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ChrisB

2:59 PM on 31 March, 2011

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Looks really rather exciting, my problem with all of these android tablets is accessories. If its not an iPad then you cant easily get 3rd party accessories and you're stuck in 2 years when the manufacturer discontinues the line. I have a sony mp3 player that uses a proprietary connector and i look on in envy at my colleagues at work who can just slip their iPods/Phones into nearly every household appliance. Still wouldn't buy Apple but it does make you think

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AndrewTR

3:35 PM on 31 March, 2011

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You're right ChrisB. It's mind-boggling how many accessories there are for Apple's iPhones and iPods. I guess that at least the Transformer will be able to use some netbook/other tablet cases. Just have to hope the batteries in the keyboard dock and tablet itself have good long lifespans.

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Gk.pm

3:51 PM on 31 March, 2011

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I'm not sure why the reviewer was excited by a £50 proprietary wired keyboard. It's certainly not cheap.

Apple's wireless bluetooth one is only £57, or you can buy any bluetooth one from any brand (and some say Apple is closed..). Dealextreme sells perfectly usable keyboards for ~ £15! Wired keyboards are even cheaper than that.

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AndrewTR

4:03 PM on 31 March, 2011

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@gk.pm mostly because it boosts the battery by 6.5 hours. And because of the form factor benefits over a non-tailored solution. But granted, the keyboard I'm using right now is probably worth about £1.50!

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Stelph

4:06 PM on 31 March, 2011

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As nice as this tablet is (and a step in the right direction) there are two things wrong with it IMO.

1) Asus really have moved away from the "cheap and cheerful" ideal that they set up with the first Eee PC netbook, £379-£429 is just too expensive for this and I think they should be more aggressivly pricing at around £250-£300, maybe ZTE will resolve this

2) Im starting to get a little "meh" about Tegra 2, it was very much hyped but from what ive read it struggles with some 720p and all 1080p videos and the grpahics chip loses out to the iPad 2. I want a tablet that I can put any video/file into it and it will "just work", so I am hoping the Tegra 3 will step up to this mark (although at this rate itll take until the Tegra 4 is out to push the pricing down to acceptable levels)...

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Kempez

4:23 PM on 31 March, 2011

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Looks promising, although the price could do with lowering a little. Asus have the capacity to make this even cheaper so I can't see it not being offered at less money down the line.

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Leonardo

4:40 PM on 31 March, 2011

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@Gk.pm

It's not just a keyboard though is it? It's also a second battery, and happens to double up as a screen protector and a stand.

Plugging any old keyboard into a tablet doesn't even come close to replicating this.

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joose

5:40 PM on 31 March, 2011

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Gk.pm - In addition to what AndrewTR said there is also two USB ports and card reader built in. Both of which I would of liked to be included with the ipad2.. Still, depending on reviews I think this could replace my netbook.

Its strange that you can currently only get the keypad with the 16gb and not 32gb. Why is this? I would prefer the extra storage of the 32gb. How much will the keypad be sold on it's own or is that not a option? Bit daft really.

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anandjm

6:53 PM on 31 March, 2011

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Looking at this short review, I think Google should have partnered with Asus instead of Motorola for there first Android tablet based on Honeycomb. Asus is a company with much better manufacturing resources than Motorola.

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mrg9999

11:49 PM on 31 March, 2011

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proprietary connectors? Hello, the apple one is just this. Most other devs now use micro usb. I think this scores because
Keyboard + battery + expansion = 50 quid is cheap
Android device is open, unlike ipad which you have to jailbreak, and continual apple break the JB.
I have one of the $40 DX android pads and it makes a fine wall clock/twitter term.

I'll probably buy this, unless something even better comes out.

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weirdwilli

8:49 AM on 1 April, 2011

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@RipoffBritain, of course we are being ripped off, we always have been with consumer electronics. Although when looking at phone contracts in the US, it by far cancels out

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Denis iii

9:49 AM on 1 April, 2011

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I like but will wait to see what win8 and win8 tablets bring hopefully next year as I am happy with my Asus G73JH-A1 (which I got for under 950quid all in imported from the states)

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Matt McGuire

9:55 AM on 1 April, 2011

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@mrg9999 I get the impression the original poster knew the Apple one is proprietary.
It is however one of the few ubiquitous proprietaries, supported in a wide range of cars, stereos, tv, etc.

Any other device which doesn't use a standard usb connector is taking a risk, which more often than not leads to the frustration the OP has with his ageing Sony MP3 player.

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Will4

8:40 PM on 2 April, 2011

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Bluetooth keyboards don't work well with Android. Yes they work, but there aren't keys for search, home etc. and symbols often don't work.

So this keyboard and trackpad is a no-brainer if you want to use key input, as it will no doubt be optimised for the OS.

