Well this looks awesome!.. Asus Eee Transformer Tablet

Sunbed · 28 Mar 2011 at 16:26

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/Eee-P...lease-Date-Price,news-35258.html#xtor=RSS-141

Asus-Eee-Pad-Transformer,8-I-286722-13.jpg

March 30th UK release

Revealed on Friday, the Transformer is a Honeycomb tablet with an optional docking station keyboard. Specswise you’re looking at a 1GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, a front-facing 1.2-megapixel camera, a rear-facing 5-megapixel camera, a 10.1-inch Gorilla glass multitouch screen (1280x800), a combined battery life of 16 hours (9.5 hours without the dock), built-in SRS Sound technology for dynamic 3D stereo audio, and a mini HDMI output port. Additional features include 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, a G-sensor, light sensor, gyroscope, e-compass and GPS. The docking station provides a full QWERTY keyboard, unique Android Function keys, an SD card reader, two USB ports and the additional battery.

How cool is that?

Update: Full review http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc...ablets/asus-eee-pad-transformer-954145/review

doodah · 28 Mar 2011 at 16:28

One word, price?

EDIT - Does sound good on paper.

Sunbed · 28 Mar 2011 at 16:32

xibinim said:
One word, price?

EDIT - Does sound good on paper.

"Pricing is not known at the moment. Rumours from across the pond suggest customer in the U.S. will have to shell out $500 for the tablet on its own, and an additional $100 for the keyboard. I guess we’ll know soon enough, if the reports of a March 30 UK launch are true."

Wossi · 28 Mar 2011 at 16:32

From the looks of their facebook page, it should be about £493 at launch.

Sunbed · 28 Mar 2011 at 16:36

Hands-on review here (prototype):

http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/hands-on-asus-eee-pad-transformer-review-932987

Don't know why I missed it before.

brummie · 28 Mar 2011 at 16:41

Cosimo · 28 Mar 2011 at 16:42

The other important bits:

Size: 10.6 x 6.9 x 0.51
Weight: 1.49 pounds

Further details in terms of Android 3.0 include that it will be sporting the Asus Waveshare user interface, which is described as being a launcher that “allows users to easily launch software, manage content and access online services and connect devices with a few simple taps, while ASUS’ Waveshare Interface hosts a variety of unique applications such as MyNet, MyLibrary, MyCloud and more.” And for those wondering, the Asus Eee Pad Transformer will arrive with support for Adobe Flash Player 10.2

http://nexus404.com/Blog/2011/03/25...-but-we-are-still-left-wondering-the-pricing/

So that's 676 grams and 269 x 175 x 14.9mm. So a little on the thick and heavy side.

[Olly] · 28 Mar 2011 at 16:47

Very nice, if I hadn't just bought a laptop I would have given that some serious thought

Amp34 · 28 Mar 2011 at 17:13

Personally I think the Windows 7 version with Wacom digitizer is the better bet. Both are pretty nice though.

Robbo · 28 Mar 2011 at 17:49

Looks quite interesting but it cant be judged yet.

Biz.Kid09 · 30 Mar 2011 at 20:34

Some more information:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/30/asus-eee-pad-transformer-and-eee-slate-ep121-get-official-uk-pri/

For the price that is being said in that article i think i will be getting one of these rather than an iPad.

kona786 · 30 Mar 2011 at 20:56

Wossi said:
From the looks of their facebook page, it should be about £493 at launch.

£379 for the 16GB version
£429 for the 32GB version

16GB iteration with the docking keyboard (Totals 16Hr battery life) for £429

Excellent prices.

sarge78 · 30 Mar 2011 at 21:09

Wow, I'm shocked... the screen looks fantastic! http://www.slashgear.com/asus-eee-pad-transformer-first-impressions-video-30143387/

£430 with the keyboard? Hmm... looks like my Sammy N210s days are numbered!

Will Asus will push this to all the big supermarkets/retailers?

TidyWorks · 30 Mar 2011 at 21:48

Looks really good, if those are the prices I might get one of these and not a new laptop.

Biz.Kid09 · 31 Mar 2011 at 10:02

shinyshiny.tv/2011/03/first_impressions_asus_eee_pad_transformer_review.html

techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/hands-on-asus-eee-pad-transformer-review-93298

So far it is looking really impressive. Much better option than the Xoom and Galaxy Tab at the moment.

Meatball · 31 Mar 2011 at 10:35

I might have just found my Android Honeycomb tablet

. Any word on whether there's a 3G version?

Cosimo · 31 Mar 2011 at 10:56

Meatball said:
I might have just found my Android Honeycomb tablet . Any word on whether there's a 3G version?

There's supposed to be a 3G version/module but no news has come out about that.

PhillyDee · 31 Mar 2011 at 10:57

Oooh, I certainly would!

Would prefer a windows version though.

daz.rathbone · 31 Mar 2011 at 12:31

6th April, apparently:
http://www.electricpig.co.uk/2011/03/30/asus-eee-pad-transformer-the-first-uk-honeycomb-tablet/

kona786 · 31 Mar 2011 at 13:21

The Asus Transformer has 2 SD Card slots... do you reckon we'll be able to use both at the same time? I'm thinking £35 for 32GB sd card and £15 for 16GB micro sd. That makes 64GB/80GB total depending on which model you choose.

I'm very interested in this tablet...main strength for me are:

* Battery Life
* Good Quality Screen
* Price
* The Look and Design
* Hardware Keyboard
* Imminent release date