fbpx

Asus FonePad 7 (2014, FE170CG) unboxed, first look

Coming in exclusively today, the redesigned Asus FonePad 7 packs almost everything we loved about its predecessor, with a few downgrades in screen & camera resolutions and internal memory. But even with that said, Asus has aggressively priced the FonePad 7 FE170CG at a very affordable price point, without much compromising the experience – this is why a lot of eyes are set on the device.

ASUS FONEPAD 7 2014 (12)

The packaging itself is really clean and simple. The device comes in only with the usual papers, the plastic and the charger set and you’ll be good to go. For the quick unboxing of the device, check out our video down below:

For an affordable tablet, the FonePad 7 doesn’t feel cheap at all. In fact, it feels a lot classier than most of its competitors and even those of the higher price range. It’s solidly built, and the materials used are well chosen.

ASUS FONEPAD 7 2014 (10)

Powering on the device, we are greeted by Asus’ UI which looks really good; again, better than a lot of skins out there! The display isn’t exactly good to look at, but it’s tolerable from what we’ve seen so far. Also, we were greeted with a software update that you will need to download. We will update you more on all of that in the full review.

ASUS FONEPAD 7 2014 (7)

Breezing through the UI, the camera software and through a few apps, the device is really snappy – something to expect of an Intel Inside device. We will be testing it further through benchmark tests, gaming and a battery test soon to see if it stacks up well to our standards. For the most part, we haven’t encountered any hiccups or lags, and that’s a good start for the new FonePad 7.

ASUS Fonepad 7 (FE170CG) specs:
7.0-inch WSVGA (1024 x 600) LCD, 170ppi
1.2GHz Intel Atom Z2520 dual-core CPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2 GPU
1GB RAM
4GB internal storage
up to 64GB via microSD
2MP rear camera, f/2.8
0.3MP front-facing, f/2.8
dual-SIM (micro), dual-standby
HSPA+, 3G, 2G
WiFi 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, GLONASS & AGPS
Android Jellybean 4.3 (upgradable to Android 4.4 Kitkat)
3,950mAh battery
192 x 110 x 10.7 mm
290g

The new Asus FonePad 7 is currently priced at Php5,995 and is now available on retail in the country. Stay tuned for our full review coming up soon!

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 985 other subscribers
Avatar for Bob Freking

Bob Freking occasionally contributes articles to the website. He is a UST Graduate of Commerce & Business Administration, Major in Marketing Management, and a full-time Sith Lord with three dragons.

18 Responses

  1. Avatar for breast active breast active says:

    As pumps work on a general idea of tissue expansion, it lowers health risk
    that the woman wants to avoid. Commonly used exercises are the pushups, chest extension exercises, bench
    presses, breast presses, arm swings, etc. Inflammation following
    breast augmentation procedure: The breasts might be enlarged for three-four months following the
    surgical treatment.

  2. Avatar for masamamang.oso masamamang.oso says:

    Got my FE170CG (aka K012) 2 days ago from Silicon Valley… super sulit siya for the price walang panama ang Samsung Tab 3 7.0 dito sa FE170CG at ang tibay ng build quality di mumurahin, iyong black kunin iyo mas ASTIG parang same material gaya ng mga ASUS laptops ang ginamit di glossy… mas ok ako nito kay sa mga tablet na locally branded at maayos pa ang service centers nito kaysa iyong local brand na pasaway ang SC doon sa SM Annex….

  3. Avatar for VanLeyesa VanLeyesa says:

    Wait ko nalang full review dito, then bibili na ko agad :)

  4. Avatar for Naknang Naknang says:

    bakit sobrang mura, camera lang panira shet

    pero okay na rin

  5. Avatar for Joshua Joshua says:

    Maganda sya pero wala akong makitang screen protector at cover nito dito sa Ilocos. I only bought this thru online.

    • Avatar for meom meom says:

      how’s the viewing angle?
      portrait and landscape?

      thank you!

    • Avatar for Joshua Joshua says:

      Ok naman po. Ung camera lang talaga ung ayaw ko.. But it’s ok for me kasi hindi naman talaga ako mahilig magtake ng pictures.

    • Avatar for Rencer Rencer says:

      Kakabili ko lng ng sakin.. ok nmn ung device kaso ung sa viewing angle nya from top eh sobrang sama XD di ko sure kung defect un o ganun tlga..

  6. Avatar for Ryan Ryan says:

    Nakalock-in ko na sa phablet na toh. Will wait for the review. then go!

  7. Avatar for siopawman siopawman says:

    please do a review of Asus Fonepad 7 ME372CG.
    thanks!

  8. Avatar for abuzalzal abuzalzal says:

    You know, a device like this will really look good in my hands. Just like Cherry Mobiles Tabs and Fons, they look gorgeous when I’m the one using them devices. ‘Tsaka, ‘tang kabayo, ang mura. Bagay na bagay talaga sa postura ko. So, tell me. Where can I get one at ako’y agad bibili? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA LOL

    • Avatar for masamamang.oso masamamang.oso says:

      sa build quality at UI walang panama ang CM tablets dito sa FE170CG … bibili na nga ako ng CM Endeavor tapos na kita ko ito… mas maganda ang FE170CG kay sa ibang local rebranded tablets out there…

  9. Avatar for asa asa says:

    San meron nito?!?!?

  10. Avatar for Easy E Easy E says:

    Buy! Buy! Buy!

  11. Avatar for lolwut lolwut says:

    Bob, how about the call quality and phone signal reception?

    • Avatar for masamamang.oso masamamang.oso says:

      Malakas ang signal ng FE170CG kasi may dead spot dito sa amin na kahit iyong Samsung, Huawei at CM Apollo hirap o madalas walang masagap na signal habang itong FE170CG naka 2 bars pa…

Leave a Reply
JOIN OUR TELEGRAM DISCUSSION

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *