Asus Fonepad Series

Graphics Adapter: Imagination PowerVR G6430, PowerVR SGX540, PowerVR SGX544, PowerVR SGX544MP2
Display: 7.00 inch, 8.00 inch
Weight: 0.28kg, 0.29kg, 0.299kg, 0.3kg, 0.316kg, 0.328kg, 0.333kg, 0.34kg
Price: 200, 229, 230, 300 euro
Average of 36 scores (from 58 reviews)
Asus Fonepad
Specifications

Processor: Intel Atom Z2420
Graphics Adapter: PowerVR SGX540
Display: 7.00 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 0.34kg
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: ITNews Australia

For a small business looking for well priced Android device with 3G and a good, large screen while sacrificing some portability, the Fonepad isn't a bad choice. At the same time however, a Wi-Fi only tablet, 7 or 10", and a smaller mobile phone running a hot spot to share 3G or 4G is probably a more elegant choice.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/20/2013
Source: Inside HW

What will be our final decision for Fonepad is hard to say. Beside typical tablet usage it focuses on voice calls, which we found awkward when we tried to use it as a typical phone leaning it on ear. Poor voice quality doesn’t help the case, so our recommendation is the use of a Bluetooth headset. In the future, we would also like to see an accessory which will act as a dumb phone (form vise also) and via Bluetooth connect to Fonepad.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/15/2013
Foreign Reviews
Source: Chip Test & Kauf - Heft 3/2014

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 92%
Source: SFT - Heft 10/2013

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 09/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 89%
Source: Netzwelt

Positive: low price; tablet featuring phone functions
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/25/2014
Source: MuyComputer

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: PCM

Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/26/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Tablet.bg

Positive: Beautiful and rugged; IPS screen; battery life; attractive price. Negative: Large size; Missing rear camera; relatively weak SoC.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/08/2013
Asus Fonepad ME371MG
Specifications

Processor: Intel Atom Z2420
Graphics Adapter: PowerVR SGX540
Display: 7.00 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 0.34kg
Price: 229 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Like a brick on your ear. Samsung's Note kicked off the ongoing wave of large smartphones, aka phablets. Now, Asus joins in with its big 7-inch Fonepad, nominally a tablet to make phone calls. It will definitely attract attention when held to an ear - at least at present.
Source: Ubergizmo English

Putting this gimmick aside, the Fonepad is certainly a capable budget-friendly Android tablet as it performs adequately across all of our tests, and even exceeding our expectations in its battery and entertainment performance as well as the ASUS-specific applications thrown into the mix. Unfortunately, there are better 7-inch tablets on the market and for cheaper, such as the Nexus 7. If you for some reason need a tablet that can double as a phone, then your only choice right now is the ASUS Fonepad. But if you’re just looking for an Android tablet that costs below $300, we think you should take a look at the Nexus 7, Galaxy Note 8 and the Amazon Kindle Fire HD as they can offer you a much better experience than the Fonepad can.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/14/2013
Source: Ubergizmo English

Putting this gimmick aside, the Fonepad is certainly a capable budget-friendly Android tablet as it performs adequately across all of our tests, and even exceeding our expectations in its battery and entertainment performance as well as the ASUS-specific applications thrown into the mix. Unfortunately, there are better 7-inch tablets on the market and for cheaper, such as the Nexus 7. If you for some reason need a tablet that can double as a phone, then your only choice right now is the ASUS Fonepad. But if you’re just looking for an Android tablet that costs below $300, we think you should take a look at the Nexus 7, Galaxy Note 8 and the Amazon Kindle Fire HD as they can offer you a much better experience than the Fonepad can.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/14/2013
Source: Reg Hardware

So, can you live with a 7-inch, 340g smartphone? Yes. Naturally there are compromises to be made. I wouldn't want to take a FonePad with me to my local pub for the evening or to a gig, and the absence of a suitable camera is going to become an issue at some point down the line. But the cash savings and the sheer convenience of having one device rather than two to carry and charge does have its attractions. I’m all for affordability and versatility, and the FonePad delivers both in spades. Which makes it the one of the very few budget tablets - the other being the Nexus 7 - I’d recommend to a friend.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/12/2013
Source: Reg Hardware

