Asus's Windows 8 and Android Tablet

[djemzine]

So this looks the next thing from Asus. They're planning to bring out a tablet that dual boots into Windows 8 and Android.

Asus, like any technology company, loves a good teaser video. The Taiwanese OEM is set to expand its Transformer series of tablets by introducing a dual-booting Android/Windows 8 tablet at Computex this week. The Asus Showcase is regularly a treat for the eyes, as they have unveiled some pretty great products there previously.

More here:

http://androidandme.com/2012/05/tabl...ng-transformer

[will888]

It is inevitable! A windows based PC still has it uses that cannot be fulfilled by android. Why have a pile of hardware when one can do both.

[djemzine]

So apparently its a 18.4" tablet/PC combination. Definitely not portable as in its TOO heavy.

The Asus Transformer AIO is an 18.4-inch, all-in-one desktop PC complete with full touchscreen that runs Windows 8. So how does that affect us? The screen on the AIO detaches, and when it does, it turns into an 18.4-inch Android tablet running Ice Cream Sandwich. 18.4-inches.

http://www.androidcentral.com/asus-t...and-ics-device

[BongoBong]

So apparently its a 18.4" tablet/PC combination. Definitely not portable as in its TOO heavy.





http://www.androidcentral.com/asus-t...and-ics-device

What exactly is the reason to run android in tablet form instead of just staying windows 8?

[Busybuyer888]

What exactly is the reason to run android in tablet form instead of just staying windows 8?

I'd suspect to allow users a comfort level of they can use android (lots of free apps). I think not everyone is gung-ho about Win8 on a tablet.

This is a good marketing idea. Android is free, the only cost is testing it and the support.