Original Asus Transformer Discounted Soon for Black Friday?

If you have been living under a rock, you may not know that come early December, Asus will release the worlds first quad core tablet, the Asus Transformer Prime. This tablet is very tempting, given the raw power it will have and thin design. However, it will be priced at $499 for the 32GB version, which is a little steep for some.

I offer a very capable alternative for those who have sticker shock or just want a tablet but don't think quad cores will be a requirement for them in the near future. That alternative is the original Asus Transformer. This machine is a worthy competitor with the iPad 2 with a dual core setup and 1 GB of RAM. Another bonus to the tablet is derived from its namesake, the ability to transform into a laptop. There is a fully functional keyboard dock that the tablet slides into that provides a full USB port and a touch pad. Also encased in the keyboard is a battery that extends the tablet life by 8 hours per charge. Why am I encouraging this you ask? I am suggesting it because according to a leaked ad for Black Friday, Best Buy will be selling it for $249 and the keyboard dock for $100, which is a really good price for the quality you will get. (Ad can be found at http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/11/11/best-buy-dropping-asus-transformer-to-just-250-on-black-friday-dock-just-100/ )

Whether you prefer an Android tablet or iPad, you really cannot argue with the price, especially when you compare it to the Kindle Fire with the price point of $199 and only a 7" screen compared to the Transformer's 10.1" screen. Ultimately, there are a fair number of tablets on the market that would make sense for a lot of people and you probably already know what you want but hopefully, you will have a more informed perspective and will be happy with your purchase in the long run. Happy Shopping.