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Why We Are Here => Hardware & Technology => Topic started by: 4Eyes on May 28, 2011, 01:40:18 PM

Title: ASUS Transformer
Post by: 4Eyes on May 28, 2011, 01:40:18 PM
I bought one - its good, very good :)

The keyboard dock is particularly impressive - far better than the keyboard on my netbook.

Title: Re: ASUS Transformer
Post by: Gurtie on May 28, 2011, 03:54:35 PM
I really like the look of them - I was sort of dithering between the transformer and the one with the slide out keyboard, and then didn't do anything.
Title: Re: ASUS Transformer
Post by: 4Eyes on May 28, 2011, 04:32:50 PM
I still think that the ideal size for a tablet is not 10inches - maybe 7 or 8 - but I liked the clip on keyboard too much to ignore.

I have not cycled it enough to get a real idea of battery life yet - but supposedly you can get 16 hours when used in the dock.

The keyboard will even pass its charge to the tablet, which is a neat idea - a recharge without a power point being there :)
Title: Re: ASUS Transformer
Post by: eurotrash on May 28, 2011, 05:26:59 PM
Android 3.1 Update For Asus Eee Pad Transformer Imminent

http://www.phonesreview.co.uk/2011/05/28/android-3-1-update-for-asus-eee-pad-transformer-imminent/
Title: Re: ASUS Transformer
Post by: 4Eyes on May 29, 2011, 09:56:20 AM
yep - that will be most welcome - particularly the USB compatibility feature.

At the moment Honeycomb uses MTP instead of UMS - which means transferring files over a normal USB cable is a bit of a pain for Linux users.
Title: Re: ASUS Transformer
Post by: Rooftop on May 30, 2011, 02:34:30 PM
Really nice form.  However, much as I like android it does limit the use of the device a bit.
Title: Re: ASUS Transformer
Post by: 4Eyes on May 30, 2011, 02:37:06 PM
QuoteHowever, much as I like android it does limit the use of the device a bit

Not sure I understand - are you suggesting that an Android device has its use limited because it uses Android?
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