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Arctic Fox

8:11 AM on 3 April, 2011

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@Denis iii

Yes, I've said much the same thing on a couple of threads here at TR, much (it has to be said) to the amusement of some of the other contributors - mainly along the lines of how long I will have to wait! My reasons are straight forward, I want good kit and I am willing to shell out some serious dosh for it. However, then it has to be good enough to replace my laptop - not merely be a content consumption supplement to our existing "computer park" at home. In essence I want something that will cope with serious content creation, replace my Kindle (which I like very much but will be a bit "aged" by then) and can be plugged into our receiver/telly set-up via HDMI to do a good job as our living room pc when we're at home. The kit that is on the horizon should most certainly cope with all of that and if Win 8 really will be properly optimised for touch-screens then I am most certainly willing to wait and am prepared to part with the necessary hard-earned when the right candidate turns up.

AF

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djay

5:47 PM on 14 April, 2011

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Picked one up at the weekend. Its quite a slick looking device and the screen really is superb. Viewing angles are some of the best ive seen on a portable device. Was expecting a radical change with Honeycomb but its just a really a new lick of paint with a few tweaks here and there. The only problem i have is with the apps. As yet, there are very few apps optimised for Android 3 and the 10.1 screen size. Apps often crash and its gets a little frustrating at times. Im sure this is indicative any OS upgrade and will settle down over time with app updates.

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Jim Skim

10:13 PM on 15 April, 2011

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@djay
Where did you pick it up, was it with the keyboard? Everywhere that's doing the keyboard bundle seems to be sold out.

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99tollap

9:01 PM on 4 May, 2011

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All this time after the first ipad was announced and you know what? I still don't understand the point of tablets.

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The Doctor

9:19 PM on 4 May, 2011

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As someone who was sceptical of the iPad when it was first launched, I finally got the point of it after playing with a friend's (and also understood why Apple was right that a ten inch screen was the right choice for usablity). However, having bought a Desire last year I wasn't about to jump into a whole new "ecosystem" (God I hate that phrase!) so decided to plump for the Transformer, if only because having the keyboard let me convince myself that it was more than just a toy...

After having used mine for about a week now, I'm really enjoying the experience. Yes, Honeycomb is a bit buggy in places but is nowhere near as bad as some tech journos have made out. Yes, the dearth of proper Honeycomb apps is a bit frustrating but unlike the iPad, regular Android apps generally scale up quite well to the screen eaning you're not left with the fuzzy double-size scaling of iPhone apps.

However, I think the review is correct that the biggest failing is the lack of easy video playback. Although you can optimise video for good playback (I've had Tron Legacy at 720p through the mini-HDMI port) the experience of getting it onto the tablet has been difficult enough that most people won't bother.

I think the bottom line is that if you want the most user-friendly experience you get an iPad but if you are happy to put up with a few niggles to get a more flexible experience, then a Transformer is your best choice at the moment.

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Gk.pm

12:27 AM on 5 May, 2011

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Why is this back as a new article? Wasn't this reviewed in March 31?

Still it was interesting to see that still not that many Android tablet apps have showed up since then.

I still don't see the point of this device - if what you want is a notebook then get one with a real OS.

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Ed

11:37 AM on 5 May, 2011

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Sorry guys, we're still getting our heads round our new content management system - don't ask. This should now be the full review.

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Zero 1

11:37 AM on 5 May, 2011

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I actually think Asus has made a very good tablet for android. In terms of hardware with keyboard it just looks so practical. The pricing is also spot on. I don't think I will get one just yet but counting out iPads, this is certainly one of the best tablet out there.

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Malcolm Smith 1

12:08 PM on 5 May, 2011

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I got one of these yesterday, delivered from Comet who had 414 (without keyboard) in stock. Yes, apps for 3.0 are few at the moment, and some older aps crash. The Iplayer app does not work atm on 3.0.

But, early days and it is not the tablets fault! The tablet is very good imo, screen rotates fast, scrolls smoothly. I seem to have to tap a little harder than I do on my phone, but it could just be me! Often accurate tapping is required.

I'm not fussed over video applications myself, so any potential issues there are not important.

Having looked around at the Xoom and the Ipad (which I just refuse to buy into) I figured this was the best choice currently in terms of product/value. I'd agree with the 9/10 rating of the review and I think the price is very reasonable for the product.

I just hope that over the next few months apps and a chocie of dedicated cases etc appear - the Asus case looks horrible!

I've not had a chance to try the PC software (synching etc) yet....maybe tonight.

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Steve32

12:50 PM on 5 May, 2011

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I am somewhat surprised by the 9/10 score - though that does depend if that is for the hardware, or the complete package. If it is the latter then I would have to disagree.

When the Eee Pad was first announced I put in a pre-order for one straight away as it seemed like the device I had been waiting for. Then I found one (minus Keyboard) on display in Comet and had a good long play with it. Whilst there I then also went and played with an iPad as well. Sadly, it was like night and day to me. The Eee Pad just isn't there yet for me. The software stutters and coughs quite often (not massivly, but enough for it to grate for me). There were stupid bugs in it - the biggest one I found was that the Asus media app was in Spanish (quick look on the Internet and found that changing the language of the tablet to US English fixed this, but come on!).

I also realised that the 16:9 form factor isn't ideal for me. Sure it is better for Video, but for virtually everything else I think the 4:3 factor of the iPad is far better. Portrait mode in particular feels weird in 16:9. I don't like 16:9 PC monitors, much prefer the 16:10 ones.

I so wanted to love the Eee Pad, I really did. I so wanted to not love the iPad as well. But, after spending a good hour and half or more comparing the two it soon became clear that the iPad works so much better for me. It feels slicker, is more responsive, feels better made. Yes the lack of Flash annoys me big time (though Flash didn't work on the Eee Pad I tried either!), but that still wasn't enough to put me off.

So, I have now bought an iPad 2 and have to say that I don't regret it for one second. I am already using it far more often than I thought I would. And the whole family loves it. I am no Apple fanboy at all, quite the opposite in fact. But I have to concede the iPad is the best gadget I have bought in some time.

I hope Android improves and I am sure it will. For me, sadly, it isn't quite ready yet.

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1:12 PM on 5 May, 2011

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I agree with the review that this is the best Android tablet atm & no doubt in a few months when 3.1 comes out to fix the bugs & there's more optimised apps out for Honeycomb this will be an ever greater buy. But I still can't make myself get one and agree with Denis & AF, I'm going to wait for a Win8 tablet. My phone does me fine for most tasks, if I'm going to get something this size I want it to replace my laptop as well. Android just isn't Windows, it's good at what it does, but unless MS mess up with Win8 then I know this'll be gathering dust in a years time.

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Christian

2:18 PM on 8 May, 2011

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The keyboard attachment has a mouse pad, what function does this serve on honeycomb?

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Ash

9:53 PM on 9 May, 2011

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I know this is the wrong place, but just wanted to say I hate the new website look. Its very cluttered.

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weeweeman

12:59 AM on 2 June, 2011

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I think after having this for a few day it is the best tablet on the market!

AND! it has now come down in price on Amazon - http://amzn.to/jLbPxq

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lilibartley

6:49 PM on 10 June, 2011

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This product is excellent in my opinion. Asus are running a competition to win one at http://tinyurl.com/65ezg2t all you have to do is write a comment on one of their blogs. Worth a try.

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yeomandroid

9:06 AM on 13 June, 2011

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This is without a doubt the best Android Tablet on the market right now, even with the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, the Asus product is better at price point. Not to mention that killer integrated keyboard. It simply works! And for somebody who wants a ton of storage on board with their tablet. Well, this is it! This is way better than a Chromebook!

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lilibartley

11:36 AM on 13 June, 2011

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I'm surpised that the negative review at the top is the 'most popular'. I have been using Asus products for a couple of years and if I have ever had a problem with one then I have emailed their support team with my complaint and found it has been resolved very quickly. I imagine that this user got unlucky, and that if he contacted Asus he would get a new machine. I have had my transformer for 2 weeks now and I love it!!

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pjmckay

4:05 PM on 21 August, 2011

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I think anyone who seriously thinks this is overpriced in relation to the competition must be from another planet, seriously deranged or just plain broke. The ipad is way more, and the ASUS does more for me (I have a pad for work but leave it there and bought this as it does more for me. SD, uSD, USB, uHDMI; what more can I ask, and noo more tied to itunes OR wiping by attaching to the 'wrong' PC.

If you can't afford one thats too bad.. go buy something cheaper. You'll soon find out why they're cheaper my friends.

This ticks all my boxes. Others might need to stick the little Apple logos that come with their iPhones and iPads onto it and pretend its an Apple. I'm quite sure they would see it in a different light then.

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Mikk

11:23 AM on 30 September, 2011

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I have the Eee Pad Transformer and it has two standard USB in the Key Dock. On the review you say it has none. I use one for the mouse. The sounds from music is top class when you listen through headphones. Very happy with the Eee so far.

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Gilly Price

7:44 PM on 27 December, 2011

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Need some help, just bought the Asus EE pad and keyboard - do not have broadband at home, so use USB stick, from Vodaphone - but cannot make it upload onto e pad - as no real instructions with it and I am not technical - pse help!!

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The Asus Eee Pad Transformer is what we've been waiting for - a tablet that can truly replace a netbook or ultra-portable laptop. With the keyboard disengaged, it's a slim, fairly light tablet with a great screen and touchscreen. With the dock in-tow, it's a typing demon whose battery will outlast almost any laptop you can find. Read full review

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Reviewed 04 May 2011
Updated 16 March 2012

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Battery Life: 9/10
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Honeycomb-optimised apps are sparse
Android 3.0 is a tad buggy
No standard USB slot on tablet

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