ASUS ‘Padfone’ to be the final name of the phone-docking tablet?

Padfone. Well, the name sure says for itself. Unearthed by our friends over at Pocketnow , this USPTO trademark document was filed by ASUS merely four days ago. Such timing suggests that this could very well be the final name of the eccentric “pad or phone” combo, which is to be unveiled at Computex next week. As expected, no specifics are detailed in this application, but it does mention “electronic pens for computer touch screens” — possibly hinting that the Padfone will be compatible with N-Trig’s DuoSense or similar stylus technology. Alas, that’s all we have for now until ASUS lifts the curtain on Monday, but let us point you to Notebook Italia’s brilliant mock-up to quench your thirst for the time being — we, too, suspect that the phone would slide onto the back of its companion tablet, hence the bump . That said, do bear in mind that said phone is already proven to be not as tacky looking, but likely closer to a full-fledged Android handset. Anyhow, check out the artist’s impressions after the break. Continue reading ASUS ‘Padfone’ to be the final name of the phone-docking tablet? ASUS ‘Padfone’ to be the final name of the phone-docking tablet? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 May 2011 13:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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