Asus launches the Eee Pad Transformer with 16-hour battery life and Android 3.0
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The most unique feature of the Eee Pad Transformer is its docking capability, which resembles that of the Motorola ATRIX 4G. But instead of the device plugging into a display/keyboard combo, the Eee Pad Transformer merely connects to a keyboard. That keyboard, we might add, boosts the tablet's battery life to an impressive 16 hours. The tablet alone has a battery life of 9.5 hours.
Beyond its novel keyboard/battery dock, the Eee Pad Transformer has a compelling set of specs. It is the first Asus device to feature Android 3.0, and run on the NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor. It also features a 10.1-inch, 1280x800 resolution screen, equal to that of the Motorola XOOM. The tablet has a 5MP rear-facing camera that shoots HD video, and a 1.2MP front-facing camera.
Included are features like Bluetooth 2.1, Wi-Fi, GPS, HDMI output, digital compass, 3.5mm headset jack, and accelerometer. You can also choose between 16GB and 32GB versions. There's no word on pricing, but a European retailer leaked a €399 ($565) pricetag. The Eee Pad Transformer is available for pre-order in Taiwan, will go on sale on March 30th in the U.K., and is expected in the U.S. some time in April.
source: ASUS via SlashGear
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7 Comments
1. Rawrzellers posted on 26 Mar 2011, 17:04 5 0
This is actually a really good idea. It gives the agility of a laptop when needed but the portability of a tablet when needed. Other tablets did this but it's the battery like that I'm like "fffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff" at. I think I might get this. Like really I have clue why no one thought of having the keyboard extend the battery life sooner.
2. box (unregistered) posted on 26 Mar 2011, 18:49 5 0
This is awesome.... I might actually get this instead of a laptop/netbook.... maybe....
3. omi (unregistered) posted on 26 Mar 2011, 20:03 3 0
Like the people before me have been saying: That's a really great idea! I've been waiting to see which tablet I will buy until more options were on the market, but I had been leaning towards the XOOM. This seems like a XOOM with even more functionality, however, and would be a great alternative to replacing my dying laptop. I am really thinking about getting this! Great job, Asus!!!
4. luis_lopez_351 posted on 26 Mar 2011, 20:55 5 0
a tablet is only as good as the battery. Way to go Asus!!!
5. deelite (unregistered) posted on 26 Mar 2011, 22:39 4 0
this is a excellent idea from asus!! really liked the concept. potential customer...
6. poseidon (unregistered) posted on 27 Mar 2011, 13:33 2 0
this is a great idea, but they should put a hard disk in the keyboard part and than i would consider this over a laptop
8. downphoenix posted on 29 Mar 2011, 19:44 0 0
Asus does good stuff, this is a great way for them to enter the tablet market in style.
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