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ASUS Transformer AiO Hands On Demo

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Updated: March 13, 2013
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The first thing that pops into most people’s heads when they hear the word Transformer is the thought of Optimus Prime and his bunch of Autobot buddies kicking some Decepticon steely ass on the big screen, but in this case we’re talking about a product from ASUS. That product is the all new Transformer AIO system that is actually 2 types of personal computing devices in one system. The idea of doing this type of thing has been floating around for quite awhile and I know myself and many other reviewers have floated the idea for this type of system for the last 2 years. ASUS however has taken thought and idea and applied into the making of their latest AIO.

So what makes this version so different from others? Well lets start off at the bottom of the system which not only holds the tablet and allows it to run Windows 8 via WiFi, it also doubles as a secondary x86 based computer that can come configured as an Intel i5 or i7 based system with prices starting at $1299.00 for the i5 with a 1TB hard drive and $1499.00 for the i7 that also comes with a 2TB hard drive. Storage memory is at 32GB and the base has a NVIDIA 670m video card as well so not a flimsy system by any means. There are 4 USB 3.0 ports as well as LAN and HDMI so you can hook up an additional monitor to the base while the table can be used by an entirely different user altogether. On the right side of the base system, there’s wireless dongle that is used for connectivity between their wireless keyboard and mouse combo that is both ergonomic and functional.

On the tablet side of things, the Transformer AIO features an 18’’ display that packs a 1920 x 1080 resolution and is powered by NVIDIA’s Tegra 3 processor. The really cool thing is that now you can mix ARM technology with x86 technology and get them to work together without problems. The tablet can also function in two environments as well, firstly you can run the tablet x86 style by way of Splash screen that allows you to use the Windows 8 OS via Wireless or via the internet if you are away from home. Then it also doubles up as an Android Jelly Bean 4.1.1 stand alone tablet that can be used by another user in another room or away from home without interfering with the operations of the base system therefore actually becoming 2 separate computing devices.  I know some may sway in their seats over the price, but I feel this is the first step in the next evolution of computing solutions and give a solid thumbs up to ASUS for bringing this technology to the table.  What do you folks think; do you agree this is a great step toward future systems? Or do you feel this is still not enough to gather you attention for the money. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, as your opinions matter here on Tech OF Tomorrow. Thanks for reading.

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