It wouldn't be an ASUS event without a new device that functions as both a handset and a slate. And, as expected, the Taiwanese company delivered on that front here at Computex; CEO Jonney Shih announced the FonePad 8, available in both 7- and 8-inch sizes. A follow-up to ASUS' FonePad 7, the new device sports similar specs, with improved performance and a slimmer design. Oh, and it boasts a 64-bit processor that supposedly crushes other phones when it comes to real-world benchmarks.
On stage, Mr. Shih mostly emphasized the 64-bit processor's performance; the FonePad 8 runs a 1.8GHz Intel Atom Z3560 chip that apparently trounces the competition. That speed should make navigating the device's Zen user interface a seamless experience, though we'll reserve final judgment until we've tried it out for ourselves.
Back to the more superficial stuff: the FonePad's bezel is just 5.06mm (0.19 inch) thin, and ASUS designed the device for comfortable use in the hand. Other specs include dual front speakers (the standout feature on the previous FonePad), a 1,280 x 800 display (presumably for both the 7- and 8-inch versions) and two SIM slots. We'll be gathering more specs -- and hands-on impressions -- as soon as possible, so stay tuned.
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