14 DAY TRIAL // Back in February we brought you news that ASUS was prepping the new Transformer Book T200 with an 11.6-inch display said to be arriving in May-June.
Even if ASUS hasn't said anything yet, indicating the new tablet with keyboard dock might be on the way, the folks over at MobileGeeks have some fresh bits of information for you to chew on, while you wait. Sadly, the news isn't too encouraging.
Like we were expecting, the new ASUS Transformer Book T200 does arrive with a larger 11.6-inch display, but disappointingly there’s no resolution bump, at least to full HD levels. According to sources familiar with the matter, the resolution remains the standard 1366 x 769 pixels.
We also have confirmation that the hybrid will be available in two versions, one with 32GB of internal storage and one with 64GB. The German publication also says ASUS is planning to roll out models with 500GB hard drive embedded in the dock and, unlike the T100, this option will be available from the get-go.
Other functionalities include USB 3.0, probably living in the keyboard dock, like the Bluetooth 4.0 and HDMI out port.
In the hardware department, we’re going to see the T200 arrive with an Intel Atom Z3775 with four 1.46GHz cores that can be bumped up to 2.39GHz if more power is needed. The tablet will be fitted with 2GB of RAM, so there’s no change compared to the predecessor.
The default operating system is 32-bit Windows 8.1. There is some good news in the pricing department, as it appears the 32GB version with 500GB hard drive in the dock will be marketed for $399 / €399.
If the pricing turns out to be the real one, we’re pretty sure a lot of customers will be very tempted to pick up on of these tablet/laptop hybrids.
The Transformer Book T100 was one of the best Windows 8 tablets on the market, which provided flexibility and versatility at a decent price. But if the 10.1-inch display wasn't enough for you, you will soon be able to pick up a similar device with a more spacious display.
To conclude, we’re telling you the ASUS 11.6-inch T200 has already been listed on a Swiss website, showing complete specifications.
Sadly, there’s no live picture for us to behold, but its appearance in a retail location signifies it shouldn't be long until the device is made available for purchase. We’ll update you when that happens.