Gadget Review: Asus EeePad Transformer
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Previously, we discussed about how China has penetrated the Android market with its Android gadgets at rock-bottom prices. In that same post, we touched on one very exciting gadget that Asus unleashed on the Android world: the Asus EeePad Transformer.
Despite the kitschy name, this tablet promises to pack a punch: not only does it come with an NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor (promising up to 1GHz of computing speed, just like the iPad), it also comes with its very own docking keyboard.
An Android Tablet with its very own docking keyboard already takes this Asus Android a notch above the iPad. While the iPad definitely carries the Apple prestige with it, and will never fail to turn heads when you use it in a public place, for the practical road warrior, the Asus EeePad Transformer would be a better buy.
If you're a businessman, a web designer, or even a freelance writer who's making presentations to new clients on the fly, the iPad was a great accessory for giving slick business overviews. But its big limitation was that its touchscreen keyboard is hardly comfortable for typing. Let's face the fact that not even Apple has perfected touchscreen typing just yet. For those who type a lot, especially writers, a physical keyboard is a must.
That is why the EeePad Transformer is a viable alternative to the iPad. Not only do you get the physical keyboard sans the fuss (no need to search for a keyboard accessory with the most seamless integration with the iPad), you also get it at a very reasonable price.
According to Yugatech, the EeePad Transformer, when purchased with its docking keyboard, costs only around Php 29,990. If you only want the tablet sans the keyboard, the price is Php 22,995. According to another source, however, the 16GB version is at Php 20,000, the 32GB version is at Php 25,000, while the dock is at Php 7,450. Either way, the EeePad Transformer is now available in leading tech stores in the Philippines, and we will update this post regarding its actual store price.
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