Padfone 2 is an interesting attempt by Asus to create an all in one tablet and smartphone convertible. However, the initial promise is let down by a number of niggling flaws that make its £600 price tag feel a little steep...
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uk.hardware.info Updated:
2018-09-09 02:52:02
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Late last year ASUS announced the PadFone 2 during a special event in Milan. It took a while, but we've finally been able to test one. It's no longer really a state-of-the-art product, but we tested it to find out what this hybrid device has in store...
The ASUS PadFone 2 is an outstanding smartphone, but like the LG Optimus G it's no longer a cutting edge product. It's definitely fast enough, but the fact remains that the hardware has evolved further in other recent mobile devices. This doesn't automa...
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Asus has been one of the few manufacturers to produce Android tablets worth owning in the form of the Nexus 7 and the Asus Transformer Pad . What also sets the Taiwanese firm apart from the competition is that it's not scared to serve up unique design con...
Great performance; Sharp, bright phone screen; Impressive battery life...
Poor tablet resolution; Devices need to be kept together; No expandable storage...
A beautifully crafted handset, which fits into the 10in chassis to become a tablet. The idea to combine two form factors is brilliantly executed by Asus. We love the battery life the device has to offer and the pricing is also reasonable for the specific...
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The Asus Padfone 2 is a high-end smartphone which comes with a dummy 10in tablet docking station. Read our Asus Padfone 2 review to find out more. The Padfone 2 isn't your typical smartphone since it comes with the Padfone Station – a dummy 10in table...
The Asus Padfone 2 is an interesting and unique offering. For £599 you get both a phone and a tablet in one although this has its limitations. Good hardware and excellent battery life are the standout features while build quality is a bit of a let-down...
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T3.com
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2018-09-09 02:52:50
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Phones have been getting bigger to bridge the gap between mobiles and tablets. Some - like the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 - are big enough that you might manage with just one gadget. But for that extra screen real estate, you can't beat a full-size tablet like...
Slick phone design, Neat docking mechanism, Great phone screen...
Tablet audio is average, Separate use is impossible, Tablet design underwhelming...
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The Asus Padfone 2 is rather dear at £599, but if you were planning on buying a tablet and phone, you’d probably spend about the same. The Padfone 2 is a great smartphone and the addition of the Station dock gives you the benefit of being able to view...
Crisp, bright, colourful display; Connecting to tablet dock is simple and offers extra battery life; decent 13megapixel snapper with plenty of features.
Rather dear; Wobbly back when handset is docked; back panel is plasticky.
The Asus Padfone 2 proves to be a powerful smartphone with plenty of desirable features, as well as a useful tablet dock when you want a bigger screen and extra battery life...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2018-09-09 02:53:08
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At long last, the Asus PadFone 2 is here. The transforming phone/tablet is on sale in the UK, months after its big reveal last year - and it’s got strong competition, from Android phablets like the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 to full-on Apple iPads. Can a sl...
news is that Asus has all but eliminated these issues with the PadFone 2, which uses a simple slot in the back to hold the phone.It’s a bit thick in the middle, but there’s not really any avoiding that - it has to house a 9mm thick phone, after all. As a phone, it’s pretty decent - the 4.7-inch HD screen is sharp, and the quad-core 1.5GHz processor handles all the latest apps and games smoothly...
The Asus PadFone 2 is well executed, but it still lacks a few tech specs to match its rivals. The phone lacks the svelte beauty of rivals like the HTC One, the tablet display’s 1280x800 resolution looks a bit grainy next to a super sharp iPad 4 or Google Nexus 10, and it doesn’t run the latest Android 4.2 out of the box - though to Asus’ credit it’s been very swift with updates in the past.The bi...
We have to admit, we had reservations about the PadFone concept - it just seems a bit impractical. Yet given the constraints, Asus has made it work as well as it possibly could - and if you’re the sort prepared to buy a phone SIM-free rather than on co...
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The Asus Padfone 2 wants to simplify the smartphone or tablet or conundrum, giving you both sides of the equation, locked into symbiotic coexistence. It gives you the benefit of both worlds: the big screen when you want it; the powerful pocketable phone...
Good smartphone performance, excellent docking system, clever software tweaks...
You compromise on both halves of the package, especially on the tablet device...
