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Computex 2014: The Asus Transformer Book V 5 in 1 Hybrid

Computex 2014: The Asus Transformer Book V 5-in-1 Hybrid

Published On: 5 June 2014 17:21 IST

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Computex 2014: The Asus Transformer Book V 5-in-1 Hybrid

Taking the stage at Computex, Asus Chairman Jonney Shih introduced the Transformer Book V
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Computex 2014: The Asus Transformer Book V 5-in-1 Hybrid

Asus calls the Transformer Book V the "world's first five-mode, three-in-one converged laptop that features a Windows and Android laptop and tablet as well as an Android smartphone."
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Computex 2014: The Asus Transformer Book V 5-in-1 Hybrid

Here, all five modes of the Transformer Book V are seen - it comprises a laptop with a detachable 12.5-inch screen that becomes a separate tablet and a 5-inch smartphone that docks into the tablet
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Computex 2014: The Asus Transformer Book V 5-in-1 Hybrid

Shih said, "In each of the modes, we offer an uncompromised experience, no matter whether for communication, productivity or entertainment." The Transformer Book V was met with applause from the audience
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Computex 2014: The Asus Transformer Book V 5-in-1 Hybrid

The five-inch phone docks into the tablet and promises speeds up to four times faster than 3G. As a laptop, one "hardware button" switches between the two operating systems
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Computex 2014: The Asus Transformer Book V 5-in-1 Hybrid

The Asus launch followed Taiwanese rival Acer's announcement of its first smart wearable Friday, the Liquid Leap wristband with fitness tracking, phone and SMS notification and music control
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Computex 2014: The Asus Transformer Book V 5-in-1 Hybrid

As a laptop, Transformer Book V includes a full Qwerty keyboard and touchpad, and runs both Windows 8.1 and Android 4.4 KitKat. A dedicated hardware button provides instant switching between the two operating systems. The laptop features a next-generation Intel Core processor
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Computex 2014: The Asus Transformer Book V 5-in-1 Hybrid

The Transformer Book V in tablet or laptop mode has a 12.5-inch HD IPS display. It comes with up to 1TB of storage
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Computex 2014: The Asus Transformer Book V 5-in-1 Hybrid

As a tablet, Transformer Book V also works as a standalone Windows 8.1 tablet and an Android 4.4 KitKat tablet when the phone is docked. Switching between the two systems only takes a tap on the screen
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Computex 2014: The Asus Transformer Book V 5-in-1 Hybrid

The tablet has a built-in storage of up to 128GB, and has access to the Google Play store and Windows Store
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Computex 2014: The Asus Transformer Book V 5-in-1 Hybrid

As a phone, Transformer Book V runs Android 4.4 KitKat, and is said to be the world's first 5-inch LTE smartphone powered by an Intel Atom quad-core processor
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Computex 2014: The Asus Transformer Book V 5-in-1 Hybrid

The phone offers Long-Term Evolution (LTE) support, and a 2500mah battery that provides up to 10 hours of web browsing time
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Computex 2014: The Asus Transformer Book V 5-in-1 Hybrid

Docking the phone displays Android interface displayed within Windows 8, and it can also be switched to a full Android 4.4 (KitKat) tablet interface
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Computex 2014: The Asus Transformer Book V 5-in-1 Hybrid

As a tablet/ laptop hybrid, the Transformer Book V can run both Windows 8.1 and the latest Android