Yesterday, we thought we had a release date for the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime and then lo and behold there is yet another release date traffic jam of information. The Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime a quad-core tablet that hooks up to a keyboard and then transforms into a super power netbook has once gain transformed its launch dates. It could be one of the hottest gifts this holiday season, as long as you snatch one up as soon as it comes out.
Here's what's been happening with the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime:
- PW World reported that it will be arriving December 19.
- Online release will be December 12 for online retailers. BestBuy.com is taking preorders as of today.
- Rave reviews are showing up on major tech websites.
- It has been called "a paradigm shifter" and better than the iPad.
- A new promotional video is like a Droid video except in glowing purple instead of red where the tablet splits off from the keyboard into space.
- Unboxings show impressive hardware, packaging and software.
The 32GB Asus Transformer Prime list price is $499, which is the price of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 (16GB) or the iPad 2 (16GB). The list price is $599 for a 64GB model. The matching keyboard is expected to cost $149.99.
The Asus Transformer Prime is 8.3mm thin and weighs 586g, which is a bit heavier than the Tab 10.1, but lighter than the iPad 2. Features include, mini-HDMI output, microSD slot, 1280 x 800, Super IPS+ Gorilla Glass touchscreen, 1GB of RAM, GPS, gyroscope, SonicMaster audio, 1.2 megapixel front-facing camera and 8MP camera with 1080p video recording.
The Asus Transformer Prime comes in two colors - metallic swirled Amethyst Gray and Champagne Gold and has a special clip /clasp to hold the two pieces together
The Asus Transformer Primee has a battery life of up to 12 hours, but when combined with the mobile dock, it lasts up to an incredible 18 hours.
The hydro-oleophobic coating makes it more fingerprint-resistant. Preliminary reviewers call it a "killer device" that is "dressed to impress".