DALLAS and FREMONT, Calif.
and SANTA CLARA, Calif.,
Oct. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
- ASUS, AT&T and Intel introduce the ASUS PadFone X mini in
the U.S. with no annual contract for $199.99 on GoPhone®.
- The PadFone X mini will be available in select national
retailers in October and in all AT&T retail stores that offer
GoPhone on Oct. 24.
- Powered by an Intel® Atom™ processor and
Intel® XMM 7160™ LTE modem, the 4.5-inch 4G LTE
smartphone transforms into a 7-inch tablet-like experience when
docked.
ASUS, AT&T and Intel Corporation today announced the
availability of the ASUS PadFone X mini, a 4.5-inch 4G LTE[2]
smartphone powered by the Intel® Atom™ processor and
Intel® XMM™ 7160 LTE modem. The PadFone X mini
transforms into a 7-inch 4G LTE tablet-like experience when docked
into its companion docking station. It will be available in
AT&T retail stores on Oct. 24 and
in national retailers by November. Exclusively on the nation's most
reliable 4G LTE network, covering more than 300 million Americans,
the PadFone X mini will retail for $199.99 on GoPhone®, AT&T's
branded prepaid service.[3] Plans start at only $40 per month for 500 MB of data and 500 minutes
of talk time.
"The PadFone X mini is a powerful device with great features
from ASUS and Intel – and all on the nation's most reliable 4G LTE
network," said Jeff Bradley, senior
vice president – Device Marketing and Developer Services, AT&T.
"Offered at budget-friendly prices, consumers that want a quality
device with no annual contract will be thrilled with the
performance and value of the PadFone X mini."
For ASUS, Corporate Vice President and General Manager of Mobile
Communication, Benson Lin stated,
"ASUS is passionate about providing incredible experiences. We are
excited to work with AT&T and Intel to bring the ASUS PadFone X
mini to the U.S. This unique device offers the compelling
combination of a 4.5-inch LTE smartphone and the power and
versatility of a 7-inch handheld tablet that allows people the best
of both world experiences."
"The combination of Intel's processor and cutting-edge LTE
solution gives the PadFone X mini a robust, one-two punch for U.S.
consumers," said Hermann Eul, vice
president and general manager of Intel's Mobile Communication
Group. "People are demanding more from their devices, and the
phone's unique smartphone and tablet form factor allows consumers
to have more capabilities on one data plan, all at an affordable
price. Intel, ASUS and AT&T have proven to be a powerful trio
to deliver a fast and easy-to-use phone for on-the-go
multi-taskers."
Power, Convenience and Beauty Converge
The PadFone X
mini is the first smartphone for the U.S. market powered by an
Intel application processor and an Intel LTE solution. The device
has an Intel XMM 7160 LTE modem and an Intel Atom processor with
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology, which supports four
simultaneous application threads for smooth and seamless
multitasking and responsive web browsing. Additional features
include:
- Automatic charging with up to 28.3 hours of battery life when
the phone is docked into the station, and up to 15.8 hours of
battery life on a single charge when used in the smartphone
mode.[4]
- ASUS exclusive 5-megapixel (5MP) PixelMaster camera for
high-quality photos.
- ASUS DynamicDisplay[5] technology that resizes apps for the
different display sizes, as well as the ASUS ZenUI, an exclusive
user interface for smart devices that includes features such as
ASUS ZenUI What's Next and Do It Later. These new features put
users' next task in front of them or allows them to mark items for
follow-up.
- The Side Flip Cover and TriCover, a stylish and practical cover
lined with microfiber with a tough polyurethane outer cover for the
phone and docking station that helps prevent scratches, scrapes,
and dents in two different landscape orientations.
Availability and Pricing
On Oct. 24, customers can purchase an ASUS PadFone X
mini from AT&T for $199.99 with
GoPhone plans that start at only $40
per month. Customers can also get the PadFone X mini online at
www.asus.com or www.att.com or in AT&T retail stores that offer
GoPhone. Starting in October, the ASUS PadFone X mini will be
available at national retailers.
