ASUS introduces Eee Pad Transformer, Slider and MeMo Android Tablets

ASUS had earlier revealed a number of new Android tablets at its press conference at CES. There’s 3 of them and each has its own unique form factor. As expected, all 3 will be running on the latest Android 3.0 Honeycomb which is meant for Tablet use.

First up is the ASUS EEE Pad MeMO shown above that comes with a 7.1″ capacitive screen and runs on 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm 8260 Snapdragon processor. It supports 1080p playback with micro-HDMI out port. Also included is a capacitive stylus and comes with both front and rear cameras. Price starts at $499 and availability is sometime in June this year.

Next is the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer which has a 10.1″ IPS display and runs on Nvidia’s dual-core Tegra 2. It comes with dual cameras – 5.0MP Back / 1.2MP Front, mini-HDMI out and a special keyboard dock which is removable. Price ranges between $399 and $699 with availability starting from April.

Last but not least is the ASUS Eee Pad Slider which also comes with a 10.1″ IPS display, Tegra 2 chip, dual cameras – 5.0MP Back / 1.2MP Front. The Slider comes with its own dedicated QWERTY keyboard which can slides back behind the screen when not in use. Price starts at $499 and expected to be available May onwards.

Watch the video and press release after the jump

Press Release
ASUS Tablet Computers Providing Choice through Innovation at CES 2011
Chairman Jonney Shih unveils a new range of innovative tablet computers that provide a wide selection of choices for consumers and businesses alike

Consumer Electronics Show, Las Vegas, NA (January 4, 2011) ASUS today announced four new tablet computers designed for a wide range of users and applications The Eee Pad Slider, Eee Pad Transformer, Eee Pad MeMO and Eee Slate EP121. The new models are available with three screen sizes, and a choice of either Windows 7 Home Premium or Google Android operating systems for the ultimate in mobile flexibility and productivity.

Choice is essential when selecting innovative and technologically advanced personal computer devices. When it comes to tablets, there is a clear need for devices than can deliver a full multimedia experience with HD video, broad connectivity options and even gaming plus the broadest range of media compatibility with standards like Adobe Flash, all in a compact device. In short, there is demand for tablets that enable users to both consume and create content to help whether it is for learning, work or play. This is what the new ASUS Eee Pad and Eee Slate computer range showcased at CES 2011 delivers, choice through innovation.

ASUS Eee Pad Slider
Mobile users who want the best of both tablet and traditional notebook worlds will be well served by the Eee Pad Slider. This pad computer not only features a 10.1″ IPS touch-screen for finger-friendly use, but also a slide-out QWERTY keyboard for comfortable, use-anywhere typing. It is powered by the NVIDIA Tegra 2, the world’s most advanced mobile processor with a dual-core CPU and NVIDIA GeForce GPU for never-before-seen experiences on a mobile device.

Built-in digital cameras on the front (1.2MP) and rear (5MP) of the Slider allow for easy video chat and digital photography while the Android 3.0 operating system makes sharing photos by internet, email and social media sites a breeze. The intuitive interface provides user-friendly control via the capacitive touch-screen and optional onboard 3G allows for go-anywhere internet access, making the Slider the ideal device for mobile professionals with work-oriented needs.

ASUS Eee Pad Transformer
With a slim lightweight design and 10.1″ capacitive touch-screen, the versatile Eee Pad Transformer is the perfect pad computer for people who want to enjoy multimedia on the move, but still wish to have easy access to the web, email and other productivity applications. A custom user interface provides easy access to the many features of the Android 3.0 operating system, while the NVIDIA Tegra 2 chipset provides full support for Adobe Flash, smooth HD video conferencing and playback, a lightning fast web experience and incredible mobile gaming performance.

An optional docking station turns the Transformer into a full-fledged notebook with a QWERTY keyboard for desktop use, while extending battery life up to 16 hours. As with the Slider, front (1.2MP) and rear (5MP) digital cameras make for easy video chat and digital photography, while a built-in mini-HDMI port makes for easy connections to external displays showing off full 1080p HD video playback.

ASUS Eee Pad MeMO
The Eee Pad MeMO provides the ultimate in mobile flexibility. Its 7.1″ capacitive touch-screen makes it small enough to slip into a jacket pocket, yet still perfect for taking handwritten notes using the supplied stylus pen. The Android 3.0 operating system offers a wide range of productivity and entertainment software, while a Micro HDMI port means the MeMO can even connect to an external display for full 1080p HD video playback.

ASUS Eee Slate EP121
The Eee Slate EP121 is designed for users who require a highly portable handheld device that can also run standard office software while multitasking with other applications. Powered with an Intel Core i5 dual-core processor, the Eee Slate features a 12.1″ LED-backlit display with a 1280 x 800 resolution and a wide 178 degree viewing angle, making it perfectly suited for both productivity applications and multimedia entertainment.

Windows 7 Home Premium ensures full compatibility with a wide range of popular applications controlled by flexible input options thanks to the Eee Slate. The capacitive touch-screen responds instantly to fingertip control for day-to-day use, while the capacitive stylus offers fine precision input and control. An on-screen keyboard is also complimented by support for an external Bluetooth keyboard for traditional desktop use.

The Eee Slate is available with 32GB or 64GB of SSD storage (expandable via SDXC), and up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM. All models have 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, a 2-megapixel camera, plus two USB 2.0 ports that provide full support for a wide range of standard PC peripherals, along with a mini-HDMI port that is ideal for connecting to external displays.

ASUS is excited to announce that the ASUS Eee Slate EP121 is one of their eight products to be selected for a CES 2011 Innovations Award.

ASUS at CES 2011
For ASUS complete CES product lineup, please visit us between 9:30AM and 6:00PM at The Venetian, San Polo Ballroom – 3501A from January 6-8.
Please visit http://www.ces2011.asus.com for the latest ASUS CES announcements.
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