Das Asus Padfone – letzte Woche noch ein Gerücht ohne Namen, dann die ersten Bilder-Leaks, heute hat Asus die Tablet-Smartphone Docking-Combo im Rahmen der asiatischen Technik-Messe Computex offiziell vorgestellt. Außerdem neu dabei: Das 7 Zoll-Honeycomb-Tablet Eee Pad MeMO 3D.
Alle Vermutungen der letzten Tage haben sich heute bestätigt: Ja, Asus baut ein Tablet mit andockbarem Smartphone (oder umgekehrt), und ja, es wird ein Tablet mit 3D-Display kommen. Grund zur Freude in der Android-Community – nach dem äußerst beliebten Eee Pad Transformer haut Asus mit dem Eee Pad MeMO 3D und dem Asus Padfone gleich die nächsten dicken Dinger raus.
Zuerst zum Padfone: Die Asus-Präsentation lief unter der Überschrift “Break the rules, innovations beyond expectations” – und was da genau zu erwarten war, wusste bis vor kurzem wirklich keiner. Gestern hatten die Kollegen von Pocketnow eine geleakte Bildergalerie des Padfones veröffentlicht, heute wurde klar, dass das Padfone hält, was die Bilder versprachen:
Das Tablet bietet nicht einfach nur eine Station zum Andocken für das Smartphone – es schluckt das “Fone” regelrecht und lässt es im angedockten Zustand hinter einer Klappe verschwinden, in die Hintertür sozusagen. Sieht gut aus, das Ganze.
Hier der offizielle Werbespot zum Asus Padfone:
Und noch ein wenig Behind-the-Scene-Footage:
Das Eee Pad MeMO 3D scheint ebenfalls nicht von schlechten Eltern zu sein: Der 7 Zoll-Androide mit3D-Display kommt laut Asus mit Android-Version 3.0 daher. Das widerspricht den Gerüchten von letzter Woche und dürfte Besitzern des Dell Streak 7 und des HTC Flyer wieder Hoffnung machen – hatte es doch geheißen, dass Honeycomb nicht für Tablets mit 7 Zoll-Bildschirm ausgerichtet sei. Außerdem hat das Asus MeMO 3D einen Stylus (siehe HTC Flyer) und ein Headset (MeMIC), zum Beispiel zum Musikhören oder Telefonieren, mit an Bord.
Gute Neuigkeiten gab es übrigens auch bezüglich des Honeycomb-Updates für das Transformer: Gestern konnten wir das OTA-Update für Anfang der Woche terminieren, heute wissen wir es genau: Am 31. Mai, also morgen, beginnt der Rollout für die aktualisierte Android-Version 3.1.
Hier noch ein paar Fotos vom Asus Padfone:
Die Pressemitteilung im Wortlaut:
ASUS “INNOVATION BEYOND EXPECTATIONS” AT COMPUTEX 2011
Chairman Jonney Shih unveils the stunning Padfone device, a 3D tablet, ultra-thin and light notebooks and netbooks, plus the world’s first PC motion sensing controller and a sleek 27” All-in-One HD desktop
Taipei, Taiwan (Computex, May 30, 2011) — ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih has unveiled the highly-anticipated Padfone along with the latest ASUS innovations, which include new UX Series notebooks, redesigned N Series notebooks with SonicMaster audio technology, the revolutionary and versatile Eee Pad Memo 3D, ultra-thin Eee PC X101 netbooks, and unique home entertainment devices such as the motion-sensing WAVI Xtion and the 27” All-in-One high-definition ET2700XVT desktop PC. With “Break the Rules, Innovation Beyond Expectations” as the dominant theme this year, Mr. Shih has reiterated the company’s strength in cutting-edge designs and superior engineering skills to help bring users the devices of their dreams.
“Breaking the rules and changing the status quo are the keys to our success, and we strive to offer customers an experience that surpasses their expectations,” said Mr. Shih.
Padfone elevates consumer choice to new levels
Innovation is at the heart of ASUS design and the new Padfone reveals exciting new possibilities for mobile computing and communication. 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.