ABOUT ASUS
ASUS is a worldwide top-three consumer
notebook vendor and maker of the world's best-selling, most
award-winning, motherboards. A leading enterprise in the new
digital era, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly
meet the needs of today's digital home and office, with a broad
portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical
drives, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks,
servers, multimedia devices, wireless solutions, networking
devices, tablets and smartphones. Driven by innovation and
committed to quality, ASUS won 4,256 awards in 2013 and is widely
credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with its Eee PC™.
ASUS has more than 13,600 employees around the globe with a
world-class R&D team of 4,500 engineers. Company revenue for
2013 was approximately U.S. $14
billion.
ABOUT AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a
premier communications holding company and one of the most honored
companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T
operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in
the United States and
internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that
includes the nation's most reliable 4G LTE network, AT&T is a
leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and
cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also
offers the best wireless coverage worldwide based on offering
roaming in more countries than any other U.S. based carrier,
offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.
It also offers advanced TV service with the AT&T
U-verse® brand. The company's suite of IP-based business
communications services is one of the most advanced in the
world.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and
services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is
available at www.att.com/aboutus or follow our news on Twitter at
@ATT, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/att and YouTube at
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© 2014 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved.
AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein
are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T
affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the
property of their respective owners.
ABOUT INTEL
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world
leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the
essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world's
computing devices. As a leader in corporate responsibility and
sustainability, Intel also manufactures the world's first
commercially available "conflict-free" microprocessors. Additional
information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and
blogs.intel.com, and about Intel's conflict-free efforts at
conflictfree.intel.com.
Intel, Intel Atom, XMM and the Intel logo are trademarks of
Intel Corporation in the United
States and other countries.
SPECIFICATIONS[6]
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ASUS PadFone X
mini
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Processor
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1.6GHz 2x2 Intel Atom
Z2560 dual-core processor with Intel Hyper-Threading
Technology
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Operating
system
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Android 4.4 (KitKat)
with ASUS ZenUI
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Storage/memory
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1GB RAM; up to 64GB
micro SD card supported
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Connectivity
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4G LTE: B4/B17/B2/B5,
Category 3
3G:
850/1900/2100
2G:
850/900/1800/1900
802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
4.0
GPS (A-GPS with SUPL
2.0)
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Data-transfer
speed
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LTE Category
3
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Display
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Smartphone: 4.5-inch
IPS+ panel / 854 x 480 FWVGA
Station: 7-inch IPS+
panel / 1280 x 800 WXGA
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Cameras
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Smartphone: 5MP
(rear); 2MP(front)
Station: 1MP
(front)
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Battery
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Smartphone: 2060mAh
(removable)
Station: 2200mAh
(non-removable)
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Ports
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3.5mm headphone jack;
micro USB
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Colors
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Black
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Dimensions
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Smartphone: 5.20 (L)
x 2.61 (W) x 0.25-0.50 (H) inch
Station: 8.02 (L) x
4.70 (W) x 0.44-0.83 (H) inch
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Weight
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Smartphone: 5.25
oz
Station: 8.81
oz
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Full specifications are available at www.asus.com/us.
[1]Reliability based on data transfer completion rates on
nationwide 4G LTE networks. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. 4G LTE not
available everywhere.
[2]LTE is a trademark of ETSI. 4G LTE not available everywhere.
[3]GoPhone devices are restricted to GoPhone service during the
first six months after activation, and cannot be used with any
other carrier's service. Commercial resale is prohibited except by
AT&T's authorized agents or retailers. You may not alter any of
the hardware or software in GoPhone devices or export them from the
US. Activation and use of GoPhone device requires GoPhone service.
GoPhone service is subject to the Terms of Service described in the
User Guide and Plan Terms described in the rate brochure. You must
be in the GoPhone coverage area to place or receive calls. Service
may not be accessible at all times due to equipment limitations and
certain equipment features may not be functional with GoPhone
service.
[4]ASUS measures the talk time/standby time by conductive test with
RF equipment (Anritsu 8820 or CMU200 or Agilent 8960). The
talking/standby time is derived from "the typical capacity of
battery divided from the current measurement."
[5]Not all applications are DynamicDisplay compatible.
[6]Specifications, content and product availability are all subject
to change without notice and may differ from country to country.
Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage,
environment and other factors.
SOURCE ASUS