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Asus FonePad 7 ME372CL

Specifications

Asus FonePad 7 ME372CL
Asus FonePad 7 ME372CL (Fonepad Series)
Processor
Intel Atom Z2560 2 x 0.9 - 1.6 GHz, Cloverview
Graphics adapter
Display
7.00 inch 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixel, glossy: no
Weight
333 g ( = 11.75 oz / 0.73 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
300 Euro

 

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Average Score: 74.33% - average
Average of 3 scores (from 4 reviews)
price: 73%, performance: 55%, features: 76%, display: 90% mobility: 89%, workmanship: 76%, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Asus FonePad 7 ME372CL

Asus Fonepad 7 LTE video review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
Starting at £199, it does seem a little overpriced, particularly compared with Asus's own impressive £120 Asus MemoPad 7. However, that model does lack the SIM-card slot so there's no 3G/4G connectivity or ability to make phone calls and send texts.
video review
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/21/2014
60% Asus Fonepad 7 LTE review: Reasonable 7in Android tablet that doubles as a giant smartphone
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
It's tricky to give the Asus Fonepad 7 LTE a solid verdict, because it's a device we think will appeal to only a few. For anyone looking for a 7in tablet that can make phone calls, the Asus Fonepad 7 LTE is certainly worth a look, though we're not completely sure why you'd want to make phone calls on a 7in tablet. If you're just looking for a 7in tablet, you'll find better elsewhere. We really liked Asus's £120 Memo Pad 7, and we also love the Nexus 7. Pair the Memo Pad 7 with the £135 Motorola Moto G (which we gave a Recommended award and named 'the best budget smartphone ever) and you're looking at £255 for a brilliant 7in tablet and a brilliant smartphone.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/21/2014
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 50% performance: 50% features: 60% workmanship: 60%

Foreign Reviews

84% Mobiles LTE-Tab mit Smartphone-Funktion
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/29/2014
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 96% features: 91% display: 90% mobility: 96%
79% Asus FonePad 7 ME372CL
Source: Areamobile German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/08/2014
Rating: Total score: 79% performance: 60% mobility: 81% workmanship: 91%

Comment

PowerVR SGX544: OpenGL ES 2.0 compatible with 4 pixel and 2 vertex shaders

These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Atom: The Intel Atom series is a 64-Bit (not every model supports 64bit) microprocessor for cheap and small notebooks (so called netbooks), MIDs, or UMPCs. The speciality of the new architecture is the "in order" execution (instead of the usual and faster "out of order" execution). Therefore, the transistor count of the Atom series is much lower and, thus, cheaper to produce. Furthermore, the power consumption is very low. The performance per Megahertz is therfore worse than the old Pentium 3M (1,2 GHz on par with a 1.6 GHz Atom).


Z2560: SoC with an integrated dual-core Atom based CPU clocked at 0.9 - 1.6 (short bursts), a 400 MHz PowerVR SGX 544MP2 graphics card, and a dual channel LPDDR2 memory controller.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


7.00":

It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.

Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.

Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.

Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.


74.33%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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SGX544, Mediatek MT8121
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SGX544, unknown

Devices with the same GPU

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SGX544, Mediatek MT8389, 8.00", 0.36 kg
Archos 101 Xenon
SGX544, Mediatek MT8389, 10.10", 0.63 kg
Acer Iconia Tab 8 A1-841
SGX544, Mediatek MT8389, 7.90", 0.358 kg
Lenovo Yoga 8
SGX544, Mediatek MT8389, 8.00", 0.4 kg
Lenovo IdeaTab A8-50 A5500
SGX544, Mediatek MT8121, 8.00", 0.36 kg
MSI Primo 93
SGX544, unknown, 9.70", 0.62 kg
Acer Iconia A3-A11 3G
SGX544, Mediatek MT8389, 10.10", 0.57 kg

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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2014-07-17 (Update: 2014-07-17)