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ASUS Eee Pad Transformer rumoured for March 30th UK release
Posted on March 26th, 2011 5 comments
Rumours suggest that ASUS’ Eee Pad Transformer hybrid device will be available in the UK on March 30th.The tablet-cum-netbook device was released in the company’s native Taiwan today, but sites such as Phandroid have hinted that the device may be hitting the UK as early as next week.
The basic 16GB version is currently retailing for $500US in Taiwan, with the 32GB version fetching $600US, although these prices are expected to change as the device becomes available worldwide.
The Transformer consists of a 10.1-inch tablet device running Google’s Android Honeycomb operating system, coupled with – and this is the major selling point – a lightweight physical keyboard for those users who are still not entirely comfortable with touchscreen typing. This keyboard is completely detachable, allowing the tablet device to be used independently as and when is required.
The unit will come complete with a 1280 x 800 pixel resolution touchscreen panel, a dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 processor and 1GB of RAM. Other features include a 1.2 megapixel camera on the front for video calls, as well as a 5 megapixel camera on the back for other camera usage, a HDMI output, SD card reader and two USB 2.0 ports.
The Transformer could be an interesting addition to the tablet battle when it hits UK shores. If the rumours are to be believed, we might not have to wait too long.
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5 responses to “ASUS Eee Pad Transformer rumoured for March 30th UK release”
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I like this form factor. Would have been nice if the tablet was lighter like the new Samsung Tabs but the overall form factor is spot on.
Rumors suggest a starting price in the states at $450 and up.
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Robert March 28th, 2011 at 16:24
@acupunc, lightness/thinness as always a bit of a balancing act especially once you factor in the battery. The advantage on something like the Asus transformer is that you do not have to add a lot of proprietary adapters for connectivity. So there is room for usb, hdmi and micro SD for example. But each of these does add a bit to the weight. Even with the keyboard battery dock, the Asus transformer is still significantly lighter than even a netbook so it will be interesting to see how this device works as a ‘post-PC’ device. Despite there being a lot of Honeycomb tablets announced, the main differentiator is the connectivity.
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acupunc March 26th, 2011 at 02:08