{"id":56694,"date":"2014-09-24T21:28:19","date_gmt":"2014-09-24T13:28:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/?p=56694"},"modified":"2014-09-24T21:28:19","modified_gmt":"2014-09-24T13:28:19","slug":"asus-memo-pad-8-fonepad-8-64-bit-intel-atom-moorefield-processor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2014\/09\/24\/asus-memo-pad-8-fonepad-8-64-bit-intel-atom-moorefield-processor\/","title":{"rendered":"ASUS announces MeMO Pad 8 and Fonepad 8 with 64-bit Intel Atom \u2018Moorefield\u2019 processor"},"content":{"rendered":"

Finally, the 64-Bit Intel Atom ‘Moorefield’ processor has arrived. In this case, it is on the latest ASUS MeMO Pad 8 and the ASUS Fonepad 8. Both will be using the 64-bit ‘Moorefield’ chip. Read on for the specifications and details of pricing and availability.<\/p>\n

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Do note that the MeMO Pad 8 has LTE while the Fone Pad 8 is only 3G but has two SIM card slots. Specs wise, the MeMO Pad 8 is definitely better. Here are their specifications<\/p>\n

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Press Release<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

ASUS Announces Next Generation Intel-Based Android Tablets<\/h2>\n

The ASUS MeMO Pad and Fonepad feature the next generation 64-bit Intel Atom \u2018Moorefield\u2019 quad-core processor and ASUS ZenUI interface<\/em><\/p>\n

Singapore (24 September, 2014) \u2014 <\/strong>ASUS today announced the next generation Intel-based Android tablets. These include the new-generation 8-inch ASUS MeMO Pad 8<\/strong> ME581CL and ASUS Fonepad 8<\/strong> FE380CG. Both models feature the latest 64-bit Intel\u00ae<\/sup> Atom \u2018Moorefield\u2019 quad-core processor, Android 4.4 KitKat operating system and intuitive ASUS ZenUI. The MeMO Pad 8<\/strong> and Fonepad 8<\/strong> will be retailing at S$499 and S$299 respectively at all ASUS brand stores and ASUS authorised stores from 10 October onwards.<\/p>\n

Weighing at just 299g, the 8-inch ASUS MeMO Pad 8<\/strong> (ME581CL) is the world\u2019s lightest 8-inch tablet with Long-Term Evolution (LTE). It features the next generation 64-bit Intel\u00ae<\/sup> Atom\u2122 Z3560 1.8GHz quad-core processor, and ultra-fast connectivity with 802.11ac Wi-Fi and wireless Near-Field Communications (NFC).<\/p>\n

The ASUS Fonepad 8<\/strong> (FE380CG) delivers powerful mobility with the next generation 64-bit Intel\u00ae<\/sup> Atom\u2122<\/sup> Z3530 1.3GHz quad-core processor and 3G phone functions. With its narrow bezel measuring just 5.06mm and a 72.2% screen-to-body ratio, the 8-inch ASUS Fonepad 8<\/strong> also has the largest viewing area for any 8-inch phablet in the market.<\/p>\n

Both Android tablets feature the all-new ASUS ZenUI interface. It features more than 200 software tweaks over previous ASUS interfaces and sports a new visual design with modern \u2018flat\u2019 icons, customisable vivid colour themes that match the tablets\u2019 colour, as well as a cleaner layout that clearly presents all necessary information at one glance.<\/p>\n

ASUS MeMO Pad 8 ME581CL \u2013 The Ultra Slim and Light 8-inch Full HD LTE Tablet<\/strong><\/p>\n

Featuring the new 64-bit Intel\u00ae<\/sup> Atom\u2122<\/sup> Z3560 quad-core processor, the latest 8-inch Android tablet provides users with extreme performance and ultra-fast connectivity. Designed to be lightweight, the MeMO Pad 8<\/strong> comes with an ultra-thin design that measures at 7.45mm at its thinnest edge and weighs at just 299g making it incredibly portable and easily with one hand.<\/p>\n

The MeMO Pad 8<\/strong> has a premium multi-layer coating which employs Non-Conductive Vacuum Metallisation (NCVM) technology. The 8-inch tablet comes with a full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,200. In addition, it also features IPS display, thus allowing highly detailed, crystal-clear images with 170-degree wide viewing angles in both indoor and outdoor conditions. Furthermore, the use of Corning\u00ae<\/sup> Gorilla\u00ae<\/sup> Glass 3 provides the toughness and durability of the tablet to withstand bumps and knocks. Its 283ppi display resolution ensures HD videos and photos look crisp and vivid, while text looks sharp and artefact-free. Users may also use the built-in ASUS Splendid utility to tweak the display colours to their preference.<\/p>\n

With 802.11ac Wi-Fi, LTE and NFC capabilities, the MeMO Pad 8<\/strong> is an ideal portable wireless entertainment hub. It can also support Miracast, thus allowing users to stream multimedia content to compatible external displays, as well as CSR\u2019s aptX\u00ae<\/sup> audio coding for wireless CD-quality audio streaming to optional Bluetooth headsets.<\/p>\n

The MeMO Pad 8<\/strong> will be available at all ASUS brand stores and authorised stores from 10 October onwards. It will be retailing at S$499, and will be available in pearl white, powder pink and metallic blue colours.<\/p>\n

ASUS Fonepad 8 (FE380CG)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Featuring the next gen 64-bit Intel\u00ae<\/sup> Atom\u2122<\/sup> Intel quad-core processor, the ASUS Fonepad 8<\/strong> (FE380CG) combines powerful performance with energy efficiency, giving this latest 8-inch Android tablet a smooth performance and incredible 12 hours of battery life.<\/p>\n

The Fonepad 8 <\/strong>has the largest viewing area of any 8-inch phablet in the market, as it features a 72.2% screen-to-body ratio for a larger display area. In addition, it also possesses a narrow bezel designed for one-handed use. Despite its larger display, it has almost the same width as the previous generation 7-inch Fonepad<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

With dual SIM function, the Fonepad 8<\/strong> ensures that users remain connected at all times anywhere for seamless web browsing. Furthermore, with full 3G telephony support, the Fonepad 8<\/strong> is ideal for voice calls, using the built-in noise cancelling digital microphone or an optional Bluetooth headset.<\/p>\n

Equipped with an HD 1,280 x 800 IPS display, the Fonepad 8<\/strong> also comes with a rear-facing 5MP camera that is capable of taking 1080p and 720p video recording of up to 30 frames per second (fps). The front facing 2MP camera allows video chats and VGA video recording at 30 fps. Both cameras feature f\/2.8 aperture lenses.<\/p>\n

Available in four colours \u2013 black, white, gold and red – the Fonepad 8<\/strong> will be retailing at S$299 from 10 October onwards at all ASUS brand stores and authorised retailers*.<\/p>\n

*Only white will be available first on 10 October. All other colours will be available by end October.<\/em><\/p>\n

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