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Linards

Mon Feb 25 2013, 09:17pm

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I guess ASUS wanted to have the best specs in the smartphone market. So congrats, they did it... but most important question is - will PF become more popular? I really dont think so, because it is not only about specs but also reasonability.

First of all, I dont understand where they are running, releasing products one after another, basicly killing themselves. Moreover, by cutting (promised) support on previous devices, they make customers feel a bit fooled, so they dont earn respect in long term.
Actually, I think more logical way of product release is to go from premium to midclass not vise-versa. PF was big expeiment, maybe that is why they chose to do it that way...

Secondly, of course specs are very high-end, but one should also question why on earth you need FHD resolution on 5" phones display? Imo even for 10" tablet it is overkill. Besides it is !Android! So you can do what - internet, emails, pictures, videos, android apps and games... no application really making benefit of it.

Apperently, there is also a problem in the concept. It seems to me that ASUS just makes another PF but have no idea who will buy it and why... I mean in this video - a veterinar saying "It also keeps my dog entertained!" DAFUQ? Is it meant for dogs, not for humans? Comon guys, device will cost 1000 EUR, probably only buisnesmen or enthusiasts will buy it - not for their animals, but for being productive.
Also since there is no Station Dock that generally means it is a phone and a big toy, nothing more... only if you add a bluetooth keyboard.

So despite I love my PF1 and like ASUS concept and quality of mobile products - I doubt if PF Infinity will be a hit. As I mentioned in comments, I would rather spend that money on VivoTab Smart + 4" smartphone. Sorry, PF...

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Angelusz

Mon Feb 25 2013, 09:58pm

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Um. They failed Linards, it has the Snapdragon 600 instead of the 800, which is best.

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Linards (25 Feb : 22:31)

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Mon Feb 25 2013, 10:22pm

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So the Fonepad 4 will dock a 7 inch phone into a 10 inch tablet?

Yeah JK ... I think

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Mon Feb 25 2013, 10:30pm

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I will not be buying this...

No keyboard ... ugly design ... nothing impressive. I loved the ZenDesign so much and the unibody, it was pretty original, not like every other smartphone!

Also the 5 inch display is too big for me... I like the PadFone2 screen more...

I bet you wouldn't be able to see a diference between the PadFone 2 and the PadFone Infinity display in terms of resolution, because I hope you all know that the human eye can see only 250 DPI. Unless you stick it like right infront of your face, which in a everyday scenario will never happen.

999 EURO ... Seriously? ... I hope it has a 3 times better build quality for that price. We'll see when somebody purchase it.

I hope they don't make a single sale, so their marketing team will mobilize a little bit!

The Padfone station looks like the one from the PadFone 2.

I will wait for the PadFone 4, I hope they make one and don't get their drop in sales the wrong way.

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Mon Feb 25 2013, 10:37pm

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How big hands do the Android phone designers have? 5" is way too big to be called a phone. A phone should be usable with one hand.

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Mon Feb 25 2013, 10:46pm

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jhattara wrote ...

How big hands do the Android phone designers have? 5" is way too big to be called a phone. A phone should be usable with one hand.

Exactly! Sometimes I have trouble with the 4.7 inches, not to speak about 5 inches... thats just absurd!

If I want something bigger to hold with both hands ... I'll just dock it!

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Mon Feb 25 2013, 11:50pm

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In conclusion, Asus has given a step back with this terminal. More bulky, ugly and expensive and does nothing compared to PF2. I just hope they do not stop supporting users of PF1 and 2 and see 4.2 update for our devices

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Tue Feb 26 2013, 08:19am

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I guess you PF2 guys might be lucky enough to receive 4.2 but I think us poor poor PF1 useers won´t see another (major) update after 4.1.

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Tue Feb 26 2013, 08:34am

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The 5" is too large for 90% of user. We still use it as Phone day to day, now might not even fit into side pockets!

I wish they plan for bendable display to make it smaller in standby mode!

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Tue Feb 26 2013, 09:41am

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Linards wrote ...

I guess ASUS wanted to have the best specs in the smartphone market. So congrats, they did it... but most important question is - will PF become more popular? I really dont think so, because it is not only about specs but also reasonability.

Very much agree, competing on specs is like competing on price, you'll always be outrun by the competition. It's why I think their marketing and product strategy is awful. The reason anyone would be interested in the Padfone at all would be its unique form factor. They definitely ought to invest more in market research as well as customer service, two differentiating points that can possibly make them win customers from the big guys (Samsung, Apple and possibly HTC).

Anyway, Asus just seems to love pissing off early adopters (at least in Hong Kong). First the Padfone 1 release/announcement that never happened despite huge interest in the product. Then the Padfone 2's delays in availability during Xmas period (the time when it really mattered to have it on time) escalated by frustrations that no retailer or staff knows when they'll actually hit stores. Many have pre-ordered as soon it was announced (a month or two in advance) and were promised they'll have the goods in their hands DEFINITELY before Xmas (did not happen). Next is their marketing strategy to lull more buyers by giving away to new converts the official PF2 sleeves as a Chinese New Year promotion. Loyal fans felt offended and insulted by this move, many felt 'punished' for buying early.

I guess with the Padfone Infinity (other than those who hate the 5" size or the new design) it's a slap across the face for PF2 owners who just bought a device only to have it outmoded so soon.

As a PF1 owner and having bought two PF2s for my parents, I think I have this love-hate relationship with Asus. Love their innovation and good quality devices but hate nearly everything else.

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Tue Feb 26 2013, 02:24pm

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hoyin007 wrote ...

The 5" is too large for 90% of user. We still use it as Phone day to day, now might not even fit into side pockets!

Also, at this rate, we will have the Padfone 5 at the end of this year. And it will feature a 8" display, dockable into a 10" tablet.

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Im very pleased with my PF2 and wont buy the Infinity cause I dont see the big upside with it... 999$ for a bigger screen thats harder to use? nah

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