Asus PADPHONE 2

[sars8888]

where can i buy this in SG?

He is selling at 20 bucks.

 

[benyee90]

My speaker suddenly sounds unclear. And camera lens start to collect dust again. I sent back once for the same issue. Going back again...

 

[dolphins_rainbow]

Hi all,

my plan is up and i cant decide if i sld get a padphone 2 or padphone infinity. I dun think i am a heavy user, jus smart messagging, light games and probably use the tablet to watch movie/dramas.

i went through many of the threads it seems like the main problem with padphone 2 is the mother board and the camera that collect dust.

i understand that starhub is out of padphone 2 stock now.
1)i wonder if the new stock will still have the same motherboard issues?

2) we cant do ANYTHING abt the camera lens? (like buy anti dust cap or what)

3) does it use a mircro usb? if not, it will be hard to get the charging cable consider that its unique? (i am asking this because some say can charge with micro usb some say cant)

the only main factor i am considering is of coz the price. the padphone2 for my plan is now $199 and inifinity is $499. really want to know what is the main different and which one to get.

thanks for all ur help.

 

[benthian89]

Hi all,

my plan is up and i cant decide if i sld get a padphone 2 or padphone infinity. I dun think i am a heavy user, jus smart messagging, light games and probably use the tablet to watch movie/dramas.

i went through many of the threads it seems like the main problem with padphone 2 is the mother board and the camera that collect dust.

i understand that starhub is out of padphone 2 stock now.
1)i wonder if the new stock will still have the same motherboard issues?

2) we cant do ANYTHING abt the camera lens? (like buy anti dust cap or what)

3) does it use a mircro usb? if not, it will be hard to get the charging cable consider that its unique? (i am asking this because some say can charge with micro usb some say cant)

the only main factor i am considering is of coz the price. the padphone2 for my plan is now $199 and inifinity is $499. really want to know what is the main different and which one to get.

thanks for all ur help.

1) Most likely the new stock will not have motherboard issues
2) You can paste something over the camera if you are really bothered by it.
3) It uses a micro usb port for charging and data transfer, however the supplied cable has extra tooth to fit the port and it is really secure.

You can use a normal micro USB cable and plug in the port but it may be loose.

So far, i tried Samsung's USB cable ( loose ), HTC's USB cable ( a bit loose), Nokia's (quite secure) and 3rd party ones ( very loose).


Lastly, regarding infinity, it is just a bump up for the resolution + a slightly better cpu.

The cpu is not a huge improvement.

The resolution is personally choice, if you don mind 1280 x 800 for the tablet, then go for the padfone2 and save the $300.

If you are a pixel freak, then go for the infinity

 

[Inertiaholic]

just to share what's holding me back from infinity too:
1. apparently the speaker on both the phone and the tablet softer than what it was for pf2. considering that i use speakerphone while driving, this for me was a crucial difference.

2. starhub sells only the 32 gb if i am not mistaken which is very low for a phone without sdcard slot.

3. pfi is also not as nice to hold as compared to pf2.

unless you are very affected by pixels, pf2 makes more sense especially from a value for money pov. to be fair, really the difference in resolution between the pf2 phone and tablet is heaven and earth.

Hi all,

my plan is up and i cant decide if i sld get a padphone 2 or padphone infinity. I dun think i am a heavy user, jus smart messagging, light games and probably use the tablet to watch movie/dramas.

i went through many of the threads it seems like the main problem with padphone 2 is the mother board and the camera that collect dust.

i understand that starhub is out of padphone 2 stock now.
1)i wonder if the new stock will still have the same motherboard issues?

2) we cant do ANYTHING abt the camera lens? (like buy anti dust cap or what)

3) does it use a mircro usb? if not, it will be hard to get the charging cable consider that its unique? (i am asking this because some say can charge with micro usb some say cant)

the only main factor i am considering is of coz the price. the padphone2 for my plan is now $199 and inifinity is $499. really want to know what is the main different and which one to get.

thanks for all ur help.

 

[InSpy]

mine 1 time send for repair collect on 10 may (sent in 2week early)hp cant boot up due to MB die on me ( as ASUS admit on software issue before i can upgrade MB die)
On 28 or 29 May i sent in again this round BEST both speaker CMI, WIFI router beside me i got only 1MBPS spEED!!!( tried on my both router thought is my router problem and on other hp to cfm not my router problem ) and front speaker got sharp object porkin out ......... really XXX

Hi guys.. Just wanna check if anybody has tried for a 1 to 1 exchange before? Pf2 is absolutely an awesome phone.. But the hardware issue has been causing me so much inconvenience
. Travelling all the way to service centre is definitely a no joke from my work place..

 

[kennethtbh]

I have a few matt sp for the phone, let me know if you are interested

Still available? Can pm me price. Thanks

 

[dolphins_rainbow]

1) Most likely the new stock will not have motherboard issues
2) You can paste something over the camera if you are really bothered by it.
3) It uses a micro usb port for charging and data transfer, however the supplied cable has extra tooth to fit the port and it is really secure.

