ASUS Announces New Fonepad 8 (FE380CG)

Kuala Lumpur  (8th Oct,  2014)  —  ASUS today announced the new ASUS Fonepad  8 (FE380CG), an 8-inch tablet with dual-SIM, 3G phone functionality  and  powered by the  next  generation  64-bit  quad-core  Intel® Atom ™ Z3530  1.33GHz  processor.  Fonepad  8 features  an  all-new  design  that  is  lighter  and  narrower  than  its  predecessor,  yet  offers  a  larger  viewing  area  thanks  to  a  class-leading  ultra-narrow bezel.
Fonepad  8  comes  with  the  all  new  ASUS  ZenUI,  an  ASUS-exclusive  mobile  user  interface  developed  around the concepts of freedom, expression and connection. Featuring a new visual design made to be efficient and inviting, it contains modern ‘flat’ icons, vivid device-matching color themes, animations, new ringtones and notification sounds, and a clean layout to present information clearly.

A powerful tablet with dual-SIM 3G functionality

Fonepad  8 comes equipped with a 64-bit  quad-core  Intel Atom processor  Z3530 1.33GHz  that delivers  powerful  performance  to  run  the  latest  apps  and  games.  Built-in  3G  connectivity  and  dual  SIM  slots  provide crystal-clear voice calls and ensure that users are reachable on their own mobile or travel SIM numbers.

ASUS Fonepad  8  features an  8-inch,  1280 x 800 WXGA IPS  display  and dual front speakers  tuned  with MaxxAudio®
for  immersive  multimedia  experiences.  Its  twin  5-megapixel  and  2-megapixel  front-facing  cameras with PixelMaster technology provide enhanced camera functions making it easy to capture  highquality  images  and  video.  Fonepad  8  is  available  with  8GB  onboard  storage,  which  can  be  further expanded with up to 64GB of Micro SD Card (SDHC and SDXC) storage.

The highly energy-efficient design  of Fonepad 8 provides up to 12  hours of battery life when  watching videos or browsing the web, or up to 21 hours of 3G talk time.

ASUS ZenUI with Android 4.4 KitKat

The ASUS Fonepad  8  comes with  Android 4.4 KitKat and features  ASUS ZenUI, the all-new mobile user  interface  exclusive  to  ASUS  devices.  ASUS  ZenUI  is  packed  with  more  than  1000  software  enhancements  and sports a new visual design with modern ‘flat’ icons, customizable vivid color themes that  match  the  device  color,  animations,  new  ringtones  and  notification  soun ds,  and  a  clean  layout  to clearly present information. ASUS  ZenUI also includes two features  —  What’s Next and Do It Later  —  designed to free users from actively having to manage the multitude of information they are confronted with daily,  and enable them  to be more productive.  What’s Next puts the information currently most important and useful to the user  — such as upcoming appointments, new messages and missed calls from VIP contacts, weather at the next destination,  and  more  —  front  and  center  on  the  lock  screen, the  home  screen  and  in  the  notification drawer.

ASUS ZenUI also makes file sharing easier thanks to a host of apps. Party Link improves on the sharing experience  by  letting  users  share  files  or  photos  with  up  to  three  parties  simultaneously,  with images immediately shared the moment they are taken with the ASUS ZenUI  Camera app. Share Link lets users easily share files stored in their Fonepad easily with other devices when in Wi-Fi hotspot mode.

Designed for portability

Only  8.9mm  thin  and  only  310g,  ASUS  Fonepad  8  is  incredibly  thin  and  light,  so  it  is  easy  to  take everywhere. With a total width of 12cm and the world’s narrowest bezel on an 8-inch tablet,  Fonepad 8  is comfortable  to  use  with  one  hand.  The  narrow bezel  also  serves  to  maximize  Fonepad  8’s  display, resulting in a large viewing area with a 72.2% screen-to-body ratio.

Availability & Pricing

ASUS Fonepad 8 (FE380CG) available at local IT stores and ASUS authorized resellers now with SRP MYR649

The  ASUS  Fonepad  8  (FE380CG)  is  an  8-inch  tablet  with  dual  SIM,  3G  phone  functionality  and  is
powered by the latest 64-bit Intel® Atom™ Z3530 1.33GHz quad-core processor. The FE380CG features an 8-inch, 1280 x 800 WXGA IPS display, 72.2% screen-to-body ratio, and dual front speakers tuned with MaxxAudio®.  Twin  5-megapixel  and  2-megapixel  front facing  cameras  with  PixelMaster  technology provide enhanced camera functions.