So, can you live with a 7-inch, 340g smartphone? Yes. Naturally there are compromises to be made. I wouldn't want to take a FonePad with me to my local pub for the evening or to a gig, and the absence of a suitable camera is going to become an issue at some point down the line. But the cash savings and the sheer convenience of having one device rather than two to carry and charge does have its attractions. I’m all for affordability and versatility, and the FonePad delivers both in spades. Which makes it the one of the very few budget tablets - the other being the Nexus 7 - I’d recommend to a friend.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/12/2013
Source: Tech Advisor

For those genuinely interested in a phablet, the Asus Fonepad is a bit of a bargain. It does the job of two devices for a budget price. However, you'll need to be prepared to make sacrifices including practicality and, in this case, no rear camera and slower performance issues. Not to mention the inevitable Dom Jolly impression, should you decide to use as a phone without a separate earpiece.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 60% features: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor

For those genuinely interested in a phablet, the Asus Fonepad is a bit of a bargain. It does the job of two devices for a budget price. However, you'll need to be prepared to make sacrifices including practicality and, in this case, no rear camera and slower performance issues. Not to mention the inevitable Dom Jolly impression, should you decide to use as a phone without a separate earpiece.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 60% features: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: Think Digit

The Asus Fonepad is a direct competitor to the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (and also the upcoming Tab 3). The tablet has some pretty interesting features such as Floating Apps, has the ability to playback video smoothly, make calls and a great build. On the downside, it is plagued with a bit of lag and the rear camera is poor. At 8GB, the built-in storage isn’t great either. If you are looking for a tablet around the Rs. 15k price point, you can definitely consider this device along with the Galaxy Tab 2. If you are on a tighter budget (10K) you can take a look at the iberry Auxus CoreX2 3G tablet as well.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/21/2013
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 60% features: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: Think Digit

The Asus Fonepad is a direct competitor to the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (and also the upcoming Tab 3). The tablet has some pretty interesting features such as Floating Apps, has the ability to playback video smoothly, make calls and a great build. On the downside, it is plagued with a bit of lag and the rear camera is poor. At 8GB, the built-in storage isn’t great either. If you are looking for a tablet around the Rs. 15k price point, you can definitely consider this device along with the Galaxy Tab 2. If you are on a tighter budget (10K) you can take a look at the iberry Auxus CoreX2 3G tablet as well.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/21/2013
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 60% features: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: It Pro

The Asus Fonepad is yet another smartphone/tablet hybrid which aims to attract users who want to carry around one device. The 7in device functions primarily as a tablet, has a built-in SIM which allows users to calls, send texts and browse the internet. The Asus Fonepad is good value for money considering its a a tablet which makes phone calls, but it is likely to be too cumbersome for most people.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/08/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Tech2.in.com

The Asus FonePad is priced at Rs 15,999 for the 8GB version, which is a pretty good deal. We would even go as far as saying the FonePad offers more value for money than the similarly-priced Nexus 7. Apart from not receiving updates instantly and the lack of a powerful processor, the FonePad does everything the Nexus 7 does and more. It can run almost any app (albeit heavy apps like 3D games won’t run as well), has a pleasing and functional skin, similar battery life, plays Full HD videos, boasts of expandable storage and it doubles up as a phone. The camera is still a bit woeful although we do appreciate the inclusion of it and the fact that it’s auto-focus. The only major downside that we came across is the fact that it can get a little sluggish now and then. Between this and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, we’d recommend the Asus FonePad for its higher resolution screen, (relatively) better auto-focus camera and better battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/08/2013
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: It Pro

The Asus Fonepad is yet another smartphone/tablet hybrid which aims to attract users who want to carry around one device. The 7in device functions primarily as a tablet, has a built-in SIM which allows users to calls, send texts and browse the internet. The Asus Fonepad is good value for money considering its a a tablet which makes phone calls, but it is likely to be too cumbersome for most people.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/08/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Tech2.in.com

The Asus FonePad is priced at Rs 15,999 for the 8GB version, which is a pretty good deal. We would even go as far as saying the FonePad offers more value for money than the similarly-priced Nexus 7. Apart from not receiving updates instantly and the lack of a powerful processor, the FonePad does everything the Nexus 7 does and more. It can run almost any app (albeit heavy apps like 3D games won’t run as well), has a pleasing and functional skin, similar battery life, plays Full HD videos, boasts of expandable storage and it doubles up as a phone. The camera is still a bit woeful although we do appreciate the inclusion of it and the fact that it’s auto-focus. The only major downside that we came across is the fact that it can get a little sluggish now and then. Between this and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, we’d recommend the Asus FonePad for its higher resolution screen, (relatively) better auto-focus camera and better battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/08/2013
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: PC Pro

