ASUS EEE PAD
Specifications
Rs
38,999
www.asus.in
CPU:
Nvidia Tegra 2, 1 GHz;
RAM:
1 GB;
Storage: 32 GB;
Screen: 10-inch IPS,
1280x800;
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11
b/g/n,
Bluetooth 2.1;
Cameras: 5 megapixel rear, 1.2
megapixel front;
Operating System: Android 3.1
(Honeycomb)
Value for
money
Having
a mouse, keyboard and proper file management functionality sets the Slider apart
from other tablets. At least in terms of mobile productivity, this puts it head
and shoulders above any combination of iPad apps and accessories, and that too
at a fairly competitive price. However, you end up with a device that’s still
way more expensive than almost any netbook, and is just as heavy and bulky. The
Slider won’t give you the benefits of running Windows and all your usual
programs on standard PC hardware, but it might offer a better balance of battery
life and flexibility between work and play. Asus’ other tablet offering, the Eee
Pad Transformer, is also a strong alternative because it lets you ditch the
keyboard when it isn’t needed and carry just the tablet around, to save space
and reduce weight. Still, at this price, you could get a pretty capable
thin-and-light laptop. If you want to step up, Intel-powered ultrabooks have
already started hitting the market at around Rs 50,000, and the 11-inch MacBook
Air is just a few thousand rupees more than that. The Eee Pad Slider is a unique
device that bridges two worlds, but isn’t earth-shatteringly good either as a
tool for work or for entertainment. It’s a great device, but it’s hard to see it
as the best choice for anyone.
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