EEE Transformer for uni?

teknokid

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Whats the general opinion of the Asus EEE transformer?

I currently have a PC and a macbook - I mainly use the macbook for surfing, emails & skype - all things a tablet could easily do.

Im studying Motorsport engineering at uni, so dont need anything more than some sort of software to write stuff with..

What do people reckon? I like the ability to just lounge around whilst on the web with a tablet, and also reading from it (i find it hard to get comfy with my mac and read for long periods of time).

I would sell my macbook to finance the move...

Opinions please!
 
Well this will get moved but it's generally favourable but you're better asking in the big thread in the "Mobile phones" section of the forum.
 
Asus is one of the clients I rep for so somewhat biased, but it's a cracking bit of kit. Comes with Polaris Office too so you can create and edit Word files out of the box :)
 
wrong forum but, you really want a proper notebook as you will probably need some sort of CAD viewier or AutoCAD software (uni will probably provide for free under student license) if doing motorsport engineering (assuming a proper degree @ proper uni) even an AMD E-350 fusion powered 12/13" ultraportable would be better than a transformer. cheaper too.
 
mrk1@1 said:
wrong forum but, you really want a proper notebook as you will probably need some sort of CAD viewier or AutoCAD software (uni will probably provide for free under student license) if doing motorsport engineering (assuming a proper degree @ proper uni) even an AMD E-350 fusion powered 12/13" ultraportable would be better than a transformer. cheaper too.
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I want the transformer for its tablet abilities - otherwise Ill stick with my macbook :)

As for the CAD etc - I could just do that off my PC, and the uni im going to has a massive cad/design lab so I wouldn't need to do it on my own pc much anyway..

Basically, I really want a tablet and the transformer is the best excuse so far...
 
I got one when it came out, and its pretty much all I use now as a PC. Great device, and with the key board dock, it can cope with any task I give it. I do engineering as well, but all the Matlab and CAD I do on my main PC. This is more for carrying around to view notes and do a bit of browsing.

If you like gadgets, and like the idea of it, then it won't dissapoint.
 
mrk1@1 said:
wrong forum but, you really want a proper notebook as you will probably need some sort of CAD viewier or AutoCAD software (uni will probably provide for free under student license) if doing motorsport engineering (assuming a proper degree @ proper uni) even an AMD E-350 fusion powered 12/13" ultraportable would be better than a transformer. cheaper too.
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Oooh get you!
 
Transformer + mouse + remote client + solid network connection = nice all day portable solution without worrying about expensive kit.
Shame about glare on tabs, has the iPad got mouse/trackpad support yet?

...but as you've already got a MacBook I'd save the money and spend it on having a good time at uni. :)

Unless your loaded? Then get the iPad 2, it'll get you way more action than the transformer, don't forget the badass facial hair, big glasses and skinny jeans too.
 
teknokid said:
I want the transformer for its tablet abilities - otherwise Ill stick with my macbook :)

As for the CAD etc - I could just do that off my PC, and the uni im going to has a massive cad/design lab so I wouldn't need to do it on my own pc much anyway..

Basically, I really want a tablet and the transformer is the best excuse so far...
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Sounds like the transformer will be exactly the right sort of kit for you then :)

I assume you are doing the Oxford Brookes Degree?

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Oooh get you!
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Well you know its all very pretentious saying I am doing motorsport engineering :p;):D some unis which do it like Brookes are very well respected, others are not so.

Have a mate who did it at Brookes and he went straight into the motorsport industry, he works as a race support engineer for his company's product, off round the world most of the time at F1 races etc. He had to work blummin hard to get a good degree (1st iirc) though to get into a decent job.
 
mrk1@1 said:
Sounds like the transformer will be exactly the right sort of kit for you then :)

I assume you are doing the Oxford Brookes Degree?



Well you know its all very pretentious saying I am doing motorsport engineering :p;):D some unis which do it like Brookes are very well respected, others are not so.

Have a mate who did it at Brookes and he went straight into the motorsport industry, he works as a race support engineer for his company's product, off round the world most of the time at F1 races etc. He had to work blummin hard to get a good degree (1st iirc) though to get into a decent job.
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I certainly am - got accepted on thursday :)

From the sounds of it, you are either doing the same degree, or are doing something similar as you seem to know quite a bit about the course?

Your friend sounds like he did extremely well too - did he do a masters? Would love to end up in F1..
 
teknokid said:
I certainly am - got accepted on thursday :)

From the sounds of it, you are either doing the same degree, or are doing something similar as you seem to know quite a bit about the course?

Your friend sounds like he did extremely well too - did he do a masters? Would love to end up in F1..
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Well done on getting accepted,

Na, not at uni any more, finished uni in 2001.

my mate did a placement year. he got into the right company for his placement, did very well, and got a job with them after uni. don't think he did his masters.

if you are doing a placement year make sure your first 2 years of grades count as they will cherry pick the best. also get your practical skills up to spec so CAD, CAD and more CAD plus obviously all the broader technical / academic maths / design skills you need.
 
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