Originally Posted by silkshadow

This seems to be a Filipino site, yet I have never heard of it. I wonder how to contact them and find out how they got a Padfone and if I can buy one that way too .

Nice review, everything is positive except for the one negative:



Its too bad. I know many people to whom this would be a deal breaker (not me). Asus had almost 2 years to work on and improve the form factor, if they used the time to actually do it, this would be a home run device. As it is I am worried about the DOA comments that are floating around the net about this device.

Wish they would find a way to release it already before the DOA buzz becomes the established word on this device, which would become a self fulfilling prophecy.

When you say DOA are you meaning the product line or the actual devices?

Given those choices, I'd say the product line, but its more than that. For example a product like this does need 3rd party support in the form of app compatibility with its unique features, such as dynamic switching, and more importantly it needs accessories like cases and the like. If the buzz on the Padfone becomes established as dead on arrival, 3rd parties will not invest in supporting it. The longer it takes to come to a wide market and the story can be turned to positive reviews and sales numbers, the more likely the DOA tag will stick. That will kill it in terms of sales.

I've had DOA devices before, like the HTC Athena and the HTC Shift. They were not particularly happy experiences because they did not sell well and HTC didn't give it much support. I never found a decent case for the Shift before I sold it, for far less than half the price I paid, I would add. Keeping it old school, compared to the HD2, the ownership experience is night and day with support for tons of roms, apps, a plethora of accessories and general market support pricing accessories cheap and so forth.

Originally Posted by silkshadow

Given those choices, I'd say the product line, but its more than that. For example a product like this does need 3rd party support in the form of app compatibility with its unique features, such as dynamic switching, and more importantly it needs accessories like cases and the like. If the buzz on the Padfone becomes established as dead on arrival, 3rd parties will not invest in supporting it. The longer it takes to come to a wide market and the story can be turned to positive reviews and sales numbers, the more likely the DOA tag will stick. That will kill it in terms of sales.

I've had DOA devices before, like the HTC Athena and the HTC Shift. They were not particularly happy experiences because they did not sell well and HTC didn't give it much support. I never found a decent case for the Shift before I sold it, for far less than half the price I paid, I would add. Keeping it old school, compared to the HD2, the ownership experience is night and day with support for tons of roms, apps, a plethora of accessories and general market support pricing accessories cheap and so forth.

The transition thing is nice but its not vital. Thankfully the phone is running almost pure ICS.

Cases and stuff... good point. When i get it the station it will live at home. Never bothered with phone cases. Gorilla glass and a non destructive lifestlye should keep it safe

Looks like i can get phone station and stylus for £520 (free delivery)

http://www.sgphonedeals.com/blog/201...price-updated/

I don't know how reliable this site is, but I stubled across it, and thought why not share it. According to the site the padfone will be released in Singapore on the 24th of may, which is in 6 days..

Originally Posted by Marlinn

http://www.sgphonedeals.com/blog/201...price-updated/

I don't know how reliable this site is, but I stubled across it, and thought why not share it. According to the site the padfone will be released in Singapore on the 24th of may, which is in 6 days..

Woot, hope its true, I'll be in Singapore on the 24th. Thanks Marlinn .

why is singapore any better than taiwan?

Originally Posted by Steven82

why is singapore any better than taiwan?

You asking me? If so it's because I will be there next week whereas I won't be in Taiwan til next month.

Originally Posted by silkshadow

Woot, hope its true, I'll be in Singapore on the 24th. Thanks Marlinn .

The padfone won't be on sale in Singapore on the 24th. You will have to buy it in Taiwan.

They're taking their sweet time releasing this. I returned my One X due to some issues and am waiting for this since it's pretty much stock Android (<3). They've had a year to prepare this, getting kinda impatient (lol)

did that guy get his phone yet? I wanna know his opinion