Asus Eee Pad Slider Coming in September to Europe; 32GB WiFI Only Version; 3G in 2012

dgstorm

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The Asus Eee Pad Transformer has been a pretty big hit in the Android tablet world, and now Asus will soon see if they can continue their success with a new tab. The Asus Eee Pad Slider, already talked about multiple times earlier this year, has now been confirmed for a release date of September in Europe. Interestingly, it will be released in South Africa first, then make its way throughout the rest of Europe afterwards. A 3G model is planned for 2012, which may point to an ultimate release time-frame for the U.S. Check out the video above for a pretty full demonstration of the device. Below is a refresher of its spec list:
  • 10.1-inch
  • 1GHz dual-core Tegra 2
  • Android 3.1 Honeycomb
  • USB 2.0 Connector & USB Host function allowing connection to compatible devices such as a mouse, printer or USB storage.
  • Tilt-Out full-QWERTY chiclet-style keyboard.
  • Video conferencing and photography with a 5-megapixel rear-facing and 1.2-megapixel front-facing camera.
  • “Pearl white” and “metallic brown” colors
Source: PhoneArena
 
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gadgetrants

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Maybe this is splitting hairs...but my second impression (after the CES sneak preview) is this is much more an Android netbook with a touchscreen than a tablet: it runs half an inch thick, and almost 2 pounds. I REALLY like the form-factor...but it seems for the next year or two users will be forced to choose between iPad-like sexy, light-and-thin tablets (e.g., Samsung Galaxy) with various carry-along accessories, or the more work-friendly (but heavy/bulky) combo units like the Slider.

-Matt
 
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