Possibly the most awesome phone I've ever had

[dibblebill]

So I got this phone with the folio and keyboard and, holy cow is it awesome. This and the One are my first two phones I don't WANT to ROM-up... Anyone else here have it?

 

[jhawkkw]

I had been considering it. I'm sure if I go into an AT&T store and play with it that I'll fall in love and want to buy it. The problem is that I would want it unlocked to use on T-Mobile and I'm sure AT&T may not oblige.

 

[dibblebill]

I had been considering it. I'm sure if I go into an AT&T store and play with it that I'll fall in love and want to buy it. The problem is that I would want it unlocked to use on T-Mobile and I'm sure AT&T may not oblige.

AT&T will unlock phones but only after 60 days, I think. You'd have to ask a representative about it.

 

[jhawkkw]

AT&T will unlock phones but only after 60 days, I think. You'd have to ask a representative about it.

Yeah, I figured as much. I personally feel that if I buy full retail, they should unlock it on day 1. Hence my dilemma.

 

[dibblebill]

Yeah, I figured as much. I personally feel that if I buy full retail, they should unlock it on day 1. Hence my dilemma.

I'd definitely ask in-store, they'd know more about it than I. They might be able to unlock it instantly.

 

[dibblebill]

Thoughts of a Dibble: Tech Review: Asus Padfone X

 

[jessOTR]

Thanks for the review! I'm considering the Padfone X on AT&T's Next plan. I have a question: are there cases? I realize this would mean an additional step before docking (removing a case) but I am kind of afraid of a naked phone! So far, all I can find is folio cases, and I don't like those.

 

[dibblebill]

Thanks for the review! I'm considering the Padfone X on AT&T's Next plan. I have a question: are there cases? I realize this would mean an additional step before docking (removing a case) but I am kind of afraid of a naked phone! So far, all I can find is folio cases, and I don't like those.

I have not seen any, yet.

 

[rlridgeway]

I really like the padfone.Both the phone and pad work well and work well together. Call quality is great, people do not realize they are on speakphone, even when the phone is docked. The screens on both are sharp and responsive. The camera is very good, particularly in macro. Apps work well both in phone and tablet mode. The sound is good quality, the level is adequate but I wish it was a tad louder. Definitely not a deal breaker. I also notice a slight lag when watching Netflix. The sound is about a quarter second behind the picture. This is also not a deal breaker for me but would like to hear what others have to about this issue.

Most of the negitive reviews are a bit puzzling. They center around app performance when transitioning between phone and tablet. Some apps will close when the phone is being placed into or out of the pad. I rarely need an app to remain open anyway because like the phone I am also in transition. Usually I close out app, remove the phone and my attention is somwhere else. The important apps work just fine, phone calls and text messaging are seemless. Perhaps this would be an issue for some but I am surprized at the emphasis some reviewers have given this. If you have two separate devices, there is zero transition.

If you need to get only a new phone or only a new tablet other options may be better. If you need both, I would give this setup a hard look.

 

[jrcasas]

Thanks for the kudos on the PF X. Guess you have had it for almost a year?

I know your post is citing it to the high heavens. But is there any reason to believe a lot of the other NEGATIVE posts about it?

I, too, don't mind the reopening of apps after docking. My real concern is reliability and quality. I still am thinking about it and almost ready to pull the trigger. But I would be very interested in your opinion again re: reliability and quality. If you have to buy one again, would you recommend highly to a friend?

I still have an S4 but do not own a tablet for the simple reason that I do not want 2 separate machines. Ergo, Padfone X! But only if it will stand the time! I am careful with my systems and treat them with kid's gloves. But I am no real techie either. Enough to get me into trouble at times.

Any word of encouragement or discouragement is greatly appreciated. Thanks again, rlridgeway!

 

[dibblebill]

Thanks for the kudos on the PF X. Guess you have had it for almost a year?

I know your post is citing it to the high heavens. But is there any reason to believe a lot of the other NEGATIVE posts about it?

I, too, don't mind the reopening of apps after docking. My real concern is reliability and quality. I still am thinking about it and almost ready to pull the trigger. But I would be very interested in your opinion again re: reliability and quality. If you have to buy one again, would you recommend highly to a friend?

I still have an S4 but do not own a tablet for the simple reason that I do not want 2 separate machines. Ergo, Padfone X! But only if it will stand the time! I am careful with my systems and treat them with kid's gloves. But I am no real techie either. Enough to get me into trouble at times.

Any word of encouragement or discouragement is greatly appreciated. Thanks again, rlridgeway!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2878031
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2879454
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2840351

Save yourself the trouble and get a Shield.

 

[jrcasas]

Broken Devices | Asus Padfone X | XDA Forums
[Q] ATT PadFone X Discontinued? | Asus Padfone X | XDA Forums
Phone Died | Asus Padfone X | XDA Forums

Save yourself the trouble and get a Shield.

Thanks, dibblebill. Am uninformed. What is and where can I find the Shield? Googled it but got no where. Thanks.

 

[dibblebill]

Thanks, dibblebill. Am uninformed. What is and where can I find the Shield? Googled it but got no where. Thanks.

I praised the PadFone a lot when I got it, but it turned into a nightmare. The nVidia Shield Tablet is what I use now in conjunction with my HTC One.