CNETAnalysis: Asus has unveiled its latest ‘Padfone’ hybrid mobile computing device at Computex 2011, a smartphone that also comes with a tablet for the user to dock into. Asus CEO Jonney Shih has unveiled a prototype of its new Padfone in Taipei this week, which features a combined 4.3-inch screen smartphone and a 10.1-inch tablet dock. Convergence in mobile devices Asus is still to settle on the final dimensions and tech spec for the Padfone before releasing it as a final retail product. The company’s Computex press release informs that the Padfone “reveals exciting new possibilities for mobile computing and communication.” The Asus announcement continues: “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.” In addition to the new Padfone device, Asus also revealed a number of other new products at Computer 2011, including “a 3D tablet, ultra-thin and light notebooks and netbooks, plus the world’s first PC motion sensing controller and a sleek 27-inch All-in-One HD desktop.” New 7-inch glasses-free 3D tablet Shih said of his company’s Computex 2011 line-up that: “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.” The other most interesting new product unveiled by Asus at this year’s event in Taipei is the new Eee Pad MeMO 3D, “designed to be an alternative take on the 10″ tablet that is fast becoming a standard size.” The portrait-oriented new Eee Pad is the latest follow-up to Asus’ recently released Eee Pad Transformer , and has a 7-inch multi-touch screen, a bundled Bluetooth headset and, most interestingly, “flipping the MeMO 3! D into l andscape turns it into a glasses-free 3D display that adds a new dimension to mobile entertainment.” Related Stories Amazon Android tablet to have 10-inch LCD screen? Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 to ship with Android 3.1 Acer Iconia Tab A100 delayed over Honeycomb display issues? HTC Puccini 10-inch tablet primed for summer release? Apple to use Samsung for iPad 3 AMOLED screens? Posted by: Maryum
