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We’ve been hearing a lot about the Eee Pad Transformer’s availability lately but most of their news has been for folks in Europe. That doesn’t mean they’re sleeping on their United States plans, though. A coming soon page has now been published at major retailer Best Buy’s webiste and it even comes with a price tag that might excite you folks – a mere $400.
I say “mere” because this thing is loaded as far as specs go – a 10.1 inch 1280×800 display, two USB 2.o ports, front and rear cameras, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage and NVIDIA’s Tegra 2 processor. The fact that it’s a Honeycomb tablet makes everything that much sweeter.
The price is a bit low for its feature set but – as with any of these early listings – it’s never final. (But we’re damn sure hoping it’ll look similar once it eventually makes its way to store shelves.) [via Android Community]
Yes please!
Yes please!
Yes please!
Yes please!
$400?!?!? If that price stays, this is my next tablet
$400?!?!? If that price stays, this is my next tablet
$400?!?!? If that price stays, this is my next tablet
$400?!?!? If that price stays, this is my next tablet
WOW! Yes please!~
WOW! Yes please!~
WOW! Yes please!~
WOW! Yes please!~
I wonder how much having a hdd instead of flash memory will impact performance.
I wonder how much having a hdd instead of flash memory will impact performance.
I wonder how much having a hdd instead of flash memory will impact performance.
it’s not actually a “hard drive” it’s flash memory, that’s a mistake.
it’s not actually a “hard drive” it’s flash memory, that’s a mistake.
it’s not actually a “hard drive” it’s flash memory, that’s a mistake.
it’s not actually a “hard drive” it’s flash memory, that’s a mistake.
it’s not actually a “hard drive” it’s flash memory, that’s a mistake.
it’s not actually a “hard drive” it’s flash memory, that’s a mistake.
I wonder how much having a hdd instead of flash memory will impact performance.
I want to get it with $399 before I believe it.
I want to get it with $399 before I believe it.
I want to get it with $399 before I believe it.
I want to get it with $399 before I believe it.
And with that posting, medics were dispatched to Motorola headquarters to resuscitate the executives who passed out upon seeing the low price of the tablet.
I know it’s not comparing apples and oranges, since it has 16GB instead of a 32, but still, it’s a nice entry level tablet and if Asus has a solid build, it might make Samsung and Motorola’s price points seem a bit high. At $100 cheaper than the closest iPad, it might find some converts there as well.
And with that posting, medics were dispatched to Motorola headquarters to resuscitate the executives who passed out upon seeing the low price of the tablet.
I know it’s not comparing apples and oranges, since it has 16GB instead of a 32, but still, it’s a nice entry level tablet and if Asus has a solid build, it might make Samsung and Motorola’s price points seem a bit high. At $100 cheaper than the closest iPad, it might find some converts there as well.
And with that posting, medics were dispatched to Motorola headquarters to resuscitate the executives who passed out upon seeing the low price of the tablet.
I know it’s not comparing apples and oranges, since it has 16GB instead of a 32, but still, it’s a nice entry level tablet and if Asus has a solid build, it might make Samsung and Motorola’s price points seem a bit high. At $100 cheaper than the closest iPad, it might find some converts there as well.
And with that posting, medics were dispatched to Motorola headquarters to resuscitate the executives who passed out upon seeing the low price of the tablet.
I know it’s not comparing apples and oranges, since it has 16GB instead of a 32, but still, it’s a nice entry level tablet and if Asus has a solid build, it might make Samsung and Motorola’s price points seem a bit high. At $100 cheaper than the closest iPad, it might find some converts there as well.
Hopefully the MeMo or Flyer is priced this aggressively. I NEED A PEN.
Hopefully the MeMo or Flyer is priced this aggressively. I NEED A PEN.
I really want a pen as well. I have missed having one ever since my old Toshiba tablet PC. Still, the Flyer is going to depend on HTC Sense apps for any pen stuff so that means just the few apps that they put out for it and no non-Sense ports will support pen input for a while. Kinda puts a damper on it for me. I might just get something cheaper like this for now and then in a year or so when all of this mobile tablet stuff starts to trickle up to the full tablet PCs I may get a new one when Win8 comes out in a couple of years.
I really want a pen as well. I have missed having one ever since my old Toshiba tablet PC. Still, the Flyer is going to depend on HTC Sense apps for any pen stuff so that means just the few apps that they put out for it and no non-Sense ports will support pen input for a while. Kinda puts a damper on it for me. I might just get something cheaper like this for now and then in a year or so when all of this mobile tablet stuff starts to trickle up to the full tablet PCs I may get a new one when Win8 comes out in a couple of years.
