ASUS launches Fonepad 7 in Sri Lankan market

The Fonepad 7 is a competitively priced at Rs. 23,900 to the end consumer with 3G voice and mobile data with all the features of a smartphone as well as the versatility of a 7-inch tablet. Powered by the latest Intel Atom Z2420 processor with Android 4.1, the Fonepad will feature a vibrant HD display with IPS technology for wide viewing angles and outstanding clarity and dual sim.

“As a company, we work to give the best quality products at the best possible price. Our devices are geared to help every Sri Lankan benefit from the services of the Internet, improve the nation’s Internet penetration and assist the national ICT goals,” said Rajeev Chaudhari, Director Operations (India) and Country Product Manager (Sri Lanka).

The Fonepad 7 Model FE170CG comes equipped with several key features including dual front-facing speakers with SonicMaster Technology for better phone calls, and enhanced audio and video streaming for a greater entertainment experience; 2x2 the power with an Intel® Atom™ Multi-core processor with Intel Hyper Threading Technology for energy efficiency that gives up to 30 hours of 3G talk time and 10 hours of video playback and smooth, uninterrupted performance; dual cameras with a 2-megapixel rearfacing camera for great pictures and a 0.3-megapixel front camera for easy video conferencing as well as automatic selfiemode, time-rewind offering you a selection of the same image and abundant camera effects.

“We are extremely pleased to add the range of Fonepad 7 into our ASUS portfolio. This device offers an advanced, versatile, and affordable tablet cum Smartphone option for Lankan consumers,” said Janoda Thoradeniya, Chief Executive Officer – John Keells Office Automation and Vice PresidentJohn Keells Group. “At JKOA, we promise to deliver cutting-edge technology and continued-reinvention and brands such as ASUS play an integral role in achieving this.”

The Fonepad 7 Models -FE170CG, FE375CG, ME372CL(with LTE) with more memory and connectivity will be available at any of the retailers and partners of the JKOA network island wide this holiday season . Apart from these models consumer will also have choice like innovative 10”tablet Transformer TF303CL with docking station ,Intel Bay Trail T Z3745 1.8GHz Quad-Core CPU, RAM 2GB ,Internal 32GB(Up to 64GB Micro SD Support),Android 4.4 KitKat, WIFI , 3G/LTE(4G).

Renowned as the world’s leading manufacturer of motherboards, ASUS is now the No. 1 brand in the Consumer segment of the APAC market and ‘Top Two Android tablet brand’. ASUS is looking to work closely with local telco operators and government associations to enable consumers to have access to affordable and quality products.