Asustek, the third largest PC manufacturer in the world, has partnered with Intel corporation to launch two Intel-powered devices comprising the Asus fonepad 7 and the Asus Transformer Book T100 with features fit for the Nigerian market.
Both tablets are powered by Intel Atom processors, Intel® Atom™ Z2560 and Intel® Atom™ Bay Trail-T Z3740 quad-core processor respectively.
Asus Transformer Book T100
Mr. Shawn Chang, Regional Director of ASUS for Africa, Turkey and Israel, said in a statement, “The two devices that we’ve launched today – the Fonepad 7 and the Transformer Book T100 – are all run by the latest Intel processors. They are more like designed to fit the Nigerian market. From battery life to the performance of their processors, and to their retail prices, everything is right. These are the devices you want to offer to your loved ones as a Christmas gift”.
On his part, the Country Manager of Intel West Africa, Mr. Bunmi Ekundare praised the partnership between Intel and Asus at the launch.
Asus Fonepad 7
“We are glad to be able to extend our long collaborative history, including our most recent, the Ultrabook™ and Intel-based tablets and again, we are pleased with the recurring partnership with Asus.” Ekundare stated.
He added that “Intel’s new Atom™ Z2560 and Intel® Atom™ Bay Trail-T Z3740 quad-core processor not only deliver power, they are also guaranteed to drive the quality of performance and flexibility that accommodates a range of devices and market needs”.
The Asus Fonepad promises to offer the dual value of voice communication of a smartphone and the entertainment opportunities afforded by a tablet, and comes with the convenience of carrying just one device.
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