ASUS Malaysia announces new Fonepad 7 (FE170CG) with ASUS ZenUI and redesign

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ASUS Malaysia recently announced their new refreshed ASUS Fonepad 7 variant for their range of 7-inch tablets with 3G connectivity and phone capabilities. Bearing the model number FE170CG, this Fonepad 7 version offers a number of new features and tech specs over the previous version. This includes a narrower look than before, utilizing slimmer bezels for an overall width of just 11cm so you can hold this new Fonepad 7 in a one-handed grip more comfortably. Featuring the new ASUS ZenUI interface that comes with various other software features the refresh also offers tech specs which include the following:

  • 1.2GHz Intel Atom Z2520 processor
  • 1GB RAM
  • 4GB / 8GB storage + 5GB Life Time ASUS Webstorage + up to 64GB microSD
  • 7-inch display (1024 x 600 pixel resolution, anti-fingerprint coating)
  • 2MP rear camera (720p video recording, f/2.8 aperture lens) + 0.3MP front camera (f/2.8 aperture lens)
  • Supports 3G, HSPA+, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, Miracast, GPS,
  • features ASUS SonicMaster audio technology, built-in noise-cancelling digital microphone
  • 192 x 110 x 10.7mm | 290g
  • Android 4.3 Jelly Bean (upgradeable to Android 4.4 KitKat)

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Available in black, blue, red and white, the new ASUS Fonepad 7 or FE170CG is priced at RM499 for the 4GB storage version and RM599 for the 8GB storage version. It should be available at all major retailers.