The seven inch large phone tablet thing is becoming quite popular. Not with actual consumers but with manufacturers, we now have the Asus FonePad, the Galaxy Note 8.0 and now the Huawei MediaPad 7 Vogue.
The MediaPad 7 Vogue is the latest in a line of budget tablets from Huawei, offering a pretty basic spec
built-in receiver for direct calling capabilities
quad-core 1.2GHz processor CPU
16-core GPU
8GB Internal
1GB RAM
Micro SD slot
1080p full HD video playback
The 3G module supports DC-HSPA+
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
4100mAh Li-Polymer battery and Huawei’s proprietary power-saving technology
9.5mm thin
weighing only 335g
7-inch capacitive 1024 x 600 (IPS) multi-touchscreen
Micro USB port that is compatible with a full-range of accessories including an external keyboard, mouse and USB flash disk
Emotion UI 1.5
Android 4.1
The Mediapad 7 will need to be cheap though if it is to compete with the bargain priced sub £200 Asus FonePad, especially as the FonePad is available in the high street.
“The MediaPad 7 Vogue comes in black and white and will be available in China this month, with other markets to follow”
So we shall see, how much it costs hopefully in the next few weeks. One last thing though people, who in the real world would ever use one of these as phone? Please let me know if you would use it as your main device, not you second device. Maybe models like this one, who’s obviously been paid to smile.
Source – Huawei
Shenzhen, China, 24 June, 2013]: Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, today launched the HUAWEI MediaPad 7 Vogue, the latest in Huawei’s range of products that make great technology accessible. With a 7-inch display, aluminum unibody and quad-core processor, the MediaPad 7 Vogue provides the perfect mix of functions from a tablet, smartphone and entertainment center in one stylish and portable device.
“Building on the popularity of the HUAWEI MediaPad series, we’ve created a new tablet that caters to fashionistas, technology seekers, entertainment junkies, and people who simply expect more from their technology,” said Richard Yu, Chief Executive Officer, Huawei Consumer Business Group. “We’re delighted to introduce the MediaPad 7 Vogue, our call-enabled tablet with world-class entertainment capabilities and long-lasting battery power. The MediaPad 7 Vogue is a perfect example of Huawei’s dedication to making extraordinary experiences possible.”
The HUAWEI MediaPad 7 Vogue boasts a built-in receiver for direct calling capabilities that remove the need for headphones. It features a powerful quad-core 1.2GHz processor CPU and 16-core GPU, fluid 3D gaming and 1080p full HD video playback. The 3G module supports DC-HSPA+, and downlink speed can reach up to 42Mbps, and the Wi-Fi connection supports 802.11b/g/n for fast streaming of movies or videos. MediaPad 7 Vogue also features a 4100mAh Li-Polymer battery and Huawei’s proprietary power-saving technology, enabling playback of four HD movies or more than 20 hours of continuous calling on one charge. The MediaPad 7 Vogue’s antenna performance is top-class, exceeding most operator standards in the US and Europe.
With its strong and sleek aluminum metal unibody design, the MediaPad 7 Vogue is ultra light and compact at just 9.5mm thin and weighing only 335g. Its 7-inch capacitive 1024 x 600 (IPS) multi-touchscreen with full view-angle and vivid display, offers a dazzling visual experience to bring your photos and videos to life.
Running on Android 4.1, the MediaPad 7 Vogue is pre-installed with email, word processing, Facebook, YouTube, and GPS navigation, and also features Huawei’s proprietary Emotion UI 1.5 providing a more user-friendly and personalized experience.
Offering seamless connectivity, the MediaPad 7 Vogue’s Micro USB port is compatible with a full-range of accessories including an external keyboard, mouse and USB flash disk, while the Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Airsharing functionalities allow for swift content sharing wherever you are.
The MediaPad 7 Vogue comes in black and white and will be available in China this month, with other markets to follow.
One Response
David Barr
I use an Asus Fonepad as my main phone. On the rare occasions I talk on it I have no problem putting it to my ear. People do look but that’s their problem.
I remember when I first got my Dell Streak with its 5 inch screen 3 years ago. Sites like CSP expressed surprise about such a big phone and how silly people would look. Then the Note came along and the rest is history. Imagine if Apple brought out an iPad-mini with phone capabilties. Overnight the ‘look’ of big phone would be mainstream.
With increasing use of skype, lync, viber, facetime etc I believe standard voice calling and texting will be dead within 5 years. Eventually all tablets will be big phones in the same way as all smartphones are essentially mini-tablets.
I use an Asus Fonepad as my main phone. On the rare occasions I talk on it I have no problem putting it to my ear. People do look but that’s their problem.
I remember when I first got my Dell Streak with its 5 inch screen 3 years ago. Sites like CSP expressed surprise about such a big phone and how silly people would look. Then the Note came along and the rest is history. Imagine if Apple brought out an iPad-mini with phone capabilties. Overnight the ‘look’ of big phone would be mainstream.
With increasing use of skype, lync, viber, facetime etc I believe standard voice calling and texting will be dead within 5 years. Eventually all tablets will be big phones in the same way as all smartphones are essentially mini-tablets.