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ASUS 7-inch Eee Pad MeMO 171 to Hit Asian Markets on March 5th

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 10:27 AM PST

I’m not sure if you remember the cool 7-inch ASUS tablet we got to check out at this years CES, the MeMO 171. This little device stuck out in my mind after leaving the show for one reason, it’s ability to use a the bundled Bluetooth MeMIC to make and receive phone calls through the tablet. Yes the 7-inch tablet actually doubles as a phone, and no ASUS doesn’t expect you to hold it up to your face. The included handheld accessory may have limited functions but when used just for phone calls while the tablet is in your bag, I think this one of the coolest tablet accessories I have seen yet. Some other features found in the MeMO 171 are:

    7-inch Super IPS display
    1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm 8260 processor
    1GB RAM
    16GB built-in storage, microSD slot
    5MP rear camera
    1.2MP front-facing camera
    microUSB and microHDMI ports
    Android 3.2 (will be upgraded to 4.0)
    Integrated stylus
    MeMIC Bluetooth headset for calls

We originally were skeptical on whether or not this device would actually hit the market, but according to ASUS’ web page it’s a done deal. The MeMo 171 is slated for a March 5th release in Asian markets but no word on when and if it will see a European or U.S. launch. Hit up the source link below for further details.

source: ASUS
via: Android Police

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OK. It is more that a rumor. It will be announced in April.

[patio]

Not sure why this is earth -shattering news...
There are other devices that do the same.

[Geek-9pm]

Really?
I have never seen or heard of a 7 inch table with a Bluetooth headset that you can use to place a phone call. In fact, I don't know of any notebook or textbook with a Bluetooth and a telephone option.

If they are already around, why is ASUS doing this? And why the rumors an mystery if it is not unique or very unusual?

[patio]

Samsung Galaxy and Toshiba Thrive are 2 that come to mind...

[Geek-9pm]

Samsung Galaxy and Toshiba Thrive are 2 that come to mind...

You are so right!
The Samsung Galaxy Tab GT-P1000 Tablet PC has had most of the same features for over a year. So, yes,  not earth shaking news.

[Transfusion]

In fact, I don't know of any notebook or textbook with a Bluetooth and a telephone option.

If they are already around, why is ASUS doing this? And why the rumors an mystery if it is not unique or very unusual?

Why is Asus doing this? Err... Competition... and probably because people didn't really take too kindly to its PadFone...

Notebook? http://www.google.com/baraza/en/thread?tid=15c341e107f10f54 For example the Huawei USB GSM Modem allows you to place calls from your PC...

Textbook? I dunno about that... My Physics textbook is not Bluetooth enabled...

[Geek-9pm]

Textbook? I dunno about that... My Physics textbook is not Bluetooth enabled...

What?
All modem science textbooks ought to be connected.
If we don;t do it --
The Chinese will!

[BC_Programmer]

All modem science textbooks ought to be connected.

Best speech to Text  mishap ever.

[patio]

Best speech to Text  mishap ever.