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We were beginning to think the ASUS Transformer AiO was just a figment of a summer daydream after hearing nothing of it since our [chance look](http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/04/asus-transformer-aio/) many months ago. As it turns out, we were right about the [furtive FCC filing](http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/27/asus-p1801-t-fcc/) last December, and with all that paperwork in order, we've now been granted a formal introduction. The Transformer AiO (all-in-one) is very true to its name, as like the Autobots, it has two completely different configurations. In desktop mode, you're looking at a Windows 8 machine running on a Core i3 / i5 / i7, with a 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GT730M GPU, between 4 and 8GB of RAM, and up to a 2TB SATA HDD. It also has DVD-RW optical drive (can you believe it?), a card reader, a bunch of ports and even a TV Tuner should you want one. Being a [Windows 8](http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/30/windows-8-review/) rig, it's not surprising that the 18.4-inch, 1,920 x 1,080 IPS display has ten-point multitouch, but it gets even more interesting when you free that screen from its desktop restraints.
Popping it from the dock means you're now looking at a monster tablet with its own internal specs: a quad-core Tegra 3, 2 gigs of RAM and 32GB of flash storage. If you're in the mood to continue peering at Redmond's squares, it'll work as a remote terminal for the "PC Station." But, if you've got a sweet tooth, you can switch the slate to Android mode and knock around in [4.1 Jelly Bean](http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/28/android-4-1-jelly-bean-review-a-look-at-whats-changed-in-googl/). The Transformer AiO (P1801) is expected to be available in North America early second quarter at $1,299 for the basic model, which doesn't sound all that extortionate given the versatility of the desktop-come-tablet. Head to the source link for the full spec sheet, or check out the video below if you want something a bit more visual.
Filed under: [Desktops](http://www.engadget.com/category/desktops/), [Tablets](http://www.engadget.com/category/tablets/), [ASUS](http://www.engadget.com/category/asus/)
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**Via:** [PhoneArena](http://www.phonearena.com/news/ASUS-announces-the-Tranformer-AiO-PC-and-tablet-runs-Windows-8-and-Android_id40577)
**Source:** [ASUS](http://www.asus.com/AllinOne_PCs/ASUS_Transformer_AiO_P1801/#specifications)
URL: http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/07/asus-transformer-aio/
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