Planet Computers’ Astro Slide 5G smartphone packs a mini keyboard

Planet Computers’ Astro Slide 5G smartphone packs a mini keyboard

Stuff Singapore·2020-04-07 12:00

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Not to be confused with a DJ Casper comeback single (seriously, the last thing anyone needs right now) the Astro Slide is still a throwback of sorts from the company that loves to court PDA-lovers. And yet, something is amiss, because while the slide out physical backlit keyboard might feel decidedly old school, 5G and WiFi 6 connectivity are most definitely not. In fact, with a MediaTek Dimensity 1000 processor claiming to offer twice the performance of other 5G devices, alongside an all-day battery life, this Android 10 mini-computer might be deserving of your attention. Rounding off the specs are a 6.53in touchscreen, 48MP camera, 5GB RAM, 128GB storage, NFC, capacity for two nano SIMSs and an eSIM. It’s live now on Indiegogo, before going on sale (£512) at a later date. 

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