ASUS Announces MeMO Pad HD 7 and MeMO Pad FHD 10 Tablets

Computex Taipei, Taiwan (3 June, 2013) — ASUS today announced the new MeMO PadTMTM HD 7 and MeMO PadTM FHD 10 Android tablets. With an MSRP of just US$ 129 for 8G and US$149 for 16G, the MeMO PadTM HD 7 is a 7-inch tablet that offers incredible value, with a quad-core processor, 1280 x 800 IPS display, and 1.2-megapixel front and optional 5-megapixel rear cameras.  MeMO PadTM FHD 10 is a 10-inch tablet with the new Intel® Atom™ Z2560 processor, 1920 x 1200 Full HD IPS display and ASUS SonicMaster audio technology.

 

ASUS MeMO PadTM HD 7 — the value tablet for mobile entertainment

ASUS MeMO PadTM HD 7 has a quad-core processor and 1GB RAM for smooth and responsive performance with apps of all kinds. The 7-inch display has a 1280 x 800 native resolution for crisp text and images, and IPS technology for accurate, vibrant colors with 170-degree wide viewing angles.  MeMO PadTM HD 7 also features high-quality stereo speakers with enhanced sound, courtesy of ASUS SonicMaster audio technology.

ASUS MeMO PadTM HD 7 has a 1.2-megapixel front-facing HD camera that can capture 720p HD videos and models are also available with a rear 5-megapixel camera. Just 10.8mm thick and 302g, the feature-packed MeMO PadTM HD 7 has a lithium polymer battery that lasts for up to 10 hours with 720p video playback. Models are available in four colors — black, white, pink and green.

 MeMO PadTM HD 7 has 16GB of storage and a MicroSD card slot, plus 16GB ASUS WebStorage free for one year. Together with the ASUS WebStorage Office, users can view, create, edit and share Microsoft Office documents online.

 

ASUS MeMO PadTM FHD 10 — the multimedia tablet of choice

ASUS  MeMO PadTM FHD 10 features the latest Intel® Atom™ Z2560 1.6GHz processor and a 1920 x 1200 Full HD IPS display for deliver vivid visuals with 178-degree wide viewing angles.  MeMO PadTM FHD 10 has stereo speakers with SonicMaster audio technology and its 10-inch screen makes it ideal for entertainment, 1080p video playback and handheld gaming.

 MeMO PadTM FHD 10 features Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology for improved graphics performance and increased energy efficiency. The slim design has a 1.2-megapixel front-facing camera and a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera with autofocus for impressive photos and 1080p video recording.

ASUS MeMO PadTM FHD 10 is just 9.5mm thick and 580g light, and its lithium polymer battery lasts for up to 10 hours with 720p video playback. The ‘micro-weave finish’ is available in Royal Blue, Silk White, and Vivid Pink.

 MeMO PadTM FHD 10 has full connectivity options, including 802.11a/b/g/n, GPS and GLONASS navigation. ASUS Miracast wirelessly connects the tablet to a Wi-Fi enabled TV or projector to share movies, photos and presentations.  MeMO PadTM FHD 10 is available with 16GB or 32GB storage and both capacities also feature a microSD card slot. 5GB of free lifetime ASUS WebStorage is also included.

 

MeMO PadTM Accessories

Both MeMO PadTM HD 7 and MeMO PadTM FHD 10 come include a protective TransCover with microfiber interior. TransCover folds into a stand to prop up the tablet at the perfect angles for watching video and typing with the on-screen keyboard. TransCover is available in blue, pink, white and black for the MeMO PadTM HD 7; and black, pink and green for the MeMO PadTM FHD 10.

The Persona Cover for the MeMO PadTM HD 7 is also available. Available in black, pink and green, this is a snug-fit case that protects the tablet from everyday bumps and scrapes.

 

AVAILABILITY & PRICING

ASUS  MeMO PadTM HD 7 has an MSRP of US$ 129 for 8G and US$149 for 16G and will be available starting in July 2013. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information.

 

ASUS AT COMPUTEX 2013

Visit the ASUS Computex 2013 stand in Taipei from 4th to 8th June. The ASUS stand is at Booth M0810, Nangang Exhibition Hall 4F at the Taipei World Trade Center. 

 

NOTES TO EDITORS

30-word summary

ASUS today announced the MeMO PadTM HD 7, a 7-inch tablet with a 1280 x 800 IPS display, and  MeMO PadTM FHD 10, a 10-inch tablet with a 1920 x 1200 Full HD IPS display.

 

60-word summary

ASUS today announced the new range of MeMO tablets. The MeMO PadTM HD 7 is a 7-inch Android quad-core tablet with a 1280 x 800 IPS display, stereo speakers, and 1.2-megapixel front and optional 5-megapixel rear cameras. The MeMO PadTM FHD 10 is a 10-inch tablet with the new Intel® Atom™ Z2560 processor (1.6GHz), a 1920 x 1200 Full HD IPS display and SonicMaster technology.

 

100-word summary

ASUS today announced the MeMO PadTM HD 7 and MeMO PadTM FHD 10 tablets. The MeMO PadTM HD 7 is a 7-inch Android tablet with a quad-core processor, 1280 x 800 IPS display, stereo speakers, and 1.2-megapixel front and optional 5-megapixel rear cameras. It is priced for the value segment and will have a recommended retail price of just US$149* when it goes on sale in July 2013. The  MeMO PadTM FHD 10 is a 10-inch tablet with the new Intel® Atom™ Z2560 processor (1.6GHz), a 1920 x 1200 Full HD IPS display and SonicMaster technology. It will be available in September 2013.

 

SPECIFICATIONS¹

ASUS  MeMO PadTM HD 7

• 7-inch HD 1280 x 800 IPS display
• 5-megapixel rear and 1.2-megapixel front camera
• Stereo speakers with SonicMaster technology
• Up to 10 hours battery life 2
• 120.6 x 196.8 x 10.8mm
• 302g

 

ASUS  MeMO PadTM HD 10

• Intel® Atom™ Z2560 processor (1.6GHz)
• 10.1-inch, Full HD 1920 x 1200 display
• Stereo speakers with SonicMaster technology
• Up to 10 hours battery life²
• 264.6 x 182.4 x 9.5mm
• 580g

1    Specifications and product availability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment and other factors.

2    Battery life measured with 720p HD video playback, 100 nits brightness and default volume with headphones

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ABOUT ASUS

ASUS is a worldwide top-three consumer notebook vendor and maker of the world’s best-selling, most award-winning, motherboards. A leading enterprise in the new digital era, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s digital home and office, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia devices, wireless solutions, networking devices, tablets and smartphones. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,168 awards in 2012 and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with its Eee PC™. ASUS has more than 12,500 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of 3,800 engineers. Company revenue for 2012 was approximately US$14 billion.