Multi-functional release from Asus with the Eee Pad Transformer
By Dean • Apr 7th, 2011 • Category: Industry News, Mobile Computer News
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Asus recently released the Eee Pad Transformer, an interesting and innovative hybrid device which can function as either a laptop or tablet, or both. As the name suggests, it can transform into either device, while the display disconnects at the hinge, rendering it easy and comfortable to transport without having to carry around the bulk of the keyboard and touchpad.
Many features
The Eee Pad Transformer runs on Android 3.0 Honeycomb, and features a 10.1-inch Gorilla Glass display which can support a 1280×800 resolution, as well as a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera together with a front-facing 1.2-megapixel camera. A dual-core Tegra 2 processor is also included, which is capable of 1080p HD video playback, while two USB ports, wi-fi Bluetooth, a card reader, a mini HDMI port and Flash 10.2 support make for an impressive set of specs.
The product itself is well designed and easy on the eye. The shell’s tactile pattern ensures a solid grip on the tablet and the 3D stereo audio quality, the Asus Waveface UI and the machine’s eight-hour battery life are great features.
The unique docking station the Eee Pad Transformer comes with allows for a complete QWERTY keyboard and extra ports, while the Android 3.0 operating system also allows for bigger screen sizes.
Varying capacities
The Eee Pad Transformer will be available in two capacities, with the 32GB model (£461) costing a third more of the price than the 16GB variant (£338), while the keyboard with touchpad and dock will cost a total of £552 for the 16GB model. No price has been confirmed for the larger capacity product.
Asus launched this new product at the end of March this year, and it’s vying to be the first tablet of its kind for sale in the UK.
Tags for this article: asus, tablet pc
Your pricing is incorrect, 16GB standalone version is £379.98 or with the dock £429.99. The 32GB standalone tablet is also priced at £429.99 (though doesn’t seem to listed anywhere yet). These prices are from Asus’ official press release on the 30th March. There’s a better videos around from the official UK launch event. Since the tablet (especially the dock part) has gone through a bit of a redesign – what was shown at CES 2011 is more of a prototype.
I really like this tablet/netbook. I just hope Asus doesn’t mess up Honeycomb and we can get updates asap.
Right, so not only have you posted incorrect prices for all of the versions of the tablet, but you’ve also posted an outdated video from CES. The product’s evolved a bit from then, and I’m sure that you could have found a more recent walkthrough video on youtube.
Are you even qualified to work for a mobile computing blog?