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Hooch Tan
12-07-2011, 01:00 AM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.netbooknews.com/40609/asus-eee-pad-transformer-prime-tf201-with-docking-station-review/' target='_blank'>http://www.netbooknews.com/40609/as...station-review/</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"It&rsquo;s thinner, smaller and lighter then its predecessor and its made out of superior materials.&nbsp; The aluminum body has an improved look and feel and the higher integrity of the materials has allowed for an even more sturdy hinge for the keyboard docking station."</em></p><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/lpt/auto/1323212807.usr20447.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #d2d2bb;" /></p><p>The ASUS Transformer got attention for being a tablet with a dockable keyboard.&nbsp; It apparently was an enough of a success to have a sequel which puts the Transformer Prime on par with more recent if not cutting edge hardware.&nbsp; Part tablet, part laptop, I do think that this is largely where mobile computing is headed, and what could ultimately put an end to netbooks, if it were not for the cost.&nbsp; An 18 hour battery life is most impressive, and likely will not be seen by laptops for a very long time.&nbsp; If only productivity apps were more caught up with their "desktop" counterparts it would be a real killer.</p>