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Who else wants a 7-inch Asus Transformer Prime?

By: , IntoMobile
Friday, January 27th, 2012 at 1:29 AM
Who else wants a 7-inch Asus Transformer Prime

Everyone loves Asus’ Transformer Prime these days and there’s nothing strange about it. After all, it’s the world’s first (and still the only) tablet powered by a quad-core processor that also comes with that ever-handy keyboard dock. And while I love it too, I think I would love a 7-inch version even more. The reason is obvious – smaller tablets are easier to carry around and that should be the idea here — to leave your bigger laptop at home and carry around a tablet.

I know what you think – such a device would have a smaller and hardly usable keyboard. I dig the argument, but I don’t mind small keyboards. Sure enough, I’ll need some time to get used to it, but I think that’s manageable.

I remember trying out the HTC Shift (anyone remembers that gadget?). It was a 7-inch Windows XP (I think) tablet with a sliding QWERTY keyboard. At first I thought there’s no chance I’ll be able to type on this, but what do you know – I got used to it pretty quickly. In that sense, I believe I would adjust to a smaller keyboard a 7-inch Transformer Prime would sport in a snap. Of course that’s just me…

So I want to know – would you grab a smaller Transformer Prime? Or a 10.1-inch model is perfect for you?

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Dusan Belic

Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.

  • http://twitter.com/drdaveroberts Dave Roberts

    A 7 inch version would be great, I love my HTC Flyer and to have the Transformer form factor would do me nicely. Just a shame a lot of the tablet optimized app’s don’t seem to work on 7 inchers. Only thing that lets the 7 inch tablets down.

  • Frazipe

    As long as it don’t have the same problems as the 10.1″ Transformer Prime. I had to return mine due to weak WiFi. Now I’m waiting for the TF700 Tranformer Prime.

  • http://twitter.com/GoGadgetNews Gareth Whiteside

    I think 7.7 like the Galaxy Tab would be great. That kind of size with a keyboard that doubles the battery life. I would buy one today!

  • http://twitter.com/dusanb dusanb

    That’s an even better idea! :)

  • Anonymous

    I agree.  I have the prime (no issue with wifi or gps) but I use my HTC flyer on a daily basis (fits in my coat pocket or in my cargo pants).

    If they can do a eee pad slider that’s like the prime in thinness but 7″.. that would be sweet.

  • Gh

    I agree 100% – maybe if enough of us register our support for a 7″ version Asus will see the wisdom that small is not just beautiful but practical too – GH Polruan Cornwall UK

  • Anonymous

    A 7 inch tablet that’s powerful yet easy to hold with one hand gives the literal concept of portability back to using tablets.     Two thumbs up and can’t wait for a 7 inch tablet from Asus.   All the rest who whine about needing 10 inch displays are just eye candy addicts needing more screen for another medium for playing movies.   Those customer-types won’t last for long.

  • Anonymous

    o yeah! i cant wait for the 7 inch transformer prime. tegra 3 and super ips display for $250 ?!?! count me in. ill buy day one.