I do a lot of work at the computer, I work from home and then I run a website in my spare time writing reviews. I hate being at the computer I've worked at all day during the evening so I used to use the laptop for y review writing and when I bought the Transformer I had it in my mind that it just might help out a little with that, especially with the additional keyboard. What I didn't realise is that it would totally replace it and since the purchase the laptop hasn't been on.
The Transformer is powerful, quick and sleek, and coupled with the keyboard I've found it invaluable and all the apps I need for writing are available - there's a supplied office alternative which is highly compatible, and with Evernote and the usual work style apps I'm all go.
The second huge plus for this is that the keyboard has a secondary battery and keeps the tablet going for a lot longer. On business trips with the two combined I've found no problem running it and powering on and off.
Update wise the Transformer seems to be kept updated well, although the latest app store update was on my Samsung Galaxy a month or so before the tablet, but generally new Android updates are there soon after release.
I've felt a little give in the frame around the screen and it can move slightly which is a little disconcerting, but not a problem.
Image is fantastic, sound is good, and I'm just buying a mini-HDMI to HDMI to try playing films on the big screen through it and see how that goes.
My only irritation is that the generally available apps aren't always made available on the marketplace for tablets, and that does annoy me, however that's not a problem of the Transformer and it's only with three or four apps I'm looking for - and I have a fair amount of apps installed.
The keyboard has a really nice touch to it, although you have to watch you don't have your hands slide on the pad while you're start typing at full speed as your cursor will leap off in the middle of the document and your text will appear there. Again, not necessarily a problem it's about getting used to a new keyboard. With me doing so much writing, I love the feel of typing on this keyboard.
So yes, I love it. It's on every day, it has replaced my laptop and takes some of my time away from the computer and the mobile.
Oh, one thing though, I do wish Tablets were more economically priced.
| Brand | Asus |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 1.29 x 27.1 x 17.1 cm; 1.6 kg |
| Item model number | TF101-1B028A |
| Manufacturer | Asus |
| Series | EeePad |
| Colour | Brown |
| Standing screen display size | 10.1 Inches |
| Screen Resolution | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Processor Brand | NVIDIA |
| Processor Type | Core 2 Quad |
| Processor Speed | 1 GHz |
| RAM Size | 1 GB |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR SDRAM |
| Hard Drive Size | 16 GB |
| Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA |
| Graphics Chipset Brand | Nvidia |
| Connectivity Type | Wi-Fi |
| Rear Webcam Resolution | 5 MP |
| Front Webcam Resolution | 2 MP |
| Hardware Platform | Unix |
| Operating System | Android 3.0 Honeycomb |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Lithium Battery Energy Content | 24.4 Watt Hours |
| Lithium Battery Packaging | Batteries contained in equipment |
| Item Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