The Fonepad does have some weaknesses, not least the fact that you'll have to wait on Asus for OS updates – with the Nexus 7, you get the latest version of Android as it's released. It isn't wonderfully practical to use as your everyday smartphone, either. But, even if you think the phone capabilities are little more than a daft frivolity, there's no denying the Fonepad packs a hell of punch for a budget tablet. It's good enough, even, to elbow aside the iPad mini at the top of our A-List.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/30/2013
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 100% performance: 67% features: 83% workmanship: 83%
Source: PC Pro

The Fonepad does have some weaknesses, not least the fact that you'll have to wait on Asus for OS updates – with the Nexus 7, you get the latest version of Android as it's released. It isn't wonderfully practical to use as your everyday smartphone, either. But, even if you think the phone capabilities are little more than a daft frivolity, there's no denying the Fonepad packs a hell of punch for a budget tablet. It's good enough, even, to elbow aside the iPad mini at the top of our A-List.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/30/2013
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 100% performance: 67% features: 83% workmanship: 83%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Onlinekosten.de

Positive: very good workmanship; integrated telephone function; solid equipment; reasonable price
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/09/2013
Rating: Total score: 87%
Source: Onlinekosten.de

Positive: very good workmanship; integrated telephone function; solid equipment; reasonable price
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/09/2013
Rating: Total score: 87%
Source: Hispazone

Positive: Good multimedia support and flexible operating system.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/16/2013
Source: Hispazone

Positive: Good multimedia support and flexible operating system.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/16/2013
Source: Hi-Tech Mail

Positive: Price; decent screen and case; high quality materials, good looks, good build. Negative: Performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/25/2013
Source: Hi-Tech Mail

Positive: Price; decent screen and case; high quality materials, good looks, good build. Negative: Performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/25/2013
Source: Sohoa VN Express

Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/29/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: Sohoa VN Express

Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/29/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: Dinside

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/30/2013
Rating: Total score: 67%
Source: Dinside

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/30/2013
Rating: Total score: 67%
Asus Fonepad ME372CG
Specifications

Processor: Intel Atom Z2560
Graphics Adapter: PowerVR SGX544MP2
Display: 7.00 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 0.328kg
Price: 230 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Reviews
Telephone tablet. The name says it all: On the outside, the Asus Fonepad 7 is an Android-based 7-inch tablet, but its inner parts contain a full-blown telephone module. As our review shows, the mid-class device's performance makes a good name for it too.
Foreign Reviews
Source: Chip.de

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/19/2013
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 91% features: 91% display: 78% mobility: 78% ergonomy: 83%
Source: Chip.de

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/19/2013
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 91% features: 91% display: 78% mobility: 78% ergonomy: 83%
Source: Notebookinfo

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/28/2013
Rating: Total score: 89% performance: 83% display: 90% mobility: 95% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 85%
Source: Notebookinfo

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/28/2013
Rating: Total score: 89% performance: 83% display: 90% mobility: 95% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 85%
Source: Tuexperto

Positive: Powerful sound system; good viewing angles of the display; good performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/25/2014
Source: Tuexperto

Positive: Powerful sound system; good viewing angles of the display; good performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/25/2014
Source: Tablet.bg

Positive: Micro SIM slot; relatively fast Intel Atom chip; stereo sound; good quality camera; long battery life. Negative: Relatively thick side frames.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/01/2013
Source: Tablet.bg

