Asus officially shows off the PadFone tablet/phone combo

Written by Andre Yoskowitz @ 30 May 2011 10:30 User comments (8)

Asus has shown off their much-hyped tablet/phone hybrid device, the Padfone.

The smartphone can be placed into a dock built-in to the back of the tablet, allowing users to have all the features of a phone (calls, GPS, texting, etc) on the larger screen of the tablet.

There were little other details revealed on a hardware basis, but the tablet will be 10.1-inches while the phone will have a large 4.3-inch screen.

Asus did not reveal pricing or a set release date.

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130.5.2011 11:09

A5J4DX

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cool

230.5.2011 12:52

LordRuss

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I would love to have one, but I don't need to move as slow as this commercial (I move slow enough as it is) & two how much am I going to get rooked for? I don't readily remember the model number for the AT&T phone that has been bombarding my senses on the TV (the guy in the airport), but this device (at first glance) is a clear winner.

Just one thought however... how hard am I going to get raped once the carriers decide the download caps; who is going to have the biggest shit fit to actually carry the device and then pass the legal sodomizing solution on to you & I?

Frankly I'm kind pissed that the tablet PC market seems to think everyone needs a cell phone-esque wireless connection for their device to start that rape game.

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330.5.2011 17:26

Ryoohki

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That commercial sucked but the padfone itself does look good though.

431.5.2011 00:32

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The stole my idea!! I said why not make it so you can stick your iOS, Android, or other phone that runs the same/similar into a larger screen and make it a tablet like a 2 years ago when the first iPad came out.

Damn I knew I shoulda patented it.

531.5.2011 14:32

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just bc there showing it know doesnt mean they just came out with. Most likely they have been working on it for a couple of years now. just research of course.

Originally posted by bobiroc:
The stole my idea!! I said why not make it so you can stick your iOS, Android, or other phone that runs the same/similar into a larger screen and make it a tablet like a 2 years ago when the first iPad came out.

Damn I knew I shoulda patented it.

631.5.2011 15:01

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Originally posted by Dmite30:
just bc there showing it know doesnt mean they just came out with. Most likely they have been working on it for a couple of years now. just research of course.
Originally posted by bobiroc:
The stole my idea!! I said why not make it so you can stick your iOS, Android, or other phone that runs the same/similar into a larger screen and make it a tablet like a 2 years ago when the first iPad came out.

Damn I knew I shoulda patented it.

I know... I was just teasing. I did really have that idea when the first iPad was announced though. Thought it would be pretty cool for iPod Touch and iPhone owners to be able to use 1 device and have the option for the larger screen. Maybe even add cellular internet capabilities to iPod touch owners.

731.5.2011 16:23

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Originally posted by bobiroc:

Originally posted by Dmite30:
just bc there showing it know doesnt mean they just came out with. Most likely they have been working on it for a couple of years now. just research of course.
Originally posted by bobiroc:
The stole my idea!! I said why not make it so you can stick your iOS, Android, or other phone that runs the same/similar into a larger screen and make it a tablet like a 2 years ago when the first iPad came out.

Damn I knew I shoulda patented it.
I know... I was just teasing. I did really have that idea when the first iPad was announced though. Thought it would be pretty cool for iPod Touch and iPhone owners to be able to use 1 device and have the option for the larger screen. Maybe even add cellular internet capabilities to iPod touch owners.

it is a good idea im sure apple is working on it as we talk tho :)

81.6.2011 08:07

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LoL why does this asus advert feel like a food advert, Marks and Spencer's anyone ??

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