ASUS Fonepad: A 7-inch Android tablet powered by new Intel Atom Z2420 processor!

After the PadFone Infinity, ASUS also announced Fonepad, a competitively priced handheld with 3G voice and mobile data for all the features of a smartphone, with the versatility of a 7-inch tablet. Powered by a new Intel Atom Z2420 processor with Android 4.1, Fonepad features a vibrant HD display with IPS technology for wide viewing angles and outstanding clarity. More about the ASUS Fonepad after the jump.

Beautiful metallic design with Intel Atom performance

ASUS Fonepad is ideal for people who value both the voice communication features of a smartphone and the entertainment opportunities afforded by a tablet, but prefer the convenience of carrying just one device.

Fonepad is a sleek and compact tablet with a metallic design that can be held comfortably in one hand, thanks to its light 340g weight and slim 10.4mm profile. Powered by the latest Intel Atom Z2420 processor with full Android compatibility, Fonepad features a perfect balance of performance and energy efficiency, with hardware-accelerated 1080p Full HD video decoding and up to nine hours of battery life.

The 7-inch screen features 10-point multi-touch, and a crisp 1280 x 800 HD resolution for crisp, readable web page text and incredibly detailed photos. IPS technology ensures vibrant color with 178-degree wide viewing angles, and images that are clear and bright, even outdoors.

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 a 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 will be available in Europe with 16GB of internal storage (8GB for the APAC region) and up to 32GB of additional storage with a microSD card. All models feature a front 1.2-megapixel camera for easy video chat and ASUS SonicMaster audio technology with MaxxAudio 3 processing by Waves ensures clear, well-rounded sound quality.

ASUS Fonepad Specifications
7-inch WXGA (800x1280) IPS display (216ppi)
1.2GHz Intel Atom Z2420 processor
PowerVR SGX540 GPU
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
1GB of RAM
8GB/16GB of internal storage
microSD support up to 32GB
3.15MP autofocus camera
720p HD video recording
1.3MP front camera
Bluetooth v3.0 with A2DP
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot
microUSB v2.0 /3.5mm audio jack
GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quad-band)
HSDPA 21 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
3G/HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100
GPS with A-GPS support and GLONASS
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Li-Ion 4,270mAh battery
Talk time up to 9 hours
196.4 x 120.1 x 10.4mm (dimension)
340g (weight)
Color: Titanium Gray, Champagne Gold

Availability & Pricing
There are two versions of the Asus Fonepad. In Europe, the tablet will come with 16GB of built-in storage and a 1.2MP front-facing camera. It will launch in April for €220. For the APAC region, the Fonepad will have only 8GB of built-in storage but it grows a 3MP camera on the back. This one will launch in March for $250.

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