Positive: Micro SIM slot; relatively fast Intel Atom chip; stereo sound; good quality camera; long battery life. Negative: Relatively thick side frames.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/01/2013
Asus Fonepad ME175CG
The Asus Fonepad 7 is a hybrid worth checking out if you are looking to only carry one all-in-one device. Its 7-inch form factor is easy enough to handle with one hand and allows easier handling when making calls. It sports a 1280 by 800 resolution IPS display, ensuring great viewing angles and a HD display to play your media on.
The processor is somewhat an unorthodox choice. With Intel's Atom Z2420 processor and 1 GB RAM, it isn't necessarily the best performing device but it gets the job done. The processor requires very low power to run, which plays very nicely with the 4270 mAh battery. It will roughly give you around 9 hours of use, which is an impressive number for a tablet this size.
The lack of a back camera might be a deal breaker to some (only the US model comes with it), the front sports a 1.3 MP camera that takes 720p HD video, good for video calls. Getting an Asus Fonepad 7 means also getting a vanilla Android Jellybean experience minus all the bloatware other manufacturers like to install on their devices. It only has 16 GB of storage, which might not seem like much but it does have micro SD support; as well as dual SIM support. This a solid device all around with an affordable price.
Specifications

Processor: Intel Atom Z2420
Graphics Adapter: PowerVR SGX544
Display: 7.00 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 0.34kg
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Think Digit

If you are looking for a tablet which gives you the capability to make calls with its dual-SIM card slots and a decent look in budget price, then the Asus Fonepad 7 is the perfect choice for you. The hardware though, isn't very promising and the tablet is definitely not for the ones who need a device for graphic intensive tasks like gaming.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/18/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Tabtech

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/17/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 100% display: 70% mobility: 100% workmanship: 70%
Source: Tablety

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/25/2014
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: PC Lab.pl

Positive: Good workmanship; 3G support; Intel's Atom platform; good price; good color reproduction of the screen; good audio output. Negative: Position of the speakers; narrow viewing angles of the display; thick.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/23/2014
Source: Notebook-Center.ru

Positive: Robust case; quite high contrast of the display; clear and loud sound of the speakers; good performance; good battery life. Negative: Low brightness of the display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/13/2014
Asus FonePad 7 ME372CL
Specifications

Processor: Intel Atom Z2560
Graphics Adapter: PowerVR SGX544
Display: 7.00 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 0.333kg
Price: 300 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section FonePad 7 ME372CL (Model)
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Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Tech Advisor

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.
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Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/21/2014
Source: Tech Advisor

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
Source: Chip.de

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/29/2014
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 96% features: 91% display: 90% mobility: 96%
Source: Areamobile

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/08/2014
Rating: Total score: 79% performance: 60% mobility: 81% workmanship: 91%
Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG
The new stylish Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG is the third in the Fonepad series of phone tablets (better known as phablets). This 7 inch phablet stands out from its predecessors, namely the Fonepad 7 ME371MG and ME372CG, with its affordability and design. With a width of 11 cm, the newest model fits comfortably in the hand. Additionally, it is the lightest among the three of them with only 290 g.
In order to make the Fonepad 7 FE170CG available to those on a budget, Asus has scaled down many of the features found in the previous releases. For example, the front facing camera is only 0.3 megapixels, as opposed to the 1.2 megapixels featured on the previous two Fonepad 7 releases. Its rear camera is only 2.0 megapixels, the lowest among all the Fonepad 7s. The other attributes of this phablet are pretty standard: a 1024 x 600 display, an Intel Atom Z2520 (1.2 GHz) processor, a dual core 1.2 GHz CPU and 1 GB RAM.
The one encouraging thing about the Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG is its expandable memory, with a microSD card slot that supports up to 64 GB. It uses the special ASUS developed ZEN UI skin on an Android Jellybean 4.3 OS, which is clean, neat and simple to organize. This would be the ideal gadget for anyone on a tight budget with low performance demands.
Specifications

Processor: unknown
Graphics Adapter: PowerVR SGX544
Display: 7.00 inch, 16:10, 1024 x 600 pixels
Weight: 0.29kg
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Average Score:
Reviews
Source: NDTV Gadgets

There are other options in the form of Flipkart's own Digiflip Pro ET701, which has a similar set of specs and is priced much lower than the Fonepad 7. It is missing the voice-calling capability though. The Digiflip Pro XT801 on the other hand has much better specifications but once again doesn't have voice calling features. At this price, the Fonepad 7 hits the sweet spot by offering voice-calling. Just make sure you always carry a cloth to wipe fingerprints with.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/02/2014
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 90% performance: 70% display: 50% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Tabletowo

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/05/2014
Rating: performance: 70% display: 60% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Asus Fonepad 7 FE375CG
Specifications

