ASUS confirms Eee Pad Transformer tablet
ASUS has thrown its hat in to the tablet ring with the launch of the Eee Pad Transformer.
Sporting a 10.1, 1280 x 800 screen, it's set to be one of the first tablets on sale to sport the latest incarnation of Android's operating software, Android 3.0 aka Honeycomb.
Set for release on 6th April, it will cost £379, with an optional docking keyboard which also doubles as a charger, taking the price up to £429.
The tablet boasts a Nvidia Tegra 2 dual core processor, 8-hours of battery – plus an extra 8 hours available from the keyboard – a mini HDMI output and front and rear cameras.
The Eee Pad Transformer has access to the Android Marketplace for apps – the equivalent of the iTunes Store – and a 32GB storage capacity.
Naturally it's wireless-ready, supports Bluetooth 2.1, has an SD/eMMC card-reader and support for Adobe Flash.
ASUS says the Eee Pad Transformer will be in stores from April 6th, priced at £379.
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DrizztDan: "but you can get an ipad 2 for £399..."
That's the 16GB version. The 32GB iPad costs £479, plus £35 for the HDMI adapter and £25 for the Camera Connection Kit (adds USB interface and SD card reader).
@ DrizztDan So? Are you obligated to buy everything from the hype-meisters without considering any other products? Maybe this is better? As Big-boss says it has something the Ipad doesn't.
The unique thing about this tablet, is the cheap docking keyboard (which also increases the tablet's battery life to 16 hours). Check the pics & reviews online. It's very clever. Even iPad 2 doesn't have this facility. It's well specced, runs Android 3.0 and has USB & HDMI ports, & SD card reader.
does it not have a usb port so I can plug it into my dac ?
but you can get an ipad 2 for £399...