Is Padfone a breakthrough in convergence technology?

Technology users have witnessed a lot of advanced devices and convergence that made it possible to merge phones and tablets. Also, we now see devices like Padfone embedding a smartphone in a tablet to enable the functionality of both devices in one. Asus has also launched its own device called the Asus Padfone Infinity. The Infinity was unveiled at MWC 2013. Let’s find out about this latest dual-purpose device from Asus.

About Padfone Infinity

Think of a Tablet that has a slot to accommodate a Smartphone. Asus has introduced this concept to allow the fusion of two technologies in one device and also use it individually when needed. This Padfone is capable of 4G LTE connectivity, runs Android OS 4.2 along with a stunning Full HD display.

You will be surprised by the new feature introduced by Asus that allows for a good on-screen display. A 5-inch display screen enabled with IPS technology that has 441ppi to display a bright image and sharp content quality. This seems to be better than Apple’s retina display. Compared to just 326ppi, you can easily understand which one is better when it comes to display quality.

Infinity’s hardware is robust; the sliding function to fit the phone with the tab is smooth. The rubber-like finish makes it easy to secure the phone inside the unit and keeps it snug. The software is also very sensitive in detecting change. You won’t encounter any performance lag when switching from big screen to smartphone docking, and undocking is a smooth transition.

The new device is clocked at 1.7GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600 CPU and supports 3G connectivity along with LTE. The quad-core chip offers the best performance without lag. You’ll be able to easily extract 19 hours of battery life with 3G connectivity and talk time.

The Padphone Unit

The Padfone is a unit that has a slot to accommodate an Asus smartphone to turn it into a 10.1-inch Station tablet. The tablet’s resolution is 1,920 x 1,200 and 1080p Full HD content streaming. This unit is also useful as a battery pack that will give you up to three times the battery power. In addition, the 1MP camera mounted on the top of the tablet allows for video calls and selfies. The unit also has a USB port for connectivity.

The whole set is monoblock finished in aluminum that houses the entire structure in one. Other things include 64GB of flash memory, 2GB of RAM, and NFC technology for data exchange. Additionally, the tablet is capable of functioning as a smartphone containing a dialer for making calls. You will also be able to capture 8 photos per second which is possible with burst mode.

Asus has also included the Echo; this is similar to the Siri technology used by Apple. However, it’s a bit different with various features accommodated by Asus, like the camera app that takes a photo at the moment you say Cheese.

conclusion

The Asus Padfone Infinity is an attractive portable device. It is useful for those who are on the go and do not want to carry extra luggage. Additionally, the advantage of having a large screen to use as a tab / phone is what will fascinate many to acquire it.

The device is attractive at first sight and you will like the sleek design, metal finished body and rubberized casing. The price of this dual purpose device is $1325. This