Originally posted on April 29, 2011 @ 10:44 am
So ASUS enthusiasts have been waiting for what seems like forever for the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer TF101. Even non-ASUS fans have been watching out for news on the release date of this more than meets the eye tablet. Yesterday, a lot of people got excited about the news that the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer is finally here and that anyone who wants it can grab one.
Then came reality. Truth is, the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer is here, but only on a pre-order basis. Unfortunately, you can’t just go to your favorite store and ask for one. They won’t have it. At least with this pre-order system in place, you know that the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer and you will somehow meet soon.
So what’s all the fuss about the tablet that is more than just a tablet?
As you can see, the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer TF101 can be transformed into a netbook if you find yourself in a situation wherein using a tablet inconvenient. Yup, that can happen. With the detachable keyboard, you can pretend that you are using an ASUS Eee or any other netbook for that matter.
Technical specs of the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer TF101:
- 10.1-inch screen
- NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2 1.0GHz dual-core CPU for excellent multitasking & 1080p video playback
- Android 3.0 Honeycomb O.S. with Adobe® Flash® 10.2 support
- Full QWERTY keyboard, touchpad input with Polaris® Office® for mobile productivity
- 16 hours long battery life for all day computing with docking station
- Brilliant IPS panel with ultra-wide 178⁰ viewing angle made from scratch resistant and super tough glass
- One year of Unlimited ASUS WebStorage, two USB ports, SD and Micro SD card readers for easy sharing & storage expandability
- 3D stereo with max bass response with SRS premium sound
This tablet weighs only 680 grams and is only 12.98mm thick. Of course, those numbers will change once you attach the keyboard.
Pre-order the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer TF101 on Amazon for $399.99.