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Topic # 98222 27-Feb-2012 13:12
Sometime in the next ~12 hours the Asus Padfone will be launched at MWC in Barcelona. This device has me quite excited, if it has been done properly I will procure one at the earliest opportunity! I am quite an Apple fanboi at the moment but this could all change very soon (blog post on that subject). It has been a long time coming, the first thread on Geekzone about it is here and it likely won't be available for a few months yet but I am at this stage very very tempted. I hope I am not disappointed. This thread is where you will find the Padfone details as they emerge, feel free to contribute :-)

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Reply # 587364 27-Feb-2012 13:54
I predict a) You will get one as soon as you can and b) It will be underwhelming and you will be back to an iPhone inside 6 months Twitter: ajobbins

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Reply # 587368 27-Feb-2012 13:56
ajobbins: I predict a) You will get one as soon as you can and b) It will be underwhelming and you will be back to an iPhone inside 6 months Haha maybe ;-)

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Reply # 587371 27-Feb-2012 13:58
ajobbins: I predict a) You will get one as soon as you can and b) It will be underwhelming and you will be back to an iPhone inside 6 months Ditto. lol Internet is my backyard... «Geekzone blog: Tech 'n Chips Takeaway» «Personal blog: And then...» «Photo blog: I see...» Please read the Geekzone's FUG

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Reply # 587372 27-Feb-2012 13:58
scottjpalmer: ajobbins: I predict a) You will get one as soon as you can and b) It will be underwhelming and you will be back to an iPhone inside 6 months Haha maybe ;-) I wager 20 NZ Pesos that it be true Twitter: ajobbins

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Reply # 587393 27-Feb-2012 14:20
err, kinda cool idea, but not enough for me to switch. im more excited about ubuntu running on android and docking a phone to workstation and running a full version of ubuntu from my phone. http://www.ubuntu.com/devices/android if it sells as one package, ie when you buy the padphone you get the tablet accessory it would be a reason to buy that over another android phone, but i dont see it as being a reason to buy it over a iphone. www.reven.co.nz

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Reply # 587399 27-Feb-2012 14:32
ajobbins: I predict a) You will get one as soon as you can and b) It will be underwhelming and you will be back to an iPhone inside 6 months +1. But then Scott knows my feelings on the matter :)

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Reply # 587403 27-Feb-2012 14:39
reven: err, kinda cool idea, but not enough for me to switch. im more excited about ubuntu running on android and docking a phone to workstation and running a full version of ubuntu from my phone. http://www.ubuntu.com/devices/android if it sells as one package, ie when you buy the padphone you get the tablet accessory it would be a reason to buy that over another android phone, but i dont see it as being a reason to buy it over a iphone. Agree, if I can have one device that is a phone, a tablet, a laptop and then plugs into a large display to run Ubuntu, that would make a happy camper!

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Reply # 587405 27-Feb-2012 14:41
scottjpalmer: if I can have one device that is a phone, a tablet, a laptop and then plugs into a large display to run Ubuntu, that would make a happy camper! You're a lost cause

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Reply # 587408 27-Feb-2012 15:01
scottjpalmer: reven: err, kinda cool idea, but not enough for me to switch. im more excited about ubuntu running on android and docking a phone to workstation and running a full version of ubuntu from my phone. http://www.ubuntu.com/devices/android if it sells as one package, ie when you buy the padphone you get the tablet accessory it would be a reason to buy that over another android phone, but i dont see it as being a reason to buy it over a iphone. Agree, if I can have one device that is a phone, a tablet, a laptop and then plugs into a large display to run Ubuntu, that would make a happy camper! I've been wondering how the KT Spider is coming along. Phone, tablet, gamepad, laptop, just needed quadcore and a desktop OS. And now that quadcore is out...

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Reply # 587413 27-Feb-2012 15:25
ajobbins: I predict a) You will get one as soon as you can and b) It will be underwhelming and you will be back to an iPhone inside 6 months Are you allowed back once you have left the church? :/ Areas of Geek interest: Home Theatre, HTPC, Android Tablets & Phones, iProducts.

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Reply # 587422 27-Feb-2012 15:48
I've been wondering how the KT Spider is coming along. Phone, tablet, gamepad, laptop, just needed quadcore and a desktop OS. And now that quadcore is out... ok that spider thing is really cool. especially docking to laptop. not sure how well android would work as a laptop OS, but that would be something i would be interested in. having phone, with notebook dock, and pad dock == really really good idea. i would use notebook dock far more than a pad dock (hardly use my ipad, but always use my macbook, and mostly for web surfing) perfect device (until something better comes out): android phone with ubuntu with laptop dock, ipad, desktop dock, supporting dual display on desktop dock. when that comes out (and looks like that will be happening, maybe a year or two away) i will switch from iphone (still have 2 years life left in my iphone 4 i reckon) www.reven.co.nz

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Reply # 587563 27-Feb-2012 20:51
Haters gonna hate ;-p https://www.facebook.com/#!/ASUS?sk=app_277129759026399 1 hour 9 mins (10pm) until Asus event

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Reply # 587611 27-Feb-2012 22:05
Bugger, got the Asus one wrong, one more hour (11pm) to wait http://press.asus.com/

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Reply # 587642 27-Feb-2012 23:35
#BOOM http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/27/asus-padfone-formally-launched-4-3-inch-super-amoled-display-s/ Awaiting more details but want want want :-D

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Reply # 587643 27-Feb-2012 23:39
Asus press release http://press.asus.com/asus-padfone-and-upcoming-transformer-pad-lineup-unveiled-at-mobile-world-congress-2012/ Bring on the Engadget hands on!

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