ASUS Launches All-in-One PC with Detachable Tablet

ASUS today announced ASUS Transformer AiO, an All-in-One PC with a detachable display that can also be used as a standalone tablet around the home. ASUS Transformer AiO consists of a desktop PC Station running Windows 8 OS and powered by a 3rd generation Intel Core desktop processor, and a detachable 18.4-inch display with its own NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor for use as a self-contained tablet with Android 4.1.

Designed for desktop use, its PC Station is powered by a 3rd generation Intel Core desktop processor with NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M graphics and features USB 3.0. Its 18.4-inch LED-backlit display has a 1080p Full HD resolution with 10-point multi-touch and features IPS technology.

ASUS Transformer AiO also features dual-band Wi-Fi for high-performance wireless networking with compatible routers. 5GHz Wi-Fi reduces interference from nearby 2.4GHz networks in crowded Wi-Fi areas. ASUS SonicMaster audio technology also ensures high sound quality.

When detached from the PC Station, ASUS Transformer AiO?s display can be used as two different types of king-size tablet. First, wireless Remote Desktop technology with dual-band Wi-Fi provides complete multi-touch control over Windows 8 on the PC Station for easy access to productivity and entertainment software around the home.

Alternatively, the 18.4-inch display can also be used as a standalone tablet with Android 4.1, thanks to its built-in NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor. ASUS Transformer AiO switches seamlessly between operating systems at the press of a button and has up to five hours? battery life. The display also features a carrying handle and a folding stand for comfortable tabletop use away from the PC Station.

The Transformer AiO (P1801) is expected to be available in North America early second quarter at $1,299 for the basic model.

Specifications

Operating System

Tablet:
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
PC Station:
Windows 8

Display: 18.4"(46.7cm), 16:9, Wide Screen, Full HD 1920x1080, LED-backlight, 178° wide viewing angle

Touch Screen: Multi Touch (10 Fingers Touch)

Processor

Tablet:
NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 Quad-core CPU
PC Station:
Intel® Core™ i7 3770 Processor
Intel® Core™ i5 3350P Processor
Intel® Core™ i3 3220 Processor

Chipset: Intel® B75

Graphic: NVIDIA® GeForce GT730M 2GB

Memory

Tablet:
2 GB DDR3 at 1600MHz
PC Station:
4 GB Up to 8 GB
DDR3 at 1600MHz
2 x SO-DIMM

Storage

Tablet:
32GB eMMc Flash
PC Station:
1TB Up to 2TB SATA Hard Drive

Optical Drive: Slot-in Supermulti DVD RW

Wireless Data Network

Tablet:
802.11 a/b/g/n Bluetooth V3.0 EDR
PC Station:
802.11 a/b/g/n Bluetooth V4.0

LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps

Multimedia:

Camera: 1.0 M Pixel
Audio Feature: SonicMaster
Speaker:
Tablet: 2 x 1.5 W
PC Station: 2 x 3 W
Built-in Mic: Yes

Side I/O Ports:

Tablet:
1 x 3.5mm 2-in-1 audio jack for headphone / mic-in
1 x Docking port (charging + PC for data sync)
1 x Card reader (MicroSD)
1 x Mini USB 2.0 port
1 x 33W DC in
1 x Kensington Lock
PC Station:
4 x USB 3.0
1 x USB 2.0
1 x 3 -in-1 Card Reader
1 x Headphone
1 x Microphone

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