When it’s finally available, Asus’ Eee Pad Transformer Prime will be inevitably compared and reviewed against the iPad. And one feature that will certainly help its cause is this Smart Cover that takes a more intricate folding approach to Apple’s original design.
Asus is going to be launching its transforming tablet/laptop in Australia in the near future. I know this because they send us an invite to a briefing of the product yesterday afternoon. Included in the invite was this video, a piece of marketing so bad it tarnishes every single thing mentioned within its two minute and 58 second runtime.
The pre-CES teasing is gathering pace, with Asus releasing a selection of close-up images of forthcoming tablet devices. The shots show a standard glassy slab—plus one that appears to imitate the Inspiron Duo‘s transforming netbook style.
According to DigiTimes, Asus is building a “4- to 7-inch panel…which will offer a combination of tablet PC and MID functions.” And given Asus’ experience in cheap portables (inventing netbooks, remember?), the plan could be a perfect fit. [DigiTimes]