The more we've lived with the Padfone 2, the more apparent it has become that for every highlight, there's a simple, regular solution. That leaves the Padfone 2 in something of a tricky situation. It's well engineered, it's almost priced right, but...
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Key specs include quad-core internals, a 720p screen and 32GB of memory. Sound all too familiar? That it may, but the Padfone 2 is fundamentally different from every other phone on the market thanks to its tablet dock.Doubling up as a battery pack and a c...
Fantastic concept, well executed, Powerful, perfect for gaming, Screen on phone is sharp and bright, Strong battery life...
Low resolution tablet dock, Phone back slippery, feels hollow, Dock functionality very occasionally glitchy...
The Asus Padfone 2 hasn't just created a new sub genre of device, it's totally nailed it with strong design, a clean UI, stacks of functionality, incredible performance and fantastic battery life.The screen on the tablet portion is lower resolution than w...
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tbreak.ae Updated:
2018-09-09 02:53:25
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Most of the people I meet have both a smartphone and some sort of tablet, myself included. Whether they're using their tablet for games, emails, surfing the web, reading books, or just want to look cool, it's often a chore to carry two devices around. So...
The ASUS PadFone 2 is in a few words, one of the best devices I've had the joys of playing around with. It seamlessly flips between being a smartphone and a tablet without compromising on performance or user experience. If there was only a matching phys...
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stuff.tv Updated:
2018-09-09 02:53:28
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Stuff magazine Mon, Mar 4 2013, 3:31PM It wasn’t too long ago that we were describing and at MWC 2013 the Taiwanese black sheeps over at Asus have announced the third iteration of the wacky phone-tablet hybrid: the . Still, that bundle doesn’t e...
Phone and tablet for one contract, Solid performance as a phone, Takes decent pictures...
Apps don't transfer between displays, No keyboard...
This crazy modular marvel is now much more elegant but the Padfone's appeal is still fairly niche...
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mobilechoiceuk.com Updated:
2018-09-09 02:53:31
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Asus Padfone 2 is the Transformer of the smartphone world. Give it a fondle and youd swear its just a normal mobile, but combine it with the special ‘station dock and it suddenly becomes a 10-inch tablet, with 3G/4G connectivity. Nice.Black magicThe P...
Sharp, bright, colourful screen; Tablet conversion is simple and extends battery life; Capable featurepacked 13MP camera...
A little pricey; Wobbly rear when phone is docked; Plasticky back panel...
Asus’ Padfone 2 may be pricey at £599 but if you were going to buy a tablet and premium smartphone separately, it would work out around the same. It’s an all-round excellent smartphone and not only does the station dock give you a larger screen for enjoyi...
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chip.com.my Updated:
2018-09-09 02:53:53
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It's actually only been six months since the ASUS PadFone graced our shelves, bringing a unique phone-tablet hybrid that's innovatively practical, if not a little flawed. Turns out, six months is enough for ASUS to out a thoroughly improved sequel.The Pad...
Lighter and thinner, Snappier performance, Great camera, display and audio, Long battery life...
No keyboard dock...
The ASUS PadFone 2 addresses every flaw with the original PadFone and improves upon it. Not only is this a lighter, thinner and more powerful device, it's also decked with new and better features that truly elevates this phone-in-tablet device into a won...
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Most phone manufacturers generally stick to an annual refresh cycle for their flagship devices as it is a win-win situation for both manufacturers and consumers. Companies not only have ample time to research, innovate and develop their next generation pr...
Superb 4.7inch display, Good overall performance, Great camera image quality, Sleeker PadFone Station...
No memory card slot, Lack of a keyboard dock, Could have shipped with Android 4.1, Realworld battery life is lackluster...
Even though the first-gen PadFone was introduced barely six months ago, its successor arrived at a time where companies no longer take into consideration fixed product refresh cycles. Whether consumers like it or hate it, we feel that it is part of ASUS's...
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What is the Asus Padfone 2? The Asus Padfone 2 is an Android phone that can be slotted into a tablet-like dock called the Padfone 2 Station. It's a hybrid device – a top of the range smartphone that, with one easy movement, becomes a 10.1-inch tablet. At...
Unique two devices in one hybrid, Decent phone, Speedy processor, Good battery life...
Expensive, Poor tablet screen, Can only use one device at a time...
