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ASUS Padfone 2
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Engadget Review
ASUS finally has a convincing PadFone and PadFone Station that are both very powerful and very portable.
Pros
- Powerful and efficient quad-core chipTop-notch camera performanceSurprisingly light tabletInnovative docking mechanism
Cons
- No dedicated keyboard dockNo microSD expansion
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ASUS Padfone 2
- Critic Reviews (6)
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- 73AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE6 ReviewsEngadget80ASUS PadFone 2 review: two times is a charm for thRight on time with all the best ingredients: a powerful and efficient quad-core processor, a powerful graphics engine, a large mobile display, best-in-class camera performance, LTE and a super-slick user experience. And that's just the phone alone!EngadgetNot RatedASUS PadFone 2 hands-on in Taipei (updated with viThe bulkiness of the original model is totally gone and we're still blown away by the combo's new weight. But first, the phone: in our hands, it really just feels like an enlarged version of the original PadFone, especially with the ripple pattern on the back.Pocket-Lint70Asus Padfone 2 reviewThere's still the feeling that the Asus Padfone is a little niche. It's a nice enough smartphone with competitive performance, but there are a number of compromises you have to live with on the tablet front should you take this hybrid solution.CNET Asia80Asus PadFone 2Having improved on many of the PadFone's shortcomings, the Asus PadFone 2 is a worthwhile upgrade for fans of the original version. ... If having a good camera and the latest OS aren't first on your list of priorities, the PadFone is worth a look.PC World AustraliaNot RatedASUS Padfone 2 Android phone (preview)The ASUS Padfone 2 is thinner, lighter and faster than the original Padfone and has significantly upgraded internals.T360Asus Padfone 2 reviewAlthough this is a clever, well-designed combination, overall it also feels like a compromise compared with the strengths of two separate gadgets.TrustedReviews70Asus Padfone 2 reviewIf the Padfone 2 provided a perfect phone and tablet experience we might be more forgiving of the lack of microSD card slot. However, as it stands, there’s very little to recommend this over practically any other tablet and phone combination at the price.Expert Reviews80Asus PadFone 2 reviewWe wish the tablet's screen was brighter, but this is still an innovative and convenient alternative to carrying both a smartphone and tablet.
- 92AVERAGE USER SCORE6 ReviewsEngadget Reader90August 7, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100March 20, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!i work as designer, this padfone 2 is help me, make my job easy, and easy to use and i give 5 stars to have this gadget, and will wait for the new one asus padfone infinity, hop it is more great and very helpfull to meEngadget Reader90March 10, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I bought it in China with the tablet. The sliding mechanism and dock is awesome.Engadget Reader90February 7, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I love it. I am past to Padfone from S2. I like the screen and the asus's system.There are only 1 problem: the pad station is not the best as screen. And there are less quality apps support (like all other Android tablets...)Engadget Reader80January 6, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100November 22, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A happy user here. Top-notch hardware, good design, awesome camera, NFC and, of course, the tablet dock - Padfone 2 will do everything you ask for.Another thanks to ASUS, their newest devices are out-of-this world. Now i have a UX32VD Zenbook and a Padfone 2 - and that's all i need for work, studies and leisure. Once again, good damn job!!!
Key Specs
TYPE
Smartphone
OPERATING SYSTEM
Android
SCREEN SIZE
4.722
INTERNAL MEMORY
161
CAMERA
Yes
TALK TIME
3G
CARRIERS (US)
Other
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