Introduction
The Asus PadFone E, announced in January 2014 and released in March of the same year, was a unique attempt by Asus to blend smartphone and tablet functionalities into a single device. This dual-purpose device aimed to offer users the convenience of a smartphone with the versatility of a tablet, thanks to its distinctive design, which included a smartphone that docks into a tablet shell — the PadFone Station. Though the model is now discontinued, it offers an intriguing look at early innovations in mobile technology integration.