![]() ![]() More connections, including USB inputs, can be found on the £50 docking station – the real killer USP for this tablet (see our panel on the right-hand page). ![]() There’s also an HDMI connection for sending video to a TV – currently limited to 720p, though an upgrade could change this – plus an SD card slot for expanding the memory. There are two cameras – one front, one rear – and wi-fi support, but no 3G (3G models are due soon, according to Asus). You’ll find a power/screen button alongside the volume controls on the side, with all other controls on the touch screen. The latter helps improve off-axis viewing even if – as with all tablets we’ve seen – the screen is fairly reflective. The Asus squeezes in a 10.1in, 1280 x 800, 1080p-capable screen, with the added bonus of an LED-backlight and IPS (in-plane switching) tech. Only a little give in the chassis detracts slightly from the otherwise smart finish. Despite a slightly larger bezel than the Motorola Xoom – the first Android 3.0 offering – it’s lighter and slimmer and feels nice to hold. The Asus Eee Pad Transformer is the second Android 3.0 tablet we’ve seen – the first was the Motorola Xoom – and aims to build on the impressive operating system (OS) with some unique features and an ultra-competitive price tag. The flood of tablets we were promised in January 2011 are at last trickling in to view. ![]()
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