Asus PADPHONE 2

[huntzer]

I'm pretty happy with my Padfone 1, but if Starhub / ASUS has a good deal for trade-in I might consider upgrading. The Padfone 2 looks so much sleeker! *envy* =P

Starhub take in padfone 1 plus tablet at S$400.

 

[ASUS@SG]

is padfone 2 4g?

Yup it is

 

[foxhound87]

I just bought my padfone 2 ytd and I can't download apps over my home wifi. The download just won't start. I have to resort to mobile data to download my apps. Anyone facing this too?

 

[psychophant]

I just bought my padfone 2 ytd and I can't download apps over my home wifi. The download just won't start. I have to resort to mobile data to download my apps. Anyone facing this too?

try rebooting your home wifi router. faced similar issue few days back.

 

[vokolyn]

I just bought my padfone 2 ytd and I can't download apps over my home wifi. The download just won't start. I have to resort to mobile data to download my apps. Anyone facing this too?

No such problems with my set. Wifi strength appears to be better than my old galaxy s2..file transfers were very speedy. Miss the menu button and more useful widgets (calendar) on samsung though..

 

[charizard1987]

How is the battery performance? Can last for a day under heavy usage + whatsapp?

 

[lbcben]

I can't find any info on expandable memory slot on phone or tablet?
or there's no slot?

 

[charizard1987]

Nope.. its internal memory. Either 32gb or 64 gb.

 

[kennethtbh]

I can't find any info on expandable memory slot on phone or tablet?
or there's no slot?

dont have any.

 

[lbcben]

when phone is slot behind, tablet on table to use and tab around, will the tablet shaky moving around..meaning unbalance?

 

[porcu]

Big turnoff is that it is still running on outdated ICS. They should have launched with Jellybean....
Bummer.
But still a great device.

 

[tnatna]

not surprising cos both padfone 1 and 2 were developed around the same time.

personally, i don't mind ics cos some things i use are not compatible with jb...

any idea how to root the device?

btw shouldn't this thread be on a mobile PHONE forum instead of tablet; too little exposure here!

Big turnoff is that it is still running on outdated ICS. They should have launched with Jellybean....
Bummer.
But still a great device.

 

[yc]

anyone put screen protector and where to get one for phone & tablet?

 

[trustME_]

this is tempting but if I were to get it I have it get it without contract which is very chor

 

[benyee90]

Still haven't made my purchase. But what if u gmask the phone, will it still able to slot in?

 

[Yakumo]

anyone put screen protector and where to get one for phone & tablet?

I'm also looking for screen protector as well. Any bro know of a good shop with a wide range of selection to choose from?

Still haven't made my purchase. But what if u gmask the phone, will it still able to slot in?

I believe you should be able to, since the Gmask is only 0.1mm. I'm also considering Gmask but I heard the rumors of devices being scratched...
There is a bro who got owned a Taiwan set and have Gmask-ed already. Maybe we can wait for his confirmation?

 

[Shadow79]

There is a shop on level 1 at SLS manned by a lady. They will customise the screen protector for you. I customise a set for the station and phone there. Very good fitting. By the way, do your phones get warm after a while of Whatsapp-ing or browsing the net?

 

[benyee90]

I'm also looking for screen protector as well. Any bro know of a good shop with a wide range of selection to choose from?




I believe you should be able to, since the Gmask is only 0.1mm. I'm also considering Gmask but I heard the rumors of devices being scratched...
There is a bro who got owned a Taiwan set and have Gmask-ed already. Maybe we can wait for his confirmation?

no rush getting one. jus wait for gd responds first.

 

[Deavenger]

the sound of the tablet is out of this world man...

I think i have never heard a tablet with such good sound...


but i feel the screen of the padstation could be better...

 

[sanjeevrana]

My one day review ...

Battery performance is phenomenal and this is on the first cycle itself ...
Screen is at par with iPhone if not better ...
Performance on ICS is at par with Jellybean .. I don't know how Asus did this ... the launcher is just plain awesome in performance
4g speed is acceptable and coverage excellent ... Didn't lose at all on M1 network
Docking is seamless
File transfer using Android tool on Mac is working fine .. PC of course is always ok


Few points I have already gathered and sending to Asus team tomorrow as feedback ...
1. The contact photo frame on the dialer is only 50% of the top screen instead of 3/4 of the whole screen and yes this does not have anything to do with photo size of contact
2. Need options of more shortcuts on the lock screen
3. The back speaker grill is poorly located , in the sense that if you lay the phone flat on the table, the grill gets fully covered muffling the sound
4. Definitely should give some fonts option instead of default Roboto ... Plus they need to enable anti-aliasing to smooth them out instead of pointed and rigid (very sharp on the screen though)
5. The sound mode is always effective even for ringtones, etc which isn't too nice. This should only come in effect for music/videos, etc
And some more little ones ...

All in all ... I would say this is pretty much the closest you can go to an iPhone opposite ! Mot comparing the ecosystem here ...

Asus should have marketed this even more ... In Sitex , padfone 2 had just a few stalls and hardly any crowd on them ... Plus the billing staff was pathetic ...
I was the first buyer of an Asus product (padfone 2) at Sitex .. If not the whole Singapore and no special gifts nothing .. Plus the billing staff were joking among themselves while I just waited and waited to purchase it with my credit card in my hand for 20 mins ...

The preorder redemption of stylus and sleeve can be done there itself as I did it ... The sleeve is top quality and stylus ...well more of a novelty pen