ASUS Philippines announces the new ASUS Fonepad 8 (FE380CG), an 8-inch tablet with dual-SIM, 3G phone functionality and based on the next generation 64-bit quad-core Intel Atom Z3530 1.33GHz processor.
The company also introduced the newly designed Fonepad 7 and MeMOPad 7.
Fonepad 8 features an all-new design that is lighter and narrower than its predecessor, yet offers a larger viewing area thanks to an ultra-narrow bezel.
Fonepad 8 comes equipped with the new 64-bit quad-core Intel Atom processor Z3530 1.33GHz.
Fonepad 8 comes with ASUS ZenUI, the ASUS-exclusive mobile user interface. Featuring a new visual design made to be efficient and inviting, it contains modern ‘flat’ icons, vivid device-matching color themes, animations, new ringtones and notification sounds, and a clean layout to present information clearly.
Fonepad 8 comes equipped with the new 64-bit quad-core Intel Atom processor Z3530 1.33GHz . Built-in 3G connectivity and dual SIM slots provide crystal-clear voice calls and ensure that users are reachable on their own mobile or travel SIM numbers.
Fonepad 8 features an 8-inch, 1280 x 800 IPS display and dual front speakers tuned with MaxxAudio for immersive multimedia experiences. Its twin 5-megapixel and 2-megapixel front-facing cameras with PixelMaster technology provide enhanced camera functions that make it easy to capture high-quality images and video.
Fonepad 8 is available with 8GB or 16GB of onboard storage, which can be further expanded with up to 64GB of Micro SD Card (SDHC and SDXC) storage. The phone provides up to 12 hours of battery life when watching videos or browsing the web, or up to 21 hours of 3G talk time.
The tablet is 8.9mm thin and 310g. It has a total width of 12cm and the world’s narrowest bezel on an 8-inch tablet. The narrow bezel also serves to maximize Fonepad 8’s display, resulting in a large viewing area with a 72.2% screen-to-body ratio.
ASUS Fonepad 8 (FE380CG) will be available for only P11,995 in all ASUS authorized re-sellers nationwide.
Phablet with low light mode: ASUS Fonepad 7
The new ASUS Fonepad 7 (FE171CG) is a 7-inch phablet with full 3G and dual SIM phone functionality. It features an all-new design that is thinner and lighter than the previous Fonepad 7 (FE170CG).
The new ASUS Fonepad 7 (FE171CG) is a 7-inch phablet with full 3G and dual SIM phone functionality. It features an all-new design that is thinner and lighter than the previous Fonepad 7 (FE170CG).
Fonepad 7 has an 5MP rear-facing autofocus camera with a large f/2.4 aperture lens and a blue glass optical filter that delivers incredible camera performance. As the company’s first phablet to feature ASUS PixelMaster Low Light mode, the new Fonepad 7 makes it effortless to capture sharp, vivid photos in low light situations.
With a beautiful IPS display that has a wide 178-degree viewing angle, accurate color reproduction, and improved color clarity and brightness, the new Fonepad 7 provides a fantastic picture for immersive entertainment experiences and general daily use.
Thin and lightweight design
The new ASUS Fonepad 7 has a completely-revised design that is thinner and lighter than the previous FE170CG model. With a depth of only 7.9mm and a weight of just 280g, the new Fonepad 7 is 2.8mm thinner and 10g lighter than its predecessor. It has a narrow, 9.24 mm bezel that reduces Fonepad 7’s overall width and, together with its thin and lightweight design, makes it easy to hold in one hand. The narrow bezel also enables a maximized screen to body ratio, so Fonepad 7 can deliver a big screen entertainment experience in a compact, mobile package.
Fonepad 7 is available in a choice of Black, White, Gold, and Red colors, each with a unique texture that enhances Fonepad 7’s style and makes it easier to grip. The display is framed by a beautiful metallic band finished with non-conductive vacuum metallization (NCVM) technology for an additional stylish accent.
5MP PixelMaster camera
The ASUS Fonepad 7 comes equipped with an 5MP rear-facing auto-focus camera for incredibly rich, detailed photos of life’s memorable events. It has a large f/2.4 aperture lens for increased camera performance in a variety of lighting conditions and is the first ASUS phablet to incorporate a blue-glass optical filter to reduce light scattering and flare for capturing brilliant photos with accurate color.
Fonepad 7 is also the first ASUS phablet to feature Low Light mode, an ASUS-exclusive PixelMaster camera technology that significantly increases camera performance in poorly lit scenes. By merging adjacent pixels, the camera increases light sensitivity by up to 400%, resulting in clear and bright photos and videos without the need for flash.
In addition to the 5MP rear-facing camera, Fonepad 7 also has a 2MP front-facing camera that’s perfect for making video calls with family and friends.
IPS display with ASUS TruVivid technology
The ASUS Fonepad 7 experience centers on its 7-inch IPS display that provides accurate color reproduction and enhanced saturation for unparalleled picture quality, as well as a wide 178-degree viewing angle that makes it easy for users to share onscreen content with other people nearby. ASUS TruVivid, a full lamination display technology that reduces thickness and weight, and provides higher optical transparency than traditional touchscreen displays, delivers brighter, more vivid colors to make movies, photos, and apps look their best.
Dual SIM convenience
As a full-featured 7-inch phablet, ASUS Fonepad 7 has a built-in dual-SIM, dual-standby 3G phone. The two SIM card slots make Fonepad 7 the perfect travel or business companion, allowing users to have two phone lines on Fonepad 7 so they can keep in touch from anywhere.
ASUS Fonepad 7 (FE171CG) will be available for only P6,995 in all ASUS authorized re-sellers nationwide.
The ASUS MeMO Pad 7 was created for those looking for a value tablet.
Value tablet: ASUS MeMO Pad 7
The ASUS MeMO Pad 7 was created for those looking for a value tablet. The 7-inch MeMO Pad 7 punches well above its weight, boasting features and specifications more commonly found on tablets. It sports the powerful Intel dual-core processor can easily handle multiple tasks and deliver an immersive entertainment experience.
It comes with Android 4.3 and features ASUS ZenUI, the all-new mobile user interface exclusive to ASUS devices. ASUS ZenUI is packed with more than 1000 software enhancements and sports a new visual design with modern ‘flat’ icons, customizable vivid color themes that match the device color, animations, new ringtones and notification sounds, and a clean layout to clearly present information.
ASUS ZenUI also includes two features — What’s Next and Do It Later — designed to free users from actively having to manage the multitude of information they are confronted with daily, and enable them to be more productive. What’s Next puts the information currently most important and useful to the user — such as upcoming appointments, new messages and missed calls from VIP contacts, weather at the next destination, and more — front and center on the lock screen, the home screen and in the notification drawer.
ASUS MeMOPad 7 (ME70C) is available for only P3,995(8GB) and P4,495(16GB) in all ASUS authorized re-sellers nationwide.