I really want a pen as well. I have missed having one ever since my old Toshiba tablet PC. Still, the Flyer is going to depend on HTC Sense apps for any pen stuff so that means just the few apps that they put out for it and no non-Sense ports will support pen input for a while. Kinda puts a damper on it for me. I might just get something cheaper like this for now and then in a year or so when all of this mobile tablet stuff starts to trickle up to the full tablet PCs I may get a new one when Win8 comes out in a couple of years.
I really want a pen as well. I have missed having one ever since my old Toshiba tablet PC. Still, the Flyer is going to depend on HTC Sense apps for any pen stuff so that means just the few apps that they put out for it and no non-Sense ports will support pen input for a while. Kinda puts a damper on it for me. I might just get something cheaper like this for now and then in a year or so when all of this mobile tablet stuff starts to trickle up to the full tablet PCs I may get a new one when Win8 comes out in a couple of years.
Hopefully the MeMo or Flyer is priced this aggressively. I NEED A PEN.
Hopefully the MeMo or Flyer is priced this aggressively. I NEED A PEN.
Take that Motorola and Samsung. Finally some price competition for Apple
Take that Motorola and Samsung. Finally some price competition for Apple
Take that Motorola and Samsung. Finally some price competition for Apple
Take that Motorola and Samsung. Finally some price competition for Apple
Finally, we are seeing the user friendly features we want in order for these tech products to REALLY be more useful. I can’t wait to see this thing with its keyboard and great Honeycomb interface.
Finally, we are seeing the user friendly features we want in order for these tech products to REALLY be more useful. I can’t wait to see this thing with its keyboard and great Honeycomb interface.
Finally, we are seeing the user friendly features we want in order for these tech products to REALLY be more useful. I can’t wait to see this thing with its keyboard and great Honeycomb interface.
Finally, we are seeing the user friendly features we want in order for these tech products to REALLY be more useful. I can’t wait to see this thing with its keyboard and great Honeycomb interface.
James that’s what I was wondering too. Is it a big deal, or no?
James that’s what I was wondering too. Is it a big deal, or no?
James that’s what I was wondering too. Is it a big deal, or no?
James that’s what I was wondering too. Is it a big deal, or no?
Due to USB host, full sd card, two usb ports and a keyboard that includes a bigger battery, for the less total price than the $600 wifi only Xoom- This tablet would KILL the Xoom for sales…. IF the device is stable and performs well.
Due to USB host, full sd card, two usb ports and a keyboard that includes a bigger battery, for the less total price than the $600 wifi only Xoom- This tablet would KILL the Xoom for sales…. IF the device is stable and performs well.
Due to USB host, full sd card, two usb ports and a keyboard that includes a bigger battery, for the less total price than the $600 wifi only Xoom- This tablet would KILL the Xoom for sales…. IF the device is stable and performs well.
Due to USB host, full sd card, two usb ports and a keyboard that includes a bigger battery, for the less total price than the $600 wifi only Xoom- This tablet would KILL the Xoom for sales…. IF the device is stable and performs well.
Due to USB host, full sd card, two usb ports and a keyboard that includes a bigger battery, for the less total price than the $600 wifi only Xoom- This tablet would KILL the Xoom for sales…. IF the device is stable and performs well.
Due to USB host, full sd card, two usb ports and a keyboard that includes a bigger battery, for the less total price than the $600 wifi only Xoom- This tablet would KILL the Xoom for sales…. IF the device is stable and performs well.
*faints*
*faints*
*faints*
*faints*
*faints*
*faints*
The listing on Best Buy was puilled. Whether the price was wrong or the fact that it stated it had a “4 in 1 media” adapteir of failed to mention that, like the Xoom, the card slots won’t work till Google soprt out the Honeycomb code is anybodys guess. —– And those are just the things I immediately noticed !
The listing on Best Buy was puilled. Whether the price was wrong or the fact that it stated it had a “4 in 1 media” adapteir of failed to mention that, like the Xoom, the card slots won’t work till Google soprt out the Honeycomb code is anybodys guess. —– And those are just the things I immediately noticed !
The listing on Best Buy was puilled. Whether the price was wrong or the fact that it stated it had a “4 in 1 media” adapteir of failed to mention that, like the Xoom, the card slots won’t work till Google soprt out the Honeycomb code is anybodys guess. —– And those are just the things I immediately noticed !
