CES 2014: Asus PadFone Mini

The Asus PadFone Mini, of course. A 4-inch smartphone that transforms, well not really, into a 7-inch tablet. We've all seen this before, the father of the PadFone line is the Asus PadFone, announced back in 2011. We are basically just seeing upgrades and a PadFone that is smaller than the original PadFone's 10-incher tablet dock. The smartphone on this duo looks like a ZenFone 4 and probably it is a ZenFone 4 but anyway, once you put this smartphone on it's tablet dock's behind, you literally change your mobile device experience from a small 4-incher to a bigger tablet which now offers a 7-inch display real estate.

CES 2014: Asus ZenFone 4, 5, and 6

Asus ZenFone 4

Asus, at CES 2014, unveiled a line of smartphones with three different sizes that are stunningly designed, in my opinion. The smartphones are the Asus ZenFone 4, 5, and 6. The numbers, apparently correspond to the size of each phone's screen. All of these devices will sport Asus' new Android skin, dubbed as the ZenUI "With simplified icons and menus, a selection of themes beautifully designed to match the device colors and a clever “What’s Next” feature that helps users keep track of their lives, ZenUI is the irresistible front end that proves fantastic functionality can have a friendly face". There is now word yet when these devices will make it to store shelves but it should globally.

CES 2014: Lenovo Miix 2 series

Then there were the tablets, hybrid tablets as what we call these things. Aside from the Vibe Z, the Chinese tech giant also unveiled a slew of PCs from tablets, to AIOs. This is the Lenovo Miix 2 series which comes in either a 10-inch display or a larger 11-inch display. The Miix 2 apparently runs on Windows 8.1. Unfortunately, I cannot find the full specs of this series aside from what it packs as features. 

CES 2014: Lenovo N308 AIO Android Home Computer

This is probably Lenovo's first attempt at an AIO but correct me if I am wrong. The devices being announced over at CES 2014 just keeps on coming. This is the Lenovo N308 Home Computer (as how Lenovo puts it) that runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and has a 19.5" display. It is an AIO from the size, the look, and all those ports on the side of this device only that it runs on a different OS rather than the usual Windows. This huge Android is still listed over at Lenovo's US website as "Coming Soon" and Lenovo has not provided us with the full specs so I am just going to write as much as I can get from there.

CES 2014: Lenovo Vibe Z

Lenovo at CES 2014 has unveiled tons of consumer electronic devices from PCs, tablets, and phones either running on Windows or on Android. The first device I am going to post about is the Lenovo Vibe Z which is a phablet. It runs on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean on a 5.5" Full HD IPS display. The other thing that interests me with this device is its back panel. It has a laser-etched, fabric feel rear panel. That sounds very awesome. Lenovo is known for their meticulously designed smartphones and the Vibe Z is also one of them.

CES 2014: The Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

At CES 2014, Sony Mobile is making waves with two new Smartphones unveiled for 2014. First we have the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact. It is basically an Xperia Z1 just in a smaller shell. Like most Xperia phones this is also waterproof. The specs though on this device is also a bit smaller than that of the Z1's but nonetheless this is still a high-performance smartphone that runs on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and sports a 4.3" IPS display.

Vivo Xplay 3S is the world's first phablet with 2K display

The world's first mobile device to sport a 2K display is the Vivo Xplay 3S! The device was officially announced in Beijing, China and should be sold starting early next year. The Xplay 3S will be sold in China, apparently, but UV says that Vivo is planning to go beyond the Chinese market and is planning to sell mobiles devices somewhere else. For now, the Chinese will be the first market to get a taste of 2K awesomeness with the Xplay 3S.

Sony intros Xperia Z Ultra Google Play Edition

Just like the Galaxy S IV and the HTC One, Sony has jumped into the bandwagon by introducing to the world their first Google Play Edition device. Ladies ad gentlemen, for those who loves their Android flavored with nothing else than just Vanilla seeds then here is another offering of that in the form of the Sony Xperia Z Ultra Google Play Edition. Like the Galaxy S IV and the HTC One this device is still the Xperia Z Ultra with all its goodness sans the Sony Timescape UI (overlay). The device is now available in the US via the Google Play Store.