Asus kicks off CeBIT with tablet talk
Four variants
Asus has kicked off its presence at the mega gadget fest that is CeBIT by showing off its upcoming selection of iPad busters.
With a selection of four tablet-style PCs and a choice of operating system Asus is hoping to cater for all tastes except those requiring a piece of bitten fruit engraved on their gadgets.
On show are the Eee Slate EP121, Eee Pad Transformer, Eee Pad Slider and Eee Pad MeMO.
Asus takes a shot at Apple, suggesting there is a "clear need" for tablets that can deliver "a full multimedia experience using HD video, broad connectivity options, gaming, plus the broadest range of media compatibility with standards like Adobe Flash, all in a neat compact package."
ASUS Eee Slate EP121
The Eee Slate EP121 is portable handheld that can run standard office software while multitasking with other applications. Powered with an Intel Core i5 dual-core processor, the Slate features a 12.1-inch LED-backlit display with a 1280 x 800 resolution capacitive touch-screen and claims a 178° viewing angle..
It runs Windows 7 Home Premium and comes wity an electromagnetic stylus. An on- screen keyboard is complimented by support for an external Bluetooth keyboard for desktop use.
The Eee Slate comes with 32GB or 64GB of SSD storage (expandable via SDXC), and up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM. All models have 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, a 2-megapixel camera, two USB 2.0 ports, and a mini-HDMI port for connecting to external displays.
ASUS Eee Pad Transformer
Slated for release in April, the Eee Pad Transformer comes with 10.1-inch capacitive touch-screen. It will run Android 3.0 HoneyComb, powered by Nvidia's Tegra 2 chipset.
An optional docking station turns the Transformer into a full-fledged notebook with a QWERTY keyboard for desktop use, while extending battery life up to 16 hours.Front (1.2MP) and rear (5MP) digital cameras enable video chat and photography, while a built-in mini-HDMI port enables connections to external displays for full 1080p HD video playback.
ASUS Eee Pad Slider
The Eee Pad Slider combines tablet and traditional notebook worlds. It features a 10.1-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen and a slide-out Qwerty keyboard. It too is powered by the Nvidia Tegra 2 chippery.
It sports built-in digital cameras on the front (1.2MP) and rear (5MP) and will run Android 3.0 HoneyComb.
ASUS Eee Pad MeMO
Rounding off Asus's offerings is the seven-inch Eee Pad MeMO . It runs Android 3.0 HoneyComb on Qualcomm's dual-core Snapdragon processor.
A Micro HDMI port means the MeMO can connect to an external display for full 1080p HD video playback. It too has built-in front and rear digital cameras offering 1.2MP and 5MP resolutions
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