
The Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700's stunning, better than 1,080p display and powerful quad-core processor make it one of the best premium Android tablets available, especially when you factor in its ultra-slim form factor and long-lasting battery.
Top notch in every aspect. There's virtually nothing to complain about with the Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700's performance. The quad-core Tegra 3 processor proves fast and responsive. The 1,920-by-1,200-pixel IPS display sports wide viewing angles and a bright, vibrant look, aided by a toggled SuperIPS+ mode that kicks up the brightness. Its resolution is bested only by the Google Nexus 10's (*Est. $400 and up) 2,560-by-1,600-pixel screen and the fourth-generation iPad with Retina Display (*Est. $500 and up). The battery lasts longer than a workday and even productivity-focused tasks shine if you opt for the tablet's keyboard dock (*Est. $150), which boosts the battery life even further.
Dock and display. These are the two biggest stars of the TF700, although the 32 GB starting storage space and abundant ports -- including micro-SD and micro-HDMI -- also shine. The 8-megapixel rear camera takes crisp pictures and 1,080p video, while a front-facing 2-megapixel shooter is good for video chatting in HD. The tablet has full access to the Google Play Store, but only a very few apps take advantage of the Transformer Pad Infinity's stunning display, making that its biggest downside compared to the latest iPad. However, this slate's aluminum build looks tremendous.
Easy peasy. The Transformer Pad Infinity TF700 is very lightweight and long-lasting. It's also very responsive, but beware of covering the speakers with your thumbs while holding the tablet in landscape mode.
Pricey, but potent. There's no doubt the Asus TF700 is one of the best tablets around, but if you don't need or want the available keyboard dock that costs extra, the Google Nexus 10 delivers the same solid build quality, speedy performance and an even better display for a little less cash. If you can live without the high-resolution 10-inch screen, the 7-inch Google Nexus 7 (*Est. $200 and up) sports the same quad-core processor and build quality for much less.

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Our Sources
1. Anandtech.com
Review Credibility: Excellent
AnandTech.com's
reviewer leaves no stone unturned and no benchmark unmeasured in his
examination of the Asus Transformer Pad Infinity. While he loves the device, he
says the hybrid/docked design will likely work better on Windows 8 options.
Review: Asus Transformer Pad Infinity (TF700T) Review, Anand Lal Shimpi, June 25, 2012
2. PCMag.com
Review Credibility: Excellent
PCMag.com
calls the fast and beautiful TF700 "the best large-screen Android tablet
money can buy," although that was before the launch of the Google Nexus 10.
However, Kim declines to give it an Editors' Choice award because of the
appallingly poor state of the Android tablet app market.
Review: Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700, Eugene Kim, June 25, 2012
3. Laptop Magazine
Review Credibility: Excellent
Howley
gives the Transformer Pad Infinity an Editors' Choice award and a mostly
glowing review. He's especially impressed by its sharp, bright display.
"It's about time someone tried to give the iPad's Retina Display a run for
its money," he says.
Review: Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700 Review, Daniel Howley, June 25, 2012
4. TheVerge.com
Review Credibility: Excellent
The
Asus TF700 is a solid piece of hardware, Pierce says, but its price tag and
lack of Android tablet apps is a somewhat crippling combination. "For the
price, it's really hard to recommend anything over the iPad," he write.
"The iPad's screen is at least as good, and its app selection absolutely
laps Android's."
Review: Asus Transformer Pad Infinity Review, David Pierce, Oct. 9, 2012
5. CNET
Review Credibility: Excellent
CNET
says the Transformer Pad Infinity shows just how compelling a piece of Android
hardware can be, "despite having relatively little support from the
Android OS." After subjecting the tablet to a series of benchmark tests
and hands-on time, Franklin gives it an Editors' Choice award.
Review: Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700 Review, Eric Franklin, June 21, 2012
6. Computer Shopper
Review Credibility: Excellent
The
Transformer Pad Infinity snags an Editors' Choice award from
ComputerShopper.com, which also runs the tablet through a gauntlet of benchmark
tests. The stunning screen, solid build quality and blazing performance
thoroughly impress Safford.
Review: Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700 Review and Ratings, Matt Safford, June 25, 2012
7. Engadget.com
Review Credibility: Excellent
Engadget.com
doesn't hand out formal awards or numerical ratings, but its lengthy reviews
rival the depth of higher-rated sources. Wollman calls the TF700 the
top-of-the-line Android tablet, but says, "If it is a crisp display you're
after, you'd be foolish not to at least consider the new iPad: For the same
money, it offers a stunning 2,048x1,536 panel -- and it doesn't suffer from as
many performance hiccups."
Review: Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700 Review: Meet the Company's New Top-of-the-Line Tablet, Dana Wollman, June 25, 2012
8. Notebook Check.net
Review Credibility: Excellent
The
Transformer Pad Infinity receives a 90 percent score, the highest ever received
by any Android tablet at the benchmark-crazy Notebookcheck.net. "The new
Asus flagship has few flaws which blemish the otherwise perfect
performance," Afschar Kaboli writes.
Review: Review Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700T Tablet/MID, Patrick Afschar Kaboli, July 19, 2012
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