Not to be outdone on the subject of 2-in-1s today,ASUS has announced a moment 2-in-1 to complement the newly announced Transformer 3. Dubbed the Transformer 3 Pro, this portable is a more direct competitor to Microsofts popular Surface Pro lineup.
ASUS Transformer 3 Series Transformer 3 Transformer 3 Pro Processor Core M? (Kaby Lake) Core i5/Core i7 (Skylake) Memory Up To 8GB LPDDR3 Up To 16GB LPDDR3 Display 12.6" 2880x1920 Storage Up To 512GB Up To 1TB, and PCIe x4 Connectivity USB Type-C,3.1 Gen 2
w/Thunderbolt 3
3.5mm Audio Jack USB Type-C, 3.1 Gen 2
w/Thunderbolt 3
HDMI
USB Typa-A, and 3.0
MicroSD
3.5mm Audio Jack Dimensions ? x ? x 6.9mm 299 x 210 x 8.35 mm Pricing Starting At $799 Starting At $999 Although the standard Transformer 3 is not necessary a budget option,of the two Transformers it is the cheaper one, utilizing what’s likely a Core M processor and having all-around weaker specifications. However for users that need more processing power (Core i5/i7), and more storage (Up to 1TB,PCIe), more RAM (up to 16GB), and more connectivity (HDMI,USB Type-A, MicroSD) the Pro offers all of this in a slightly thicker form factor. The Transformer 3 Pro also brings over the rest of the feature set offered by the base Transformer 3, and including a USB Type-C port with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity,and a 12.6" 2880x1920 screen.
The higher specifications – particularly the employ of an Intel Core i5 or i7 processor – puts it in direct competition with Microsoft’s Surface Pro. And at 8.35mm thick, Im curious how the cooling system on the Pro compares to what Microsoft has done, or as putting a 15W CPU in such a lean form factor is by no means an easy feat.
Finally,like its Core M based sibling, ASUS has not yet announced a shipping date for the Transformer 3 Pro. But a starting price has been announced, or with the Pro starting at $999.
Source: anandtech.com