Asus Padfone 2 hands-on: A different transformer

16 October 2012
Asus just announced their new Padfone in Milan and we were on the scene to cover it live. The Asus Padfone 2 is an Android phone with the rather unique ability to become the heart of a tablet, just like the original.The specs have been...

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  • 03 Nov 2012

Anonymous, 02 Nov 2012Former owner of an LG mobilephone, I don't even check ever ... moreThats great news to hear, so the phone will get JB, KLP then..

Thank you Anon.

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    • 02 Nov 2012

    Denzo, 30 Oct 2012Im not an Android fan, but I really might buy one of these.... moreFormer owner of an LG mobilephone, I don't even check ever again any model they produce due to terrible experience with their software updates.

    Now I own the 1st Asus Transformer, together with an iMac, a Samsung high-end laptop and an HTC Incredible S mobile phone. Beside my irrational affection for Asus products, their update program policy is by far the best on the android market. They can handle bugs and fixes faster than anyone else.

    Starting 2013 I get free hardware update from my carrier, this baby has all tickets to be the chosen one.

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      • 30 Oct 2012

      James, 16 Oct 2012I have always liked Asus products. However there is an inh... moreWe can not handle quad ore.

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        • Denzo
        • sy9
        • 30 Oct 2012

        Im not an Android fan, but I really might buy one of these..can any Android experts tell me if Asus is good with updates or are they terrible like LG?!

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          • Anonymous
          • qTQ
          • 28 Oct 2012

          yk, 16 Oct 2012Hmmm quite interesting.. But no usb on the go :(MHL plug functions as a MicroUSB right on the phone! ;-)

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            • usher
            • PF0
            • 27 Oct 2012

            what so new abt this padfone as most of the device are of with common features hahahahaha...........!

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              • 8yR
              • 27 Oct 2012

              What would happen if you're using it as a tablet and the phone rings? How easy is it to remove etc?

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                • Anonymous
                • Pue
                • 22 Oct 2012

                Anonymous, 21 Oct 2012one is useless without the other. why would anybody buy a u... moreOnly the tablet is useless without the phone. Not the other way around. If you lose or break the phone, publish the tablet on ebay. This is the best phone out there today... go play with your phone kid...

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                  • Anonymous
                  • sfQ
                  • 21 Oct 2012

                  one is useless without the other. why would anybody buy a useless tablet for $300? what happens when you lose or break the phone? assus stick to cheap laptops.

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                    • ii1
                    • 20 Oct 2012

                    J, 16 Oct 2012nice phoneGreat phone - cant find a better phone that combines design with performance.Easily the best phone out there - so much so I bought it over the galaxy s3, iPhone 5, lumia 920 and htc one x+. The Igzo panel consumes less than 50 % of the battery when compared to lg Optimus g ips lcd2 technology with 30% more contrast so battery shoul last no matter how hard you use the phone. Best CPU and gpu , great camera, 2g ram and Jb in November - name a better phone.

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                      • 20 Oct 2012

                      sid, 20 Oct 2012another useless device. build it, and they will come... Why would a phone that can turn into a tablet be useless exactly?
                      Now I dislike all Android devices, but I pay credit where it is due. This is an interesting idea, with an interesting design and very good specs.

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                        • 20 Oct 2012

                        another useless device. build it, and they will come...

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                          • 19 Oct 2012

                          Arsalan, 17 Oct 2012Has anyone actually seen the keyboard dock (or accessory as... moreAsus is working on the design of the keyboard dock. It is supposed to come out by the end of the year. If this turn out to be true then I know what the Christmas gift to myself will be...

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                            • 19 Oct 2012

                            guys do u know the pricing of this gadget. .....may i.know d indian market pricing

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                              • 18 Oct 2012

                              I'm sure, later, there will be China's OEM screen dock for iphone and samsung. Until then, the asus's idea of this brilliant padfone will become invalid. definitely

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                                • 18 Oct 2012

                                is it just me or that pad looks exactly like an iPad 2/3?

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                                  • Piyush
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                                  • 18 Oct 2012

                                  This is just awesome by spending rs 11000 extra u can convert it to a tablet!!!
                                  Since i dont like samsung products(poor build quality etc) i would love to go with this one or iphone 5(only if maps are improved till next update).
                                  I wish i would have enough money to buy both...:-(

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                                    • Anonymous
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                                    • 18 Oct 2012

                                    the thing that make it different from other latest smartphone is its having cortex A 15 not A 9

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • v0X
                                      • 17 Oct 2012

                                      In the end iphone5 is the winner again because of the score in sunspider

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                                        • Arsalan
                                        • Rqn
                                        • 17 Oct 2012

                                        Has anyone actually seen the keyboard dock (or accessory as GSMArena calls it) Padphone 2 ? From what I've read on other websites unlike original Padphone, there is no keyboard dock for Padphone 2.