You can use a normal micro USB cable and plug in the port but it may be loose.

So far, i tried Samsung's USB cable ( loose ), HTC's USB cable ( a bit loose), Nokia's (quite secure) and 3rd party ones ( very loose).


Lastly, regarding infinity, it is just a bump up for the resolution + a slightly better cpu.

The cpu is not a huge improvement.

The resolution is personally choice, if you don mind 1280 x 800 for the tablet, then go for the padfone2 and save the $300.

If you are a pixel freak, then go for the infinity

just to share what's holding me back from infinity too:
1. apparently the speaker on both the phone and the tablet softer than what it was for pf2. considering that i use speakerphone while driving, this for me was a crucial difference.

2. starhub sells only the 32 gb if i am not mistaken which is very low for a phone without sdcard slot.

3. pfi is also not as nice to hold as compared to pf2.

unless you are very affected by pixels, pf2 makes more sense especially from a value for money pov. to be fair, really the difference in resolution between the pf2 phone and tablet is heaven and earth.

Thank you for you guys input. Its very useful and I have decided the phone i want. Any idea when the new pf2 stock will still be coming? I called the sales hotline they say they are not selling it anymore only selling infinity now.

 

[sars8888]

Thank you for you guys input. Its very useful and I have decided the phone i want. Any idea when the new pf2 stock will still be coming? I called the sales hotline they say they are not selling it anymore only selling infinity now.

Starhub selling cheap for last batch of padfone1 that time. If you can wait another two month's time until the next computer show, that might give you some surprise.

 

[coyote]

I have gotten the padfone2 on Sunday & I already visited the service center & returned once. The station won't turn on when the phone docks. Service center changed both the connectors on the phone & on the station & he changed my camera lens too.

Finally managed to use the tablet after 3 days...

Hi guys.. Just wanna check if anybody has tried for a 1 to 1 exchange before? Pf2 is absolutely an awesome phone.. But the hardware issue has been causing me so much inconvenience
. Travelling all the way to service centre is definitely a no joke from my work place..

 

[smoothfreeze]

Anyone knows where I can sell my pf2? I went to my local "ah beng" shops, they don't want to take in leh...

 

[Rondenone]

Anyone know where I can buy padfone 2 accessories? Like screen protector, casings, usb cables etc.
Thanks

 

[sumkong]

Hi all,

Did anyone root their padfone2 ? Are there issue using the pad station after rooting? I am thinking to root the phone to install Push Notification Fixer to resolve the delayed notification problem. Thanks all in advance.

 

[amarawi]

Anyone know where I can buy padfone 2 accessories? Like screen protector, casings, usb cables etc.
Thanks

I know that you can only buy the usb cable at the service center for $15 a piece.
but they don't sell other accessories there.

I haven't gone myself, but I think the best bet is ASUS store at sim lim...

 

[riseNshine]

hello all

my padfone 2 screen cracked and the screen can't detect my touch also

anyone know how to repair or know of anywhere that can repair it cheaper or say they provide the service of helping me change the screen while i provide them with the screen at a cheap rate?

i have found sites that sell the OEM Asus PadFone 2 LCD Screen and Digitizer Assembly, but i'm scared that i will screw it up.

can't find tutorial on youtube

 

[riseNshine]

bump for help

 

[coyote]

I want to know too. Yesterday met with some frustration getting screen protector for the pad. The shop tried once & finally gave up & refunded me money. Wasted my time.

Anyone know where I can buy padfone 2 accessories? Like screen protector, casings, usb cables etc.
Thanks

 

[XcoldstarX]

hello all

my padfone 2 screen cracked and the screen can't detect my touch also

anyone know how to repair or know of anywhere that can repair it cheaper or say they provide the service of helping me change the screen while i provide them with the screen at a cheap rate?

i have found sites that sell the OEM Asus PadFone 2 LCD Screen and Digitizer Assembly, but i'm scared that i will screw it up.

can't find tutorial on youtube

There's a disassembly guide on ifixit.

I am kinda frustrated with the usb port and cam. Going to dismantle my phone when I have time to do the following:

1. Remove camera lens and use epoxy to seal the camera lens to stop dust from going in.
2. Desolder the proprietary usb port and solder a standard micro usb port in place instead (I don't have the padfone station 2 anyways, no use for the proprietary usb port)

 

[billheng]

hey anyone of you experience PF2 sudden;y turn off and won't boot up again? This only happened to me just and I think I've upgraded the firmware yesterday or the day before.

bloody **** man..

 

[d515s23]

hey anyone of you experience PF2 sudden;y turn off and won't boot up again? This only happened to me just and I think I've upgraded the firmware yesterday or the day before.

bloody **** man..

Don't worry you ain't the first, and certainly won't be the last.