ASUS has announced two new affordable Android tablets, the MeMO Pad 8 and MeMO Pad 10, with an 8-inch and 10-inch screen, respectively. Both tablets feature a 1280 x 800 resolution, a quad-core processor and microSD card storage.
Asus MeMO Pad 8
Designed for easy one-handed use, ASUS MeMO Pad 8 measures just 127mm from side to side and weighs only 350g, yet packs an 8-inch display that gives 30% more screen space than a 7-inch tablet. ASUS MeMO Pad 10 is equally portable, at just 522g.
Asus MeMO Pad 10
Vibrant IPS displays and ASUS SonicMaster-enhanced sound
ASUS MeMO Pad 8 (ME180A) and MeMO Pad 10 (ME102A) both feature an LED-backlit display with a 1280 x 800 resolution and IPS (In-Plane Switching) technology for a bright and vibrant image, with wide viewing angles and great daylight visibility. High-quality dual speakers with ASUS SonicMaster audio technology give great sound quality, too.
MeMO Pad 8 also features a rear 5-megapixel camera that captures great quality photos, while MeMO Pad 10 features a 2-megapixel rear camera. Both models also capture 720p HD video and have a 1.2-megapixel front camera for video chat.
Powered by 1.6GHz quad-core processors for a perfect balance of multi-tasking performance and energy efficiency, MeMO Pad 8 has up to nine hours battery life with HD video playback and MeMO Pad 10 up to 9.5 hours. MeMO Pad 8 has 8GB of onboard storage, while MeMO Pad 10 has 8GB or 16GB. Both models also feature a microSDXC card slot.
Stylish and practical TriCover protection
ASUS MeMO Pad 8 and MeMO Pad 10 also have an optional protective TriCover case made from durable synthetic materials that protects both the tablet back and screen. Available in three colors, TriCover has a folding cover that props up the screen at a comfortable angle for on-screen typing and watching video.
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Processor |
Quad-core (1.6GHz) |
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Operating system |
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean |
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Display |
MeMO Pad 8: 8-inch 1280 x 800MeMO Pad 10: 10.1-inch 1280 x 800
LED-backlit with IPS with 10-point capacitive multi-touch |
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Memory & |
1GB RAMMeMO Pad 8: 16GB onboard storage with microSDXC card slot
MeMO Pad 10: 8GB/16GB onboard storage with microSDXC card slot |
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Cameras |
MeMO Pad 8: 5MP rear with 720p HD video recording, 1.2MP frontMeMO Pad 10: 2MP rear with 720p HD video recording, 1.2MP front |
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Wireless |
802.11n, Bluetooth 3.0 |
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Connectivity |
Micro-USB port, 3.5mm headphone/mic jack |
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Sensors |
MeMO Pad 8: Accelerometer, e-compass, proximityMeMO Pad 10: A-GPS with GLONASS, accelerometer, e-compass |
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Audio |
Dual speakers with ASUS SonicMaster technology, microphone |
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Battery |
MeMO Pad 8: 3950mAh lithium polymer with up to 9 hours battery life2MeMO Pad 10: 5070mAh lithium polymer with up to 9.5 hours battery life2 |
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Colors |
MeMO Pad 8: White / Grey / PinkMeMO Pad 10: White / Grey / Pink |
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Size & weight |
MeMO Pad 8: 212.4 x 127.4 x 9.95mm, 350gMeMO Pad 10: 256 x 174.6 x 10.5mm, 522g |
The ASUS MeMO Pad 8 and MeMO Pad 10 will be coming to the UK in November. Further pricing and availability will be announced soon.
