Tablet Smartphone Asus MeMO 171 will go on sale March 5

Many still wonder what kind of animal is this Asus Eee Pad MeMO 171, tablet or smartphone yet? The answer to this question can be found on the web page created specifically for "tablet, which is actually a phone." It is in these words Asus describes his new gadget, designed to create a healthy competition to the mobile device, called Samsung Galaxy Note.

Judging by the description on the site, a 7-inch tablet Asus Eee Pad MeMO 171 will be completed MeMIC Bluetooth-headset to make calls and listen to voice messages. Strange that the accessory will be offered selectively, depending on the country.

As for the hardware, all previously known specifications confirmed. This display is a Super IPS + LED-backlit and a resolution of WXGA (1280 x 800) screen protection Gorilla Glass, 2-core processor Qualcomm 8260 processor with a clock frequency of 1.2 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 16 GB of internal space, expansion slot microSD, front camera of 1.2 megapixels and built-in stylus. Initially, the tablet will be managed by the operating system, Android 3.2 Honeycomb and then upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich.

According to rumors, Asus MeMO in Asia, 171 will go on sale March 5th at a price of $ 600 (NT $ 17,900). A little pricey for the Tablet PC, but given its advanced functionality (the ability to make phone calls), the device will find its buyer.