Reviewers Liked
- Impressively lightweight smartphone
- Wickedly fast performance
- Unique dual form functionality
- Sharp looking Super IPS display
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Very expensive
Asus Padfone 2 A68
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Expert reviews and ratings
By GadgetSpeak
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76
Asus are a company that I think of for computers and motherboards. So when the opportunity to look at a mobile phone from them it seems an interesting option. The name puzzled me for a moment until I related the ‘Pad’ part to a...
By What Hi-Fi?
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60
As we said, battery life is a big plus when considering the Padfone 2. The duo give around two days of normal use watching movies, playing Android games, messaging and making calls. In fact, if the Padfone 2 were cheaper we'd be much more enamoured of...
By Wired UK
on
80
As a combi deal with a high-end smartphone and matching tablet the Asus Padfone 2 is more than a gimmick -- it's a pretty good deal. The phone's spec may not quite match the very best, but the differences are minimal, and hey, you're getting a...
By littlegreenrobot.co.uk
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80
If you've got some spare cash burning a hole in your pocket and you can't decide whether you want a new phone or a tablet, the Asus Padfone 2 might come to your rescue. It's both. The phone is a fully fledged handset, self-contained and able to work on...
By IT Pro Portal
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70
The Padfone 2 is a great idea, and one that's mostly well-executed. There are definite advantages to having phone and tablet share a single set of apps and the same storage space, and – in theory – it makes sense not to double up on processing power,...
By Expert Reviews
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80
We wish the tablet's screen was brighter, but this is still an innovative and convenient alternative to carrying both a smartphone and tablet...
By The Inquirer
on
60
WITH THE ARRIVAL OF WINDOWS 8 , transforming devices have become all the rage, with seemingly every hardware firm under the sun rushing out hybrid machines. Clearly aware of this, Asus has taken a page out of Optimus Prime's book, creating devices that...
By V3.co.uk
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60
The Padfone 2 is an interesting attempt by Asus to create an all in one tablet and smartphone convertible. However, the initial promise is let down by a number of niggling flaws that make its £600 price tag feel a little...
By IT PRO
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80
A beautifully crafted handset, which fits into the 10in chassis to become a tablet. The idea to combine two form factors is brilliantly executed by Asus. We love the battery life the device has to offer and the pricing is also reasonable for the...
By PC Advisor
on
80
The Asus Padfone 2 is an interesting and unique offering. For £599 you get both a phone and a tablet in one although this has its limitations. Good hardware and excellent battery life are the standout features while build quality is a bit of a...
By T3 Magazine
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60
Phones have been getting bigger to bridge the gap between mobiles and tablets. Some - like the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 - are big enough that you might manage with just one gadget. But for that extra screen real estate, you can't beat a full-size tablet...
By 3G UK
on
90
The Asus Padfone 2 is rather dear at £599, but if you were planning on buying a tablet and phone, you’d probably spend about the same. The Padfone 2 is a great smartphone and the addition of the Station dock gives you the benefit of being able to...
By Pocket-lint
on
70
The Asus Padfone 2 is somewhat niche. It's well executed, but with conventional smartphone/tablet options at the same price, it has to fit your life perfectly to be...
By gadgetshow.channel5.com
on
80
We have to admit, we had reservations about the PadFone concept - it just seems a bit impractical. Yet given the constraints, Asus has made it work as well as it possibly could - and if you’re the sort prepared to buy a phone SIM-free rather than on...
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