ASUS Mobile has just announced its newest 7-inch Intel-powered Android slate that features full phone and text functionality with dual-SIM support and 3G internet connectivity – the FonePad 7 (ME175CG).
ASUS Fonepad 7 (ME175CG) specs:
7.0-inch WXGA (1280 x 800) IPS LCD, 216ppi
1.2GHz Intel Atom Z2520 dual-core CPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2 GPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage
up to 64GB via microSD
5 megapixel rear camera
1.2 megapixel front-facing
dual-SIM, dual-standby
HSPA+, 3G, 2G
WiFi 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, GLONASS & AGPS
Android Jellybean
3,950mAh battery
199.5 x 120.8 x 11.35 mm
340g
Local pricing and availability of the ASUS Fonepad 7 (ME175CG) are yet to be announced but we’re expecting it to be around the Php9K mark.
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If the price is right then I think Samsung needs to do something with their underpowered galaxy tabs. For 9k this is really something worth considering.