UX Series ultraportables
ASUS is noted for its exquisite design, and nowhere else is this more evident than in the new UX Series, developed in close cooperation with Intel® to ensure the best products become available to consumers. These astonishingly thin ultraportables are made possible through the use of a strong but light aluminum alloy shell with a unique ‘spun’ finish on polished surfaces. The artistry of the series draws inspiration from luxury timepieces, displaying sharp edges, an oversized keyboard and smartphone-like touchpad for added comfort, as well as reinforced hinges for extended longevity. Measuring a mere 17mm at its thickest point, the needle-thin UX Series nonetheless packs impressive specifications, with the latest 2nd generation Intel® Core™ mobile processors up to the powerful i7, SATA 6Gb/s solid-state drives and the Instant On feature, which resumes the notebook in seconds.
N Series notebooks and All-in-One PC with SonicMaster
ASUS continues to innovate in PC audio. The same SonicMaster technology that ASUS first developed with Bang & Olufsen ICEpower® for the incredible NX90 can now be enjoyed on the new N Series, where stunning high-gloss designs meet the very latest mobile technology. This latest N Series, co-designed by ASUS and world renowned designer David Lewis, comes with the addition of a dedicated external subwoofer for deep bass extension that would otherwise be impossible to replicate on a notebook. Desktop PC users can also experience the same well-appointed luxury with the 27” HD All-in-One ET2700XVT desktop PC, which offers ultra-wide 178-degree viewing angles and optional 10-point multi-touch for smooth, fully consolidated computing.
Eee Pad MeMO 3D adds depth to tablet devices
Recognizing that no two users have quite the same needs when it comes to tablets, ASUS has introduced a fourth tablet to go alongside the recently announced Eee Pad Transformer, Eee Pad Slider and Eee Slate. Powered by the latest version of the Android operating system, the Eee Pad MeMO 3D has a 7” multi-touch screen that can also be used with the supplied stylus for note taking in portrait orientation, plus a unique glasses-free 3D display mode for entertainment on the go.
The Eee Pad MeMO 3D is designed to be an alternative take on the 10” tablet that is fast becoming a standard size. This portrait-oriented device uses a screen that can also be used more traditionally with all Android Honeycomb applications, should users choose to do so.
Eee PC evolved
ASUS evolves the Eee PC further with new models that take netbooks to ever-greater heights. The new Eee PC X101 has been designed from the start to be the perfect ultraportable for modern mobile users, with its Intel® MeeGo operating system incorporating full support for a wide range of social networking services. Eee PC X101 Series netbooks are also offered with the Windows® 7 operating system, and models ship with both solid state and mechanical hard drive storage configurations.
Wireless home entertainment with WAVI Xtion
Drawing on its research and development foundations, ASUS has worked closely with PrimeSense™, the leader in motion-sensing technology, in crafting the world’s first and only open-source, controller-free gesture-based device for PC. WAVI Xtion offers limitless enjoyment for consumers, upscaling PC fun onto big screen TV. The technology represents total integration of multimedia, social networking and gaming. The Xtion Browser affords internet usage with hand and body movements for an interactive experience, expanding web content with larger fonts, icons and graphics for livelier navigation. The Xtion Portal acts as an app store where users can purchase new games and utilities designed for WAVI Xtion, while social networking becomes more intuitive with a controller-free interface and exciting gesture input, also using an attractive visual style. WAVI Xtion ships with a game bundle that includes MayaFit™, Beat Booster, and DanceWall™, all perfect for exercise and fun for the entire family. Better still, the Xtion Engine incorporates gesture-based controls into many existing PC games, so consumers can experience them in a completely new way.
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Padfone
The ASUS Padfone is a device that explores one possible convergence between two popular mobile devices — the smartphone and the tablet. The Padfone solves the problem of data transfer hassles and multiple SIM cards when both a smartphone and 3G tablet are used. With the Padfone, the smartphone docks inside the tablet to give users an expanded view to suit their tasks. With the phone docked, it can recharge from the tablet’s larger battery and the tablet can also make use of the smartphone’s 3G internet connection. The dual interfaces for both the pad and phone ensure an enhanced user experience as the layout is automatically adjusted for all activities such as video conferencing, web browsing, and emailing.
[via Asus Pressemitteilung per E-Mail]
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