We knew it already from previous rumors circulating around the web. ASUS is coming up with a tablet called FonePad; today it was launched at the MWC. The tablet is an upgrade of Nexus 7 as FonePad lets you call and text.
This 7-inch tablet will compete directly to the recently announced Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Asus FonePad packs with an Intel processor, yes an ATOM processor at that. Powering the tablet is a 1.2GHz Atom Z2420, alongside with a 1GB of RAM, 16G of storage that extends up to 32G via microSD. Out of the box, FonePad has Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and an HSPA+ radio.
Asus FonePad will start selling in the US in April for USD249. The local rep has no word yet about its availability locally.
ASUS FonePad specs:
– 7” WXGA IPS touchscreen display, 1280×800 @216ppi
– 1.2GHz Intel Atom Z2420 dual-core processor
– PowerVR SGX540 GPU
– 1GB RAM
– 8/16GB internal storage expandable up to 32GB via micro-SD
– HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
– Bluetooth 3.0 w/ A2DP
– GPS w/ A-GPS, GLONASS
– 1.2MP front-facing camera
– Non-removable 4270mAh Li-Ion battery
– Android 4.1.2 OS Jelly bean
– Dimension: 196.4 x 120.1 x 10.4 mm
– Weight: 340g
