The Asus Padfone is two devices in one. A 4.3″ Android phone, which slots inside a tablet chassis to become a 10.1″ tablet when you need more screen space. It’s the craziest thing. Here’s a snippet from Asus explaining the thinking:
This convergent device combines a smartphone and a tablet computer into one symbiotic gadget that allows consumers to choose the screen size that best fits their activities while seamlessly sharing data and 3G internet access.
We weren’t going to mention it due to it being TOO BONKERS to comprehend, until this fantastic promotional image popped up:
She’ll regret those tattoos in later life. Here’s a proper product shot:
And there’s a suitably strange video up on YouTube.
Motorola’s latest flagship dual-core Android monster is a massive, original powerhouse, that’s a big improvement on previous MOTOBLUR mobiles – but still isn’t a total winner.
A slim and glamorous phone from Sony Ericsson, with the sharpest display around. It’s no powerhouse and the screen’s not the biggest out there, but we don’t mind. Because it’s cute.
LG’s first glasses-free 3D phone is a heavy, fat monster, with a clever 3D effect that works rather well. As a smartphone, though, it’s heavy and underwhelming.
A very shiny thing from Sony Ericsson, with a 3.7″ screen and Android 2.3.3 inside. But is it exciting enough to win fans in today’s spec-obsessed market? Can man live on one core alone?
INQ’s Android phone is an interesting “boutique” piece of hardware, packed with unique interface customisations that go far beyond the headline Facebook integration. We like it a lot.
Stuart Foy
/ May 31, 2011I can confirm from having seen videos of the Asus booth girls, that those are not tattoos, but stickers. Stickers on a woman. Yes.
Timbo
/ June 1, 2011Price will be the deciding factor. Actually like the idea