The listing on Best Buy was puilled. Whether the price was wrong or the fact that it stated it had a “4 in 1 media” adapteir of failed to mention that, like the Xoom, the card slots won’t work till Google soprt out the Honeycomb code is anybodys guess. —– And those are just the things I immediately noticed !
The listing on Best Buy was puilled. Whether the price was wrong or the fact that it stated it had a “4 in 1 media” adapteir of failed to mention that, like the Xoom, the card slots won’t work till Google soprt out the Honeycomb code is anybodys guess. —– And those are just the things I immediately noticed !
The listing on Best Buy was puilled. Whether the price was wrong or the fact that it stated it had a “4 in 1 media” adapteir of failed to mention that, like the Xoom, the card slots won’t work till Google soprt out the Honeycomb code is anybodys guess. —– And those are just the things I immediately noticed !
gimme gimme gimme this……………………………..NOOOOWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!
gimme gimme gimme this……………………………..NOOOOWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!
gimme gimme gimme this……………………………..NOOOOWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!
gimme gimme gimme this……………………………..NOOOOWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!
gimme gimme gimme this……………………………..NOOOOWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!
gimme gimme gimme this……………………………..NOOOOWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!
If only Asus didn’t have terrible Customer service and Technical Support. When you buy electronics… there are other things you must consider besides physical appearance and specifications. I was on hold for over 4 hours trying to get someone on the phone at Asus, to RMA my POS motherboard I bought from them…. I had already filled out an RMA request form… and tried the Live Chat service (waited over an hour for someone to connect and chat with me…. never happened) once I managed to get someone on the phone… it was a really rude lady with a strong southern accent (hard to understand) she questioned my technical aptitude and then my ability to troubleshoot simple hardware/software issues (with a very irritated tone) and offered me no efficient solution or advice for my issue. While on the phone with her, I managed to get some information out of her about why it took so long to get someone on the phone/chat service or even a reply to my emails (Which never happened either) Apparently all the customer service / technical support for western europe, mexico, usa, and canada is provided by their 2 call centers located here in the USA…. where their total combined staff totals 20 people (20 PEOPLE!!!!!!)
I used to trust “brand names” like ASUS Tek….. boy howdy…. I will never do that again….
Just something for you guys to think about when shopping for new gear! Don’t go throwing your money around all ‘Willy Nilly’ (sorry, I just think that is hilarious to type/read, its also my steam handle!) listen to other people that have been in sticky situations with these manufacturer… and ask yourself… How much is my time worth? its a $400 product… NOW! After 4 or 5 hours of wasted time on terrible customer service, used cell phone minutes… lack of productivity because of their product is not working correctly… How much did it set you back in the long run?
If only Asus didn’t have terrible Customer service and Technical Support. When you buy electronics… there are other things you must consider besides physical appearance and specifications. I was on hold for over 4 hours trying to get someone on the phone at Asus, to RMA my POS motherboard I bought from them…. I had already filled out an RMA request form… and tried the Live Chat service (waited over an hour for someone to connect and chat with me…. never happened) once I managed to get someone on the phone… it was a really rude lady with a strong southern accent (hard to understand) she questioned my technical aptitude and then my ability to troubleshoot simple hardware/software issues (with a very irritated tone) and offered me no efficient solution or advice for my issue. While on the phone with her, I managed to get some information out of her about why it took so long to get someone on the phone/chat service or even a reply to my emails (Which never happened either) Apparently all the customer service / technical support for western europe, mexico, usa, and canada is provided by their 2 call centers located here in the USA…. where their total combined staff totals 20 people (20 PEOPLE!!!!!!)
I used to trust “brand names” like ASUS Tek….. boy howdy…. I will never do that again….
Just something for you guys to think about when shopping for new gear! Don’t go throwing your money around all ‘Willy Nilly’ (sorry, I just think that is hilarious to type/read, its also my steam handle!) listen to other people that have been in sticky situations with these manufacturer… and ask yourself… How much is my time worth? its a $400 product… NOW! After 4 or 5 hours of wasted time on terrible customer service, used cell phone minutes… lack of productivity because of their product is not working correctly… How much did it set you back in the long run?
