ASUS To Launch Eee Pad Transformer This Friday

[btarunr]

This Friday, ASUS will launch what it is touting to be a revolutionary new ultra-portable computing device, the Eee Pad Transformer (EP101), at a high-profile launch event in Taipei. The EP101 is a slate-type 10.1-inch tablet that can attach to a bottom-half that includes a keyboard and trackpad, and transform into a netbook. Two of its biggest features include NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor that make it both fast and its UI visually intensive; and Google's Android Honeycomb operating system largely customized by ASUS, that is optimized for larger touch devices such as tablets.

Notable components include Tegra 2 processor, 1 GB LPDDR2 memory, 16/32/64 GB eMMC storage with unlimited cloud storage, IPS display with capacitive touch and resolution of 1280 x 800, 1.2 MP front and 5 MP rear cameras, Tegra 2 graphics that can play back 1080p video, and a load of connectivity feature including WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, 3G (optional). Other human interface devices include g-sensor, compass, gyro, light sensor, and GPS. The Eee Pad Transformer is expected to be priced in Taiwan at 19,596 NTD (around US $663).



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[Frick]

Ooh, me like the concept. Not a fan of android though (or any phone OS ), but the design is kickass.

 

[Completely Bonkers]

1280x800 IPS with touch

If this had been x86 with Windows I'd get one.

 

[Frick]

1280x800 IPS with touch

If this had been x86 with Windows I'd get one.

Ipads use IPS as well afaik, it's nice to see more of them.

But yes, that's pretty much how I see it as well. I want a proper Linux system or Windows on my tablets.

 

[Cold Storm]

Don't worry guys... the eEE Slate will be out soon enough..

But, its nice to see that Asus is giving those droid lovers some love.

 

[theubersmurf]

Those mobile OSs are really lightweight, running them has advantages on a computer with a less powerful processor. The OS is what makes the ipad and all of it's brethren work well...and probably is the only fault of netbooks, is trying to run a desktop environment on an ultraportable device.

 

[Arrakis9]

cant wait for the eee slate

 

[wahdangun]

Ipads use IPS as well afaik, it's nice to see more of them.

But yes, that's pretty much how I see it as well. I want a proper Linux system or Windows on my tablets.

mmm isn't android was based on linux ? and there are linux distro that can run on arm architecture ???

 

[fochkoph]

That thing is gorgeous. Pricing doesn't seem too shabby either, though I have little to no experience with that platform.

 

[pantherx12]

Wait wait wait, this is just a tablet with a propriety keyboard, fail!

Next time just have 2-3 full size USBs. and include a built in stand.