This appeals to me.
ASUS PadFone2
Sunday, January 27, 2013 by 2of3 | Discussion: Mobile Tech
I posted this link on FB.
I could almost see myself owning something like this.
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Reply #2 Sunday, January 27, 2013 8:20 AM
I think it sounds great, have to read about it more for sure. Oh, and here is the link to the page that is all in English:
http://www.asus.com/Tablet_Mobile/PadFone2/
One drawback though, it is only 3G speed. Bummer. 
Oh wait, I found the specifications and it does indeed do 4G! Yeah! 
4G:
LTE:
800/1800/2600
Hmmmm, but its battery can't be removed???? Here's a product review link: http://reviews.cnet.com/cell-phones/asus-padfone-2/4505-6454_7-35492212.html
Reply #3 Sunday, January 27, 2013 8:21 AM
http://www.asus.com/Tablet_Mobile/PadFone2/[/quote]
Doh! Sorry about the Norwegian link....added to the OP 
Thanks, Tom 
Reply #4 Sunday, January 27, 2013 9:07 AM
It looks like a good concept and I'm sure it will be improved upon by ASUS themselves or another company.
Reply #5 Sunday, January 27, 2013 9:24 AM
The phone installs on the back of the pad? Wow!
On my gots to get list currently set for 2020.
Reply #6 Sunday, January 27, 2013 9:36 AM
I does look like a smart way to unify the two devices and it is from a well respected company. Definitely a "what will they think of next" item!
Reply #7 Sunday, January 27, 2013 9:37 AM
The phone itself has very impressive specs with one of the best screens out there. I like also the fact that the tablet part has it's own battery......it actually charges your phone when they're coupled together!
Reply #8 Sunday, January 27, 2013 3:19 PM
It looks like a great idea... and one that I could easily embrace if it were a Windows 8 phone and pad. I have an Android tablet and phone, and frankly, they're look and feel quite boring now I've experienced Win 8 on my new Nokia Lumia 820. I will be in the market for a new tablet in a few months time, so if this comes in a Win 8 flavour as well it might be a consideration.
Reply #10 Sunday, January 27, 2013 6:33 PM
Reply #11 Sunday, January 27, 2013 6:58 PM
Would be seriously intriguing if the tablet was also usable without the phone inserted.
Reply #13 Sunday, January 27, 2013 8:33 PM
Next apple will make one and say we invented it. The tech media will praise them saying Apple is the most innovative company ever. They will slobber all over it saying can they ever beat this. LOL. 
Reply #14 Sunday, January 27, 2013 8:57 PM
They call the 'tablet' a 'PadFone Station' and it turns off when the phone is removed. Saw nothing anywhere indicating the 'station' could be used as an independent device without the phone inserted.
I like the concept, but I'm concerned that in actual use it would be a bit awkward. Could be wrong.
Reply #15 Sunday, January 27, 2013 10:51 PM
i don't, it hurts.
Reply #16 Sunday, January 27, 2013 10:53 PM
Because it's a dock, the OS is on the phone, Ross. 
Reply #17 Sunday, January 27, 2013 11:07 PM
I think a good way to describe the 'tablet' would be to call it an external display for the PadFone. The fact that's all it is may explain why the whole combo is so light.
Reply #18 Monday, January 28, 2013 2:12 AM
Did read that Ubuntu Mobile OS will allow you to dock the phone and use it for a tablet/computer ... as phones get more powerful, why not. We will get to the point where all your computing needs will be in your pocket, it's only a matter of time.
Reply #20 Monday, January 28, 2013 4:38 AM
That's actually a good idea. I thought the two might be independent. As for Apple...I think their granny is showing.
get it.....granny....granny apple. Yeah I know....lame
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Reply #1 Sunday, January 27, 2013 7:38 AM
What do you think?