Priced at $499 (tablet only), the Transformer Pad TF300T is an Andoid 4.0 tablet powered by a Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core CPU. Like other models in the Asus Transformer range, it has the ability to transform into a laptop via an optional keyboard dock accessory (this can be purchased seperately, or as part of a bundle for $599).
While not quite as impressive as the Eee Pad Transformer Prime, there are some pretty noteworthy features on board the Asus Transformer Pad TF300T. This includes a 10.1in WXGA touch screen display with a 178° viewing angle, an 8MP auto-focus camera with Full HD video recording, Asus' SonicMaster audio and the aforementioned Tegra 3 CPU and Android 4.0/ Ice Cream Sandwich OS.
Connectivity is also impressive, comprising a 2-in-1 card reader, 3.5mm Audio Jack, HDMI and a microSD slot (the dock adds another SD card reader and one USB 2.0 port.)
Check out the full list of specifications in the table below:
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Model
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TF300T
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Operating System
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Android 4.0 OS (Ice Cream Sandwich)
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CPU
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NVIDIA Tegra 3 T30L Quad-Core 1.2GHz
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GPU
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GeForce 12-core, 3D stereo (built-in)
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Memory/ storage
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RAM:1GB / ROM:16/32GB
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Connectivity
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802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v3.0
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Display
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10.1" WXGA (1280 X 800) LED Backlight IPS panel, 10 finger multi-touch, 350nits
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Camera
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8MP auto-focus (rear), 1.2MP (front)
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Interface
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Pad: 2-in-1 3.5mm Audio Jack (head-out/MIC-in 2-in-1) 1x micro-D HDMI 1.4a port/ 1x microSD Card Reader /built-in microphone/ High Quality Speakers
Dock: 1 x SD Card slot/ 1 x USB 2.0 Port
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Battery
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10 hours; 22Wh Li-polymer;
15 hours with mobile dock; Dock: 16.5Wh Li-polymer
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Keyboard
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Mobile dock with full QWERTY Keyboard (Optional)
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Sensor
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G-Sensor, Light Sensor, Gyroscope, E-compass, GPS
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Dimensions/ weight
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263 x 180.8 x 9.9mm/ 635g
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Colour
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Royal Blue, Iceberg White and Torch Red
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With a width of 9.9mm and weighing 635g, the Transformer Pad is thicker than the new Apple iPad yet weighs slightly less. It comes in a range of three colours: Royal Blue, Iceberg White and Torch Red. We're scratching our heads at the lack of a metallic or black option: we can only assume Asus is targeting a style-conscious consumer crowd this time around.
The Transformer Pad TF300T has a purported battery life of 10 hours. According to Asus, this is boosted to 15 hours when using the keyboard dock, which comes with its own 16.5Wh Li-polymer battery.
With pricing starting at $499, the Asus Transformer Pad TF300T is significantly cheaper than the flagship Eee Pad Transformer Prime, which cost $899 at the time of release. Previous models in the Transformer range include the Eee Pad Transformer, Eee Pad Transformer Prime, and Transformer Pad Infinity.
See also:
In Pictures: Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime unboxing
First impressions: Asus Eee Pad Transformer
Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101
