Asus PadFone

151 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 151 reviews of Asus PadFone. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People really like the screen and durability. The usability and performance are also mentioned favorably, but there are mixed views on the battery and price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Asus PadFone is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Asus PadFone

alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 user reviews of Asus PadFone from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the sound and screen. The usability and durability are also mentioned favorably. Reviews are divided on the performance. There are some negative comments about the reliability and price.

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68% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Asus PadFone

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of Asus PadFone from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com.

88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Cliff Jones (trustedreviews.com)

Asus Padfone

First Look: We go hands-on with the elusive hybrid phonelet. Moblet. Tabular PC. Padfone.

One mobile contract ; Well built

Utilitarian design

There is no word on pricing yet but the company did confirm a 2012 launch date.

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by (t3.com)

Asus Padfone review: Hands-on

The Asus Padfone is an unusual hybrid device that comprises a smartphone and a tablet running from one SIM card. Genius or madness? We went hands-on...

The concept of a smartphone that transforms into a tablet is certainly an interesting one, although whether this particular innovation catches on remains to be seen.

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by : Lars-Göran Nilsson (pocket-lint.com)

Asus PadFone hands-on - Pocket-lint

Is it a phone, or is it a tablet? Well actually, it has the power to be both. That's the story of the PadFone, a new gadget that's been announced by

May, 2011

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Expert review by : Sophie Charara (stuff.tv)

Asus Padfone review

Asus' PadFone doesn't do things by halves – it's a smartphone that slots seamlessly into a tablet dock. But does it work?

Decent as both phone and tablet ; Easy to dock with station ; Stylus headset is odd but useful

Station is bulky ; Doesn’t feel quite finished

A promising idea – iron out the kinks (and that bump) and the PadFone could be a winner

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : Ross Catanzariti (techadvisor.co.uk)

Asus Padfone review

You can never accuse Asus of being boring. In a market filled with "me too" products that lack imagination, the Asus Padfone, an Android phone that docks into a tablet shell, is one of the most interesting concepts we've ever seen. Disappointingly, at...

Thre Asus Padfone is a nice idea and one that in time could work, but right now there are just too many things that do not operatate smoothly enough for it to be considered a success. ASUS clearly hasn't found an efficient way to combine both...

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Asus PadFone

Is it a phone, is it a tablet? Actually, it's both - and one's hiding inside the other. Namely a mobile that slotted into a tablet's shell to provide the guts. Now there's a sequel on the way, and it looks like it'll hit Europe, whereas its predecessor...

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by (somobile.co.uk)

ASUS Padfone

The ASUS Padfone is unlike anything we've seen before, offering-up a smartphone and tablet combo for those who want the best of both worlds.

The aptly-named Padfone arrives in the form of a 4.3-inch smartphone and a 10.1-inch touchsreen dock - which transforms into a tablet once attached to the handset. The Galaxy Tab-style 'tablet' has no processing power of its own in fact, although it...

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by : Ross Catanzariti (goodgearguide.com.au)

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ASUS Padfone review: A nice idea that's poorly executed

Good performance in phone mode ; Padfone Station charges Padfone ; Included stylus headset & case

Tablet is too chunky and heavy ; User experience feels unfinished ; Average screen on both devices

The ASUS Padfone, an Android phone that docks into a tablet shell, is one of the most interesting mobility products we've ever seen. Unfortunately using the Padfone on a daily basis simply feels like an unfinished product in desperate need of both a...

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by : Richard Lai (engadget.com)

ASUS PadFone review

It's been a long ride for the PadFone. ASUS' last smartphone was the Android 2.1-powered A10 from two years ago, then five months later the company ended

Inventive design ; Superb battery life ; Good value for three form factors ; Preloaded with many handy apps

Heavy and chunky ; Dynamic Switching not widely compatible

The ASUS PadFone is a remarkable piece of work and its unique transformation will catch people's attention. It just needs a diet and some software fixes.

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by : Jessica Dolcourt (cnet.com)

New Asus PadFone one-ups itself with Snapdragon 800, microSD (hands-on)

The new Asus PadFone isn't available in the US, but with its Snapdragon 800 processor and impressive build quality, we're scratching our heads as to why.

Sep, 2013

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