Category: computex 2013

Asus Transformer Book Trio: Dual-OS, Dual Intel CPU

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The Asus Transformer Book Trio is the most interesting product that Asus has unveiled today — a Transformer ultrabook that runs both Android OS and Windows 8, powered by an Intel Core i7 (Haswell) and Intel Atom Z2580 2.0GHz.

Asus Transformer Book Trio specs:
11.6-inch IPS LCD full HD display @ 1920×1080 pixels, 218ppi
Intel Core i7 4000U quad-core processor (ultrabook)
Intel Atom Z2580 2.0GHz dual-core (tablet)
2GB RAM (tablet) + 4GB DDDR3 RAM (ultrabook)
750GB/1TB HDD (ultrabook) + 64GB eMMC (tablet)
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
USB 3.0 ports
HDMI port
SD card reader
Android 4.2 Jellyebean
Windows 8

The idea is that the tablet can operate on its own and run Jellybean with an Intel Atom Z2580 2.0GHz. Once you dock the tablet into the keyboard dock, the Windows 8 operating system kicks in. The keyboard dock houses the Intel Core i7 4000U.

Then, you can actually use the keyboard dock and plug it to an external monitor via HDMI and operate it like a desktop. That’s their idea of a tablet, notebook and desktop in just one device.

Remember the Asus Transformer All-In-One which runs on both Windows 8 and Android Jellybean? It uses the same principle.

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Asus Memo Pad FHD 10 goes full HD and Atom

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Asus has introduced its 2nd-generation tablet with a 10-inch full HD tablet. Dubbed the Asus Memo Pad FHD 10, this 10-inch Android tablet runs on an Intel Atom processor and 1080p IPS display.

Asus Memo Pad FHD 10 specs:
10.1-inch IPS LCD full HD @ 1920×1080 pixels, 244ppi
Intel Atom Z2560 1.6GHz dual-core processor
PowerVR SGX544 MP2 GPU
2GB DDR2 RAM
16GB/32GB internal storage
up to 64GB via microSD card
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 3.0
SonicMaster Audio
GPS, GLONASS
5MP rear camera @ 1080p video recording
1.2MP front-facing camera
Android 4.2 Jellybean

The tablet is just 9.5mm thick and 580g light, and its lithium polymer battery lasts for up to 10 hours with 720p video playback. It is available in Royal Blue, Silk White and Vivid Pink colors. It will be available in the market by September 2013.

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Asus FonePad Note FHD 6 announced!

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Asus has just announced their very own phablet, the Asus FonePad Note FHD 6. Asus has transformed its FonePad line, dropped the tablet chassis and called it the Asus FonedPad Note FHD6.

The Fonepad Note introduces a totally new design and departs from the usual form factor of the older Fonepad.

Asus Fonepad Note FHD6 specs:
6.0-inch IPS+ full HD display @ 1920×1080 pixels, 367ppi
Intel Atom Z2560 1.6GHz dual-core processor
PowerVR SGX544 MP2 GPU
2GB DDR2 RAM
16GB internal storage
up to 64GB via microSD
3G/HSPA+ up to 42Mbps
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
5MP rear camera
1.2MP front-facing camera
GPS w/ aGPS support
Android 4.2 Jellybean

It has a front-facing stereo speakers and a stylus. The Padfone Note has one of the highest brightness in a tablet at 450 nits. No exact details on release date and price.

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Asus Zenbook Infinity unveiled, wrapped w/ Gorilla Glass

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Up next is the press conference of Asus where they unveiled their latest line-up of products for 2013. The spotlight was dominated by a sneak preview of the Asus Zenbook Infinity.

Asus didn’t really give very detailed information about the hardware configuration of the Zenbook Infinity except for the fact that it will run on the 4th-generation Intel Core i7 Haswell chip.

Asus has also added more glass into the design, dropping the aluminum-alloy unibody chassis from last year. This time, they’ve added Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top of the entire lid of the 13.3-inch laptop.

Aside from that, they also coated the trackpad with Gorilla Glass as well as the entire wristpad.

The IPS LCD of the main panel uses a different protective glass to make sure the touch-screen capability is not adversely affected.

Everything else will look the same as the older Zenbook Prime. The only demo unit they showe dot the press was encased in a polycarbonate box and is not turned on so we couldn’t really tinker with it much.

We’re still waiting for the press briefing to actually start so we may add some more details to this ultrabook as the day progresses.

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Acer announces Liquid S1, 5.7-inch dual-SIM

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Acer has just unveiled at Computex in Taiwan its latest Android smartphone that sports a 5.7-inch HD display with dual-SIM capabilities, the Liquid S1.

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The Liquid S1 is Acer’s first “phablet” device. It has a 5.7-inch HD (1280 x 720) TFT display which equates to a pixel density of 258ppi, 8GB of internal storage with microSD support, and a 2,400mAh battery.

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Powering the device is a Mediatek quad-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz, 1GB of RAM, and an almost stock Android 4.2 Jellybean. There’s no support for LTE though which is a compromise for having dual-SIM capabilities.

The Liquid S1 will come in black and white colors, and will start shipping in Q3 2013 in Europe and Russia for 349 Euros or almost Php20,000.

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