Processor: Intel Atom Z3560
Graphics Adapter: Imagination PowerVR G6430
Display: 7.00 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 0.299kg
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
Price comparison
Reviews
For big ears. Asus launches a refresh of its phablet line with the Fonepad 7. The mid-range, 7-inch device is well-equipped - it features Intel's Atom Z3560 quad-core SoC with a clock rate of 1.83 GHz and integrated PowerVR G6430 graphics chip, dual-SIM feature, and an IPS screen in HD resolution. A rounded total package.
Foreign Reviews
Source: Ferra.ru

Positive: Good build quality; good brightness and contrast of the display; sophisticated sound system; excellent performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/30/2014
Source: Ferra.ru

Positive: Good build quality; good brightness and contrast of the display; sophisticated sound system; excellent performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/30/2014
Asus Foneрad 7-FE375CXG
Specifications

Processor: Intel Atom Z3530
Graphics Adapter: Imagination PowerVR G6430
Display: 7.00 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 0.3kg
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
Price comparison
Reviews
Source: GSM Arena

The Asus Fonepad 7 FE375CXG is a niche device and isn't exactly keeping it a secret. A compact, affordable tablet like the rest of them seven-inchers when it comes to the usual stuff like email, web browsing and whatever commuters and vacationers do. And by the way, calling and texting may as well be on the list too. There're more than enough tablets that can do that.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/13/2015
Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebook-Center.ru

Positive: Very attractive price; good IPS-screen; good autonomy. Negative: Mediocre front webcam.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/20/2014
Asus FonePad 8 FE380CXG
Specifications

Processor: Intel Atom Z3530
Graphics Adapter: Imagination PowerVR G6430
Display: 8.00 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 0.316kg
Price: 200 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section FonePad 8 FE380CXG (Model)
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Chip.de

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/13/2015
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 94% features: 76% display: 69% mobility: 87%
Asus Fonepad 7 FE171CG
Specifications

Processor: unknown
Graphics Adapter: PowerVR SGX544MP2
Display: 7.00 inch, 16:10, 1024 x 600 pixels
Weight: 0.28kg
Price: 300 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section Fonepad 7 FE171CG (Model)
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Average Score:
Reviews
Source: NDTV Gadgets

If you are looking for a tablet that you can also use as a phone, you could perhaps consider this one. If you plan to replace your phone altogether, we'd recommend phablet-sized phones such as the Yu Yureka (Review | Pictures), which are a lot easier to handle. The benefits of the bigger screen are negated by too many other factors when it comes to the Asus Fonepad 7 (FE171CG).
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/18/2015
Rating: Total score: 50% price: 40% performance: 40% display: 40% mobility: 60% workmanship: 60%
Asus Fonepad 7-FE375CXG
Specifications

Processor: Intel Atom Z3530
Graphics Adapter: Imagination PowerVR G6430
Display: 7.00 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 0.3kg
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
Price comparison
Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebook-Center.ru

Positive: Attractive design; high-quality IPS-screen; good price. Negative: Only 1 GB of RAM.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/28/2015
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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.
These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.
PowerVR SGX540:
PowerVR SGX544MP2: OpenGL ES 2.0 compatible with 8 pixel and 4 vertex shaders
PowerVR SGX544: OpenGL ES 2.0 compatible with 4 pixel and 2 vertex shaders
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
Imagination PowerVR G6430: Multi core (4 cluster) graphics card for ARM processors that supports OpenGL 4.x and ES 3.0
» 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).
Z2420: Low-end single-core Soc for smartphones and tablets.
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.
Z3560: Quad-core SoC for smartphones and tablets. Clocked at up to 1.83 GHz and integrates a DirectX-11-capable PowerVR/IMG GPU.
Z3530: Quad-core SoC for smartphones and tablets. Clocked at up to 1.33 GHz and integrates a DirectX-11-capable PowerVR/IMG GPU.
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» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
7.00:
This display format is in the mid-range for smartphones. It offers a compromise between good visibility, details and resolution on the screen, and you can still fit it into trouser pockets.
8.00:
Large smartphones and a few small tablets are available for this display size. Unlike most smartphones, you can see more on the screen, more details and use larger resolutions. Such formats are better for people with defective vision. However, such devices are no longer easy to fit in a pocket, and they are probably not quite light either.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
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75.92%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.