If only Asus didn’t have terrible Customer service and Technical Support. When you buy electronics… there are other things you must consider besides physical appearance and specifications. I was on hold for over 4 hours trying to get someone on the phone at Asus, to RMA my POS motherboard I bought from them…. I had already filled out an RMA request form… and tried the Live Chat service (waited over an hour for someone to connect and chat with me…. never happened) once I managed to get someone on the phone… it was a really rude lady with a strong southern accent (hard to understand) she questioned my technical aptitude and then my ability to troubleshoot simple hardware/software issues (with a very irritated tone) and offered me no efficient solution or advice for my issue. While on the phone with her, I managed to get some information out of her about why it took so long to get someone on the phone/chat service or even a reply to my emails (Which never happened either) Apparently all the customer service / technical support for western europe, mexico, usa, and canada is provided by their 2 call centers located here in the USA…. where their total combined staff totals 20 people (20 PEOPLE!!!!!!)
I used to trust “brand names” like ASUS Tek….. boy howdy…. I will never do that again….
Just something for you guys to think about when shopping for new gear! Don’t go throwing your money around all ‘Willy Nilly’ (sorry, I just think that is hilarious to type/read, its also my steam handle!) listen to other people that have been in sticky situations with these manufacturer… and ask yourself… How much is my time worth? its a $400 product… NOW! After 4 or 5 hours of wasted time on terrible customer service, used cell phone minutes… lack of productivity because of their product is not working correctly… How much did it set you back in the long run?
If only Asus didn’t have terrible Customer service and Technical Support. When you buy electronics… there are other things you must consider besides physical appearance and specifications. I was on hold for over 4 hours trying to get someone on the phone at Asus, to RMA my POS motherboard I bought from them…. I had already filled out an RMA request form… and tried the Live Chat service (waited over an hour for someone to connect and chat with me…. never happened) once I managed to get someone on the phone… it was a really rude lady with a strong southern accent (hard to understand) she questioned my technical aptitude and then my ability to troubleshoot simple hardware/software issues (with a very irritated tone) and offered me no efficient solution or advice for my issue. While on the phone with her, I managed to get some information out of her about why it took so long to get someone on the phone/chat service or even a reply to my emails (Which never happened either) Apparently all the customer service / technical support for western europe, mexico, usa, and canada is provided by their 2 call centers located here in the USA…. where their total combined staff totals 20 people (20 PEOPLE!!!!!!)
I used to trust “brand names” like ASUS Tek….. boy howdy…. I will never do that again….
Just something for you guys to think about when shopping for new gear! Don’t go throwing your money around all ‘Willy Nilly’ (sorry, I just think that is hilarious to type/read, its also my steam handle!) listen to other people that have been in sticky situations with these manufacturer… and ask yourself… How much is my time worth? its a $400 product… NOW! After 4 or 5 hours of wasted time on terrible customer service, used cell phone minutes… lack of productivity because of their product is not working correctly… How much did it set you back in the long run?
If only Asus didn’t have terrible Customer service and Technical Support. When you buy electronics… there are other things you must consider besides physical appearance and specifications. I was on hold for over 4 hours trying to get someone on the phone at Asus, to RMA my POS motherboard I bought from them…. I had already filled out an RMA request form… and tried the Live Chat service (waited over an hour for someone to connect and chat with me…. never happened) once I managed to get someone on the phone… it was a really rude lady with a strong southern accent (hard to understand) she questioned my technical aptitude and then my ability to troubleshoot simple hardware/software issues (with a very irritated tone) and offered me no efficient solution or advice for my issue. While on the phone with her, I managed to get some information out of her about why it took so long to get someone on the phone/chat service or even a reply to my emails (Which never happened either) Apparently all the customer service / technical support for western europe, mexico, usa, and canada is provided by their 2 call centers located here in the USA…. where their total combined staff totals 20 people (20 PEOPLE!!!!!!)
I used to trust “brand names” like ASUS Tek….. boy howdy…. I will never do that again….
Just something for you guys to think about when shopping for new gear! Don’t go throwing your money around all ‘Willy Nilly’ (sorry, I just think that is hilarious to type/read, its also my steam handle!) listen to other people that have been in sticky situations with these manufacturer… and ask yourself… How much is my time worth? its a $400 product… NOW! After 4 or 5 hours of wasted time on terrible customer service, used cell phone minutes… lack of productivity because of their product is not working correctly… How much did it set you back in the long run?
