ASUS reveals the release date through its Facebook page

May 16, 2013 14:38 GMT  ·  By

The Transformer Book is, or will be, a hybrid laptop-tablet device that ASUS will try to sell to as many people as possible starting this month.

Previously, there wasn't much information on the device, no more than what leaks usually expose anyway, although plenty could be discovered through conjecture.

Now, at least, we know for certain that the sales will begin on May 21 (ASUS said so on Facebook), for the rather unfortunate price of $1,479.99 / €1,479.99.

The hybrid measures 13.3 inches in diagonal and has a Core i7 CPU at the heart, although Core i5 options exist too.

Memory and storage capabilities are subject to user choice and budget, unlike the touchscreen, Windows 8 operating system and all the ports and plugs.

Keep in mind that the price we cited isn't official. ASUS hasn't released one. That is the sum it took to make a pre-order through MacMall earlier this year.