Asus Eee Android Tablet Confirmed $399 April 26th Release

[_Aurel_]

It looks like Windows XP on low RAM in comparison to the polish of an iPad.

It's pretty pathetic on Google's part though.

There's a little lag in the interface when it is docked to the keyboard, as some of the reviewers noted. Not really Google's fault, since they did not design the software to interface with the dock. This is supposed to not be so much of a problem when you are using it without that. Also... live wallpaper in the background.

 

[RockinZ28]

Damn I watched a couple youtube reviews, and it has definitely swayed me over to the tablet camp. Can't wait to go check it out at BB when it's released.

Well my Bday is a couple months out, so hopefully the kinks will be worked out with firmware/software updates, and we'll see a slickdeal with the keyboard bundled for
16 gb $500/32gb $600 or less.

Also time to roll out some good cases/accessories as well

 

[Geekbabe]

Ok tablet gurus, serious question. What makes a tablet like this for $400/$500 + $150 for the keyboard dock, a better buy than say a $300 netbook or $650 laptop?

I'm in the market for one of the above, mostly for home use over wifi. Thinking it will make a good birthday present for me , but I want to get the most bang for my buck, well my woman's buck I should say.

IMHO, carrying a laptop/netbook to an event means finding a space to put the machine down on while I work. With a tablet I can work standing, move around at a live event more easily, I can leave the dock in my hotel room for more keyboard dependent work later. Having a dock option coupled with not having to lug a heavy laptop around with me makes the Transformer quite appealing.

 

[you2]

So i've used a netbook the last few years and want to replace it with this - how will this be better?

Well the for my personal usage it is intended as a travel device for reading email, web browsing and entertainment. While the screen is more or less the same size (10inch) this has better pixel density and the screen is more usable (the software is designed to optimize screen usage; with the netbook I have large borders when reading email or web-browsing. This device also has very easy to use zoom feature. Battery life is a little longer (I get around 6 hours with the netbook when watching movies). It is lighter (1.5 lbs vs 3.2 lbs) and thinner. Also boot up is faster since it has an ssd (well flash ram). Last but least I don't really like the keyboard on the netbook a bit too cramp for me and i have small fingers.
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As for a larger notebook; I thought about getting something like the samsung 9 which keeps the weight around 3 lb and reasonably long battery life but it would be larger then this device. Please note that in this answer I'm describing how *I* intend to use the device. Obviously if I intended to do a lot of 'writing' then I would want a full keyboard (right now I do not intend to purchase the optional keyboard); but when I travel I normally read email but rarely send long replies.
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Anyways its a relatively inexpensive experiment. I never really cared for the netbook I purchased; the keyboard was too cramp for effective usage and battery life was a bit iffy on longer trips (long lay over and similar).
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Ok tablet gurus, serious question. What makes a tablet like this for $400/$500 + $150 for the keyboard dock, a better buy than say a $300 netbook or $650 laptop?

I'm in the market for one of the above, mostly for home use over wifi. Thinking it will make a good birthday present for me , but I want to get the most bang for my buck, well my woman's buck I should say.

 

[Pliablemoose]

You know what - forget this. I am going to buy an iPad 2. One of my gripes with Android is it's laggy UI. After watching this video, I've decided that there is NO way in hell I'll buy a Transformer.

http://www.viddler.com/explore/engadget/videos/2699/

I was a fan of Android since I bought my HTC Hero on release day. Since then, everything related to Android has been a laggy mess. It's been years and Google still hasn't figured out how to make a snappy UI.

Man this video made me angry.

Yikes, not great, but I can see the second gen stuff being a lot more refined.

I remember the first gen of netbooks were amazing for the price point and the successive generations were a lot more polished.

We're headed in the right direction though.

In a year, we'll all be in tablet heaven

 

[Elganja]

i'll be in line to buy one next tuesday

 

[Glitchny]

Yikes, not great, but I can see the second gen stuff being a lot more refined.

I remember the first gen of netbooks were amazing for the price point and the successive generations were a lot more polished.

We're headed in the right direction though.

In a year, we'll all be in tablet heaven

Is there a reason everyone is ignoring the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvxth_Sxfps

that shows it with less lag etc?

 

[KH85]

Looks good! Looks like ill be picking one of these up

 

[Aikouka]

Is this thing actually releasing tomorrow? I tried calling up a few retailers that are listed and none of them even know about it. Although, that certainly could just be the employee. None of the weekly ads have it listed either (that I was able to find).

 

[RockinZ28]

Is this thing actually releasing tomorrow? I tried calling up a few retailers that are listed and none of them even know about it. Although, that certainly could just be the employee. None of the weekly ads have it listed either (that I was able to find).

Few places had it. Sold out at TD very quickly. Hopefully the supply is good and price gouging doesn't commence.

Availability info: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1045109

 

[Aikouka]

Would Best Buy's inventory only be trustworthy if I check it tomorrow? It says none of the Best Buys in a 100 mile radius have it.

 

[RockinZ28]

Would Best Buy's inventory only be trustworthy if I check it tomorrow? It says none of the Best Buys in a 100 mile radius have it.

I'm assuming so, that link has been up for several days with all stores showing unavailable. And the link to the product gives an error last I checked.

Also I went to BB on Saturday. At first they said they probably weren't carrying it, then I said they were listed as a vendor. Told me it may be online only, but you know how clueless most salesmen there are.

 

[Elganja]

Tried being slick ordering it on Amazon at 12 PST, but failed

It was in stock when I hit the button but I have no delivery estimate and a bunch of people on xda have an estimate already

It seems like I always fail at these crazy Amazon deals, maybe because I'm on the east coast

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[jdobratz]

I managed to get one from TigerDirect when I saw the link posted over at XDA, had it overnighted, should be here sometime in the afternoon.

 

[Elganja]

woot... "Delivery estimate: April 28, 2011"

 

[Uppsala9496]

The Asus Facebook page still has this listed at not being released for another 21 hours. That would make it available 4/27 in the US...
http://www.facebook.com/ASUSEee

 

[el_brio]

The only preorder I could find was B&H. I used them for camera stuff, but their return policy isn't that great. I will wait until Amazon has it. I'm a prime customer so overnight will be cheap. My guess is that this tablet won't be widely available for 2-3 more weeks. Oh well. I have finals next week anyway.

 

[Elganja]

The only preorder I could find was B&H. I used them for camera stuff, but their return policy isn't that great. I will wait until Amazon has it. I'm a prime customer so overnight will be cheap. My guess is that this tablet won't be widely available for 2-3 more weeks. Oh well. I have finals next week anyway.

June 7th is their next shipment (per a user on xda forums who talked to a customer service rep)

 

[el_brio]

Ugggg. 6 weeks then. By that time the quad cores will be announced.

 

[Anubis]

i really wish i could find one of these locally, it would be great to take on vacation next week

 

[Oyeve]

I preordered it from amazon. OOS so I have no idea when they will get more. I want this badly!

 

[Uppsala9496]

Did any B&M stores actually carry these (Target specifically)?

 

[senseamp]

Looks like it's going to be at least a moderate hit for ASUS if they can meet demand. Motorola should be paying attention. IPS screen and proper pricing can make a big difference.

 

[Oyeve]

Looks like it's going to be at least a moderate hit for ASUS if they can meet demand. Motorola should be paying attention. IPS screen and proper pricing can make a big difference.

And pretty much no advertising except word of mouth within the geekdom. Nice! I want mine!

 

[thescreensavers]

Sold out everywhere!

Lol at amazon comment

oh no not 667!