The Asus Padfone 2 is a difficult device to dislike because it's interesting and innovative, but it is also a difficult to defend. The idea of it makes sense on paper and there is a very capable, well-built phone coupled with a functional, if average, tab...
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Undeterred by the lukewarm reception to its first attempt at a smartphone-tablet hybrid, Asus has returned with the Asus Padfone 2. It's sturdier, quicker, and much better specced than its predecessor, but the Asus Padfone 2 hasn't left us entirely convin...
Crisp, clear screen, Snappy performance, Quick and easy docking, Can charge phone from tablet, Relatively uncorrupted Android...
Proprietary micro USB charger, Low, res tablet screen, Poor quality tablet feel, High cost...
The Asus Padfone 2 may be a smartphone-tablet hybrid, but the star of the show is undoubtedly the smartphone element. It's powerful, well built and energy efficient, and the camera is capable of taking decent photos and videos in the right conditions. Ho...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2018-09-09 02:57:52
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Undeterred by the lukewarm reception to its first attempt at a smartphone-tablet hybrid, Asus has returned with the Asus Padfone 2. It's sturdier, quicker, and much better specced than its predecessor, but the Asus Padfone 2 hasn't left us entirely convin...
Crisp, clear screen, Snappy performance, Quick and easy docking, Can charge phone from tablet, Relatively uncorrupted Android...
Proprietary micro USB charger, Lowres tablet screen, Poor quality tablet feel, High cost...
Buying guide 20 best mobile phones in the world today With the Padfone 2, Asus has created a compelling smartphone-tablet hybrid, though it's something of an uneven partnership. It's a fine top-end smartphone married to a mediocre tablet experience, and a...
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ASUS impressed us with the 5-inch version of its eccentric phone-in-tablet PadFone Infinity device when it launched earlier this year. Less than six months later, the Taiwanese company is releasing a new and improved version with an updated Qualcomm Snapd...
Excellent performance, Expandable storage, Optional PadFone Station accessory for tablet conversion...
Slightly worse battery life, Almost exactly the same as original PadFone Infinity, Handling still not as good as competition, 16GB configuration costs the same as the previous 32GB edition...
The new PadFone Infinity adds a few nice upgrades to an already decent device, but overall, it doesn't offer enough over the existing PadFone Infinity. The addition of a microSD card slot fixes one of the negative points we raised with the previous model...
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"Asus Padfone 2 that transforms to a tablet when you need the extra real estate" ASUS has come back to re-innovate again with the release of the successor to the previous Padfone which was a genius concept at that time. However, the original was fill...
The Padfone 2 easily shows how there is still innovation to be done within the mobile phone market. ASUS taking the risk and the results work seamlessly in the end. This would provide the company a small jump in the already large recognition they have obt...
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The best smartphones and tablets all share the same recipe – they are a potent mix of good hardware and software engineering, with the latter sometimes taking longer to reach maturity, often due to the inevitable rushed market introductions. Two months on...
"Good things come to those who wait" The development cycles of mainstream smartphones and tablets have been so aggressive that we're seeing new releases almost every 6-12 months, which is an impressive feat when you consider the behind the scenes desig...
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As a Computer Science student, I always find a need to be connected and stay updated with the latest news on technology. I have always been in search of the incredible - A device which acts as my personal assistant, reminding me of my daily schedules, so...
The Padfone 2 has indeed made my life simpler for my school work. With a phone and tablet convertible, I can switch between device whenever it suits my lifestyle. In class, I can make use of the advantage of a larger screen to take out notes with my stylu...
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Most phone manufacturers generally stick to an annual refresh cycle for their flagship devices as it is a win-win situation for both manufacturers and consumers. Companies not only have ample time to research, innovate and develop their next generation pr...
Superb 4.7inch display, Good overall performance, Great camera image quality, Sleeker PadFone Station...
No memory card slot, Lack of a keyboard dock, Could have shipped with Android 4.1, Realworld battery life is lackluster...
Even though the first-gen PadFone was introduced barely six months ago, its successor arrived at a time where companies no longer take into consideration fixed product refresh cycles. Whether consumers like it or hate it, we feel that it is part of ASUS's...
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vr-zone.com Updated:
2018-09-09 02:57:49
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While the original Padfone convertible hybrid concept didn't exactly light up the smartphone world when it officially debuted at Mobile World Congress earlier this year, ASUS quietly went back to the drawing board and came with up with a much improved off...
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