Are you ready for the next-gen MeMO Pad 7 and Fonepad 7?

MANILA, Philippines - Asus announces the availability of the MeMO Pad 7 ME176CX locally. The New MeMO Pad 7 is equipped with the new 64-bit Intel quad-core CPU that makes it a powerful, yet affordable power efficient tablet. It comes in five stylish colors (white, yellow, red, blue and black). It is handier than its predecessor MeMO Pad HD 7 with its slimmer bezels and thinner build, plus it runs the latest Android OS 4.4 KitKat along with brand new Asus Zen UI.

It features the advanced 64-bit Intel Atom Z3745 quad-core processor (up to 1.86GHz) that provides smooth gaming performance and fast app loading. With up to eight times better CPU performance than the MeMO Pad HD 7, it can run Android Games without experiencing any lags at all. (The processor already powers ultraportable notebooks so you are ensured of great tablet performance).

Equipped with seven-inch 1280 x 800 HD IPS displays, MeMO Pad 7 ME176CX provide highly detailed, crystal-clear images. It is also portable wireless entertainment hubs, with Miracast support allowing users to stream multimedia content to compatible external displays, plus CSR’s aptX® audio coding for wireless CD-quality audio streaming to optional Bluetooth headsets. Users can also take excellent images with the tablets’ 0.3-megapixel front-facing and two-megapixel rear-facing cameras. It supports microSD cards up to 64GB, giving plenty of room to store photos, videos, apps, and more. MeMO Pad 7 ME176CX is available for a very affordable price of only P6,995 (8GB).

Featuring the New Fonepad 7 FE170CG, the latest version of the seven-inch Android device with full 3G telephony functionality. The latest Fonepad 7 comes in a range of colors (black, red, white, and blue), and is powered by an Intel Atom Dual-Core Processor 1.2GHz with Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology. It is more handy than its predecessor the Fonepad 7 Dual SIM ME175CG, with an 11cm width, you can easily hold it with one hand. A narrower bezel design provides users with a larger viewing area on which to experience the brand new ZenUI interface.

The Asus Fonepad 7 (FE170CG) features an Intel Atom Multi-Core Processor 1.2GHz with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology that combines powerful performance with energy efficiency, giving this Android 4.3 Jelly Bean (4.4 KitKat upgradable) tablet smooth multi-tasking performance and an incredible 10-hour battery life. The 1024 x 600 display provides vivid, clear visuals while high quality audio is provided by a front speaker with ASUS SonicMaster technology.

Built-in 3G with HSPA+ mobile data with download speeds up to 42Mbit/s and uploads of 5.76Mbit/s meaning Fonepad 7 is an always-connected device for seamless web browsing. With full 3G telephony support across GSM and WCDMA bands, Fonepad 7 can also be used for voice calls using the built-in noise-cancelling digital microphone or an optional Bluetooth headset.

Asus MeMOPad 7 ME176CX is priced at P6,995 while the Fonepad 7 FE170CG is priced at P5,995. These are available in all authorized ASUS resellers nationwide.