If only Asus didn’t have terrible Customer service and Technical Support. When you buy electronics… there are other things you must consider besides physical appearance and specifications. I was on hold for over 4 hours trying to get someone on the phone at Asus, to RMA my POS motherboard I bought from them…. I had already filled out an RMA request form… and tried the Live Chat service (waited over an hour for someone to connect and chat with me…. never happened) once I managed to get someone on the phone… it was a really rude lady with a strong southern accent (hard to understand) she questioned my technical aptitude and then my ability to troubleshoot simple hardware/software issues (with a very irritated tone) and offered me no efficient solution or advice for my issue. While on the phone with her, I managed to get some information out of her about why it took so long to get someone on the phone/chat service or even a reply to my emails (Which never happened either) Apparently all the customer service / technical support for western europe, mexico, usa, and canada is provided by their 2 call centers located here in the USA…. where their total combined staff totals 20 people (20 PEOPLE!!!!!!)
I used to trust “brand names” like ASUS Tek….. boy howdy…. I will never do that again….
Just something for you guys to think about when shopping for new gear! Don’t go throwing your money around all ‘Willy Nilly’ (sorry, I just think that is hilarious to type/read, its also my steam handle!) listen to other people that have been in sticky situations with these manufacturer… and ask yourself… How much is my time worth? its a $400 product… NOW! After 4 or 5 hours of wasted time on terrible customer service, used cell phone minutes… lack of productivity because of their product is not working correctly… How much did it set you back in the long run?
Yay! Glad I left that xoom @ staples!
What, no link? Shame on you for making us users actually run a search on Best Buy’s website…lol.
What, no link? Shame on you for making us users actually run a search on Best Buy’s website…lol.
What, no link? Shame on you for making us users actually run a search on Best Buy’s website…lol.
What, no link? Shame on you for making us users actually run a search on Best Buy’s website…lol.
What, no link? Shame on you for making us users actually run a search on Best Buy’s website…lol.
What, no link? Shame on you for making us users actually run a search on Best Buy’s website…lol.
$400! Count me in! And I was almost going to buy a Nook color this week. Whens the release date?
god damnit! this makes me want a tablet even more QQ
god damnit! this makes me want a tablet even more QQ
god damnit! this makes me want a tablet even more QQ
god damnit! this makes me want a tablet even more QQ
god damnit! this makes me want a tablet even more QQ
Too good to be true…not only did BestBuy take down their page, but so did Amazon.ca………#FAIL.
I want this. At $400 they nailed it as long as its released in april. For $400, people wont be second guessing themselves on making the purchase (like everyone is doing with the Xoom) and waiting to see whats coming out next.
Problem with the Xoom is that its to much money when sitting next to the ipad. The non-tech savvy dont look at the Xoom, they just see iPad b/c they are brainwashed by Apple and thats all they know. But I bet for a $100 cheaper people will at least pick up up and play with it (then change their mind about buying the iPad).
I want this. At $400 they nailed it as long as its released in april. For $400, people wont be second guessing themselves on making the purchase (like everyone is doing with the Xoom) and waiting to see whats coming out next.
Problem with the Xoom is that its to much money when sitting next to the ipad. The non-tech savvy dont look at the Xoom, they just see iPad b/c they are brainwashed by Apple and thats all they know. But I bet for a $100 cheaper people will at least pick up up and play with it (then change their mind about buying the iPad).
I want this. At $400 they nailed it as long as its released in april. For $400, people wont be second guessing themselves on making the purchase (like everyone is doing with the Xoom) and waiting to see whats coming out next.
Problem with the Xoom is that its to much money when sitting next to the ipad. The non-tech savvy dont look at the Xoom, they just see iPad b/c they are brainwashed by Apple and thats all they know. But I bet for a $100 cheaper people will at least pick up up and play with it (then change their mind about buying the iPad).
I want this. At $400 they nailed it as long as its released in april. For $400, people wont be second guessing themselves on making the purchase (like everyone is doing with the Xoom) and waiting to see whats coming out next.
Problem with the Xoom is that its to much money when sitting next to the ipad. The non-tech savvy dont look at the Xoom, they just see iPad b/c they are brainwashed by Apple and thats all they know. But I bet for a $100 cheaper people will at least pick up up and play with it (then change their mind about buying the iPad).
I want this. At $400 they nailed it as long as its released in april. For $400, people wont be second guessing themselves on making the purchase (like everyone is doing with the Xoom) and waiting to see whats coming out next.
Problem with the Xoom is that its to much money when sitting next to the ipad. The non-tech savvy dont look at the Xoom, they just see iPad b/c they are brainwashed by Apple and thats all they know. But I bet for a $100 cheaper people will at least pick up up and play with it (then change their mind about buying the iPad).