Asus launches Fonepad in Phl market

MANILA, Philippines - Asus Philippines has launched the Fonepad, a competitively priced handheld with 3G voice and mobile data with all the features of a smartphone and the versatility of a seven-inch tablet.

The 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.

Powered by the latest Intel Atom Z2420 processor with full Android compatibility, the Fonepad, which comes in titanium gray and champagne gold, features a perfect balance of performance and energy efficiency, with hardware-accelerated 1080p Full HD video decoding.

The seven-inch screen features 10-point multi-touch, and a 1280 x 800 HD resolution for crisp screen results.

Built-in 3G with HSPA+, the 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, the Fonepad can also be used for voice calls using the built-in noise-canceling digital microphone or an optional 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.

The Fonepad is available in 8GB and 32GB capacities, and has an SD card slot for up to 32GB of additional storage. All models feature a front 1.2-megapixel camera for easy video chat and an optional rear 3-megapixel autofocus camera with 720p HD video recording.

The Asus SonicMaster audio technology with MaxxAudio 3 processing by Waves ensures clear, well-rounded sound quality.

The Asus Fonepad will be out in stores during the last week of May at P14,995 for the 32GB variant and P11,995 for the 8GB variant.