ASUS EeePad Transformer pricing and availability

[Garemlin]

This kind of goes against what was all over the tech sites yesterday about the Eeepad Transformer being delayed until June. So take it with a grain of salt until something concrete is announced.

Where do you buy an ASUS EeePad Tranformer? And when can you buy an ASUS EeePad Transformer?
First off, the 16GB version will run you $399. The 32GB version costs $499. And the optional keyboard dock is another $150.
You can pick up the ASUS EeePad Transformer starting April 26 at the following locations:
In the United States, you can buy an ASUS EeePad Transformer at:

• Amazon
• American TV
• B&H
• BestBuy.com
• BJ's
• Buy.com
• Datavision
• Fry's
• HH Gregg
• J&R
• Micro Center
• Newegg
• OfficeMax.com
• Office Depot
• PC Richards
• Sears.com
• Staples
• Target
• TigerDirect
• Walmart.com

In Canada, you can purchase an ASUS EeePad Transformer at:

• Canada Computers
• Memory Express
• NCIX
• Staples CA
• Visions

source: Android Central

 

[maildrop]

With this pricing and the tech specs, This unit is supposed to be a hot sale item for Android and non-Apple fans. It looked like a "Netbook" yet more green power than ever. Way to go ASUS.

Too bad ASUS is still thinking its product to sell like a "Computer". Instead of a cover all wireless mobile device. This APAD should have a built-in 3G chip as well. I know "first to market" is just as important.

Overall very competitive to other products currently on the market. (including Viewsonic GPad, Mot's Xoom and Atrix,....)

http://gadgetian.com/9262/asus-eee-pad-transformer-specs-price/

Full Technical Specifications Of Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101

Network
3G Network –
2G Network –
Form Factor Touch Bar Tablet
Dimensions
L x B x H 271 x 176 x 12.9 mm
Weight 1.98 lbs or 680 grams
Display
Type IPS Capacitive Touchscreen With LED Backlighting
Size 10.1 inch
Colors & Resolution 16 Million Colors & 1280 x 800 Pixels WXGA
Input/ User Interface
Input 10-Finger Multi Touch
Scratch Resistant Gorilla Glass
WaveShare UI
Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate
Proximity sensor for auto turn-off
G-Sensor, Light Sensor, Gyroscope
System Properties
Operating System Android 3.0 Honeycomb OS
CPU Dual-Core Nvidia Tegra 2 Processor1GHz
1GB / 512MB RAM
Memory Storage
Internal Memory 16GB/ 32GB memory storage
Memory Expansion - Micro-SD card slot support for memory expansion
- 1 SD Card reader on Mobile Dock
- Asus Webstorage free for 1 year
Browser & Messaging HTML, Flash
SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email and IM
Camera
Still - 5 Megapixels
- 2592 x 1944 pixels
- LED Flash, Auto Focus
Secondary - 1.3 Megapixels
- 1280 x 1024 pixels
Video Recording Capability - 1080p HD video recording capability @ 30fps
- 1920 x 1080 Pixels
Connectivity
Bluetooth & USB Bluetooth v2.1 with EDR & 2x micro USB 2.0
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Headset 3.5mm stereo headset jack
GPS A-GPS
3G Yes
HDMI - Yes
- HDMI 1.3
Music & Video
Music Format MP3, WMA
Video Format MPEG4, H.263, H.264
Battery
Type Li-Ion 24.2Wh Standard battery
Battery Life - 9.5 Hours Running
- 16 Hours Of Battery Life With Docked Keyboard
Other Features 1080p HD video playback
Micro HDMI Connector
Docking Port
MyGallery and MyWave UI of Asus
Asus Launcher, MyLibrary, MyNet, MyCloud apps
Adobe 10.2 Flash compatibility
SD / SDHC Card Reader
Facebook integration
Android Market, G-mail, Google Maps, G-Talk
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Picasa
Quickoffice, Digital compass
Colors Black

 

[HTC Fan]

I'm sure a 3G version will come out later, but this is great news for tablet lovers.

 

[Cindigirl]

Anyone know which of the retailers listed have layaway! Cant wait....but its a big price tag for me....want both the tablet and the keyboard.

 

[Garemlin]

Anyone know which of the retailers listed have layaway! Cant wait....but its a big price tag for me....want both the tablet and the keyboard.

I honestly don't think there are very many stores left that do layaway. The only one that comes to mind is Kmart. Just save your pennies. It will be there when you have the funds together. Not like it is gonna sell out and be gone.

 

[Drummynator]

I am thinking to get this tablet (what sold me was the keyboard attachment. I'd've never thought about it if it didn't have it) but it's pricy for me and I don't want to spend money on something that I won't use. What are the advantages of having a tablet when I already have my droid x?

Sent from my Focused DROID X

 

[HTC Fan]

I am thinking to get this tablet (what sold me was the keyboard attachment. I'd've never thought about it if it didn't have it) but it's pricy for me and I don't want to spend money on something that I won't use. What are the advantages of having a tablet when I already have my droid x?

Sent from my Focused DROID X

This is the cheapest tablet that you can buy at this tier (1) level. Like most tablets, don't ask what this tablet can do, but what general tablets can do that your phone can't.

You can use it to read e-books, put movies on it, you can do work on it via google docs, when more tablet specialised apps come out you can use those, games that require bigger screen.

Go to the asus forum and view the review thread, there is an awesome video review there.

 

[Mr.Gadget]

I am thinking to get this tablet (what sold me was the keyboard attachment. I'd've never thought about it if it didn't have it) but it's pricy for me and I don't want to spend money on something that I won't use. What are the advantages of having a tablet when I already have my droid x?

Sent from my Focused DROID X

Ah, the golden question... "Do I need it?" LOL... I don't. Not at all, but I would like it for kicking back on the couch and surfing the web, or using it on the bus on the way to and from work, etc... A total luxury item for me. (I have an EVO Droid phone already).