Asus Padfone delayed in the midst of Snapdragon S4 shortage
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The Asus Padfone, a true transformer going from a phone into tablet, into a docked laptop-like experience, is an elusive product - it had to hit shelves last year, but Asus went to the drawing board to add more powerful internals and make it top notch. It’s May 2012, though, the month when the Padfone was supposed to be released and rumors point out that shortages in Snapdragon S4 chips may push the device into a further delay.
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Asus further clarified later: “I believe [the shortage is] affecting all of Qualcomm’s customers.”
Now, this doesn’t explicitly confirm the Padfone delay, but is a strong hint in that direction. Handsets such as the US version of the HTC One X also use Qualcomm’s 28nm S4 chip.
The Padfone is running on the S4 and the phone alone is rumored to retail for around $600 off contract. The price of the tablet chassis and keyboard dock could bring that number up to around $1,000.
source: Asus Indonesia, The Verge
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1. android_hitman posted on 02 May 2012, 06:28 2 1
more delays = less sales ...
i really wanted this combo... but now, SGS3 will be officially announced tomorrow... i am really curious what sammy will bring on the table...
2. Commentator posted on 02 May 2012, 11:41 1 0
That's too bad. It's a great concept, and I would definitely take it over higher-powered phones such as the Evo 4G LTE and the SGS III, but it's not looking like it will make it to the States any time soon.
3. KingKurogiii posted on 02 May 2012, 13:25 1 0
it's like i said before. this shortage is going to create a "1 step forward & 2 steps back" situation for Qualcomm.
4. jhattara posted on 02 May 2012, 14:01 1 0
I really hope Qualcomm gets its production up to demand ASAP.
5. BattleBrat posted on 02 May 2012, 23:55 1 0
I dunno... I have a MOTO RAZR and a lapdock.....
