Asus Eee Pad Transformer

1. PCMag.comDetails/Subscribe

PCMag.com gives the Asus Eee Pad Transformer high marks for its affordable price, speedy processor, and strong Android operating system. It also praises the keyboard dock's ability to turn the Transformer into a virtual notebook. The on-screen keyboard isn't great, Tim Gideon notes, and the interface can be cluttered. The review gives the Asus 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Review: Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101, Tim Gideon, June 28, 2011

2. TrustedReviews.com

TrustedReviews.com gives the Asus Eee Pad Transformer a 9 out of 10 rating. "The Asus Eee Pad Transformer is an Android tablet that employs Asus' netbook expertise, including a keyboard dock that not only makes typing easier -- it also doubles the battery life and boosts connectivity," Andrew Williams writes. Pros include the bright, beautiful, IPS display (similar to the iPad 2), the keyboard, the design and the value. A few bugs are encountered, but none is considered serious. The lack of apps compared to the iPad 2 is noted.

Review: Asus Eee Pad Transformer review, Andrew Williams, May 4, 2011

3. SlashGear.com

"If it's the Keyboard Dock that makes the Eee Pad Transformer eye-catching, then it's the tablet's price that holds our attention," writes Chris Davies of the Asus Eee Pad Transformer. That aggressive pricing, plus the excellent display and keyboard, are what set it apart from the sea of competitors, he says. Cons include the unstable camera application and selection of apps.

Review: Asus Eee Pad Transformer Review, Chris Davies, May 3, 2011

4. CNET

CNET gives the Asus Eee Pad Transformer tablet 3.5 out of 5 stars and applauds its pricing, high-quality screen and useful keyboard. The camcorder is occasionally choppy, the edges are sharp, the build quality is uneven and there can be some problems with docking, the review notes. Still, Eric Franklin says, it's a good value purchase.

Review: Asus Eee Pad Transformer (16GB, Wi-Fi), Eric Franklin, April 21, 2011

5. Laptop MagazineDetails/Subscribe

Laptop Magazine gives the Asus Eee Pad Transformer 4 out of 5 stars. They praise its fast processor, elegant design, wide viewing angles, long battery life, keyboard and light weight. Cons include a less-responsive touch screen when docked, some software glitches and difficult docking.

Review: Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101 Review, Michael A. Prospero, April 21, 2011

6. PC WorldDetails/Subscribe

PC World gives the Asus Eee Pad Transformer 3.5 out of 5 stars, praising the keyboard/docking station but downgrading the tablet without it. The display provides better-than-average images, and the aggressive pricing makes it an attractive choice, Melissa Perenson writes. Add the keyboard dock, and "the Transformer morphs into a tablet that strikes an admirable balance between productivity and entertainment," Perenson says. She wishes for more ports on the tablet itself, though they're included on the keyboard accessory.

Review: Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101, Melissa J. Perenson, May 6, 2011

7. HotHardware.com

HotHardware.com grants the Asus Eee Pad Transformer an Editor's Choice award, calling out the speedy processor, Android operating system, gorgeous design, keyboard, battery life and price. The lack of a micro USB port on the tablet itself and slight backlight bleed in certain areas of the screen are the site's major gripes.

Review: Asus Eee Pad Transformer Review, Dave Altavilla, May 12, 2011

8. Computer Shopper

The Asus Eee Pad Transformer, a past Editor's Choice selection, earns a 4 out of 5 rating. The review praises the operating system, display, keyboard, HDMI out port, performance and price. Like others, Begun notes issues with video capture.

Review: Asus EeePad Transformer TF101 (16GB) Review and Ratings, Daniel A. Begun, April 21, 2011

9. Anandtech.com

From a hardware standpoint, the Asus Eee Pad Transformer is solid, Anand Lal Shimpi writes, with its iPad 2-esque display and a tremendously useful keyboard. "When you need a netbook form factor, you have one, and when you just want to kick back and relax with a tablet you've got that as well," he writes. The biggest issues are the camera and the dock behavior problems with Android.

Review: Asus Eee Pad Transformer Review, Anand Lal Shimpi, April 21, 2011

10. Amazon.com

More than 850 Amazon.com customers weigh in on the Asus Eee Pad Transformer. More than half give it a top rating, though minor and not-so-minor complaints from others drag the overall rating to 4 out of 5. Users posting reports say they enjoy the keyboard accessory, the Transformer's ability to multitask, the display, the flexibility of use compared to the iPad and the handling of files. Drawbacks include the Eee Pad Transformer's inability to read all ebooks, poor manuals and occasional keyboard lag.

Review: Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101-A1, Contributors to Amazon.com