ASUS has launched today the improved Fonepad 7 Dual Sim tablet in India at an event in New Delhi. The Fonepad 7 tablet comes with Dual-SIM support for calling on 3G network. The company claims that Fonepad 7 Dual SIM is the “world’s most innovative combination of mobile phone and tablet”. It is available in gray and white colors at MRP of Rs. 12,999.
The Asus Fonepad 7 Dual Sim tablet is the successor of the Fonepad 7 tablets, and as such most of the specifications are the same between the new Fonepad 7 dual-SIM variant and the original Fonepad 7 tablet, which had a single-SIM card slot, and 3G+Wi-Fi connectivity.The unique feature of the new tablet is its Dual-Sim capability and it features a 7 inches HD IPS display( 1280×8000)with 178-degree viewing angle. It is powered by a 1.2GHz Intel Atom Z2520 dual-core processor, coupled with 1 GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage, which can be expanded upto 64 GB via microSD card. Asus is also providing 16GB on its Webstorage cloud space for one-year in the above price.
The Asus Fonepad 7 Dual Sim tablet runs on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS and is equipped with a 5 megapixel rear camera with auto focus and a 1.2 megapixel front camera. This tablet also comes with SonicMaster speakers, which will render home theater-quality audio on-the-go.
This tablet is packed with a 3950mAh battery which is claimed to have 10 hours of life. For connectivity, this tablet supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, GPS/AGPS, GLONASS, Micro-USB and 3G (HSPA+). This tablet measures 199.5x 120.8x 11.35mm (WxDxH), and weighs 340 gms.
Commenting on the launch of refreshed Fonepad 7 Dual Sim tablet, Peter Chang, Regional Head – South Asia & Country Manager – System Business Group – ASUS India, said,“Our Fonepad Series available in the country received assenting response and was jubilant in making a noticeable mark in the Phablet market. Taking up the functionality level further, we have introduced the new variant – Fonepad 7 Dual Sim. Dual sim devices have gained substantial consumer attention in the country. Our new dual sim device combines the widely accepted innovation and all the necessary functionality. Its availability at much lesser price point, which makes it even more desirable.”
