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The ASUS Transformer Book Trio: a 3-in-1 Gadget Chameleon

Could the latest tablet-desktop-laptop offering from ASUS be the hardest working gadget in the biz?
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Could the latest tablet-desktop-laptop offering from ASUS be the hardest working gadget in the biz? It very well may be. The ASUS Transformer Book Trio, unveiled at Computex 2013 in Taiwan on Monday, is a 3-in-1 device that can run, not one, but two different operating systems.

No transfiguration spells necessary: the 11.6-inch Transformer Book Trio can switch between Android tablet and Windows 8 desktop PC environments seamlessly, offering mobile mavens access to apps on both platforms.

Multifunction devices are not new — Intel has been working on ultrabook-tablet hybrids for a while — but the concept of a multi-platform hybrid device is.

Windows 8 was specifically designed to take users from tablet to desktop and back again, but with just over 50,000 apps in the Windows Store, the platform is certainly no match for the Google Play Store, which boasts over 700,000 apps. One device that can run both systems is ideal for the user who needs a desktop environment for more processor-intensive applications and a touchscreen environment that's more conducive to mobile apps.



The Transformer Book Trio features a detachable display that switches the device between tablet and laptop modes. The touch-enabled tablet has a 2.0 GHz Intel Atom processor, 64GB of local storage, and a 1920 x 1090 full HD display. Running on Android, the Transformer can last up to 15 hours on one charge.

Get the Transformer's specs after the break.

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6 Reasons to Love the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime

The holidays are coming, which means there will be lots of new products hitting the scene before prime shopping time.
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Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime

The holidays are coming, which means there will be lots of new products hitting the scene before prime shopping time. And speaking of prime, Asus officially announced its entry into the tablet and ultrabook category — the Eee Pad Transformer Prime — this morning. Priced at $499 for a 32GB model and $599 for a 64GB version, the Eee Pad Transformer Prime has a number of features that will get your geeky juices flowing. Learn about six of them below.

  • It's tiny — The Transformer Prime is only 8.3mm thick and weighs just over a pound, which will make this a perfect choice for frequent travelers.
  • The optional dock — The Transformer Prime can, well, transform into an ultrabook with the addition of the optional $149 keyboard dock, which comes with a touchpad, USB port, and SD card slot, even an independent battery helping you stay productive for longer.
  • It's incredibly powerful — For a tablet, the Transformer Prime will blow you away. Coming stocked with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 1.4 GHz quad-core processor, this tablet is the fastest on the market. Additionally, the Transformer Prime will come with 1GB of RAM, and while it will run Android 3.2 when it launches in December, Asus promises there will be an update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich by the end of the year.
  • It'll go the distance — The Transformer Prime battery will keep on chuggin'. The tablet itself is said to last for 12 hours, and when paired with the keyboard dock, you'll get a whopping 18 hours of powered bliss.
  • The cameras — The backside of the Transformer Prime is equipped with an 8MP rear-facing camera with LED flash that shoots full 1080p HD video, fast shutter speeds, and touch focus, while the front sports a 1.2MP forward-facing cam for video chatting. It even comes with a microSD slot so you can easily upload your photos.
  • Color options — Finally, some choices! The Transformer Prime will come in two colors — amethyst gray and champagne gold.

I have to admit that I'm intrigued and can't wait to see the Transformer Prime in action. Get a better look at the setup in the gallery!

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CES Morning News Roundup: Wednesday

Multiple press conferences are kicking off today, so it should be a news-filled Wednesday, indeed!
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Multiple press conferences are kicking off today, so it should be a news-filled Wednesday, indeed! We've already relayed a ton of announcements over the course of the week, and this is what's been dropping so far this morning:

  • LG goes lean — LG revealed its new Optimus Black, the "world's thinnest" smartphone.
  • LG smart TV — LG also announced a sweet-looking app platform for TVs.
  • Polaroid in 3D — Polaroid is releasing its own line of 3D glasses for at-home viewing.
  • Compact Canon — Canon is giving us a few more reasons to want to get behind the lens: a pair of affordable new Powershots.
  • OnStar gets a voice — OnStar announced its new Bluetooth Android app, which reads your Facebook messages to you.

There's even more news after the break.

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An AT&T network flaw recently gave users access to strangers' accounts — Switched Don't get impatient and tweet about fake bomb threats while on a plane; take it from this guy — Gizmodo Getting the deets on the ASUS color ereader — Engadget France and Germany both warn citizens against using Internet Explorer — BBC News The Nintendo DSi XL is not just for old people — Kotaku Submit your Cool Captures for your chance to win a CanvasPop print — GeekSugar
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The New Ultra-Thin Eee PC 1008HA by Asus
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It's a MacBook Air, No It's an Eee PC 1008HA

Excuse my Freudian slip, but I couldn't help but think that the new ultra-thin Eee PC netbook by Asus has a striking resemblance to the MacBook Air.
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Excuse my Freudian slip, but I couldn't help but think that the new ultra-thin Eee PC netbook by Asus has a striking resemblance to the MacBook Air. Just launched yesterday, this tiny device weighs 2.4 pounds, offers a 10-inch screen and is 1-inch thick, which is smaller than the Air on all accounts. No word on a release date just yet, and rumors are swirling that it could cost around $650 . . . now that is a price I can handle, unlike the $1,800 for the Air.

Asus EEE PC Is A MacBook Air Alternative Too
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EEE PC: The Other, Other MacBook Air Alternative

So I gather that most of you weren't that impressed with yesterday's suggestion of the Everex Cloudbook as a MacBook Air alternative.
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So I gather that most of you weren't that impressed with yesterday's suggestion of the Everex Cloudbook as a MacBook Air alternative. A lot of you commented that the Cloudbook was shall we say, unattractive. Meet Asus' EEE PC if you haven't already: This mini PC is also teensy and Linux-based, and definitely beats the Cloudbook in appearance (though the Cloudbook is supposed to come out in "female colors" very soon).

The EEE is a wee 7-inches (smaller than the Air and Everex's machine) already on sale. Now for the big differences: The EEE only comes in 2, 4, and 8GB models (where the Cloudbook is 30GB) and the Cloudbook and EEE are comparable in price — sort of: The 2GB is $300, the 4GB is $400, and the 8GB is $500.

Both are rumored to feature a touchscreen very soon, and though the EEE is unquestionably better-looking than the Cloudbook, it's still not better looking than the Air. I guess it really comes down to what your needs and preferences are. . .Will any of you be buying one of these little laptops?

Giles Deacon Creates His and Her Laptop Covers
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Giles Deacon Creates His and Her Laptop Covers

London fashion designer Giles Deacon has been working with Intel to spice up select Asus notebook covers with exotic designs.
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London fashion designer Giles Deacon has been working with Intel to spice up select Asus notebook covers with exotic designs. Boy did she ever deliver.

Featured on Styledash via Fashionweek Daily, the new tribal printed laptops will come in blue and pink and will be available exclusively at Selfridges in July.

The new notebooks are not only designer but très exclusive- only 150 of each design have been made.