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Asus announces Transformer AIO desktop hybrid

The Transformers just keep rolling out from Asus. This time, in the form of an all-in-one (AIO) Windows 8 PC that is a desktop/tablet hybrid.

As a whole, the AIO runs on third-gen Intel processors and Nvidia discrete graphics. There's also Asus' SonicMaster audio technology for those who want a more immersive listening experience.

However, undock the 18.4-inch full-HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) IPS display from the base station and it doubles as a gigantic tablet. The standalone tablet, powered by an Nvidia Tegra 3 processor, runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Yet, if you so desire, you can still access the Windows 8 desktop via a wireless connection.

Asus has made it convenient though, saying in its press release that an integrated handle "makes it easy to carry the tablet from room to room and a built-in stand keeps the display at the perfect angle for tabletop use". But this new convertible form factor--and usage scenario--has us wondering whether it's practical.
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According to CNET, a Core i3 version will start at US$1,299 in the US. Asus hasn't released much information about battery life or other details yet, but we do know that the AIO will be available from Q1 this year.
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Besides the Transformer AIO, Asus has also announced an Android-based media streamer, the Qube with Google TV. The boxy entertainment device is also equipped with voice search and motion control for games. So far, the Qube is slated for the US from late Q1 this year, so you may not be seeing it in Asia anytime soon.