Despite the clunky name, the concept of a phone that docks into a dummy tablet is fantastic. One data plan for two devices - that's how it ought to be, especially since the carriers are switching to a limited data model. If I'm paying for 4 GB of data, what does it matter which device I access it with? (I currently have unlimited with Verizon, but it seems unlikely that this will come to Verizon given their practice of extracting pennies from every orifice).
The other thing that seals it for me is the processor, as this looks like the first 28 nm A15 based architecture. Lots of people assume that Tegra 3 is the better SoC because it's quad core while the S4 in the Padphone is dual core, but Tegra 3 is A9 based and built on a 40 nm process, making it much less powerful and efficient per clock and for most apps.
Anyway, just thought I'd post here and share my excitement. Hopefully it's not too long - apparently the model on display at CES still had some major bugs, but I'm crossing my fingers for MWC and a carrier announcement.
BTW - Here's are links discussing the S4 vs. the Tegra 3.
AnandTech - Qualcomm's New Snapdragon S4: MSM8960 & Krait Architecture Explored
AnandTech - NVIDIA's Tegra 3 Launched: Architecture Revealed
And, since this is the first post in here, a link to the phandroid hands on of the Padfone.
Hands On Video: ASUS Padfone
The other thing that seals it for me is the processor, as this looks like the first 28 nm A15 based architecture. Lots of people assume that Tegra 3 is the better SoC because it's quad core while the S4 in the Padphone is dual core, but Tegra 3 is A9 based and built on a 40 nm process, making it much less powerful and efficient per clock and for most apps.
Anyway, just thought I'd post here and share my excitement. Hopefully it's not too long - apparently the model on display at CES still had some major bugs, but I'm crossing my fingers for MWC and a carrier announcement.
BTW - Here's are links discussing the S4 vs. the Tegra 3.
AnandTech - Qualcomm's New Snapdragon S4: MSM8960 & Krait Architecture Explored
AnandTech - NVIDIA's Tegra 3 Launched: Architecture Revealed
And, since this is the first post in here, a link to the phandroid hands on of the Padfone.
Hands On Video: ASUS Padfone